American Gothic 1987
“The family that slays together stays together.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- John Hough
- Networks
- manor Ground, Pinetalk
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is American Gothic?
American Gothic is a horror film released in the United States on June 3, 1988, directed by John Hough and starring Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, Sarah Torgov, Janet Wright, and Michael J. Pollard.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 17, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Studios
- manor Ground, Pinetalk
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 128 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- manor Ground, Pinetalk
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Overview
American Gothic is a horror film released in the United States on June 3, 1988, directed by John Hough and starring Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, Sarah Torgov, Janet Wright, and Michael J. Pollard. The story follows a group of travelers who become stranded on an island in the Puget Sound after experiencing engine trouble on a weekend getaway. Looking for shelter, they encounter an eccentric family living in the island's backwoods, consisting of Ma, Pa, and their children. What begins as simple hospitality soon turns into a terrifying race for survival as the friends find themselves in the clutches of a demented family of murderers. The travelers begin disappearing one by one and turning up dead. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes, is rated R, and features the tagline the family that slays together stays together.
Should you watch it?
“Six friends stranded on a remote island face a deadly encounter with an eccentric backwoods family.”
- features a veteran cast including Rod Steiger and Yvonne De Carlo
- directed by genre filmmaker John Hough
- delivers a classic survival horror premise
- the film follows a standard slasher formula that may feel predictable to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s slasher films featuring isolated settings and demented antagonists.
This is a horror film with a suspenseful, threatening tone and a standard runtime of 90 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the 1995 television series?
No, this is a 1988 feature film and is not related to the 1995 television series set in South Carolina.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and 30 minutes.
Is the film considered a slasher?
Yes, it is classified as a slasher film featuring a group of travelers in the clutches of a murderous family.
Where can I watch it?
Streaming availability varies; please check your local digital platforms or rental services for current access.
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