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Rawhead Rex
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Rawhead Rex

1986 · 89 min Horror
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Ireland will never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: George Pavlou

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

David Dukes

David Dukes

Howard Hallenbeck

Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Reverend Coot

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Cora Lunny

Minty Hallenbeck

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Ronan Wilmot

Declan O'Brien

Donal McCann

Donal McCann

Tom Garron

Heinrich von Schellendorf

Heinrich von Schellendorf

Rawhead Rex

Kelly Piper

Kelly Piper

Elaine Hallenbeck

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Niall O'Brien

Det. Insp. Isaac Gissing

Hugh O'Conor

Hugh O'Conor

Robbie Hallenbeck

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Eleanor Feely

Jenny Nicholson

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