After receiving word about a mysterious carcass/skeleton unearthed in the Arizona desert, a father and his daughter decide to remove it from the burial grounds for further study. Once they do so, they, as well as the town, are besieged by a colony of gargoyles living in some nearby caverns.
A group of students on a camping trip are stalked by a savage, monstrous creature in the desert. As they struggle to survive the relentless attacks, they uncover the horrifying truth behind the beast's origins and its connection to an ancient curse. The group must band together and find a way to stop the creature before it picks them all off, one by one.
Gargoyles is a low-budget horror film that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and creature effects for its time, many critics found the plot predictable and the acting uneven. It has since gained a cult following among fans of vintage horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment among its niche following points to appreciation for its creature effects and survival horror elements, despite acknowledging its low-budget origins and narrative shortcomings.
The gargoyle creature costume was reportedly made from rubber and synthetic fur, and the actor inside had very limited visibility, contributing to the organic terror of its on-screen appearances.
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