Taboo (2002)

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In this independent horror film with a comic undertow, six college students traveling through Europe are forced to take shelter for the night in a large old rattletrap house. Trying to pass the time on a stormy night, the students play a parlor game in which they have to answer questions of a… More In this independent horror film with a comic undertow, six college students traveling through Europe are forced to take shelter for the night in a large old rattletrap house. Trying to pass the time on a stormy night, the students play a parlor game in which they have to answer questions of a personally embarrassing nature. Several of the group reveal long held secrets, which apparently was rather upsetting to someone, because when the four get together for another trip a year later, someone seems determined to kill off their fellow students one by one. Taboo stars Nick Stahl, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Lori Heuring, and Amber Benson; the film was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By: Max Makowski
Written By: Chris Fisher
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2002 Wide
On DVD: Feb 18, 2003
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Not only is Taboo completely inept and ludicrous, but it's pointless and boring.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
One of the most complicated teen pics you're likely to see this year.A pretty messy, unfathomable film

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Nicki M

How disappointing, and, more fool me, I paid money for this DVD!! I was lured in by the good cast including Amber Benson. I don't mind a good b grade thriller, but this was just stupid. Has many twists and turns, and fails at all of them. The ending was also a bit… More
How disappointing, and, more fool me, I paid money for this DVD!! I was lured in by the good cast including Amber Benson. I don't mind a good b grade thriller, but this was just stupid. Has many twists and turns, and fails at all of them. The ending was also a bit inconclusive. I couldn't figure out if she drunk the wine or not. As I said, with the cast this had, it is a shame. Could have been a lot better.
Conner R

This is, quite possibly, the worst movie in existence. It fails on nearly every level imaginable. It looks like a second grader shot the movie, the direction was almost as bad as the acting and the plot/script was one of the worst i've ever come upon. The worst part is that I was… More
This is, quite possibly, the worst movie in existence. It fails on nearly every level imaginable. It looks like a second grader shot the movie, the direction was almost as bad as the acting and the plot/script was one of the worst i've ever come upon. The worst part is that I was the one that chose to watch this, circa 3am.
Nani V

Boring.
Dean !

An ok low budget horror/thriller. It has a young popular cast you will recognise from other things like Eddie Kaye Thomas from American Pie. It's a good story but similar to a few other films like April fools day. Just think it could have been done a little better.
Naughtia N

I decided to watch this movie as I had nothing else to do at the time and I actually got caught up watching this movie. Its about six young people who struggle with personal issues while they are staying at a large and luxurious mansion during a stormy night. A game of Taboo starts… More
I decided to watch this movie as I had nothing else to do at the time and I actually got caught up watching this movie. Its about six young people who struggle with personal issues while they are staying at a large and luxurious mansion during a stormy night. A game of Taboo starts and all of them reveal their most private secrets and this leads to a dangerous game where murder happens. You could watch this movie if you got nothing else to do.