Body Check
Body Check

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Body Check

1988
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
German

Encounters between people while jogging. Two early morning joggers meet a bodybuilder while running, admire his muscles, and immediately take a liking to his core muscle. After the morning taste, the bodybuilder invites the two joggers to his gym. Once there, our two joggers complete a training program that differs somewhat from standard methods.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Lewis SmithGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of young women find themselves trapped in a remote mansion during a blizzard. Their weekend getaway turns into a fight for survival as a mysterious killer begins to pick them off one by one. Tensions rise as old secrets and suspicions surface among the group, complicating their attempts to escape and identify the murderer.

Critical Reception

Body Check received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired scares. Audiences found it to be a mediocre entry into the slasher genre of the late 1980s, with some appreciating its campy elements but largely overlooking it in favor of more memorable horror films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its brief moments of camp and the presence of its lead actresses, though these are often overshadowed by the film's numerous flaws.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal slasher formula, predictable twists, and lack of genuine suspense.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre, failing to offer anything new or particularly thrilling.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Body Check are scarce, but those available tend to reflect a general disappointment with the film's execution. Viewers often found the plot to be uninspired and the scares to be lacking, with the film being easily forgettable.

Fun Fact

Although released in 1988, the film was filmed in 1986 and experienced distribution delays.

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