The Week That Girl Died
The lives of three lifelong buddies in a small New England fishing town will never be the same after The Week That Girl Died, a touching romantic comedy about finding Ms. Right-at all the wrong times. Vinnie (Erik Palladino) bumps into the attractive Jessie(Brigitte Bako) at his uncle's wake, and when his aunt mistakes her for his latest girlfriend, she gladly plays the part-leaving out one small detail. Jimmy(Robert Longstreet) sets his sights on the seedy part of town-only to find love (Justina Machado) waiting for him in the least likely of places. And Ralph (Patrick Fischler) woke up a virgin on Friday morning only to have that situation reversed two times over by Saturday night. With an original score by jazz musician Kevin Eubanks (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) "The Week That Girl Died" takes the notion of the romantic comedy and gives it a dose of what real people go through.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people are targeted by a vengeful sorceress who has brought a doll to life to carry out her murderous bidding. The doll, seemingly innocent, stalks and brutally kills its victims one by one. The remaining survivors must find a way to stop the supernatural threat before they all meet the same grisly fate.
Critical Reception
The film is a low-budget horror flick that garnered a cult following for its campy nature and gore, but received generally poor reviews from critics. It is often cited as an example of direct-to-video horror from the late 90s, prioritizing shock value over plot or character development.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised by some for its creative kills and B-movie charm.
- Criticized for its predictable plot and weak acting.
- Considered a typical schlock horror film of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its over-the-top gore and humor, while others found it to be a poorly made and unoriginal horror film.
Fun Fact
The doll used in the film, 'Trilogy of Terror', was also famously used in the 1975 anthology film of the same name, where it was known as 'Zuni'.
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