Slaughterhouse Rulez
Slaughterhouse Rulez

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Slaughterhouse Rulez

2018
Movie
104 min
English

An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site unleashing unspeakable horror.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users46%
Director: Crispian MillsGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A prestigious British boarding school becomes the site of a horrifying uprising when a fracking operation unleashes a monstrous beast. Students, including the socially awkward Don Wallace and his rival Clegg, must band together to survive the night as the school is overrun by mutated creatures. What begins as a typical school rivalry quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against an ancient evil.

Critical Reception

Slaughterhouse Rulez received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its blend of horror and comedy to be uneven and its plot predictable. While some praised its ambition and occasional moments of dark humor, the majority felt it failed to deliver a satisfying or scary experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a missed opportunity.

What Reviewers Say

  • A confusing mix of horror and comedy that fails to land effectively.

  • The film suffers from a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

  • Despite a promising premise, it devolves into a generic monster flick.

Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film, citing a lack of scares and a convoluted plot. Many felt the humor didn't work and that the movie was a waste of time, despite a few acknowledging some darkly comedic moments.

Fun Fact

The film is a modern take on the classic British boarding school horror trope, similar to films like 'If....' (1968) and 'The Wildcats of St. Trinian's'.

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