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**_Slasher at a furniture store in downtown L.A._** Shot in late summer 1987, this was also released as “Close Your Eyes and Pray” in the UK. There are similarities to “Chopping Mall” from 1.5 years prior, just minus the killer robots. T...
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Hide and Go Shriek
1988
Movie
90 min
English
A group of teenagers spend the night in a furniture shop for a graduation party. When one of them talks her boyfriend into a game of hide-and-seek, a psycho killer starts hunting them down one by one.
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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Conrad E. Janis•Genres: Horror, Comedy
Plot Summary
A group of young people spending a stormy night in a deserted shopping mall for a Halloween party find themselves stalked by a killer. As the night progresses and the storm rages, they realize they are trapped and that the game of hide-and-seek has turned deadly.
Critical Reception
Hide and Go Shriek is a low-budget slasher film from the late 1980s that has garnered a cult following among horror fans. While often seen as a derivative of its genre peers, it's appreciated for its campy humor and memorable kills. Critical reception was generally lukewarm, often citing its predictable plot and low production values, but audiences have found enjoyment in its B-movie charm.
What Reviewers Say
A forgettable slasher with a few inventive kills.
Enjoyable for its campy elements and nostalgic 80s horror feel.
Suffers from a thin plot and inconsistent tone between horror and comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's B-movie charm and humorous moments, while others find it to be a standard and uninspired entry in the slasher genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in an actual abandoned shopping mall, adding to its atmospheric setting.
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