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Night of the Lepus

1972·Movie
1h 28min·PG
26
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Nostalgia3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Kept in the background

  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Character Depth5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4
  • Music Centrality4

Who it's for

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How many eyes does horror have?

Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.
Giant MonsterKiller RabbitsCampB-Movie1970s HorrorAbsurdistEccentricHorror Comedy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Night of the Lepus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Night of the Lepus legally?

Night of the Lepus is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Night of the Lepus worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night of the Lepus rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Night of the Lepus?

1 h 28 min

Night of the Lepus runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Night of the Lepus?

Critics37
Audiences31

Yes. Critics average 37 and audiences 31 out of 100, so both groups see Night of the Lepus much the same way.

What language is Night of the Lepus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Night of the Lepus?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Night of the Lepus in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Night of the Lepus use?

Adaptational Nice Guy"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotKent Brockman NewsNever Trust a TrailerHollywood ScienceKiller RabbitMonochrome CastingIn Name OnlyThe '70sSlurpasaurPeople in Rubber SuitsAscended to Carnivorismand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Night of the Lepus, including Adaptational Nice Guy, "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot, Kent Brockman News.