The Zero Boys
The Zero Boys

The Zero Boys

1986Movie89 minEnglish

A group of friends travel to a wilderness area to play a survival game. Soon they unexpectedly find themselves in a real-life survival situation.

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Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of young women on a camping trip find themselves targeted by a murderous cult known as the 'Zero Boys'. These cultists, who believe in a twisted form of self-purification, stalk and kill anyone who enters their sacred woods. The women must fight for their survival against the increasingly brutal attacks.

Critical Reception

The Zero Boys is a cult horror film that garnered a niche following for its blend of slasher tropes and dark humor. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has been appreciated by fans of 80s B-horror for its gore and earnest, if somewhat campy, execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gore and practical effects.
  • Found to be a fun, if somewhat predictable, 80s slasher.
  • Appreciated for its cult status and campy elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness as a low-budget horror flick, with many enjoying the over-the-top violence and nostalgic 80s vibe. Some viewers note that the plot is derivative of other slashers of the era, but its B-movie charm makes it an enjoyable watch for genre fans.

Fun Fact

Director Charles Band, known for his prolific work in low-budget horror, also founded Full Moon Features, a company that would go on to produce numerous cult classic genre films.

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