The Final (2009)

13% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
34% of users liked it
(626 ratings)

A suicidal high school outcast plots with his misfit friends to seek vengeance against the popular kids who revel in making their lives a living hell. Taking his cue from the Han Dynasty and a steady diet of sadistic horror films, Dane plans a party his tormentors will never forget. When the… More A suicidal high school outcast plots with his misfit friends to seek vengeance against the popular kids who revel in making their lives a living hell. Taking his cue from the Han Dynasty and a steady diet of sadistic horror films, Dane plans a party his tormentors will never forget. When the targeted teen inherits a secluded lake house from his late uncle, he recruits fellow rejects Jack, Ravi, Andy, and Emily in throwing a party that no bully will walk away from unscarred. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Joey Stewart
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jan 29, 2010 Wide
On DVD: Mar 23, 2010
Studio: After Dark Films

Critic Reviews

Matt Glasby, Total Film
Is the world ready for a Columbine-inspired horror? Not one as crass as this, that's for sure.
Cath Clarke, Guardian [UK]
You've probably had bloodier encounters with a vegetable peeler.
Robbie Collin, News of the World
The deranged fantasy of some demented social outcast.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
Feels only half-baked, never delivering on its promise and merely wallowing in the grisliness.
Paul Chambers, CNNRadio
An above-average horror flick, if it wasn't so Columbine. Paul Chambers, CNN.
Scott Weinberg, FEARnet
Wants to be "Saw meets Heathers," I suspect. It doesn't succeed.
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
A sick exercise in the darkness of humanity and what violence can bring us to brink of...
Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com
The acting is pretty good and the costumes are great, but the movie is routine and its message dated.

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Dean !

A decent idea but not done to it's full potential. A cross between Heathers with Hostel, without being as gory. Good message though, you start off cheering for one side but then feel sorry for those held captive. Not bad for a low budget horror.
Cynthia S

2 1/2 star movie, with an extra half star for the message. ....I hate bullies and really enjoyed watching them get theirs. I hope the bullies out there will think twice before being mean to outcasts. They are outcasts because thats what the kids in school choose them to be. This… More
2 1/2 star movie, with an extra half star for the message. ....I hate bullies and really enjoyed watching them get theirs. I hope the bullies out there will think twice before being mean to outcasts. They are outcasts because thats what the kids in school choose them to be. This isn't the best movie, but not the worst either. It had it's moments.
Shawn M

I love doing reviews on movies because some of them are so under rated and people turn away from these types of movies because of it. Main reason I am here on RT, I see a lot of bad reviews, so I would at least like to say, give this a chance if you can stomach a low budget movie. The… More
I love doing reviews on movies because some of them are so under rated and people turn away from these types of movies because of it. Main reason I am here on RT, I see a lot of bad reviews, so I would at least like to say, give this a chance if you can stomach a low budget movie. The story line is typical high school payback against bullies, but if you were one like many to be picked on, you will love this movie. Let The Torture Begin!!
Jacob P

Genius. I loved this film. This is the horror version of "Revenge Of The Nerds" where they actually torture people.
Todd S

This movie was VERY well written. Marc Donato was a little flat and got on my nerves after a while, but the idea was unique, the story was great, and most of the young, inexperienced cast did a great job. If you're a fan of the horror genre, definatly check this one out!
Justin W

It is interesting being that you don't know if you want the murderers to succeed or have remorse for the victims. Then again, this film also makes you think about who the victims actually are. Pieced together fairly well with only minor dragged out dialogue. Has a few moments… More
It is interesting being that you don't know if you want the murderers to succeed or have remorse for the victims. Then again, this film also makes you think about who the victims actually are. Pieced together fairly well with only minor dragged out dialogue. Has a few moments where you wonder why the victim doesn't take the weapon the killer put down for a second and try to do something with it, but aside from that a decently well put together low budget film that isn't so much a horror then a thriller.
John M

Derivative from many movies like "Saw", "Elephant", "Revenge of the Nerd", "The Strangers", etc. is the result of the low budget film, "The Final", and despite its lack of gore it is an engaging, tense and suspenseful tale about a… More
Derivative from many movies like "Saw", "Elephant", "Revenge of the Nerd", "The Strangers", etc. is the result of the low budget film, "The Final", and despite its lack of gore it is an engaging, tense and suspenseful tale about a group of high school outcast taking revenge.