The Deathbus
The Deathbus

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The Deathbus

1998
Movie
90 min
German

A street collapses on a rainy day over a newly made tunnel for a future trainline and captures a bus full of passengers in a hole, slowly sinking into the mud.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a road trip encounters a possessed school bus that seems determined to kill them. As the bus becomes more aggressive, they must find a way to survive its relentless pursuit and uncover the dark secret behind its malevolent existence before they all become its next victims.

Critical Reception

The Deathbus was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, while some found its premise to be overly absurd. Audience reception was generally positive, particularly among fans of cult horror films and Kevin Smith's earlier works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and often hilarious horror sequences.

  • Appreciated for its unique concept and darkly comedic tone.

  • Some critics found the plot a bit too outlandish, but generally enjoyed the ride.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "The Deathbus" for its surprisingly effective scares and laugh-out-loud moments. Many viewers highlighted the creative kills and the film's commitment to its bizarre premise as major strengths.

Fun Fact

The distinctive roaring sound effect used for the possessed bus was created by layering recordings of a lion's roar with the sound of a diesel engine.

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