Review of Thinner (1996) by Stevie K — 02 Jan 2009

I couldn't help but like this film. Fat people finally get what is coming to them.

This review of Thinner (1996) was written by Stevie K on 02 Jan 2009.

Thinner has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lawrence Van Gelder (123) for The New York Times (9,847) on 15 May 2016

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 01 May 2016

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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 John Anderson (1,358) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 08 Oct 2013

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