Thrillkill
Karlie Kendall's job is to write computer games - but in her spare time she hacks bank accounts. With 5 million dollars gathered, she wants to retire to Brazil - unaware that her secret partner Adrienne intends to keep all the money. Moreover, Karlie's boss Julien has got to know of her doing and has hired villains to get hold of the treasure. Only after Karlie's death they realize that she has hidden the money well inside the computer game "Thrillkill" - leaving the single clue to her sister, stewardess Bobbie.
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Plot Summary
In this low-budget slasher, a group of young adults attending a party in a remote cabin become the targets of a masked killer. The film follows the increasingly brutal murders as the survivors desperately try to escape the homicidal maniac who seems intent on wiping them all out.
Critical Reception
Thrillkill is a typical example of the independent slasher films that proliferated in the 1980s. It garnered a cult following among fans of the genre for its gore and low-budget charm, though it received little mainstream critical attention and is often overlooked.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its over-the-top gore and practical effects.
- Considered a cult favorite by dedicated slasher film enthusiasts.
- Often criticized for its weak plot and amateurish acting.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely confined to niche horror communities, where it's acknowledged as a product of its time, offering a nostalgic, albeit crude, slasher experience.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm film in rural Pennsylvania and features a cast of largely unknown actors.
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