THE VAULT

Matango (1963) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

Can you survive the madness and terror of Matango?

The Premise

Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Sci-Fi Horror, Body Horror, Matango taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of island, monster, mushroom continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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