Wake Up to Kill
Wake Up to Kill

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Wake Up to Kill

1987
Movie
95 min
Thai

The director stars as a zombie bad guy in this action / horror hybrid filled with martial arts and stunts. It was followed by three sequels.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: John P. CardosGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young people are targeted by a relentless killer who uses a unique method of murder, leaving behind a trail of terror. As the body count rises, the survivors must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and motivations before they become the next victims. The film delves into themes of survival and the dark side of human nature.

Critical Reception

Wake Up to Kill is a lesser-known slasher film from the late 1980s. It received generally negative to mixed reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and low production values, though some praised its attempts at creating suspense within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dedicated effort to deliver classic slasher tropes.

  • Criticized for its uninspired script and repetitive scares.

  • Found to be a forgettable entry in the crowded 80s horror scene.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with many echoing critical sentiments about the film's low budget and generic horror elements, though some appreciate it as a cult item for its era.

Fun Fact

The film's director, John P. Cardos, also directed the cult classic creature feature 'Kingdom of the Spiders' (1977).

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