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American Gothic
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0692865130338
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Trinity Home Ent
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Trinity Home Ent
MPN: DT1303D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Trinity Home Ent
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 89 minutes
Studio: Trinity Home Ent
Theatrical Release Date: 1988-05
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Editorial Review:
A group of yuppies charter a plane for a camping getaway, only to find themselves making an emergency landing on an isolated island. They are taken in for the night by the only inhabitants, the rapidly-religious "Ma & Pa", who seem trapped in a Rockwellian time-warp. This proves to be every bit as unpleasant as it seems.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - That Old Time Religion...
I watched this one expecting a goofy movie about inbreds or hellish hillbillies on the loose. I figured it would stink, but was hoping for laughs. Well, AMERICAN GOTHIC surprised me! The group of young people, while fairly dumb, were not as annoying as most such human prey. Yvonne De Carlo (yep, Lilly Munster) and Rod Steiger (Ammityville Horror) were great as Ma and Pa, the strange pair of hyper-religious 1920s throw-backs who terrorize the young'uns. We are also introduced to the pair's twisted ... Read More
Rating: - Not Bad...
"American Gothic" is one of those horror films that is smart (but could've been better) and runs head on into horror film cliches, while making them original. The movie is about a few couples; One who has recently lost their baby. They decide to get in a small, one engine plane and fly to an island. After suffering some problems, they make an emergency landing on a different island that appears to be deserted. We, the audience, know of course that it's not. We know that something is there waiting ... Read More
Rating:  - A CLASSIC THRILLER/HORROR FILM!!
American Gothic features camp performances by both Rod Steiger and Yvonne Decarlo.
This movie is like an older version of House of 1000 Corpses.
Long before Rob Zombie made House of 1000 Corpses...this obscure classic was around!!
If you like the old Addams Family series...you should love this movie!!
Rating:  - Not exactly the "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
After seeing the overhyped "American Gothic", I must say that I came away disappointed. What you have here is a movie that was constructed in the mold of the original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" where you have some unsuspecting people coming up on a crazed homicidal family. Unfortunately, the family really comes off looking goofy and silly more than dangerous and deadly. I would certainly rather come upon Ma and Pa's family than Leatherface and his family if you know what I mean. "American Gothic" ... Read More
Rating: - UNDERRATED LATE 80'S GEM ! Ya look'n fa goosebumps?Watch this flick!
John Hough's 'AMERICAN GOTHIC' is a brilliant little creep-fest & one of my childhood favorites. To me this is truly one of the most underrated horror films of all time. Between the excellent camera work/directing,a thick storyline & some above average to excellent acting(for the genre)to a couple of goulish kills & most importantly the incredibly creepy atmosphere! as a horror fan there isn't much not to like about this classic. Horror fans i found this dvd version for chump change & although ... Read More
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