Scream for Help
Scream for Help

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Scream for Help

1984
Movie
90 min
English

A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Robert IscoveGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman named Brenda is stalked by a mysterious killer while working as a lifeguard at a secluded estate. As the body count rises, Brenda must uncover the killer's identity before she becomes the next victim. The film blends elements of slasher horror with a suspenseful mystery.

Critical Reception

Scream for Help is a lesser-known slasher film from the 1980s. It received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, often criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired direction, though some noted its attempts at suspense. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often predictable plot points and generic characters.

  • Lacks the memorable kills or tension found in more successful slashers.

  • Relies heavily on standard horror tropes without much innovation.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this film, but available comments often point to it being a standard, unexceptional 80s horror flick with little to distinguish itself.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Southern California, utilizing a private estate to create the isolated atmosphere.

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