Review of Thinner (1996) by Mega D — 20 Jul 2009

Considering what it is, this movie isn't too bad.

This review of Thinner (1996) was written by Mega D on 20 Jul 2009.

Thinner has generally received mixed reviews.

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By André A (49) on 05 Oct 2012

Most likely the worst adaption to a Stephen King novel…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 09 Feb 2014

Bone-chilling! I oppose the negative reviews as I found this to be a very effective and creepy horror movie. (First and only viewing - Fall 2007)…

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By Aneesh K (14) on 26 Apr 2014

I specifically wanted to like this, but man...pretty bad. SPOILERS BELOW…

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By Kenneth D (170) on 28 Sep 2012

I'm honestly just not into the whole gypsy scene when it comes to horror films…

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By Filipeneto (856) on 31 Jan 2021

Movies about gypsy curses are always interesting because it is something that is not often addressed by horror cinema…

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By Chassis28 (14) on 08 May 2021

Directed by Tom Holland (the director of Fright Night & Child's Play, for those of you unaware of those horror classics)…

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By In Your D (17) on 25 Oct 2013

It is said, He who seeks revenge should dig TWO graves! One for the other guy and one for HIMSELF…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 13 Jun 2020

I can't take seriously a film that's supposed to be horror when at all times what I'm watching seems like a complete parody of cheap humor…

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 14 Jun 2017

There’s really nothing particularly fresh in this routinely crafted, banally scripted and directed effort…

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 03 Dec 2012

While most see it as just another B movie adaptation of a Stephen King novel, I found it to also be an interesting tale of how justice/injustice…

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