The Ice Cream Truck
The Ice Cream Truck

The Ice Cream Truck

2017
Movie
96 min
English

Mary moves back to her suburban hometown to find that the suburbs are scarier in more ways than she ever remembered.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Steven R. MonroeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman moves into a new suburban neighborhood, only to discover that the local ice cream truck driver is a sadistic killer. As she tries to warn others and escape his deadly pursuit, she must confront the dark secrets hidden within the seemingly idyllic community.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its premise intriguing but ultimately hampered by a predictable plot and uneven tone. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark humor and horror elements, while others found it lacking in originality and substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling premise that blends horror with dark comedy.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and a lack of genuine scares.
  • Some viewers found the performance of the ice cream truck killer to be a highlight.

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Fun Fact

Director Steven R. Monroe is also known for directing several entries in the 'It's a Wonderful Life' franchise and the horror film 'Cellular'.

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2 reviews
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_A woman faces a midlife crisis in a new neighborhood…_** …with a dubious ice cream truck roaming the streets. This has a similar premise to Kristen Bell’s “The Lifeguard” mixed with slasher elements (obviously some “Ice Cream Man”)...
Gimly

Gimly

Some great throwback tone and an almost surrealist approach to suburban life I can really get behind. I won't pretend that _The Ice Cream Truck_ will have universal appeal, the understated nature will bore some people, and the ending will a...