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American Gothic is a British film of genre Horror directed by John Hough released in USA on 3 june 1988 with Rod Steiger
American Gothic (1987)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 3 june 1988
Length 1h25
Directed by John Hough
OriginUnited-kingdom
Themes Serial killer films
Rating58%
American Gothic is a 1988 British-Canadian horror film directed by John Hough and written by Burt Wetanson and Michael Vines. It stars Rod Steiger, Yvonne DeCarlo and Michael J. Pollard.
Synopsis
Cynthia is traumatised by the death of her baby after leaving him in a bathtub, where he accidentally drowned. She and five of her friends, Jeff, Rob, Lynn, Paul and Terri decide to go on a vacation. They take a plane somewhere, but are plagued by engine troubles and are forced to land the plane on a lonely deserted island. The six set camp and the next morning, Paul stays at the camp while the others set off to find help. They come upon a large cottage nestled in the woods.Actors
Rod Steiger
(Pa)
Yvonne De Carlo
(Ma)
Janet Wright
(Fanny)
Michael J. Pollard
(Woody)
William Hootkins
(Teddy)
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