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Short Staffed
When there's a shortage of bouncers at a busy inner-city nightclub, a scrawny glasswasher is asked to step in as security for the night but the eccentric patrons make it difficult to keep things running smoothly.
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Plot Summary
A group of former camp counselors reunites for a memorial reunion at the now-abandoned Camp Blackwood. What starts as a nostalgic trip quickly devolves into a fight for survival when they discover they are not alone. A masked killer with a penchant for campy horror tropes begins to pick them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Short Staffed received mixed to positive reviews, particularly praised for its self-aware humor and affectionate homage to slasher films of the 80s and 90s. Some critics found the plot predictable, but the cast's performances and the film's commitment to its genre conventions were generally well-received by audiences who appreciate a fun, meta take on horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
A loving and humorous send-up of classic slasher films.
Effective blend of gore, laughs, and meta-commentary.
While familiar, it executes its tropes with charm and energy.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Short Staffed for its humor and nostalgic feel, appreciating its playful take on slasher movie clichés.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at a real, abandoned summer camp, adding to its authentic and eerie atmosphere.
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