Is The Terror Within scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Terror Within for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Terror Within in the US?

The Terror Within streams on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Terror Within?

The Terror Within runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Is The Terror Within suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Terror Within in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19891h 30mHorror / Science Fiction

The Terror Within

Name: The Terror Within
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1989-01-20
Duration: 90 min

It Wants To Get Out!

Experiments in biological warfare have destroyed all but a few remnants of the human race. Alone in a lab, eight students work feverishly to create a vaccine before they are forced outside in search for food. It is then that the surviving scientists discover creatures mutated by the plague. Now they prepare to do battle against their worst fear: The Terror Within.

TMDB audience score

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The Terror Within at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 30m

At 1h 30m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

1 subscription · 8 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

4.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 69 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Terror Within tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 30m.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Terror Within

Is The Terror Within scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Terror Within for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Terror Within in the US?: The Terror Within streams on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Terror Within?: The Terror Within runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Is The Terror Within suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Terror Within in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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