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American Gothic

R19871h 30mJohn Hough
IMDb 5.8

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"The family that slays together stays together."

When six friends fly off on a weekend getaway and are suddenly plagued by engine trouble, they're forced to land on a remote island. Looking for shelter, they're grateful to encounter Ma and Pa and their children - an eccentric family living in the island's backwoods. But what begins as simple hospitality turns into a terrifying race for survival as the friends start disappearing one by one ... and turning up dead.

Horror
IslandRapeNecrophiliaSlasherFamilyWashington StateDegenerationIsolated House

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What is American Gothic (1987) about?

When six friends fly off on a weekend getaway and are suddenly plagued by engine trouble, they're forced to land on a remote island. Looking for shelter, they're grateful to encounter Ma and Pa and their children - an eccentric family living in the island's backwoods. But what begins as simple hospitality turns into a terrifying race for survival as the friends start disappearing one by one ...…

Who stars in American Gothic?

American Gothic stars Rod Steiger (Pa), Yvonne De Carlo (Ma), Michael J. Pollard (Woody), Fiona Hutchison (Lynn), Stephen Shellen (Paul). The film was directed by John Hough.

How long is American Gothic?

American Gothic has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is American Gothic worth watching?

American Gothic holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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