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Terror Train

1980Movie1 h 37 minR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Written by
T.Y. Drake
Produced by
Harold Greenberg

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Facts

September 22, 1980 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
September 22, 1980
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$4 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Fake Facial Hair, Creepy Crossdresser, Shaming the Mob +9

Q&A

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Questions about Terror Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Terror Train worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 42).

Will Terror Train scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Terror Train plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Fake Facial Hair, Creepy Crossdresser, and Shaming the Mob.