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MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
Referred to as “the most accomplished SOV horror film from this era,” Captives, is the sophomore effort of director Gary Cohen (Video Violence 1&2). Three weirdoes invade the home of a well-to-do family while the husband is at work.
Good for
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 46GoodWatch 48
IMDb4.6
Running time
1 h 24 min
Shorter than most horror movies, −11 min on the typical 95
typical 9584Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 5 countries
Released
1988
January 5, 1988
38 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Gary P. Cohen Director, Writer
Production · 1
- Ray Clark Producer
Sound · 1
- Gordon Ovsiew Music
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