Trash Fire
Trash Fire

Trash Fire

2016Movie91 minEnglish

Owen and Isabel's love story simmers with spiteful rage and unfortunately for everyone, Isabel is pregnant with Owen's child. To prove to her that he can become a stable father, Owen agrees to reconnect with his only living relatives at Isabel's request. The couple take a trip to visit his perversely devoted grandmother and his sister Pearl, who was severely burned in a fire, to finally bury the hatchet. But sometimes the ties that bind can cut off all circulation.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users70%
Director: Sam MacaroniGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling couple, desperate for a better life, are invited to spend Christmas with the man's eccentric and potentially dangerous family. What starts as an awkward holiday gathering quickly descends into a nightmare as they uncover disturbing secrets about the family's past and present. They soon realize they may not be able to escape the horrors that await them.

Critical Reception

Trash Fire garnered a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its dark humor and effective blend of horror and comedy. Reviewers frequently highlighted its unhinged energy and commitment to its bizarre premise, though some found its escalating chaos to be overwhelming or uneven. The performances, particularly from the ensemble cast, were often cited as a strong point.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of dark comedy and visceral horror.
  • Appreciated for its unhinged energy and commitment to its disturbing premise.
  • Some critics found the chaotic narrative to be uneven or gratuitous.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate appreciation for the film's dark humor and unsettling atmosphere, with many finding it to be a surprisingly effective horror-comedy. Some viewers felt the extreme elements were a bit much, but overall, it resonated as a unique and entertaining, albeit disturbing, watch.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Sam Macaroni, is known for his work on short-form horror content online, and 'Trash Fire' marked one of his more significant feature-length directorial efforts.

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