Clinger
Clinger

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Clinger

2015
Movie
81 min
English

When her possessive high school boyfriend dies in a gruesome accident, Fern Petersen's life is thrown into turmoil. Things go from bad to worse when he returns as a love-sick ghost to kill her so they can be together for eternity.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Michael UpchurchGenres: Horror, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a desperate attempt to win back his girlfriend, a lovelorn teenager performs a bizarre ritual that results in him being possessed by a demon. This demon then starts to wreak havoc on his life and relationships, leading to a darkly comedic and ultimately supernatural journey of self-discovery.

Critical Reception

Clinger garnered mixed to positive reviews, praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy, its quirky charm, and strong performances, particularly from Vincent Martella. Some critics found the plot occasionally uneven, but the film was generally seen as a creative and entertaining indie horror-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly charming and darkly funny horror-comedy.

  • Vincent Martella delivers a standout performance.

  • The film successfully blends genre elements with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but critical reviews suggest a positive reception for its inventive premise and humor.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of a demon possessing a high school student was inspired by director Michael Upchurch's own experiences with teenage heartbreak and the desire to blend supernatural elements with relatable coming-of-age struggles.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend, at least as a one off. Vincent Martella isn't much to speak of in this, I'm sure almost any actor fitting the demographic would have fulfill the role as written. Jennifer La...