IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users58%
Director: Matthew Pope•Genres: Horror, Comedy
A sorority girl's life takes a terrifying turn when she adopts a sloth, only to discover it's a bloodthirsty, malevolent creature. As the sloth begins to systematically murder her sorority sisters one by one, she must find a way to stop the deadly creature before it's too late.
Slotherhouse was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who found its premise intriguing but ultimately poorly executed, often citing a lack of scares and a derivative plot. Audience reactions were mixed, with some appreciating its campy horror elements and others finding it to be unintentionally comedic and lacking in substance.
The film struggles to balance its horror and comedy elements, often leaning too heavily into the absurd.
Despite a unique premise, the execution is largely forgettable with predictable scares.
The acting is serviceable but can't save the flimsy script from its shortcomings.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's bizarre premise as a point of interest, with some finding enjoyment in its over-the-top nature and "so bad it's good" quality. However, many viewers expressed disappointment with the lack of genuine horror, weak plot progression, and underdeveloped characters, deeming it more of a comedic misfire than a successful horror flick.
The film's unique premise of a killer sloth was inspired by a desire to create a creature feature that hadn't been done before, blending the slow, deliberate nature of a sloth with extreme violence for a darkly comedic effect.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources