The Disturbance
The Disturbance

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The Disturbance

1990
Movie
92 min
English

A psycho is on the prowl, and his victims are all beautiful women. The police must catch him before he kills again.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A deranged killer, recently released from a mental institution, begins a bloody rampage through a small town. As the body count rises, a determined sheriff races against time to stop the homicidal maniac before he claims more victims. The killer's motives are as twisted as his methods, leaving the community in a state of constant fear and paranoia.

Critical Reception

The Disturbance received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and poor acting. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, most found the film to be a forgettable entry in the slasher genre of the era. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its limited release and lack of memorable scares contributing to its low profile.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its uninspired narrative and reliance on gore over genuine horror.

  • The film struggles with weak performances and a lack of originality within the slasher subgenre.

  • Ultimately deemed a forgettable and low-budget horror flick.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'The Disturbance (1990)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was notably one of the early starring roles for Traci Lords in a mainstream horror production after her controversial start in adult films.

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