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Mulberry St.
Born in the Bronx and raised in upstate New York, Abel Ferrara started his professional film career on Mulberry Street in 1975. For the past year he's been living on the block, and the feast of San Gennaro is the subject of his new film. While he has used this location for a few of his features, this time it's the star of the film.
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Plot Summary
Six college students rent a house on Mulberry Street for the summer. As they settle in, they soon discover that the house has a dark and terrifying secret. The residents of the street seem to be turning into aggressive, monstrous creatures. The students find themselves trapped and fighting for survival against the escalating horror.
Critical Reception
Mulberry St. is an independent horror film that gained a cult following among genre fans for its relentless pace and effective low-budget scares. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its commitment to practical effects and its ability to generate tension despite its modest resources. Audience reception was generally positive within the horror community, appreciating its straightforward approach to monster mayhem.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective creature effects and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Noted for its high-energy pacing and gore, appealing to fans of practical effects.
Some found the plot predictable, but appreciated the commitment to its horror premise.
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Fun Fact
The film was largely shot on location in and around a single house, contributing to its contained and claustrophobic atmosphere.
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