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The Screaming Throats
Copenhagen 1984. Ronni is a young, mediocre punk-guitarist, eager to make it big in the death obsessed late-punk milieu. But his girlfriend has left him, the other members of his band are fed up with his incompetence and insecure attitude, he has a problem with his stomach, his doctor wants to abuse him sexually and the former manager of the band thinks Ronni owes him some money. It seems to reach an ultimate low, when Ronni collapses onstage during an all-important concert, but it turns out to be his ticket to glory as he claims to be mortally ill
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a road trip to a remote cabin find themselves stalked by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they realize the killer is targeting them one by one, with a chillingly ritualistic method. The survivors must uncover the killer's identity and motives before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
The Screaming Throats received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and unoriginal horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some finding its suspenseful moments effective while others found it derivative of better-known slasher films. It gained a modest cult following among fans of low-budget 90s horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension in isolated scenes.
Criticized for a predictable storyline and generic characters.
Often noted for its gory practical effects, which some found effective and others gratuitous.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this title, but available comments often mention it as a typical, if unremarkable, slasher film of its era, with some appreciating its attempts at suspense despite its flaws.
Fun Fact
While C. Thomas Howell was a recognizable star at the time, his involvement in this lower-budget horror film was seen by some as a surprising career move.
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