Digging Up the Marrow
Digging Up the Marrow

Digging Up the Marrow

2015Movie88 minEnglish

A documentary filmmaker turns his lens on an enigmatic conspiracy theorist who claims he's found the entrance to a vast underground city populated entirely by monsters.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users73%
Director: Adam GreenGenres: Horror, Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck horror filmmaker receives a mysterious package from a fan, containing evidence that monsters from his childhood nightmares might actually exist. Skeptical but intrigued, he enlists the help of his actor friends to investigate the claims, leading them to a terrifying encounter in a suburban basement.

Critical Reception

Digging Up the Marrow received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its inventive concept, practical effects, and the cast's commitment, particularly Ray Wise. Some found the plot a bit thin, but generally, it was appreciated as a fun, self-aware horror-comedy that embraces its B-movie roots.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative monster design and practical effects.
  • Appreciated for its humor and meta-commentary on horror filmmaking.
  • Some critics found the narrative pacing and character development lacking.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique premise and creature effects, with many finding it a fun and inventive horror-comedy. However, some viewers felt the story could have been stronger or more developed.

Fun Fact

Director Adam Green initially conceived the film as a found-footage movie but later decided to make it a more traditional narrative after realizing the limitations of the format for his vision.

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