Schlock 1973
“The first musical monster movie in years.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Director
- John Landis
- Network
- Gazotskie Productions
- Where to Stream
- Fandor
What is Schlock?
Topic: Film "Schlock" (1973). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 1, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Gazotskie Productions
- Budget
- $60,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 73 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~80 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Gazotskie Productions
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Topic: Film "Schlock" (1973).
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Title: Schlock
Year: 1973
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Director/Writer/Star: John Landis (his directorial debut)
Runtime: 1h 20m
Rating: PG
US Release Date: 03/01/1973
Plot: A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. Bodies pile up with incriminating banana peels nearby. A group of teens finds the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
Cast mentioned: John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Richard Gillis.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Schlock is a 1973 American comedy horror film. It was written, directed by, and stars John Landis in his directorial debut
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Schlock worth watching?
Schlock holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 73 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Schlock and when was it released?
Schlock is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.
Who directed Schlock?
Schlock was directed by John Landis.
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