Intruder (1989)

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• Ken S

  
  If you've seen damn near every slasher movie, Intruder is a pleasantly solid entry in the genre. GREAT gore and kills.

• Jeff "

  
  Scott Spiegel's Intruder is one of the 1980's last great Slasher flick that came out at the end of the decade. While many Slasher franchises were recycling ideas, and many countless ripoffs were filmed, Intruder is one of the better of the bunch. Of all the slashers that in… More
  Scott Spiegel's Intruder is one of the 1980's last great Slasher flick that came out at the end of the decade. While many Slasher franchises were recycling ideas, and many countless ripoffs were filmed, Intruder is one of the better of the bunch. Of all the slashers that in the last years of the 80's, Intruder has got to be the most original, the most grotesque and overall the best of the decades most popular genre of horror. Intruder was directed by Scott Spiegel who previously worked with Sam Raimi on Evil Dead 2. Like I previously stated, Intruder is a great slasher film, and is one of final slasher greats of the 80's. The film boasts some very impressive kills scenes with plenty of blood and gore to appeal to the most die hard Slasher film fan. The key aspect of the film is the special effects, I personally think that these are some of the best special effects I've seen in a slasher film in quite some time. Like I said, the kills are great and will definitely appeal Slasher fans. There's also a good mix of suspense and humor in the films plot, and Scott Spiegel has crafted a solid Slasher film. Intruder is a fine Slasher film that signaled the end of 1980's slashers. The film is great, and if you've seen the countless early 80's Slashers, and want something refreshing, then this is a great film to watch. This is a definite Slasher classic that is a must see for every horror fan, and with great gore effects, and awesome kills; it really makes Intruder a film that separates itself from most Slashers. This film is an awesome experience for horror fans.

• Tim S

  
  I was actually quite surprised by how well-made Intruder turned out to be when I finally got around to watching it. In the back of my mind, I pictured a grainy 16mm movie with hardly any real actors, lots of gore and great ethusiasm. That's actually a nearly perfect description… More
  I was actually quite surprised by how well-made Intruder turned out to be when I finally got around to watching it. In the back of my mind, I pictured a grainy 16mm movie with hardly any real actors, lots of gore and great ethusiasm. That's actually a nearly perfect description for the film (minus the 16mm part), but the difference is that these people know what they're doing. There's some great visual gags and moments, as well as a very nice score that's put to effective us. The gore and special effects are wonderful, courtesy of the KNB guys (before KNB was established). In particular, the band saw scene, which is the strongest effect in the entire film. The acting isn't amazing or anything, but it works in the context of what it is. I think it's rather original to set a horror movie entirely in a grocery store for the length of the film. I can't say whether or not that's a first, but it works well. There are several things about the movie that don't make sense, as there are plot holes abound, but it's effective nonetheless. Definitely a great slasher movie.

• Steve K

  
  Worth watching for completists and rabid fans of the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell, but ultimately it's nothing special.

• Lee ?

  
  A good fun slasher all set in a supermarket where the night staff end up getting butchered by a maniac. It's limited in what it has to offer but it serves up a good piece of entertainment for fans of the slash 'em up. The kills are gory and bloody and frequent after having… More
  A good fun slasher all set in a supermarket where the night staff end up getting butchered by a maniac. It's limited in what it has to offer but it serves up a good piece of entertainment for fans of the slash 'em up. The kills are gory and bloody and frequent after having to wait 35 minutes for the first one to occur. It's not one that takes itself too seriously either with the cheesy acting and goofy characters all providing the odd laugh along with some quirky camera angles. All in all a good late nights viewing.

