A Night to Dismember
A Night to Dismember

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A Night to Dismember

1983
Movie
69 min
English

A woman from a "cursed" family is released from a mental facility, and soon dismembered corpses start turning up.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Doris WishmanGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

During a party on a remote island, a group of friends are targeted by a mysterious killer dressed as a clown. As the body count rises, they realize they are trapped and must fight for survival against the relentless slasher. The film follows the increasingly desperate attempts of the remaining survivors to uncover the killer's identity and escape the island before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

A Night to Dismember is widely considered a cult classic within the slasher subgenre, often praised for its low-budget charm and grisly practical effects, despite its significant narrative and technical shortcomings. While critically panned upon release for its gratuitous violence and weak storytelling, it has gained a dedicated following among horror enthusiasts for its campy appeal and memorable kills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and bloody death scenes.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and weak character development.

  • Considered a prime example of exploitation horror from the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating its vintage slasher feel and gore, while others find it lacking in plot and overall quality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the gore achieved through practical, often makeshift, effects.

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