Review of Idle Hands (1999) by Anthony M — 28 Mar 2010

The themes are both timeless and hilarious and gives you a fresh take on demonic possesion... Also... Three words... Alba, angel, outfit...

This review of Idle Hands (1999) was written by Anthony M on 28 Mar 2010.

Idle Hands has generally received mixed reviews.

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Idle hands is the ultimate horror comedy.Great actors,drugs gags, and a little bit of horror.I honestly don't know why this movie has such…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 16 Apr 2013

Anyone that watches this movie because they want to be scared or they are expecting some slapstick comedy, will be disappointed…

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By Tylerdurden900 (58) on 08 Jul 2014

Idle hands is a horror comedy that will delight you. The movie is about a teen who's hand is possessed by the devil…

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By Adam C (1,312) on 17 Apr 2017

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Idle Hands is a comedy riot. The movie is really funny and really scary. The acting is great & the special effects pack a punch…

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By Waleed A (914) on 06 Dec 2016

Not hilarious but pretty funny and creative. goes where you don't expect it to. fun horror comedy (about 3 viewings)…

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By Gary M (892) on 22 Oct 2013

Pretty crappy movie. Seth Greens funny, Jessica Alba is god awful, and its really not that good in general…

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By Monica Eng (11) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 10 Jun 2015

There's just one problem: it's not scary and it's not funny...Idle Hands transcends that mundane level of badness into the realm of gross ineptitude…

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By Felix Vasquez Jr. (1,949) for Cinema Crazed (1,907) on 17 Oct 2013

Offers some great splatter along with hilarious dialogue that will keep Sam Raimi buffs anxious for more…

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By Dc W (54) on 07 Jan 2013

Had me in stiches, one of the best films I've seen…

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