Rubdown
Rubdown

Rubdown

1993Movie97 minEnglish

A rich man offers his masseur, a former baseball player with damaged knees, $50,000 to have an affair with his wife so she'll be in violation of their pre-nuptial agreement and he can divorce her without losing his fortune. The masseur agrees although he is already having an affair with the wife, and they together work out a way to set up her husband in order that she does get his fortune. But when the client is murdered and the real wife shows up the masseur has to clear his own name, and as he begins to piece together the evidence he realises that he's been played by yet another man who still holds a grudge from years before.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Rick L. KingGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, traumatized by a childhood fire that killed her family, is institutionalized. Upon her release, she begins a new life, but a series of brutal murders targeting people connected to her past suggests her trauma is manifesting in violent ways. As the body count rises, it becomes clear that the killer's methods are disturbingly intimate, leaving a trail of 'rubbed down' victims.

Critical Reception

Rubdown is a low-budget slasher film from the early 90s that has garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique premise and gory set pieces. While critically panned upon release for its underdeveloped plot and acting, it is often cited as an example of the era's more experimental and extreme horror offerings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and gruesome murder sequences.
  • Criticized for its convoluted and often nonsensical plot.
  • Considered a cult favorite for its unique blend of eroticism and horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often polarized, with some viewers appreciating its unconventional approach to the slasher genre and its shocking violence, while others find it lacking in coherent storytelling and character development.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive title, 'Rubdown,' refers to the method used by the killer to dispatch their victims, often involving a unique and gruesome application of physical force or trauma.

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