IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Tobe Hooper•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
A serial killer known as 'The Toolbox Killer' is terrorizing Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail of gruesome murders. When a new family moves into an apartment building that was the scene of a previous massacre, they become the next targets of the elusive killer. The investigation uncovers a disturbing connection between the current murders and a dark past, as the family desperately tries to survive.
Toolbox Murders received mixed reviews from critics, with many acknowledging Tobe Hooper's return to horror but finding the film to be a somewhat generic slasher flick. Audience reception was also divided, appreciating the gore and suspense but criticizing the predictable plot and occasional tonal inconsistencies.
Praised for its effective gore and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for its derivative plot and reliance on slasher film tropes.
Some appreciated Hooper's signature directorial style in the horror genre.
Google audience: Google users had a mixed reaction, with many finding the film to be a decent, gory horror flick. However, some found it too predictable and lacking originality compared to other films in the genre.
The film is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name, also directed by Tobe Hooper.
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