Home Remedy
Home Remedy

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Home Remedy

1987
Movie
90 min
English

A 30-year-old bachelor who refuses to leave his house strikes up a relationship with a neurotic neighbor.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Dwight H. LittleGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, recovering from a traumatic assault, moves to a remote cabin hoping for peace. However, her past seems to follow her when a series of increasingly disturbing events suggest she is not alone and may be in danger once again. The isolated setting amplifies her fear as she struggles to discern reality from paranoia.

Critical Reception

Home Remedy, also known as 'The Next Kill', is a lesser-known slasher film from the late 1980s. While it contains some elements of suspense, it was generally overlooked by critics and audiences at the time of its release, often criticized for its formulaic plot and lack of originality within the genre. Home video release has given it a cult following among genre enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmosphere and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for predictable plot points and derivative slasher tropes.

  • Offers some effective scares despite its budget limitations.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's tension and throwback horror elements, while others find it to be an uninspired entry in the slasher subgenre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, using its natural landscapes to create the isolated and foreboding atmosphere.

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