El Paso Wrecking Corp.
El Paso Wrecking Corp.

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El Paso Wrecking Corp.

1977
Movie
Adult · 18+
64 min
English

Hank and Gene are fired from their trucker jobs at the Kansas City Trucking Company after an alcohol-fueled brawl.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Gary GraverGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people find themselves trapped in a remote location with a sinister motive. As they try to survive, they uncover a dark secret involving a mysterious corporation. The tension mounts as they realize they are not only fighting for their lives but also against an unseen force with a deadly agenda.

Critical Reception

El Paso Wrecking Corp. is a lesser-known exploitation horror film from the late 1970s. It garnered minimal critical attention upon its release and is primarily remembered by cult film enthusiasts for its gritty, low-budget aesthetic and unsettling atmosphere. Audience reception is polarized, with some appreciating its raw style and others finding its plot and execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unvarnished atmosphere and unsettling tension.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and sometimes amateurish execution.

  • Considered a cult curiosity within the exploitation horror subgenre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around El Paso, Texas, lending it a distinct regional flavor that contributes to its gritty atmosphere.

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