Horrible Horror
Horrible Horror

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Horrible Horror

1986
Movie
110 min
English

A collection of trailers and previews from various low-budget horror films of the '50s and '60s.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of college students accidentally unleash an ancient evil entity while exploring a forgotten crypt. As the creature begins to pick them off one by one in gruesome ways, the survivors must find a way to stop it before it consumes their souls and unleashes darkness upon the world. The film blends jump scares with dark humor as the students try to survive the escalating horrors.

Critical Reception

Horrible Horror was met with a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its creative practical effects and the film's self-aware sense of humor, which often leaned into the absurdity of the horror genre. However, some found the plot to be derivative and the pacing inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed its B-movie charm and gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative and gory practical effects.

  • Appreciated for its dark humor and meta-commentary on horror tropes.

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

Google audience: Viewers often commend the film's nostalgic 80s horror vibe and the over-the-top creature effects. Many enjoy the blend of scares and laughs, though some find the storyline a bit thin. The performances are generally seen as fitting for the genre.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound design for the creature was achieved by recording various animal noises and then manipulating them digitally to create an otherworldly, unsettling effect.

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