


Bullies
When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers on a camping trip are terrorized by a sadistic family of rednecks. The teens must fight for their lives as the bullies escalate their violent games, leading to a brutal and bloody confrontation. The film explores themes of survival and the dark side of human nature when pushed to the extreme.
Critical Reception
Bullies (1986) received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its gratuitous violence and predictable plot. While some acknowledged its attempt at a slasher film, most found it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some enjoying the gore and suspense while others were put off by the extreme violence and lack of character development.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies heavily on shock value and excessive gore.
- Character development is minimal, making it hard to empathize with the protagonists.
- The plot follows a predictable trajectory common in many slasher films of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its graphic depiction of violence, which led to controversy and limited distribution in some regions.
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