Night of the Wilding
Night of the Wilding

Movie spotlight

Night of the Wilding

1990
Movie
85 min
English

Joseph Gainer is a high priced attorney, notorious for getting guilty criminals off the hook. But Gainer is forced to take another look at the price you pay for defending the guilty when he takes on a case of three young men accused of a heinous crime. And when he discovers that his ex-wife is the prosecuting attorney, Gainer finds he suddenly has more on the line than he ever imagined.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Scott SpiegelGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves stalked by a monstrous, seemingly supernatural creature. As they try to survive the night, they uncover the terrifying origins of the beast and its connection to the desolate woods.

Critical Reception

Night of the Wilding is a cult classic in the horror-comedy genre, praised for its inventive practical effects and darkly humorous tone. While not a mainstream hit, it has garnered a dedicated following among horror enthusiasts for its unique blend of scares and laughs, and its B-movie charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective gore and creature effects.

  • Appreciated for its blend of horror and dark comedy.

  • Noted for its independent film spirit and practical effects.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Night of the Wilding is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious horror film but evolved into a horror-comedy during production due to budget constraints and the creative direction of its filmmakers.

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Retro-Film

Schaut man sich die Filmliste des Regisseur Joseph Merhi an, so sieht man ungefähr ein dutzend Filme die es bis dato nur auf VHS in den Handel geschafft haben. Die meisten Produktionen sind Direct to VHS oder TV Werke. Sei es „Tiger Kid“ vo...