---
title: "Gums"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gums-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 329029
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gums (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gums-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gums is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Comedy, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Alpha Blue Archives. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A murderous mermaid with a bizarre appetite haunts naked swimmers."

### Why Watch
- Unique blend of comedy and horror
- Outlandish premise involving a mermaid predator
- Brief runtime under 70 minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explicit sexual themes may deter some viewers
- Niche humor might not appeal to mainstream audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes slapstick horror with overt sexual humor, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, horror, campy, absurd, sexual

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/gums-1976#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert J. Kaplan
- **Networks / Studios**: Alpha Blue Archives

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Theodore Gottlieb** as *Carl Clitoris*
- **Terri Hall** as *Mermaid*
- **Robert Kerman** as *Sy Smegma*
- **Paul Styles** as *Rooster Cockswain*
- **Jody Maxwell** as *Miss Mayhem*
- **Crystal Sync** as *Dora Coxswain*
- **Ian Morley** as *Ike White*
- **Zack Norman** as *Norm Gingold*
- **Mark Carvel** as *Father Tim /Father Kevin*
- **Edward Krane** as *Lance Sterling*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Gums belong to?
Gums is classified as a comedy‑horror film.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
It follows a killer mermaid with an oral fixation who attacks men swimming naked.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

### Q: When was Gums released?
It premiered in the United States on November 9, 1976.

### Q: What tone does the film have?
The movie presents a deliberately over‑the‑top, campy tone blending horror and humor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gums — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/329029)
- [Gums (1976) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/134772-gums/prehled/)
- [Gums (1976): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/204679-gums/tvurci)
- [Gums - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gums)
- [Gums - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gums)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*