• Cory T

  
  This may be the first example of a product-placement horror films where all the brand names are displayed front and center. As for the film itself, it's a pretty pedestrian slasher movie that is only notable for the ostentatiously gory dismemberment by KNB. The whodunit aspect is… More
  This may be the first example of a product-placement horror films where all the brand names are displayed front and center. As for the film itself, it's a pretty pedestrian slasher movie that is only notable for the ostentatiously gory dismemberment by KNB. The whodunit aspect is strictly 'Scooby Doo' cheesiness with the villain overacting to a cartoonish degree after he is unveiled. Writer-director Spiegel was a frequent collaborator with the Raimi brothers and they are present in the film as well. In fact, most of the convex, off-kilter cinematography is directly pilfered from Sam Raimi (ex. Inside-the-cart shot and through the murky glass of a whiskey bottle). What begins as suitably spooky quickly devolves into a homogenized stalking-killer flick with eye-gouging and skull compacting.

• Bruce B

  
  This film came out in 1989, and though most drive-in's were closed by then the ending scene is excellent for the drive in screen. Another late eighties slasher film, that had the titles final checkout, and night crew, besides Intruder. A crazy old boyfriend shows up at a store,… More
  This film came out in 1989, and though most drive-in's were closed by then the ending scene is excellent for the drive in screen. Another late eighties slasher film, that had the titles final checkout, and night crew, besides Intruder. A crazy old boyfriend shows up at a store, the cashier , beautiful Elizabeth Cox ( Who had such a short career) broke up with over a year ago, he has been in prison for past year. He is thrown out of the store, and after closing people start dying. But is the boyfriend the killer. Didn't take me long to figure this one out. As good as any slasher film from that time period. But is full of mistakes, like music cuts and spliced in changing scenes. Beyond Infinity Productions didn't spend much on this one, but still its an enjoyable slasher film fest weekend film. 3 1/2 stars

• Cassandra M

  
  Right at the end of the 80's, a horror decade ruled by violent slashers, comes one of the coolest independent productions ever unleashed upon us, gorehounds: Scott Spiegel's "Intruder". It looks like the most basic and primitive slasher ever made (the story can be… More
  Right at the end of the 80's, a horror decade ruled by violent slashers, comes one of the coolest independent productions ever unleashed upon us, gorehounds: Scott Spiegel's "Intruder". It looks like the most basic and primitive slasher ever made (the story can be summarized in one phrase, namely, a group of supermarket employees are all brutally murdered by an unidentified maniac) but if you observe "Intruder" more closely, you'll find plenty of peculiar aspects that proves that this film definitely outshines the majority of late 80's horror films. First and foremost, the names involved in the production. Sam Raimi (by then very famous already for his "Evil Dead" films) and Lawrence Bender helped realizing "Intruder" and, even though the budget possibilities were still very limited, their presence is an added value. Secondly, there's the truly ingenious camera-work! The film takes entirely place in a familiar setting ? a local supermarket like every town has one ? but all the different and innovating camera angles add an unexpected amount creativity and playfulness. But the obvious element to love is, of course, the very high level of nasty and unhinged gore. One by one, all the cast members are killed in the most repulsive ways imaginable, using typical supermarket-attributes like meat hooks and garbage chutes. The murders are graphically shown, so this film isn't for the faint-hearted, but there's also a large amount of pitch-black humour to enjoy, as well as shockingly unhappy ending! "Intruder" is a must-see for all you sick puppies out there, just make sure you purchase an uncut version!!

• A.D. V

  
  Not much on plot but who cares? The film has great cinematography as well as some nasty gore effects.

• Sylvester K

  
  One of the best slasher films that defined the 80s

• John M

  
  Gory, fun, and entertaining low budget slasher with come stylish direction and cool death scenes. A must see for slasher/horror fans.

• Christopher B

  
  Gory fun. One of my favourite slasher flicks with some great P.O.V. shots before that was all Spiegel did. Great kills, fun story and funny characters, bloody KNB effects, with the Raimis and Campbell popping up to add to it's awesomeness. Don't be scared off by the Full… More
  Gory fun. One of my favourite slasher flicks with some great P.O.V. shots before that was all Spiegel did. Great kills, fun story and funny characters, bloody KNB effects, with the Raimis and Campbell popping up to add to it's awesomeness. Don't be scared off by the Full Moon release, this film has nothing to do with Charles Band, but has everything to do with kicking ass.

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