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American Gothic

1987Movie1 h 30 minR

Horror
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%

An eerie, intriguing horror movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The family that slays together stays together.

When six friends fly off on a weekend getaway and are suddenly plagued by engine trouble, they're forced to land on a remote island. Looking for shelter, they're grateful to encounter Ma and Pa and their children - an eccentric family living in the island's backwoods. But what begins as simple hospitality turns into a terrifying race for survival as the friends start disappearing one by one ... and turning up dead.

Feels like

  • Island Horror
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Isolated Setting
  • Macabre Family
  • Survival
  • Murder Mystery
  • Creepy Atmosphere
  • Eccentric Characters

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
John Hough
Written by
Burt Wetanson, Michael Vines
Produced by
John Quested, Christopher Harrop
Music by
Alan Parker

Everyone

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Facts

August 17, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
August 17, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream American Gothic?"

Questions about American Gothic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Gothic?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, American Gothic streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is American Gothic worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.8).

Will American Gothic scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.