Crazy Weekend
Crazy Weekend

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Crazy Weekend

1986
Movie
90 min
Hebrew

Noga is mistakenly told she doesn't have long to live, and decides to commit suicide from a high floor of a hotel. She is not aware of the fact that she is being followed by a private investigator, hired by Noga's mother to track her dead husband's fortune. At the hotel we meet a number of characters, each has a story or secret to result in humorous situations and wrong identifications.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Frank De PalmaGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends heads to a secluded cabin for a weekend getaway, unaware that a deranged killer is stalking them. As the night progresses, their fun turns into a fight for survival against a relentless and brutal antagonist.

Critical Reception

Crazy Weekend is a low-budget slasher film that has garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its over-the-top gore and B-movie charm. While critically panned upon release for its weak plot and acting, it is often appreciated by fans of the genre for its sheer audacity and contribution to independent horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive gore effects despite a thin plot.

  • Considered a staple of low-budget 80s horror.

  • Often cited for its gratuitous violence and campy elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche film, but where available, it is often viewed as a schlocky, yet entertaining, entry in the slasher subgenre by dedicated horror fans.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its extensive use of practical effects and gore, which were achieved on a very limited budget, contributing to its cult status among fans of extreme horror.

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