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Spontaneous Combustion

1989Movie1 h 37 min

38

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A scary, intriguing horror movie about the mind and technology.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

The Cleanest Kill on Earth.

A young man learns that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before his birth, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.

Feels like

Sci-Fi Horror
Atomic Experiment
Genetic Mutation
Paranormal Thriller
Government Conspiracy
Psychological Horror
Technological Dystopia
Supernatural Violence
Bleak Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Written by: Tobe Hooper, Howard Goldberg
Produced by: Arthur M. Sarkissian, Carol Lewis
Music by: Graeme Revell

Everyone

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Facts

May 11, 1989 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: May 11, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 12 countries

Tropes

Creator Cameo, Eyepatch of Power, Playing with Fire +3

Creator Cameo
Eyepatch of Power
Playing with Fire
The Reveal
Significant Birthdate
Spontaneous Human Combustion

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Spontaneous Combustion?"

Questions about Spontaneous Combustion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spontaneous Combustion?

In the United States, Spontaneous Combustion is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Spontaneous Combustion worth watching?

38

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.9).

Will Spontaneous Combustion scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Spontaneous Combustion?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.