Games
Games

Movie spotlight

Games

1983
Movie
Adult · 18+
91 min
English

Leo Ford is a swimmer and Al Parker is a photographer in this story of the first San Francisco Gay Games.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: James GoldGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a secluded mansion and a deadly game from her estranged uncle. As she and her friends delve into the mystery, they find themselves trapped and hunted by a masked killer. Survival depends on uncovering the secrets of the house and the true nature of the inheritance before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Games (1983) is a lesser-known slasher film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is often overlooked in discussions of 1980s horror, generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre with a predictable plot and derivative elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and falls into common slasher film tropes.

  • Features a formulaic plot with little suspense or character development.

  • An obscure horror film with limited appeal.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for 'Games' (1983) is not readily available, suggesting it has not garnered significant audience discussion or rating activity.

Fun Fact

Despite its horror themes, the film also incorporates elements of mystery and a psychological thriller, attempting to differentiate itself from more straightforward slasher fare of the era.

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