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The American Scream 1988

“It's a Tradition.”

Status
Released
Runtime
86 minutes
Director
Mitchell Linden
Network
Levine/Linden Productions
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 14 votes R HorrorComedy Released
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What is The American Scream?

The film "The American Scream" is a Horror and Comedy movie released in 1988. It is set at a mountain resort called Wilson Creek, where an American family is taking their Christmas vacation.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
86 minutes
Release date
Jan 1, 1988
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Levine/Linden Productions
Genres
Horror, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 14 votes
Episode runtime
~86 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Levine/Linden Productions

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Overview

The film "The American Scream" is a Horror and Comedy movie released in 1988. It is set at a mountain resort called Wilson Creek, where an American family is taking their Christmas vacation. The film takes place at a location known as Wilson Creek, where the family encounters strange residents. The events that unfold at the resort are described as gruesome. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes and is rated R.

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Should you watch it?

“A family vacation to a mountain resort turns into a nightmare when local residents reveal gruesome intentions.”

Reasons to watch
  • blend of genres
  • holiday setting
Keep in mind
  • limited availability
  • niche appeal

Watch it if you enjoy holiday-themed horror films with a comedic edge.

The film is rated R and contains themes of horror.

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What is the genre?

The film is categorized as both horror and comedy.

When was it released?

The film was released in 1988.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is one hour and twenty-six minutes.

What is the setting?

The story takes place at a mountain resort during the Christmas season.

What is the rating?

The film carries an R rating.

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