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The Devil's Gift
An evil demon that inhabits a monkey doll takes over the mind of a suburban housewife to carry out its plans.
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Plot Summary
A young boy named Billy finds a mysterious meteorite that has landed in his backyard. Unbeknownst to him, the meteorite is actually an alien egg that hatches into a homicidal creature. The creature, driven by a insatiable hunger, begins to terrorize Billy's family and their friends, leading to a series of gruesome and darkly comedic events.
Critical Reception
The Devil's Gift is a cult classic horror-comedy known for its low-budget charm and surprisingly gory practical effects. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a following among fans of 80s B-movies for its unique blend of humor and horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique concept and creature effects on a low budget.
Appreciated by fans of obscure 80s horror-comedies.
Often cited for its surprisingly dark humor.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many enjoying its campy nature and creature effects, while others find the plot and acting to be weak.
Fun Fact
The creature effects in The Devil's Gift were created by makeup artist Michael Hancock, who later worked on films like 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2006) and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.
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