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No Great Loss...
Six people get stuck in a lift. No one comes to help them, as the dispatcher who shut down the lift and all the neighbours are passionately watching a football match being broadcast. At first, the characters in the film fight, but when the lift doors open, they don't want to get out...
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers are targeted by a vengeful spirit while camping in the woods. As the body count rises, they must band together to uncover the dark secret behind the haunting before they all succumb to the malevolent force.
Critical Reception
Generally considered a low-budget, lesser-known horror film from the early 1980s. It garnered a cult following for its B-movie charm and attempts at blending humor with scares, though critical reception was largely indifferent during its initial release.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its earnest, albeit amateurish, attempt at creating a slasher film with some comedic elements.
Criticized for its predictable plot, low production values, and inconsistent tone.
Seen by some as a fun, campy watch for dedicated fans of obscure 80s horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse due to the film's obscurity, but those that exist tend to highlight its nostalgic value for fans of early 80s independent horror, often noting its shortcomings in plot and execution but appreciating its B-movie spirit.
Fun Fact
Director Tom McLoughlin would later achieve more widespread recognition for directing the iconic 1986 film 'Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives'.
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