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The Prowler

1981·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes75%48%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAMC+Fandango at Home FreeShudder

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The Prowler fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

If you think you're safe... you're DEAD wrong!

Thirty years after a murder on the night of Avalon Bay's graduation dance, the sleepy town's teens meet grisly ends at the hands of a prowler once thought to be a jilted soldier home from war.
SlasherGoreMysterySummer CampRevengeOld School HorrorRetroViolent1980s

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Zito
Written by:
Glenn Leopold, Neal Barbera
Produced by:
Joseph Zito, David Streit, Bill Williams
Composed by:
Richard Einhorn, Hank Corbin, Roy Vallee

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Prowler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prowler legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+Fandango at Home FreeShudderNight Flight+ScreamboxMidnight Pulp

The Prowler is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Shudder, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free 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 The Prowler worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Prowler rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Prowler?

1 h 29 min

The Prowler runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Prowler?

Critics60
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Prowler much the same way.

What language is The Prowler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Prowler?

4CAESPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Prowler in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Prowler use?

Big Damn HeroesYour Head A-SplodeAntagonist TitleMenacing StrollGrave RobbingSlashed ThroatBlood Is Squicker in WaterBig BadShower SceneRed HerringFake-Out OpeningTitle Dropand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Prowler, including Big Damn Heroes, Your Head A-Splode, Antagonist Title.