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Gargoyles

1972·Movie
1h 14min·NR
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes33%45%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes33%45%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Watch Out! The Gargoyles Are Here

After receiving word about a mysterious carcass/skeleton unearthed in the Arizona desert, a father and his daughter decide to remove it from the burial grounds for further study. Once they do so, they, as well as the town, are besieged by a colony of gargoyles living in some nearby caverns.
Creature HorrorMonster MovieSupernatural ThreatPractical EffectsLow-Budget1970s HorrorAmerican Southwest SettingRemote Town Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Bill L. Norton
Written by:
Steven Karpf, Elinor Karpf
Produced by:
Robert W. Christiansen, Roger Gimbel, Rick Rosenberg
Composed by:
Robert Prince

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gargoyles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gargoyles legally?

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Gargoyles is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gargoyles worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gargoyles rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Gargoyles?

1 h 14 min

Gargoyles runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gargoyles?

Critics33
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Gargoyles higher (52) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Gargoyles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gargoyles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gargoyles in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gargoyles use?

You Can't Go Home AgainTaken for GraniteSay My NameOutside-Context ProblemPsycho Electric EelKey Under the DoormatOpposites Attract RevengeLeitmotifWoobie, Destroyer of WorldsMorally Ambiguous DoctorateVoluntary ShapeshiftingMama Bearand 355 more

TV Tropes lists 367 storytelling tropes for Gargoyles, including You Can't Go Home Again, Taken for Granite, Say My Name.