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On their way to Spring Break, college kids take a detour through an old Southern town. The people of Pleasant Valley insist the kids stay for their annual barbecue celebration... but instead of getting a taste of the old South, the old South gets a taste of them!
A group of college students on spring break take a detour and find themselves trapped in Pleasant Valley, a seemingly idyllic Southern town. They soon discover that the townspeople are ghosts of Confederate soldiers seeking revenge for the atrocities committed against them during the Civil War. The students become the unsuspecting victims in a gruesome celebration of Southern hospitality.
2001 Maniacs is a low-budget horror-comedy that garnered a cult following for its over-the-top gore and dark humor, though critical reception was largely dismissive due to its B-movie sensibilities and predictable plot.
Praised for its commitment to gory practical effects and gleeful absurdity.
Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on shock value.
Seen by fans as a fun, campy throwback to exploitation horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews tend to highlight the film's sense of fun, excessive gore, and the campy performances, particularly Robert Englund's. Some viewers found the humor hit-or-miss, while others appreciated its B-movie charm.
The film is a remake of the 1964 Herschell Gordon Lewis film 'Two Thousand Maniacs'.
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I think 2001 Maniacs might be my favorite movie to watch during the 4th of July season. A great slasher movie with Robert England and Lin Shaye. 2001 Maniacs puts a whole new twist on the “Southern Hospitality” saying. I’ll never think of i...