Castle Freak

1995

1h 35m

Horror

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63%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

44%

5,000+ Ratings

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An American family (Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Jessica Dollarhide) that has suffered tragedy inherits an Italian castle complete with bloodthirsty monster.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

The overall narrative might not be groundbreaking but the confidence in the absurdity and the provocative nature of the direction makes for a weird and wild experience.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

A slim tale of redemption and survival, with excitable acting that practically transforms the effort into 3-D, but the macabre essentials are provided with skill by the helmer.

Rated: B-

Sep 2, 2013

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Not as freaky as it sounds.

Rated: B-

Oct 17, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Bryant Frazer

Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2003

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Nicolas Lacroix

Showbizz.net

Rated: 2/5

Apr 4, 2003

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Logan T

Enjoyable enough for Stuart Gordon fans but that's about it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Audience Member

Generic and gratuitous monster movie that whilst it isn't absolutely terrible, isn't really worth the time either.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Perfect example of what horror should be

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/22

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R P

Castle Freak has a kind of Gothic feel to it with it being set in an actual Italian castle in Italy. This is one of the first Full Moon movies I watched after discovering the Puppet Master series. Also, my first introductions to Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton. A darker movie than some of the other Full Moon movies, but pretty good. (https://foreverfinalgirl.com/castle-freak/)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/22

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"If he started drinking again, mom, he's going to need us more than ever!" In this family horror a father, who was responsible for the death of his son and the loss of his daughter's eyesight, moves his failing family to Europe to live in a castle he's inherited. Unfortunately, the castle comes with a resident who's long been chained in the dungeon. Another Lovecraft tale with Jeffrey Combs in the lead and Stuart Gordon directing. This one was super creepy, moreso than "From Beyond " or "Re-Animator" and I think the grainy film and different use of lightning really added to it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

I'm lovin' the mean old lady - but what's she feeding? Whatever it is, Jeffrey Combs and his blind daughter have inherited it! Good use of tension with that slow build and use of close-up, not the full reveal, of the monster. Lovely cat bit, but that thumb bit is horrible. A step above the usual Full Moon fare, due to the story - violet, tragic, touching - and Gordon's accomplished, controlled direction.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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John Reilly

Barbara Crampton

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Jessica Dollarhide

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Synopsis

An American family (Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Jessica Dollarhide) that has suffered tragedy inherits an Italian castle complete with bloodthirsty monster.

Director: Stuart Gordon
Producer: Albert Band, Charles Band
Screenwriter: Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli
Production Co: Full Moon Entertainment, Full Moon Enterprises
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 5, 2017
Runtime: 1h 35m

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