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Drum Limit: Hole
Hayaki, an aspiring medical office worker, wakes up naked in an oil drum. When she asked for help through a hole in front of her face, Yuhei, a man who looked like a researcher, came to her. He threatens her, saying, "This is a clinical trial and you need money to get out.
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Plot Summary
Wallace Bryton and Teddy Craft, two best friends and podcasters who travel the globe searching for bizarre stories, hear about a man in Canada who claims to be a half-man, half-walrus. Intrigued, they travel to his home to interview him, but find themselves in a disturbing situation involving a mad scientist and a grotesque experiment.
Critical Reception
Tusk received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise absurd and its execution uneven. However, some praised its unique concept and Michael Parks' performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film is often described as bizarre and disturbing, with a plot that stretches credulity.
Michael Parks' performance as the walrus-obsessed Howard Howe is frequently cited as a highlight.
Many critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, and the overall tone polarizing.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many finding the movie hilariously outlandish and others deeming it nonsensical and unwatchable. The unique premise and Parks' performance garnered some positive remarks, but the extreme content and narrative choices were highly controversial.
Fun Fact
The film's premise was inspired by a real-life Craigslist ad that Kevin Smith saw, where a man offered a "human-sized walrus" costume for rent.
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