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Faces of Schlock
Four tales of terror: "Blood Witch": A twisted Goth girl summons a murderous seventeenth century witch to exact gory revenge on anyone who crosses her path. "Mike Wuz Here": Night shift workers at an old movie theater are terrorized by the ghost of a former employee who committed suicide in the building. "One Foot In The Grave": When a beautiful young dancer loses one of her feet due to malpractice, she uses black magic to bring the severed appendage back to life. "Slay Ride": Left behind by her family on Christmas eve, a teenage delinquent punk chick quickly becomes surrounded by murder and mayhem.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a road trip decide to visit a remote, infamous location known for its alleged paranormal activity and slasher movie history. They soon discover that the legends are all too real when they become the targets of a relentless killer and supernatural forces.
Critical Reception
Faces of Schlock is generally considered a low-budget, independent horror-comedy that leans heavily into its schlocky premise. While it garnered some attention for its cult-classic aspirations and appearances by genre actors, critical and audience reception was largely mixed, often citing its uneven tone and derivative plot as drawbacks.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its B-movie charm and intentional campiness.
Criticized for a predictable plot and inconsistent pacing.
Praised by some for its ensemble cast featuring genre veterans.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed reception, with some viewers enjoying its cult horror-comedy elements and others finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film features horror icon Michael Berryman, known for his distinctive appearance from films like 'The Hills Have Eyes'.
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