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The Shadow of Chikara

1977Movie1 h 54 minPG

HorrorWestern
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–12%

A thrilling, tense horror movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The Lure of the Mystic Wild river Was Diamonds. But What Was Frightening Was the Men Who Never Came Back.

Two former Confederate captains try to remove diamonds hidden in the Arkansas mountains, but a native spirit guards the sacred site against intruders.

Feels like

  • Confederate Era
  • Native American Lore
  • Diamond Hunt
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Historical Conflict
  • Spiritual Guardian

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Earl E. Smith
Written by
Earl E. Smith

Everyone

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Facts

July 15, 1977 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released
July 15, 1977
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

War Is Hell, Scarily Competent Tracker, Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane +9

  • War Is Hell
  • Scarily Competent Tracker
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • *Twang* Hello
  • Army Scout
  • Dangerous Deserter
  • Impromptu Tracheotomy
  • Mountain Man
  • Annoying Arrows
  • Dumb Struck
  • Deadly Hug
  • Brutal Bird of Prey

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shadow of Chikara?"

Questions about The Shadow of Chikara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shadow of Chikara?

HooplaFlixFlingPlexTubi TVArtiflix

In the United States, The Shadow of Chikara streams on FlixFling and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 136 other countries.

Is The Shadow of Chikara worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Shadow of Chikara okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Shadow of Chikara scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.