The Wrecker Kings
The Wrecker Kings

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The Wrecker Kings

2019
Movie
14 min
English

The owner of a failing inn and his roadkill collector friend devise a Bigfoot hoax to draw in tourists, but a Miccosukee Hunter is set to make sure that doesn’t happen.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Adam G. SimonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip stumble upon a seemingly abandoned roadside attraction, only to find themselves targeted by a mysterious and deadly force. As they try to escape, they uncover the dark secrets of the place and the terrifying entity that guards it. Their fight for survival becomes a desperate race against time and a horrifying descent into madness.

Critical Reception

The Wrecker Kings received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and committed performances from its cast, particularly within the independent horror circuit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the plot to be derivative of other slasher and supernatural horror films.

  • The film's effectiveness was often hampered by its reliance on conventional horror tropes.

  • Some reviewers noted a decent build-up of suspense, but the payoff was frequently seen as underwhelming.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment from available feedback suggests a polarizing experience, with some viewers appreciating the low-budget scares and others finding it too formulaic.

Fun Fact

Director Adam G. Simon drew inspiration for the film's roadside attraction setting from personal experiences and local legends he encountered during his upbringing.

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