ITCH
ITCH

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ITCH

2021
TV Show
Returning Series
2 Seasons
English

Itchingham Lofte is halfway to his goal of collecting all the elements in the periodic table when he's given a lump of something radioactive identified as element 126. It could either change the world...or could it destroy it?

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Brian "Big Fella" O'MalleyGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover a mysterious itch that spreads among them. As the itching intensifies, they realize it's not just an ordinary skin condition but a horrifying transformation that turns them into something monstrous. They must race against time to find a cure before they lose their humanity completely.

Critical Reception

Itch garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy, and its surprisingly effective creature effects on a modest budget. Some critics found the pacing uneven in the second act, but the overall consensus highlighted its originality and entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative premise and effective blend of scares and laughs.

  • Applauded for its practical effects and creature design.

  • Some noted a slight dip in momentum mid-film, but overall a fun and inventive horror-comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Itch,' appreciating its humorous take on a horrifying concept and the entertaining performances. Many found it a refreshing change from typical horror tropes, though a few wished for more character development.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Creature Design at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound effect for the 'itch' was created by recording the sound of a cat scratching a carpet and then heavily manipulating it in post-production.

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