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Intruders
A salaryman living alone in a small apartment is visited by complete strangers, a large family with grown-up sons and a daughter, who take over his apartment and his life. They use his money and he has to wait on them as their servant. They even steal his girlfriend. Although they behave very dictatorially, everything is decided "democratically" by the majority.
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Plot Summary
A notorious bank robber, on the run from the law, finds himself trapped in a bizarre, otherworldly house. The house is inhabited by strange creatures and illusions that prey on his deepest fears and guilt. He must confront these spectral manifestations to escape, but the lines between reality and hallucination blur as the house's influence grows stronger.
Critical Reception
Roger Corman's 'Intruders' (also known as 'The Terror with the Devil's Brain') is a cult classic within the low-budget horror genre. While critically panned upon its initial release for its B-movie production values and convoluted plot, it has since gained a following for its unique premise and early performances from its cast. It's often remembered as an ambitious, albeit flawed, entry in Corman's prolific directorial career.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and imaginative premise.
Criticized for its low production values and occasionally confusing narrative.
Noted for early performances by Jack Nicholson and Lon Chaney Jr.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its cult status and unique horror elements, while others find its execution and plot lacking.
Fun Fact
The film famously has a credited runtime of 83 minutes, but the actual film reel is significantly shorter, with much of the runtime filled by extended sequences and repetitive shots, a common practice in low-budget filmmaking of the era to meet theatrical requirements.
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