Scared Stiff
Alan and Halley are partners in a pest control company. Handsome Alan gets the girls and puffy Halley gets nothing. One night the two are injured in a car crash. Halley suffers slight injuries but Alan is dead for all purposes except his brain wave which still works actively.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students decides to spend Halloween night in a notoriously haunted house as a dare. Little do they know, the house is actually a front for a group of devil worshipers who plan to sacrifice them to an ancient demon. As the night progresses, the students must fight for their lives against both the supernatural forces and the cult members.
Critical Reception
Scared Stiff is a low-budget horror-comedy that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often cited its cheap production values, inconsistent tone, and reliance on gore and nudity as weaknesses. However, some B-movie enthusiasts and horror fans found a certain charm in its campy nature and over-the-top performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its attempts at humor amidst the horror, though often falling flat.
- Criticized for its low production quality and predictable plot.
- Seen as a typical, albeit forgettable, entry in the late 80s direct-to-video horror scene.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Scared Stiff (1987)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film was originally released in some markets as 'Revenge of the Killer Clowns'.
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