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The Dead Boys' Club
It's the 1990s. Toby, just out of college in Wisconsin, comes to Manhattan to spend the summer with his older cousin, Packard, a gay man whose lover John R. has just died of AIDS. Toby is shy, the openly-gay society around him makes him nervous. Packard gives Toby a pair of John R.'s shoes; when Toby puts them on, he has powerful visions of the pre-AIDS scene in the 1970s, as if he's there. He also takes on a different personality when he wears the shoes, more sure of himself, able to express his interest in men. Wearing the shoes, Toby goes to a bar, hooks up with Dick, and wakes up in Dick's bed. How will he handle it? And what will happen to the shoes?
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Plot Summary
A group of college students, obsessed with the macabre and occult, summon a demon during a séance. They soon discover that their ritual has unleashed a bloodthirsty killer who begins to pick them off one by one. The film blends slasher horror elements with dark comedy as the remaining students try to survive the night and stop the demonic entity.
Critical Reception
The Dead Boys' Club is a cult independent horror film known for its low-budget charm, gruesome practical effects, and unique blend of horror and black comedy. While not a critical darling, it garnered a dedicated following among fans of grindhouse and exploitation cinema for its outrageousness and memorable gore.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creative gore effects despite a limited budget.
Appreciated for its dark humor and over-the-top nature.
Seen as a cult classic within the independent horror scene.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's cult status and its appeal to fans of extreme and low-budget horror, noting its campy elements and memorable kills.
Fun Fact
Joe Bob Briggs, a well-known drive-in movie critic, makes a cameo appearance in the film.
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