6.5
Summary
The ruthless Flint, a disabled man, rules an isolated region of Kongo like an omnipotent god, through superstition and sadism, living only for the day when he can get revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- William J. Cowen
- Written by
- Leon Gordon
- Music by
- Douglas Shearer
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Facts
October 1, 1932 · 1 h 27 min · NR
- Released
- October 1, 1932
- Runtime
- 1 h 27 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, Horror
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 1 country
Tropes
Have a Gay Old Time, You No Take Candle, Artistic License – Medicine +9
Q&A
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Questions about Kongo
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Kongo worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).
Will Kongo scare me?
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching Kongo?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
What tropes does Kongo use?
TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Have a Gay Old Time, You No Take Candle, and Artistic License – Medicine.