Movie spotlight
Horrid
Come visit the beautiful north woods. Enjoy the changing of the leaves, the vast chain of lakes, bountiful hunting and fishing, and great snowmobile trails. Relax at one of our many resorts or find yourself part of a genetic experiment testing deadly viruses. Three friends travel north for a bachelor party weekend full of babes, booze and unexpected encounters. Oblivious to what is happening around them the three find themselves trapped as a cannibalistic diseases, developed by the military, transforms the townspeople into ravenous zombies.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a mysterious and brutal assailant. As they desperately try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret that links their predicament to the remote wilderness.
Critical Reception
Horrid (2009) is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a niche following among genre enthusiasts. It received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters, though some praised its atmosphere and gore.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at building suspense and gore, although often falling short.
Criticized for its predictable plot and weak character development.
Considered a standard slasher/survival horror film with little innovation.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Horrid' is largely unavailable due to its limited release and distribution. Where reviews exist, they tend to reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers appreciating the horror elements while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in a remote forest location in Italy, contributing to its isolated and tense atmosphere.
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