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The Abomination
A mother obsessed with mind-altering televangelism consequently vomits a pulsating growth that slithers down the throat of her son during the night. Upon spewing the parasite, the son is driven by an uncontrollable force to murder and feed corpses to the now-multiple-toothed monsters manifesting throughout the house.
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Plot Summary
A scientist experimenting with immortality succeeds, but the process mutates him into a monstrous creature. His desperate attempts to reverse the transformation lead him to seek out a young woman who may hold the key to his salvation or his ultimate damnation. As his monstrous form grows stronger, he must confront his own decaying humanity before it's too late.
Critical Reception
The Abomination received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its low budget, predictable plot, and amateurish acting as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated its attempt at a more character-driven horror, the execution was largely seen as failing to deliver on its potential. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the crowded 1980s horror landscape.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
Alice Cooper's performance as the protagonist is considered by some to be the only highlight, though it couldn't save the film.
Despite a few moments of gore, the overall experience is tedious and unoriginal.
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Fun Fact
Alice Cooper, the legendary shock rocker, plays the titular abomination, marking one of his more significant acting roles in a horror film.
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