Madhouse
Madhouse

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Madhouse

1981
Movie
93 min
English

A woman is pursued by her murderous, psychopathic twin sister in the days leading up to their birthday.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Fred DekkerGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

On Halloween night, a group of college students is stalked by a murderous clown known as 'The Clown'. The deadly prank starts as a dare at a fraternity party but quickly turns into a night of terror as students begin to disappear. The remaining survivors must band together to confront the terrifying killer before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Madhouse is a cult classic horror film, often appreciated for its blend of gore and dark humor, despite its low budget and somewhat campy execution. It's considered a fun, albeit somewhat forgettable, entry in the slasher genre of the early 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a decent amount of gory kills for fans of the slasher genre.

  • The blend of horror and dark comedy doesn't always hit the mark.

  • Features a memorable killer in 'The Clown', despite the film's overall shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reception for Madhouse is mixed, with some viewers enjoying its campy 80s horror vibe and gore, while others find it dated and lacking in substantial plot or character development.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a straight-faced horror film but was heavily re-edited and re-shot with added comedic elements and gore due to the success of similar horror-comedies at the time.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Slow slasher set in Savannah pays off with the last act_** A teacher of deaf kids is haunted by her upbringing with her crazy twin sister. When it’s discovered that she’s escaped the institution, people around her start dying. This bu...