Cluub Zarathustra
Cluub Zarathustra

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Cluub Zarathustra

1996
Movie
21 min
English

'Using the stinking carcass of so-called comedy as a lens, we shall focus harsh philosophee, religion, poetrie and base animal passion onto your ear, causing it to smoulder'

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users56%
Director: Jay ChandrasekharGenres: Comedy, Horror, Musical

Plot Summary

A group of staff members at a Caribbean "Pleasure Island" resort find themselves targeted by a relentless killer. As the body count rises, the remaining employees must band together to uncover the murderer's identity before they all become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Club Dread received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it found a modest audience among fans of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe. Many critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the horror elements derivative, while others appreciated its B-movie sensibilities and over-the-top gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable slasher spoof that relies too heavily on gross-out humor and uninspired kills.

  • While some gags land, the film ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying blend of comedy and horror.

  • Fans of Broken Lizard might find some enjoyment, but it's a low point in their filmography.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a disappointing attempt at a horror-comedy. While some appreciated the expected crude humor from the creators, many felt the plot was weak and the scares were non-existent, leading to a generally unfavorable reception.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled "Broken Lizard Presents: Club Dread" before being retitled for wider release.

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