Idle Hands
Idle Hands

Idle Hands

1999Movie92 minEnglish

Anton is a cheerful but exceedingly non-ambitious 17-year-old stoner who lives to stay buzzed, watch TV, and moon over Molly, the beautiful girl who lives next door. However, it turns out that the old cliché about idle hands being the devil's playground has a kernel of truth after all.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users72%
Director: Rodman FlenderGenres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A slacker teenager's hand becomes possessed by a demonic force after he accidentally kills his parents. The disembodied hand then goes on a murderous rampage, leading the teen and his friends on a chaotic and bloody adventure. He must find a way to stop his own murderous appendage before it kills everyone he knows.

Critical Reception

Idle Hands received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its underdeveloped plot and reliance on gory gags over genuine horror or humor. However, it has since gained a cult following among audiences who appreciate its B-movie charm and over-the-top premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a fun concept, the film struggles to balance its horror and comedy elements effectively.
  • The gore is plentiful but often feels gratuitous, and the humor doesn't always land.
  • A cult favorite for its campy premise and dedicated cast, but critically panned upon release.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be entertaining and enjoyable, appreciating its unique premise and dark humor. Many praised the performances of the main cast and the film's overall cult appeal, with some acknowledging its B-movie quality.

Fun Fact

The character of Anton is a nod to the horror-punk band The Misfits, and the actor playing him, Ryan Donowho, wears a Misfits t-shirt in the film.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Pot-soaked teens in SoCal harassed by a possessed hand_** A town is plagued by a series of killings as a group of unambitious high schoolers (Devon Sawa, Seth Green and Elden Henson) trace the problem to the uncontrollable appendage o...