Review of Trash Fire (2016) by Dan H — 07 Feb 2017

An ultra mean-spirited, dark comedy/horror film.

This review of Trash Fire (2016) was written by Dan H on 07 Feb 2017.

Trash Fire has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ari S (74) on 13 Dec 2016

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By Riff J (755) on 09 Nov 2017

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By Geoff Berkshire (602) for Variety (12,700) on 21 Oct 2016

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By Spencer K (599) on 17 Nov 2016

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By Michael Rechtshaffen (1,086) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 03 Nov 2016

Flaming out from the get-go, Trash Fire represents another soggy batch of Southern Gothic horror-comedy from writer-director Richard Bates…

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By Randall S (111) on 12 Nov 2016

Hilarious and very creepy. A surprising indie flick that catches you off guard. Well worth a look…

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By Troy K (898) on 01 Dec 2016

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The filmmaker's confrontational style suggests that hell is other people and he's quite adept keeping the flames rising in that regard…

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