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Capital Punishment

1986
Movie
58 min
Japanese

Pink film from Toei.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Wayne BerwickGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students are targeted by a deranged killer during their spring break. As the body count rises, they must band together to survive the night and uncover the killer's identity before they all fall victim.

Critical Reception

Capital Punishment is a low-budget slasher film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is often seen as a product of its time, featuring common tropes of the genre with a predictable plot and uneven performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.

  • The film struggles with pacing and character development, typical of many direct-to-video slashers from the era.

  • While not a standout, it might appeal to die-hard fans of 80s horror for its B-movie charm.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and obscurity. Those that exist generally reflect the critical sentiment, with viewers finding it a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Spring Break Massacre' before being changed to 'Capital Punishment'.

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