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Schlock (1973)
Director: John Landis
Cast: John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Eliza Roberts
Runtime80 min
RatingPG
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A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a group of teens stumble on the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
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Schlock, John Landis' 1973 horror-comedy, has developed a cult following over the years, with critics praising its absurdist humor and offbeat approach to the monster movie genre. While the film did not receive major awards recognition, its quirky charm and unique take on the ape-creature premise have resonated with audiences, earning it a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Schlock, the 1973 horror-comedy directed by John Landis, offers a uniquely offbeat and absurdist take on the monster movie genre. With its blend of slapstick humor and creature feature thrills, the film showcases Landis' talent for blending tones and delivers a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that will especially delight fans of quirky, genre-bending films.
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Schlock is a 1973 American comedy horror film written, directed by and starring filmmaker John Landis in his directorial debut.
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