Down the Drain
Down the Drain

Down the Drain

1990Movie105 minEnglish

A dishonest lawyer devises a scheme to rob a bank by recruiting criminals he has represented to do the job for him. When the robbery is completed, he learns that the "loot" from the vault is in fact a microchip containing top-secret information.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Andreas SchnaasGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A group of friends on vacation at a remote lakeside cabin find themselves terrorized by a masked killer. The killer stalks and brutally murders them one by one, leaving the survivors to fight for their lives against the relentless slasher.

Critical Reception

Down the Drain is a low-budget German slasher film that gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its gore and its amateurish charm. It is often cited as an early example of the genre from Germany, though critical reception was generally poor due to its production values and unoriginal plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its over-the-top gore and inventive kills.
  • Criticized for its weak plot, poor acting, and extremely low budget.
  • Considered a cult classic by fans of extreme, independent horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many appreciating the film's dedication to gore and its status as an underground horror flick. However, others point out its significant flaws in acting and storytelling, making it a difficult watch for those not specifically seeking out schlock.

Fun Fact

Director Andreas Schnaas also acted in and produced the film, showcasing a true independent, do-it-yourself approach to filmmaking.

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