Review of Thinner (1996) by Daniel P — 14 Jul 2012
*Contains spoilers.*.
Thinner.
Release Date: October 25, 1996.
Director: Tom Holland.
Stars: Joe Mantegna, Robert John Burke, Lucinda Jenney.
Runtime: 92 min.
It isn't great, but it isn't that bad.
Billie Halleck (Robert John Burke) is an overweight (roughly 300 pounds) lawyer who has tried every diet there is, and none really work. One night, whilst getting sexual favour from his wife (Lucinda Jenney), he accidentally hit an old Gypsy woman. To cover up his misdeed, he gets his buddy cop and a judge to help cover it up. What he doesn't know is that the woman that he hit is the daughter of a chief of a band of Gypsies. After the old Gypsy sets a killing curse on Billie, which makes him lose weight at a rapid rate until he dies, he has to take matters into his own hands.
Some of the characters aren't that likeable, or memorable. The direction is pretty good, the acting is only okay. The plot Is really predictable and simple. I know it's supposed to be horror, but I can't remember one scare at all - but at times it can be disturbing.
It also isn't my favourite Stephen King adaptation, or a great one, but I don't think I'll ever be able to forget it.
This review of Thinner (1996) was written by Daniel P on 14 Jul 2012.
Thinner has generally received mixed reviews.
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