Review of Thinner (1996) by Natalie K — 25 Oct 2008

I remember this movie being a lot cooler the first time I saw it...

This review of Thinner (1996) was written by Natalie K on 25 Oct 2008.

Thinner has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Shane J (677) on 21 Jan 2013

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By Joe M (1,521) on 20 Jul 2013

It was scarier when I saw it in high school. The acting is terrible...maybe I'll read the book…

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By Isaac H (391) on 02 Mar 2015

Not too many people liked this one, but I truly enjoyed it. It's got all you could ask for really: Horror, drama, action, and a good ending…

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By Melanie D (381) on 28 Jan 2013

I especially enjoyed the part where the main guy was losing some weight...no matter how bad it affected those closest to him…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 29 Nov 2012

It's a good movie but I don't think I'll ever watch this movie again, it was ok but I don't think I'll watch it again ,it starred Joe Mantegna,…

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By Justin O (930) on 18 Oct 2012

It was ok at best. (As always , the book was better)…

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Fairly solid horror thriller based on what is probably the best of Stephen King's 'Richard Bachman' novels…

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