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American Gothic (1987)

Movie ★ 5.9 90 min

Horror

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.

John Hough Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 17, 1987
Runtime
90 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0094642
Language
Studio
manor Ground, Pinetalk

Themes

Cast

Rod Steiger Rod Steiger Pa Yvonne De Carlo Yvonne De Carlo Ma Michael J. Pollard Michael J. Pollard Woody Fiona Hutchison Fiona Hutchison Lynn Stephen Shellen Stephen Shellen Paul Janet Wright Janet Wright Fanny Sarah Torgov Sarah Torgov Cynthia Mark Lindsay Chapman Mark Lindsay Chapman Rob Caroline Barclay Caroline Barclay Terri William Hootkins William Hootkins Teddy Mark Erickson Jeff

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Gothic 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 ... and turning up dead.
Who directed American Gothic?
American Gothic was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in American Gothic?
American Gothic stars Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, Michael J. Pollard, Fiona Hutchison.
When was American Gothic released?
American Gothic is a 1987 horror film.
Where can I watch American Gothic?
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