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Tanya's Island

1980·Movie
1h 22min·R

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind and fantasy

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Where her wildest fantasies turned to terror.

Tanya is a female model who lives with her boyfriend Lobo, a surrealist painter who is extremely violent. Subjected to Lobo's constant abuse, Tanya dreams of escaping to a desert island, which comes true. The only other being on her island is an enormous blue-eyed man-ape who was born from one of Lobo's paintings.
Surrealist ExploitationEscapist FantasyAbusive RelationshipDesert Island SurvivalMan-Ape CompanionPsychological DramaErotic & DisturbingCult FilmUnsettling Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tanya's Island legally?

Tanya's Island is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tanya's Island worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tanya's Island rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Tanya's Island?

1 h 22 min

Tanya's Island runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Tanya's Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Tanya's Island?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tanya's Island in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.