What is Anguish?
Anguish is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Mar 23, 1987
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
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Anguish is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.
Should you watch it?
“A deranged assistant harvests eyes for his mother, turning a simple horror into a nightmarish spectacle.”
- Directed by Bigas Luna with a distinctive visual style
- Features an unsettling performance by Zelda Rubinstein
- Combines horror and thriller elements for a tense experience
- The film's bizarre narrative may alienate viewers seeking conventional horror
- Runtime is brief at 88 minutes, limiting character development
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat horror that blends gore with surreal storytelling.
The film contains graphic eye‑related violence and intense psychological horror, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Who directed Anguish (1987)?
Anguish was written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner, Talia Paul, Angel Jove, and Clara Pastor.
What genre does Anguish belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When was Anguish released in the United States?
It was released in the US on January 8, 1988.
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