Animal Room
Animal Room

Animal Room

1995Movie98 minEnglish

Cynical and intelligent Arnold Mosk, a known drug user, is put into a disciplinary program at his high school meant for the seriously disturbed where he becomes the main target of the psychopathic Doug Van Housen and his gang.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Victor SalvaGenres: Comedy, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of college freshmen are hazed by their fraternity brothers into entering a dilapidated house rumored to be haunted. As they navigate the terrifying challenges, they uncover dark secrets about the house and the fraternity's past. Tensions rise as their friendships are tested and their survival becomes a desperate struggle.

Critical Reception

Animal Room received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the horror elements uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the young cast but few praising the overall execution of the film.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and unconvincing scares.
  • Despite a cast of emerging young actors, the performances are largely forgettable.
  • It fails to deliver on its premise, offering a muddled mix of comedy and horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest disappointment with the film's poor direction and inconsistent tone, with some viewers finding it unintentionally funny rather than scary.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the earliest feature film roles for both Neil Patrick Harris and Scott Wolf, who would later find significant fame in television.

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