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Killer's Moon
Four mental patients - who, due to unauthorized experiments, believe they're living in a dream and have shed all moral imperatives - escape and find their way to the nearest bus-load of stranded schoolgirls.
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Plot Summary
A deranged former astronaut, convinced he is an alien, escapes from a mental institution. He embarks on a brutal killing spree, targeting those he believes are responsible for his perceived torment. The authorities struggle to apprehend him as he leaves a trail of bodies across the countryside.
Critical Reception
Killer's Moon is a low-budget exploitation horror film that received minimal critical attention upon its release and is largely forgotten by mainstream critics. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre of the late 1970s, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and weak storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on gore and shock value.
Lacks coherent plot development and characterization.
Considered a forgettable entry in the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its inclusion of Scott Brady in a supporting role, a veteran actor who had a long career in Hollywood, often playing tough, authoritative characters.
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