Violência e Terror

'Intruder (1989)' is a slasher set inside a grocery store that sees the late-night crew come under threat from a mysterious manic intent on mutilating every last one of them. The flick isn't a parody, or even a comedy really, but it is well aware of what it is and isn't afraid to be as ridiculous as it wants to be. It's often funny, purposefully so, but it also works as a horror because the kills are grisly, the characters are likable and the flick is generally suspenseful. It's incredibly well made despite its obviously low budget, with some insanely creative shots keeping you engaged even during its duller segments. The killer's face is kept off screen for most of the movie, but it's when their identity is revealed that they really come into their own. They're suitably relentless and equally as deranged, spewing off-kilter commentary in a wonderfully over-the-top way. It's a pitch-perfect performance for what the piece is trying to achieve. The story is simple but effective, essentially acting as an excuse for the plot's carnage. Sadly, the version I watched was heavily cut (for some reason the cut version is the only one that's available through Shudder in the UK). This isn't too detrimental to the picture, as a couple of the more intense kills still genuinely work when they're shown in a more implicit way, but several sequences are heavily diluted and, especially towards the end, it's sometimes difficult to understand what's happening (or, rather, has just happened off screen). The most unforgivable part of the cut version is that it robs you of a moment in which the killer beats someone unconscious with a severed head. Ultimately, though, the piece is still entertaining in its cut form. It knows what it is and relishes it, providing fun rather than scares. Having said that, it also does a great job at building suspense and has several seriously inventive sequences. 7/10.

I was very interested in seeing this movie for two very specific reason reasons, the main reason being that I work in a grocery store so the idea of a psycho coming to a the market and killing the night crew off really appeals to me and the other reason is that this movie is marketed as starring Bruce Campbell and he's one of my favorite actors of all time. Don't get me wrong, this movie was a total blast and very satisfying for someone who spends most of their time in a grocery store but I was very disappointed to see that Bruce Campbell was only in the film for about 2 minutes at the very end. The movie was good but that really let me down.

The acting isn't great but it doesn't really have to be because this is your typical 80's slasher and I thought Sam and Ted Raimi were awesome in their roles. The same pretty much goes for the story but there are very few slashers that have well thought out story lines so I think it's pretty much fine. So what, do you ask, can make up for a movie with okay acting and a weak story? The gore, of course! The gore in this film is great. I don't want to give the creative deaths away but you'll have to check it out for yourself.

If anyone reading this happens to work in a grocery store, they absolutely need to see movie for the experience. I can't recommend it enough if you work at one. As for everyone else, you should all check it out too because it is a really good time.

Creative camera work and over the top gore effects fill Intruder's fairly short run time with enough ingenuity and kinetic energy to power the less than exciting script and characters that frequently fall short of the mark. Evil Dead fans will like knowing Bruce Campbell has a charming cameo towards the end.

"Intruder" wasn't a bad movie. I expected less. It's about the night crew at Walnut Lake Supermarket being stalked down by a killer one night at work--the last night, before the store closes. The story takes just a little to get going, but it's entertaining the whole time. The killings seem to go pretty quickly, and the climax is fantastic! I just love the setting. I didn't particularly think ALL those freaky camera angles were so great. (ie: in the phone, under the sweeping broom) But some were really cool. Anyhow, I definitely recommend this for at least the great climax. The conclusion is a little unsatisfying, but still pretty good. Great movie!

A lunatic goes on a bloody rampage inside a grocery store on the night it's due to close.

Director Scott Spiegel knows where to put his camera and when to cut away from and when to hold on the masterful gore effects, but the characters aren't the most interesting bunch which drags the pacing down. It's still worth it for the gore effects and creative camerawork.