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Who's the Caboose?
A documentary team gets a grant to do a film on a rare fatal disease that is attacking homeless people. However, they quickly find the film too depressing. Ducking into a nightclub, they discover a young Manhattan comedienne and decide instead to follow her as she makes the circuit of auditions in L.A. as she tries to get a TV pilot. Unfortunately, she has failed to tell her boyfriend of this move. He decides he will trail her out west. There, the boyfriend runs into an old friend who has already made a break on a TV pilot. Seizing the opportunity, the actress turns her attentions to the established actor. However, the actress goes nowhere in auditions, but her ex-boyfriend is suddenly noticed and becomes the next hot prospect.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers with seemingly no connection find themselves stranded in a remote, eerie hotel after their tour bus breaks down. As they try to figure out their next move, a mysterious detective arrives, claiming one of them is a murderer. The guests begin to suspect each other as secrets and past connections are slowly revealed.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its attempt at a whodunit comedy with a quirky cast, many critics found the plot convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its low-budget nature and uneven pacing being common points of criticism.
What Reviewers Say
A low-budget mystery-comedy that struggles with its pacing and jokes.
Features a cast of recognizable B-movie actors, but doesn't give them much to work with.
The plot is overly complicated, and the resolution is unsatisfying for many.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Who's the Caboose?' is not readily available. However, general audience sentiment indicates it's a film that appeals to fans of quirky, low-budget mysteries but may not satisfy those looking for polished production or sharp wit.
Fun Fact
David Carradine, known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series 'Kung Fu', plays the mysterious detective in this film, adding a touch of his signature intensity to the role.
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