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At Twilight Come the Flesheaters
Digiorno (Timo) and his pals gather one evening to watch a black and white zombie porn flick. In this dual storyline (in color and monochrome) it's difficult to tell who the real monsters are: the backstabbing "friends" in the color sequences or the flesh-hungry, sex-crazed zombies in the black-and-white sequences. Friends reveal their monstrous sides. Elusian is the chrome-dome club-kid, and DiGiorno, Elusian's ex-lover, is emotionally stunted and can only communicate and perceive life through sex. A tale of coitus, cat-fighting and conspiracy.
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Plot Summary
In a desolate rural landscape, a group of friends stumbles upon a strange, derelict farmhouse. As night falls, they discover the house is inhabited by grotesque, flesh-eating creatures that hunt them one by one. The survivors must find a way to escape the farmhouse and the horrors within before they become the next meal.
Critical Reception
The film is a cult classic within the independent horror community, often praised for its practical effects and relentless gore, despite its low budget. It's recognized as a notable entry in the direct-to-video horror scene of the late 90s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty, low-budget practical effects and creature design.
Noted for its intense gore and survival horror elements.
Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and uneven acting.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness as a gory B-movie, with many appreciating its commitment to practical effects and creature features. Some viewers find the plot straightforward but enjoyable for its genre elements.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, unsettling creature designs were achieved through extensive use of practical makeup and puppetry, a hallmark of J.R. Bookwalter's independent horror style.
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