Movie spotlight
Slices
In this horror anthology, five filmmakers offer a quintet of terrifying tales: torture-driven short "The Exterminator;" zombie-infused Western "The Range;" hiking-trip-gone-grossly-wrong trek "Turnout;" female-vampire thriller "Night Scream;" and reanimation romance "Dead Letters."
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers are targeted by a killer who uses a pizza slicer as his weapon. The film follows their desperate attempts to survive the night as the killer systematically picks them off.
Critical Reception
Slices received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its low budget and derivative nature. However, some praised its sense of humor and gore, particularly among fans of cult horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Gore and humor are present, but often fall flat.
A low-budget horror-comedy that struggles to find its footing.
Relies heavily on tropes of the genre without much originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate a low appreciation for the film, citing poor acting and a predictable plot.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring the last on-screen appearance of Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein before his untimely death in 2009.
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