Dead Shack
Dead Shack

Dead Shack

2017Movie85 minEnglish

On a weekend getaway at a rundown cabin in the woods, Jason, a cautious teen, his crude best friend Colin and his fearless older sister Summer are forced to work together, grow up and save their hard-partying parents from their predatory neighbor intent on feeding them all to her undead family.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users62%
Director: Peter N. CollinsGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

Three friends are eager to celebrate their graduation by heading to a remote, abandoned holiday home owned by one of their families. However, their weekend getaway quickly turns into a fight for survival when they discover the house is inhabited by a dangerous, flesh-eating cult.

Critical Reception

Dead Shack garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its energetic blend of horror and comedy, and its effective jump scares. Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but generally agreed that it delivered on its promise of fun, gore-filled entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly fun and effective indie horror-comedy that doesn't shy away from gore.
  • Offers some genuinely scary moments and a good dose of humor.
  • While not groundbreaking, it's an entertaining ride for genre fans.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Dead Shack" to be an enjoyable and surprisingly effective horror-comedy. Many appreciated its blend of scares and laughs, and felt it delivered a solid, entertaining experience despite its independent origins.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in rural New Zealand, adding to its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.

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furious_iz

furious_iz

**Fun little Canadian campy horror film** I went into this film totally blind, and really didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised at this tightly paced and amusing horror comedy. A trashy family along with the son's...
Gimly

Gimly

Suspension of disbelief? Never heard of it! But I still managed to have a good time with _Dead Shack_, and that's worth more to me than something as mundane as quality. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work...