Things
Things

Movie spotlight

Things

1989
Movie
84 min
English

An impotent husband with a fanatical desire to father children, forces his wife to undergo a dangerous experiment. This results in the birth of a multitude of monstrous THINGS.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people find themselves trapped in a secluded mansion during a storm. As strange occurrences begin to happen, they realize they are not alone and that an unknown entity is hunting them. The survivors must uncover the truth behind the mansion's dark past to escape with their lives.

Critical Reception

Released direct-to-video, 'Things' received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its low production values and convoluted plot. It has since gained a cult following among fans of obscure 80s horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at atmosphere despite its limitations.

  • Criticized for its predictable scares and weak character development.

  • Noted for its vintage 80s horror aesthetic.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's direct-to-video release, but it's typically described as a forgettable entry in the genre with some mild entertainment value for hardcore horror fans.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real, reportedly haunted, mansion in California, which director Arthur Allan Seidelman claimed added to the eerie atmosphere on set.

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Tourma

Tourma

## What. Just...what? Lots of "in"s in this movie. Inexplicable, Inchereant, intolerable, the list goes on. Even Rifftrax can't make it tolerable. The blurb makes it sound like a cheap *Evil Dead* knockoff. The 2x4 Rami mounted ...