Killer's Moon
Killer's Moon

Killer's Moon

1978Movie92 minEnglish

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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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Robert McGearyGenres: Horror, Thriller

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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