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Parts of the Family
Beyond the front door of an old, decrepit house is buried a horrible and tragic past. One horryfing and gory night a family of four is brutally hacked to pieces. The only survivor is the young and beautiful housekeeper, Ella. When she steps out of the house one day, she has no idea that she is about to be snatched by failed bank-robber Jason Goodis. Goodis, however, could not have imagined that the innocent hostage he is dragging back inside, has an unquenchable thirst for blood!
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a road trip take a detour through a desolate town, only to find themselves terrorized by a sinister cult. As they try to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the town's history and the true nature of their pursuers. The students must fight for their lives against the seemingly inescapable threat that lurks in the shadows.
Critical Reception
Parts of the Family is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a cult following among genre enthusiasts, though it received mixed to negative reviews from mainstream critics. It is often cited for its gritty atmosphere and practical effects, despite its perceived flaws in pacing and character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to practical effects.
Criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a serviceable entry in the cult horror subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist generally acknowledge the film's low-budget charm and its attempt at creating a dark, suspenseful horror experience. Some viewers appreciated the gore and the relentless pursuit, while others found the storytelling to be weak.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the rural town of Chester, Vermont, adding to its isolated and eerie atmosphere.
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