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Hog Wild
A boy, expelled from military school, returns home to his fathers disappointment. He discovers that a motorcycle gang has been terrorizing his high school, and falls in love with the girlfriend of the gang's leader. He battles the gang, and wins both the admiration of his father and the love of the girl.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students attending a fraternity party in a remote cabin find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As the night progresses and the body count rises, the remaining survivors must uncover the killer's identity before they all fall victim to the murderous rampage.
Critical Reception
Hog Wild is a low-budget slasher film from the early 80s, often overlooked in discussions of the genre. It garnered a modest reception, primarily appealing to hardcore fans of independent horror films from that era, with many critics noting its derivative nature but acknowledging its place within the burgeoning slasher subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Competent, albeit uninspired, slasher filmmaking.
Features a few suspenseful moments typical of the genre.
Lacks originality and memorable scares compared to its contemporaries.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche film, but generally, it is seen as a standard, forgettable entry in the 1980s slasher film trend.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget in Utah, contributing to its raw and often amateurish aesthetic.
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