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The Cyclops

1957Movie1 h 6 minNR

34
BadGoodWatch score
34
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

A test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of Mexico; however, while searching they uncover a monster in the jungle who became this way due to a dose of radioactivity.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Bert I. Gordon
Written by
Bert I. Gordon
Produced by
Bert I. Gordon

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Facts

July 28, 1957 · 1 h 6 min · NR

Released
July 28, 1957
Runtime
1 h 6 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Dirty Coward, Cyclops, Nightmare Face +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cyclops?"

Questions about The Cyclops

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cyclops?

In the United States, The Cyclops streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Cyclops worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.5).

Will The Cyclops scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Is The Cyclops plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Cyclops use?

Dirty CowardCyclopsNightmare FaceWas Once a ManSlurpasaurMy Plane Hates MeRodents of Unusual SizeScreaming WomanArtistic License – Nuclear PhysicsBig Creepy-CrawliesCool PlaneEagle Landand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Dirty Coward, Cyclops, and Nightmare Face.