JPV852
Decent kills. Convoluted plot. Gorgeous Lead. **2.25/5**
Hospital Massacre
1981Movie89 minEnglish
When Susan was a little girl, she rejected the Valentine of a lovestruck classmate. Decades later, she’s come to the hospital for a routine medical examination, and finds herself trapped in a bizarre nightmare, made all the worse as her vengeful childhood valentine, disguised among the hospital staff, begins murdering everyone in his path as a means of proving his undying ‘romantic’ obsession…
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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Director: Paul Lynch•Genres: Horror, Slasher
Plot Summary
A young woman named Susan is haunted by the memory of a childhood accident and the subsequent betrayal by her family. Seeking solace and a fresh start, she takes a job at a local hospital. However, a vengeful figure from her past begins a violent rampage within the hospital walls, targeting anyone who stands in the way of reaching Susan.
Critical Reception
Hospital Massacre is a notorious slasher film from the early 1980s, often remembered for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic violence. While critically panned upon release, it has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its disturbing themes and unique, albeit flawed, execution within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its genuinely disturbing and unsettling atmosphere.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and gratuitous violence.
- Seen by some as an interesting, albeit flawed, entry in the slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed to negative, with many finding the film excessively violent and nonsensical, while a small niche appreciates its B-movie horror charm and disturbing subject matter.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'X-Ray,' but it was changed to 'Hospital Massacre' to capitalize on the popularity of the slasher genre.
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