The Mutilator

1985·Movie
1h 26min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloScreamboxNight Flight+FandorCineverse

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The Mutilator fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

By pick, by axe, by sword, bye bye!

As a child, Ed was cleaning his father’s hunting rifles - a surprise birthday treat for the old man - when one of them went off, hitting and killing his mother. On seeing the bloodshed, his father flew into a murderous rage - Ed just barely escaped with his life. Now in his teens, he returns home; he doesn’t expect to find his father, still there, waiting for a chance to settle the score . . .
Slasher HorrorRevenge ThrillerFamily TraumaViolent ConfrontationGrotesque ImageryPsychological HorrorBleak AtmosphereLow Budget

Crew

Directed by:
Buddy Cooper, John Douglass
Written by:
Buddy Cooper
Produced by:
Buddy Cooper, Neil B. Whitford
Composed by:
Michael D. Minard

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Mutilator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mutilator legally?

PhiloScreamboxNight Flight+FandorCineverseMidnight PulpARROW

The Mutilator is included with a subscription to Philo, Screambox, Night Flight+, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse and Midnight Pulp. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mutilator worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mutilator rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Mutilator?

1 h 26 min

The Mutilator runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Mutilator in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mutilator?

6AUCAESGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mutilator in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mutilator use?

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TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Mutilator, including Indulgent Fantasy Segue, Undercrank, Coup de Grâce.

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