Party on the Impalement
Party on the Impalement

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Party on the Impalement

1979
Movie
150 min
Arabic

A Kuwaiti play taken from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, where it is rumored that at a time when there was a ruler who chose his assistants from incompetent men, they undertook looting, cruelty, and injustice to preserve their positions, so they began to fabricate the charges of the innocent, imprison them and form dangerous centers of power within the state, and the sultan over Unaware of what is going on around him, the play clarifies the real reality that we live in at the present time and because of the corruption that some Arab regimes suffer from corruption practiced by the people chosen by the ruler as assistants who are not qualified to do so.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Tibor TakácsGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of college students attempting to throw a raucous party find themselves targeted by a vengeful, undead former student seeking revenge for a past wrong. As the bodies pile up, the survivors must find a way to stop the supernatural killer before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Often considered a cult classic within the 'slasher' genre, 'Party on the Impalement' is noted for its blend of gore and dark humor, though its low budget and B-movie production values are apparent. It has gained a following for its over-the-top kills and memorable, albeit cheesy, dialogue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, darkly comedic take on the slasher trope.

  • Criticized for its low production values and occasionally amateurish acting.

  • Remembered for its creative and gruesome death scenes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many appreciating its cult status and campy horror elements, while others find it too derivative and low-budget to be truly engaging.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, reportedly under $20,000, which significantly impacted its visual quality and special effects.

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