Thrift Shop of Horror
Thrift Shop of Horror

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Thrift Shop of Horror

2017
Movie
50 min
English

Cheap, sloppy, on-the-fly horror shorts shot over the course of a single drug and alcohol-fueled weekend. Come for the horror, stay for the laughs in this homemade bottom of the barrel anthology.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex WilliamsGenres: Horror, Comedy, Supernatural

Plot Summary

When a cursed antique mirror is put up for sale in a quirky thrift shop, it unleashes a malevolent entity that possesses anyone who looks into it. A group of unsuspecting shoppers and the eccentric shop owner must band together to survive the night and find a way to break the mirror's deadly curse before it consumes them all.

Critical Reception

Thrift Shop of Horror garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique blend of humor and scares, despite some finding the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its campy tone and the performances of its veteran horror cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers a fun, spooky ride with plenty of laughs and jump scares.

  • The film's charm lies in its self-aware humor and a delightfully over-the-top premise.

  • While occasionally clunky, the strong cast elevates the material effectively.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's comedic elements and the creative horror concepts, finding it an entertaining watch for fans of the genre. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it didn't break new ground in horror.

Fun Fact

Mark Hamill initially turned down the role of the thrift shop owner, but was convinced to take it after reading the script and realizing the comedic potential and the chance to work with a cast of horror icons.

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