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Bad Trip
A small plane sneaks across the Canadian border and drops off a package to a waiting DEA agent. Inside is a million dollars in cash and cocaine, stolen from one of the biggest drug kingpins in the country. A death warrant is issued for whoever gets pinned with its theft. A man, in order to clear up the legal claims against the company he has bought, must travel to a desolate island accessible only by plane. He charters the wrong plane with the wrong pilot to the wrong place. All in all, he embarks on a bad trip.
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Plot Summary
Two young men, aspiring musicians, are traveling across the country to try and make it big. Along the way, they encounter bizarre characters and terrifying situations, including a bizarre cult and a deranged killer. They soon discover that the journey is more perilous than they could have ever imagined, as they become entangled in a dangerous and surreal adventure.
Critical Reception
Bad Trip (1988) is a lesser-known horror-comedy that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. It is often criticized for its disjointed plot and uneven tone, though some viewers find its eccentricities and B-movie charm to be its saving grace. It has become something of a cult film for its cult elements and peculiar blend of genres.
What Reviewers Say
A bizarre and often nonsensical plot that struggles to balance comedy and horror.
Features some memorable, albeit strange, characters and a cult-like atmosphere.
Ultimately considered a low-budget B-movie with a cult following for its unique oddities.
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Fun Fact
The film features Mick Fleetwood, the drummer of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac, in a supporting role.
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