Second Sight
A young woman who works in a bookstore has been terrified by nightmares about having committed suicide in a past lifetime, combined with a sense of déjà vu regarding a specific apartment building. When she meets a young man who works in an optical company, whether she knows it or not, she is that much closer to the truth about her visions.
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Plot Summary
During a summer camp for troubled teens, a masked killer begins to stalk and murder the campers one by one. The killings escalate as the remaining survivors try to uncover the identity of the murderer before they become the next victim. The film culminates in a violent confrontation as the survivors attempt to escape the killer's wrath.
Critical Reception
Second Sight is a low-budget slasher film from the early 1980s that garnered a cult following among fans of the genre, primarily for its gore and its exploitation elements. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the crowded slasher subgenre of the era, often criticized for its weak plot and acting.
What Reviewers Say
- Noted for its graphic violence and gore.
- Often cited for its weak narrative and amateurish filmmaking.
- A cult favorite for its sleazy exploitation style.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure horror film, but it is generally considered a low-quality slasher with little to offer beyond gratuitous violence.
Fun Fact
Actress Traci Lords, who appeared in the film, was famously underage during its production, which led to legal issues and the film being re-edited and re-released to avoid distribution problems.
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