The Soultangler
The Soultangler

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The Soultangler

1987
Movie
90 min
English

The mad scientist Anton Lupesky invents a drug that can free the souls of the users and allow them to posses the bodies of corpses. The horrible side effect is sometimes fatal hallucinations, that leave the survivors incurably mad.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Philip BlockGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disfigured and vengeful former opera singer, "The Soultangler," returns to haunt a group of former classmates responsible for his disfigurement. He stalks them through their dreams and waking lives, using his operatic voice to manipulate their minds and inflict psychological torment before gruelling physical demise. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must uncover the truth behind the vengeful entity's past and find a way to stop his terrifying reign of terror before they too become his next victims.

Critical Reception

The Soultangler is a cult classic horror film that garnered a moderate following upon its release, praised for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere. While not a mainstream hit, it's often cited for its inventive kills and psychological horror elements, though some critics pointed to its pacing and underdeveloped characters as minor drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and disturbing dream sequences.

  • Often highlighted for its unique villain and operatic horror elements.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally mixed, with many appreciating the film's inventive and nightmarish imagery. However, some viewers found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the scares less effective than anticipated.

Fun Fact

The distinctive operatic voice used by the Soultangler was performed by a professional tenor, whose vocalizations were heavily processed to create a more haunting and unnatural sound.

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