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A demon is unleashed beneath the Irish countryside—and the rampage is just beginning.

RAWHEAD REX

He's pure evil, pure power, pure terror

1986 · 01:29:00 · R · Family / Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

Ireland will never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.

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What is Rawhead Rex about?

Rawhead Rex is a 1986 Ireland and United Kingdom horror and mystery film directed by George Pavlou about a monstrous demon released from an underground prison who terrorizes the countryside, while a man tries to stop it.

Details & Specs
Director
George Pavlou
Writer
Clive Barker
Release
1986
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Ireland, United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
Clive Barker's Rawhead Rex, RawHeadRex, RawHeadRex - Er ist das Grauen!

Why Cult

Clive Barker Creature Feature

Written by Clive Barker, Rawhead Rex brings his signature monstrous vision to the screen in rural Ireland.

Irish Horror Setting

Set in the Irish countryside, the film uses its location to eerie effect as the demon prowls ancient lands.

Demon Unleashed

A particularly nasty demon escapes from his underground prison, leaving a trail of havoc in his wake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rawhead Rex about? +

Rawhead Rex follows the rampage of a demon released from an underground prison in Ireland, as a man attempts to stop the destruction.

When was Rawhead Rex released? +

Rawhead Rex was released in 1986.

Who directed Rawhead Rex? +

Rawhead Rex was directed by George Pavlou.

How long is Rawhead Rex? +

Rawhead Rex has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is Rawhead Rex? +

Rawhead Rex is a horror and mystery film.