Scared Stiff
Kate's a single mom rock star recovering from a nervous breakdown; David is her psychiatrist turned lover. After David buys an old Charleston mansion and Kate and her son move in with him, strange events occur including the discoveries of a secret hidden attic and the diary of the murderous slave trader who owned the home. Kate hears a piano playing by itself and sees the ghost of the slave trader who once lived there. Their relationship is strained by the bizarre events as Kate's sanity is again questioned as she insists what she's seen is real...but is it?
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers decide to rob a suburban home on Halloween night, only to discover that the house is occupied by a crazed killer. As they try to escape, they find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against the maniacal slasher.
Critical Reception
Scared Stiff (also known as 'Honeymoon Horror') is a low-budget slasher film that gained a cult following for its over-the-top gore and dark humor, despite its critical shortcomings. It's often appreciated by genre fans for its earnest, albeit crude, attempt at creating a frightening and entertaining horror-comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious gore effects given the budget.
- Noted for its attempts at blending horror with comedy, though inconsistently.
- Criticized for its weak plot and underdeveloped characters.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the campy horror elements and practical effects, while others found the film to be nonsensical and poorly executed.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Italy and utilizes a style that deliberately mimics American slasher films of the early 1980s.
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