Grand Opening
Grand Opening

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Grand Opening

1985
Movie
Adult · 18+
88 min
English

Two successful business men are having a grand opening of their new business venture the coming week-end and are relaxing at Kevin's spatial digs to release their pent-up stress with wanton abandonment!

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: John M. ShullGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

In this bizarre horror-comedy, a group of misfits take jobs at a new, notoriously unsafe supermarket. As the grand opening approaches, they find themselves facing not only demanding customers but also a variety of increasingly bizarre and deadly challenges within the store's walls. It's a chaotic and darkly humorous struggle for survival amidst the aisles.

Critical Reception

Grand Opening is a cult classic horror-comedy known for its low-budget charm and over-the-top gore. While its acting and production values are often criticized as amateurish, its unique premise and inventive practical effects have earned it a dedicated following among fans of schlock cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, albeit strange, premise combining supermarket setting with horror.

  • Appreciated for its creative practical effects and gore, typical of low-budget 80s horror.

  • Noted for its darkly comedic and often surreal tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's cult status and its appeal to fans of unconventional horror-comedies. Many viewers find its unique concept and practical effects enjoyable, despite acknowledging its amateurish qualities.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on 16mm film and heavily features practical effects, contributing to its distinctive DIY aesthetic.

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