What Comes Around
What Comes Around

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What Comes Around

1985
Movie
92 min
English

Country singer Joe Hawkins must fight both drug addiction and his unscrupulous manager to get back on his feet.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students visiting a remote island for a party find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the island and its inhabitants. The film escalates into a suspenseful struggle for survival against a relentless antagonist.

Critical Reception

What Comes Around is a low-budget slasher film from the 1980s, primarily known within cult film circles. It received minimal mainstream attention and is generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre, often criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired direction, though some appreciate its B-movie charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and compelling characters.

  • Familiar slasher tropes without any significant innovation.

  • Offers little beyond standard genre fare for horror enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment suggests it is a typical, low-budget slasher that offers little to distinguish itself from countless similar films of the era.

Fun Fact

David DeCoteau, the director, would go on to have a prolific career directing numerous low-budget horror and erotic thrillers, often under various pseudonyms.

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