Hexed
Lowly hotel clerk Matthew Welch stumbles unto a chance to go on a date with supermodel Hexina by pretending he is someone else. But something goes wrong on the date, she tries to kill him! Soon she kills a couple more people, and unfortunately all the evidence points to Matthew. Gloria, who has been wishing Matthew would ask her on a date, thinks he is innocent and is willing to help, but hardnosed Detective Ferguson is hot on the clues, and closing in on Matthew.
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Plot Summary
A deejay named Hex, played by Howard Stern, receives a cursed pair of boxing gloves that cause anyone who touches them to fall madly in love with him. He uses this power to his advantage, pursuing his dream girl while causing chaos for everyone around him. However, the gloves also bring him into conflict with a dangerous figure who wants them back.
Critical Reception
Hexed was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a poorly executed and cringeworthy attempt at comedy horror. Its low budget is apparent, and the film is generally considered a B-movie or cult curiosity due to its star and unusual premise.
What Reviewers Say
- Howard Stern's performance is widely panned, seen as unfunny and self-indulgent.
- The plot is considered nonsensical and poorly developed, lacking any real narrative cohesion.
- The film suffers from low production values and cheap special effects.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce but generally negative, focusing on the film's lack of humor and its overall poor quality, often labeling it as unwatchable.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Howard Stern himself, who also starred in it and used it as a vehicle to promote his radio show and persona.
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