Corpse Mania
Corpse Mania

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Corpse Mania

1981
Movie
82 min
Mandarin

A necrophiliac killer is murdering the prostitutes at Madame Lan's brothel.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: James R. ChoateGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A reclusive college student becomes obsessed with a mannequin he finds in a store window. He steals it and brings it home, developing an increasingly disturbed relationship with the inanimate object. His obsession escalates into violent acts as he attempts to make the mannequin more lifelike, leading to a series of gruesome murders.

Critical Reception

Corpse Mania is a low-budget horror film that gained a cult following for its bizarre premise and graphic violence. It is often cited as an example of extreme exploitation cinema from the early 1980s, with critical reception generally being negative due to its poor production values and nonsensical plot, though some appreciate its unhinged nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its extreme gore and unique, albeit disturbing, concept.

  • Criticized for its extremely low production values, weak acting, and disjointed narrative.

  • Considered a cult classic by fans of trash and exploitation horror.

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Fun Fact

The film's unusual premise and graphic violence have made it a subject of discussion among collectors and fans of obscure horror films, with its notoriety largely stemming from its inclusion in various 'worst films' or 'most disturbing films' lists.

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