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Explorers trapped in a haunted gold mine face a monstrous, bizarre threat lurking in the dark.

THE STRANGENESS

Where Most Nightmares End The Strangeness Begins.

1985 · 01:33:00 · NR · Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

A group of explorers surveying an abandoned goldmine are trapped in a cave in, and find themselves at the mercy of a slimy, mysterious creature.

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What is The Strangeness about?

The Strangeness is a 1985 American horror-mystery film directed by Melanie Anne Phillips about a group of explorers trapped in a gold mine who encounter a mysterious, slimy creature.

The SassyFlix Take

Who knew a spelunking trip could go so wrong? The Strangeness puts a group of hopeful gold-seekers in the path of a cavern-dwelling, slimy creature with some seriously unusual anatomy. It's a subterranean monster mash with a side of unhinged 1980s creature design.
From the Vault

Proof that sometimes, prospecting for gold uncovers things much weirder than precious metals.

Why Cult

Creature Feature Oddity

This isn't your average monster—expect a slimy, mysterious beast with anatomy that has to be seen to be believed.

Claustrophobic Cave Scares

The film traps its characters deep underground, amping up the tension with every echoing footstep and crumbling wall.

Independent '80s Horror

Directed by Melanie Anne Phillips, this 1985 horror-mystery is a relic of American indie genre cinema, complete with practical effects.

Bizarre Mine Monster

A cave-dwelling creature described with keywords like 'penis monster' and 'vagina monster'—it's as weird as it sounds.

Synopsis

A group of young miners venture into the Gold Spike Mine in search of gold, even after being warned by old-time prospectors to stay away. The miners proceed into the caverns anyway and soon realize that there’s no gold in these mines, but also that they’re not alone.
Details & Specs
Director
Melanie Anne Phillips
Writers
Melanie Anne Phillips, Chris Huntley
Release
1985
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English, Spanish
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Also Known As
La extrañeza, Abwarts ins Grauen, Terror Cave

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Strangeness about? +

A group of explorers become trapped in an abandoned gold mine and must survive a deadly encounter with a mysterious, slimy creature.

When was The Strangeness released? +

The Strangeness was released in 1985.

Who directed The Strangeness? +

The Strangeness was directed by Melanie Anne Phillips.

How long is The Strangeness? +

The Strangeness has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is The Strangeness? +

The Strangeness is a horror-mystery film.

Where can I watch The Strangeness? +

You can watch The Strangeness on SassyFlix.