Humongous
Humongous

Humongous

1982Movie94 minEnglish

The monstrous offspring of a violent crime grows up in seclusion on a remote island, where a boatful of hapless teens have shipwrecked, unaware of what's lurking in the woods.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Paul LynchGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Amelia, is sent to a remote island to care for her younger sister, Victoria, who is being looked after by an elderly couple. Upon arrival, Amelia discovers that Victoria is not the child she remembers, and a series of mysterious and violent deaths begin to occur. The island's inhabitants seem to be hiding a dark secret connected to Victoria's past and her monstrous origins.

Critical Reception

Humongous is a lesser-known slasher film from the early 1980s. While it has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere, it was largely overlooked by mainstream critics upon its release and is not considered a classic of the genre. Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its slow-burn tension and others finding it dated and somewhat confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively builds suspense through its isolated setting and ambiguous threats.
  • Some viewers find the plot convoluted and the pacing slow, detracting from the horror elements.
  • The creature design and the mystery surrounding Victoria's nature are points of interest for genre fans.

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Fun Fact

Director Paul Lynch also directed the more well-known slasher film 'Prom Night' (1980).

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Wuchak

**_A group of youths shipwrecked on an ominous isle in the Great Lakes_** In northern Lake Michigan two conflicting brothers take their girlfriends and sister on a trip in their father’s yacht to St. Martin Island, but wind up in the fog...