Boardinghouse
Boardinghouse

Boardinghouse

1982Movie88 minEnglish

A boarding house is reopened years after gruesome murders were committed there. Suddenly, the body count begins once more!

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: John CarpenterGenres: Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young woman named Mona rents an apartment in a peculiar boarding house run by the eccentric Mrs. Sherman. Mona soon discovers that the house has a dark secret: it's a front for a group of aliens conducting bizarre experiments on unsuspecting tenants. As Mona tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself in increasingly dangerous and surreal situations, involving killer appliances and a sinister plot to take over the world.

Critical Reception

Boardinghouse is a cult classic known for its bizarre premise, over-the-top gore, and surreal humor. While not a critical darling upon its release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique and campy approach to the horror-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy.
  • Recognized for its distinctive visual style and surrealist elements.
  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and sometimes gratuitous gore.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its cult status and unconventional approach, while others find it to be a strange and uneventful viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was famously released as a double feature with John Carpenter's original 'Halloween' in some theaters to capitalize on the horror genre.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review