Heebie Jeebies
Heebie Jeebies

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Heebie Jeebies

2005
Movie
90 min
English

A woman gathers her friends together in a cabin to try and protect them from a killer after she dreams each of their deaths. This, however, just puts them all in one spot making for easy pickings for the slasher.

Insights

IMDb2.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic15/100
Google Users18%
Director: Steve OedekerkGenres: Comedy, Horror, Parody

Plot Summary

A group of friends finds themselves in a haunted mansion, where they are subjected to a series of increasingly bizarre and terrifying events. As they try to escape, they uncover the dark secrets of the house and its sinister inhabitants. The film blends elements of horror and comedy, often resorting to slapstick and absurd situations to create a unique viewing experience.

Critical Reception

Heebie Jeebies received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered a critical and commercial failure, often cited as one of the worst films of its release year. The movie was panned for its weak script, unfunny jokes, poor acting, and uninspired direction, failing to deliver on its promise as a horror-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally panned for its lack of humor and originality.

  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and terrible acting performances.

  • Labeled as a tedious and unwatchable parody of horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are extremely negative, with viewers frequently citing the film's complete lack of humor, nonsensical plot, and unbearable acting. Many found the film to be a waste of time and actively disliked its attempt at parody, deeming it unfunny and irritating.

Fun Fact

Despite its widespread critical failure, the film was directed by Steve Oedekerk, who is known for other comedy films like 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' and 'The Nutty Professor'.

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