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_**More like a rock ‘n’ roll nightmare for the viewer**_ The band The Tritons take their girlfriends for a getaway to a farmhouse outside Toronto to bond and practice/compose music in the barn that has been made into a studio. Jon Mikl T...
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Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare
1987
Movie
83 min
English
At an old farmhouse, a family mysteriously dissapears at the hands of evil. Years later, hair metal band The Tritons comes to the farmhouse, whose barn now features a 24-track recording studio. Lead singer John Triton gets the band to perform their first night in the farmhouse after dinner, and weird little beasties suddenly appear, and strange things start to happen. Band members (and their tagalong girlfriends) begin to act strangely and vanish one by one. Soon, only John Triton remains, and he holds a secret. Finally, the evil shows itself and a battle between heaven and hell ensues....
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IMDb4.2/10
Director: John Eyres•Genres: Horror, Music, Comedy
Plot Summary
A heavy metal rock band, led by their charismatic frontman John, travels to a remote lakeside cabin for a getaway. Their relaxation is shattered when demons and supernatural forces are unleashed, fueled by the power of their music and an ancient evil lurking in the woods. John and his band must battle these demonic entities using their musical talents and sheer willpower to survive the night.
Critical Reception
Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare is a cult classic known for its low-budget charm and over-the-top performances, particularly from its star Jon Mikl Thor. While critically panned upon release for its simplistic plot, poor special effects, and earnest absurdity, it has gained a dedicated following among fans of schlock horror and 80s metal culture.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its unique blend of heavy metal and horror.
Often cited for its unintentional comedy and cult appeal.
Panned for its production values and straightforward, often nonsensical plot.
Google audience: While specific aggregated Google user ratings are not readily available, audience reviews often highlight the film's enjoyably bad nature, its campy horror elements, and the nostalgic appeal for fans of 1980s heavy metal and low-budget genre films.
Fun Fact
The film prominently features Jon Mikl Thor, who was a real-life Canadian bodybuilder and heavy metal musician, and he performs many of the songs within the movie.
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