The Final Terror (1981)

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Synopsis of The Final Terror

This mediocre slasher film from director Andrew Davis is worth watching more for its cast than for its cliched story. The film is set in the usual isolated forest, where a ratty-looking killer (who seems to be covered with Spanish moss) makes survival difficult for some foul-tempered campers. Among the doomed are future luminaries Rachel Ward, Daryl Hannah, and Adrian Zmed. The leaders, played by Joe Pantoliano and Mark Metcalf, are some of the most irritating characters in any 1980s slasher film, bickering until they sound like tenderfoot versions of Barnes and Elias from Platoon. The characters' constant ill temper is designed to add to the tension, but serves only as a distraction. The murders are low-key and dull, save for Metcalf's well-handled death scene, and the obligatory "telling of the legend" is less spooky than obnoxious. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

81 mins

Complete Cast of The Final Terror

Director(s):

Andrew Davis

Writer(s):

Jon George, Neill Hicks, Ronald Shusett

Producer(s):

Samuel Z. Arkoff, Joe Roth

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Language, Not For Children, Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Nudity)

Categories:

Horror

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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