Absurd

A group of young people become stranded at a remote country house after their car breaks down. They soon discover they are not alone, as a vengeful and seemingly immortal killer begins to stalk and brutally murder them one by one. The survivors must find a way to escape the isolated estate before they all fall victim to the relentless killer.

Absurd is considered a cult classic within the 'giallo' and splatter subgenres of Italian horror. While often criticized for its graphic violence and thin plot, it is praised by fans for its intense gore and atmosphere. It holds a mixed reception among general audiences but is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its unbridled brutality.

• Noted for its extreme gore and violence, which are central to its appeal for fans of splatter films.

• Often described as having a predictable plot but delivering on visceral shock value.

• Regarded as a typical example of the Italian exploitation horror of the early 1980s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and fragmented, with most comments focusing on the film's gratuitous violence and lack of coherent narrative. Fans of extreme horror often cite it as a notable entry in the genre, while more mainstream viewers find it to be excessively gory and unpleasant.

The film was controversially banned in several countries due to its explicit violence and gore.