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Suburban Gothic (2015): Ratings & Plot

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Suburban Gothic is a 2015 comedy horror film directed by Richard Bates Jr.. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
70%
Metascore
49
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Suburban Gothic (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
FilmBuff
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Suburban Gothic About?

The premise of Suburban Gothic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Raymond, a former MBA graduate, finds himself back in his hometown after a professional setback. When a sinister spirit begins terrorizing the community, he reluctantly teams up with Becca, a resourceful bartender, to investigate the haunting. Together, they must unravel the mystery behind the malevolent presence and protect their neighbors from its growing power, confronting Raymond's past and challenging his perception of reality.

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Crew

The Director of Suburban Gothic

Directed by Richard Bates Jr..

From the director

More from Richard Bates Jr.

More films directed by Richard Bates Jr., best-rated first: Tone-Deaf, Trash Fire, King Knight and Excision.

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Ratings

Suburban Gothic Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Suburban Gothic 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.

Plot

Suburban Gothic Plot Summary

What happens in Suburban Gothic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Raymond Wadsworth returns to his childhood home, he finds himself grappling with the stark truths of his family dynamics after his failed attempt at business school. His mother, Eve, a socialite, harbors a secret yearning for Hector, the rugged foreman overseeing renovations on their property. This complex sentiment remains hidden beneath her polished exterior. Meanwhile, Raymond’s father, Donald, displays his prejudices openly, having ostracized Raymond’s openly gay cousin, Freddy, from their lives.

Raymond’s struggles to rebuild his life are complicated by his rekindled romance with Becca, a former classmate now employed at the local bar. Their relationship faces challenges as Raymond finds himself clashing with Pope, an old childhood rival.

Full summary

The whole story of Suburban Gothic, scene by scene

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Videos

Suburban Gothic Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Suburban Gothic.

Suburban Gothic Official Trailer 1 (2014) - John Waters, Kat Dennings Horror Comedy HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Suburban Gothic?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession did Raymond return from after his unsuccessful stint?

Details

Suburban Gothic Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Пригородная готика” and “阴森小镇”.

Also known as
  • Пригородная готика
  • 阴森小镇
  • 서버번 고딕
  • Приміська готика
  • גוטיקה בפרברים

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FAQ

Suburban Gothic FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Suburban Gothic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Suburban Gothic?

Suburban Gothic runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Suburban Gothic released?

Suburban Gothic was released on January 30, 2015.

Who directed Suburban Gothic?

Suburban Gothic was directed by Richard Bates Jr.

More films by Richard Bates Jr.

How is Suburban Gothic rated?

Suburban Gothic has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic, 55% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Suburban Gothic have a post-credit scene?

No. Suburban Gothic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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