Review of Unhinged (1982) by Kris A — 08 Aug 2007

Different, but not worth being banned like its advertised to be.

This review of Unhinged (1982) was written by Kris A on 08 Aug 2007.

Unhinged has generally received negative reviews.

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This is a film that drags on for literally about 75% of its running time, showing almost nothing but (badly made) suspense scenes with no payoff…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 11 Dec 2009

This movie has been known for being banned. This is one of those infamous video nasties that dominated the market in the 80s…

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By Bradley B (183) on 16 Feb 2011

Poor acting but great edge of your seat unsettling music with some unsettling scenes that you wont forget and a gory unpredictable ending…

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By Paul M (2,133) on 04 Sep 2008

Hugely disappointing, although what I was expecting from an '80s slasher film I'm not sure…

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By Dougal S (64) on 11 Jan 2012

In my quest to watch all of the original video nasties (I'm about half way through people) this one had sat on my to watch pile for a long…

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By Ashley D (353) on 26 Mar 2009

I love these cheesy low budget horrors. This was great and the ending surprised me…

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By Schanin D (1) on 31 Aug 2011

One of the best 80's horror movie. Well developed characters and original story lines. This certainly is in my top ten from the 80's…

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By Nicholas B (317) on 29 May 2007

Oh God, what a piece fo dull shit. That's not to say it doesn't have its perks…

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