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Gorgo

1961 · 78 min Science Fiction Action Horror
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus. Then its mother shows up.

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Year 1961
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Director Eugène Lourié
Runtime 78 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (110 votes)

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The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Eugène Lourié

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

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