Appetite
The guests of the Station Hotel have assembled to play a game of cards. The loser will sleep in room 207, a room rumored to be haunted. It hasn't been slept in for 20 years. As their lives tangle in a paranoid deadlock, the only escape becomes murder.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, seeking to escape her past, takes a job as a waitress in a remote diner. However, she soon discovers a dark secret about the diner's owner and the disturbing truth behind the 'special' meals served to the patrons. As she delves deeper, she finds herself trapped in a horrifying cycle of violence and cannibalism.
Critical Reception
Appetite is a low-budget horror film that garnered mixed to negative reviews. While some praised its unsettling atmosphere and a few disturbing moments, many critics found the plot to be predictable and the execution lacking. It is generally considered a cult film within the horror genre, appreciated more for its niche appeal than its widespread critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- Features a few genuinely creepy and unsettling moments.
- Suffers from a weak and predictable narrative structure.
- The acting is often uninspired, contributing to the film's low production value.
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Fun Fact
Kristy Swanson, known for her role as Buffy Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1992 film), stars in this film in a significantly darker role.
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