The Damned Rib
The Damned Rib

The Damned Rib

1999Movie92 minSpanish

Four women decide to go together to have fun at a men's strip show. On the trip, the taxi driver pays attention to their conversation where each one tells the others her ideal of a man. Since then, he decides to pass himself off as the ideal man.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: David JonesGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the small, isolated town of Black Creek, a series of gruesome murders begin to plague the community. As the body count rises, a group of teenagers finds themselves at the center of the terror, suspecting one of their own might be the killer. They must unravel the dark secrets of the town and confront the malevolent force before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Damned Rib' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and jump scares, while others criticized its predictable plot and reliance on horror tropes. Audiences, however, generally responded positively, contributing to its moderate box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective tension-building.
  • Criticized for a convoluted storyline and underdeveloped characters.
  • Lauded for its surprising twists but faulted for borrowing heavily from established horror films.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful nature and frightening moments, though some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic. The film's ability to generate genuine scares was a common point of praise.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'rib' prop used in the film was created from a modified prosthetic limb, designed to look disturbingly organic and menacing.

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