American Gothic(1987)
“The family that slays together stays together.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Hough
Studio
manor Ground
Cast
Rod Steiger
as Pa
Yvonne De Carlo
as Ma
Michael J. Pollard
as Woody
Fiona Hutchison
as Lynn
Stephen Shellen
as Paul
Janet Wright
as Fanny
Sarah Torgov
as Cynthia
Mark Lindsay Chapman
as Rob
Caroline Barclay
as Terri
William Hootkins
as Teddy
Mark Erickson
as Jeff
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
manor Ground • Pinetalk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Gothic?▼
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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 and released in 1987. It is a horror film.
How long is American Gothic?▼
American Gothic has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in American Gothic?▼
The cast of American Gothic includes Rod Steiger as Pa, Yvonne De Carlo as Ma, Michael J. Pollard as Woody, Fiona Hutchison as Lynn, Stephen Shellen as Paul and more.
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