Clash
Clash

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Clash

1984
Movie
92 min
French

A woman revisits long-suppressed nightmares as she is being chased through an abandoned warehouse by a strange man.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man buys a cursed antique dagger at a pawn shop, unaware that it is possessed by an ancient evil. The dagger compels its owner to kill, leading to a series of gruesome murders. As the body count rises, a detective investigates the strange and violent deaths, getting closer to the truth about the cursed artifact.

Critical Reception

Clash received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, primarily noted for its low-budget production values and derivative horror elements. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1980s low-budget horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on gore and jump scares.

  • Features a predictable plot and weak character development.

  • Appeals primarily to hardcore fans of schlocky 80s horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but those available often point to its low production quality and reliance on B-movie horror tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a segment in a larger anthology film, but was later expanded into a feature-length movie.

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