IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users75%
Director: Scott Spiegel•Genres: Horror, Comedy, Slasher
A group of friends gathers for a late-night shift at a grocery store, only to find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they realize the murderer is among them, playing a deadly game within the confines of the supermarket.
Intruder is a cult favorite among horror fans, often praised for its creative kills, dark humor, and suspenseful atmosphere, despite its low budget. While not a mainstream critical darling, it has garnered a dedicated following for its inventive approach to the slasher genre.
Praised for its inventive and gory special effects, particularly the creative death scenes.
Appreciated for its blend of dark humor and genuine suspense, making for an entertaining slasher.
Noted for its claustrophobic setting and effective tension-building within the grocery store environment.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's surprising gore and black comedy. Many viewers appreciate its low-budget charm and inventive kills, deeming it a fun and underappreciated gem of 80s horror. Some find the plot predictable, but the execution of the horror elements is generally well-received.
Director Scott Spiegel was originally slated to direct the Sam Raimi film 'Evil Dead II', but the project fell through, leading him to make 'Intruder' instead, which features several cameos from the 'Evil Dead' universe, including Sam Raimi himself in a small role and Bruce Campbell as a disembodied head.
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