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Matango

1963·Movie
1h 29min

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Matango fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Can you survive the madness and terror of Matango?

Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...
Japanese HorrorIsland HorrorFungal HorrorIsolationPsychological BreakdownSurvival HorrorTropical NightmareBody HorrorCult Classic

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Matango

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Matango legally?

Matango is included with a subscription to FlixFling and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Matango worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Matango rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Matango?

1 h 29 min

Matango runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Matango in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Matango?

129ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+115

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Matango in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Matango use?

Adaptation ExpansionFatal FlawFace–Heel TurnCosmic Horror StoryInconsistent DubBody HorrorMushroom ManFungus HumongousWhat Happened to the Mouse?Nuclear MutantDoes This Remind You of Anything?Title Dropand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Matango, including Adaptation Expansion, Fatal Flaw, Face–Heel Turn.