AMERICAN GOTHIC is a bit of a surprise, especially if you're expecting just another movie about inbred hillbillies on a rampage. The main antagonists, Ma and Pa (Yvonne De Carlo and Rod Steiger) are an interesting pair of hyper-religious maniacs. Their brood of homicidal offspring add even more madness to the proceedings.
A group of young people arrive in order to be terrorized and killed. These unfortunate visitors, while fairly dumb, aren't as annoying as most such human prey.
There are some cool twists and disturbing circumstances throughout. This all leads up to a scorched-earth finale with a big surprise for Ma and Pa.
Recommended for those looking for something off-the-wall and refreshing in the genre...
A group of young people arrive in order to be terrorized and killed. These unfortunate visitors, while fairly dumb, aren't as annoying as most such human prey.
There are some cool twists and disturbing circumstances throughout. This all leads up to a scorched-earth finale with a big surprise for Ma and Pa.
Recommended for those looking for something off-the-wall and refreshing in the genre...