Venus Flytrap
Three street punks--Turk, his girlfriend BB., and his sidekick Wimp--observe two young affluent kids, Ginger and Danny, shoplifting from a record store. On a lark, the street kids invite themselves along to a party at the home of the yuppies' friends, Rod and Arlene. There the party games turn from strip darts to Russian roulette.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a camping trip in the woods encounter a giant, carnivorous Venus flytrap. As the monstrous plant begins to hunt them, they must find a way to survive and escape its deadly grasp. The film blends creature feature elements with survival horror as the students are picked off one by one.
Critical Reception
Venus Flytrap is a low-budget B-movie horror film from the late 1980s, largely overlooked by mainstream critics. It is generally considered a cult classic among fans of schlocky horror and creature features, appreciated more for its campy charm and practical effects than for its narrative or performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its over-the-top monster and practical effects.
- Often cited as a prime example of late 80s B-movie horror.
- Viewed as fun, cheesy entertainment rather than serious cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's campy nature and the enjoyment derived from its unique premise and creature design, despite its clear limitations in budget and production value.
Fun Fact
The impressive, albeit rudimentary, animatronic Venus flytrap creature effects were created by Bob Burns, a renowned special effects artist known for his work on films like 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and 'Re-Animator'.
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