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Terror Train

1980·Movie
1h 37min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

The boys and girls of Sigma Phi. Some will live. Some will die.

A masked killer targets six college kids responsible for a prank gone wrong three years earlier and who are currently throwing a large New Year's Eve costume party aboard a moving train.
80s SlasherWhodunit MysteryConfined HorrorRevenge ThrillerMasked KillerCult ClassicSuspensefulNew Year's Eve SettingSurvival Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Terror Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terror Train legally?

Terror Train is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Terror Train worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Terror Train rated?

RViolenceStrong languageNudity

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and nudity.

How long is Terror Train?

1 h 37 min

Terror Train runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Terror Train?

Critics43
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Terror Train much the same way.

What language is Terror Train in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Terror Train?

132ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+118

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Terror Train in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Terror Train use?

Fake Facial HairCreepy CrossdresserShaming the MobSlashed ThroatEveryone Has StandardsBroken PedestalCrying WolfNot What I Signed Up ForKilled OffscreenRoaring Rampage of RevengeEveryone Is a SuspectPick a Cardand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Terror Train, including Fake Facial Hair, Creepy Crossdresser, Shaming the Mob.