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Rawhead Rex is a 1986 Irish fantasy horror film directed by George Pavlou, produced by Kevin Attew and Don Hawkins, and written by Clive Barker, based on his short story of the same name. The story had originally appeared in Vol. 3 of his Books of Blood series. The film focuses on a monstrous pagan deity 's bloody rampage through the Irish ...
- Kevin Attew, Don Hawkins
- Colin Towns
- 14 October 1986 (UK)
Apr 17, 1987 · Rawhead Rex is a film based on a short story by Clive Barker, about an ancient evil creature that terrorizes an Irish village. The film features a giant phallus-like monster, gore, and a religious theme.
- George Pavlou
- 86
- 1 min
Rawhead Rex is a 1987 horror film based on a Clive Barker story about a demonic creature from Irish folklore. The film has a low rating of 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics and audiences criticizing its poor special effects and script.
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- George Pavlou
- R
- David Dukes
A horror film about an ancient creature called Rawhead Rex that rises from the ground and kills anyone in sight. The film follows an American professor who travels to Ireland to research legends and myths and faces the monster in a church. The film has a low budget, a cult following, and a controversial ending.
Clive Barker shares his original screenplay for the horror film Rawhead Rex, based on his novella of the same name. He explains his vision of the story, the characters, and the monsters, and his frustration with the filmmakers who changed his vision and the ending. He also comments on the film's production and reception.
Apr 17, 2022 · Rawhead Rex received poor reviews upon its release, citing the poor design of the monster and a relatively dull climax. The monster design was a pain point for Barker as well, desiring him to appear more like a monster-dong.
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