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David Byrnes, Bruce Campbell, Elizabeth Cox, Renee Estevez, Eugene Robert Glazer ... see more see more... , Dan Hicks , Tom Lester , Gregory Nicotero , Theodore Raimi , Emil Sitka , Burr Steers , Lawrence Bender , Mara Massey , Alvy Moore , Steve Patino , Sam Raimi , Scott Spiegel

Gory slasher mayhem from Evil Dead co-writer Scott Spiegel, this claustrophobic thriller is set entirely in a small supermarket, whose owner is preparing to go out of business. This doesn't sit too we... read more read more...ll with the film's resident maniac, who busily butchers the night crew using the tools of the trade (hooks, axes, knives, power tools and so on). The victims include Spiegel's pal and Evil Dead director Sam Raimi as the butcher-shop buffoon who meets a nasty end on a meathook; even Raimi's favorite lantern-jawed star Bruce Campbell puts in an eyeblink cameo as a brutish cop. Though the film sports some clever, audacious gore effects from KNB FX Group, most of this footage is absent from Paramount's home video print. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Scott Spiegel

Release Date: January 1, 1989

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  • kenstachnik
    January 21, 2012
    kenstachnik
    If you've seen damn near every slasher movie, Intruder is a pleasantly solid entry in the genre. GREAT gore and kills.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    January 5, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Scott Spiegel's Intruder is one of the 1980's last great Slasher flick that came out at the end of the decade. While many Slasher franchises were recycling ideas, and many countless ripoffs were filmed, Intruder is one of the better of the bunch. Of all the slashers that in the l... read moreast years of the 80's, Intruder has got to be the most original, the most grotesque and overall the best of the decades most popular genre of horror. Intruder was directed by Scott Spiegel who previously worked with Sam Raimi on Evil Dead 2. Like I previously stated, Intruder is a great slasher film, and is one of final slasher greats of the 80's. The film boasts some very impressive kills scenes with plenty of blood and gore to appeal to the most die hard Slasher film fan. The key aspect of the film is the special effects, I personally think that these are some of the best special effects I've seen in a slasher film in quite some time. Like I said, the kills are great and will definitely appeal Slasher fans. There's also a good mix of suspense and humor in the films plot, and Scott Spiegel has crafted a solid Slasher film. Intruder is a fine Slasher film that signaled the end of 1980's slashers. The film is great, and if you've seen the countless early 80's Slashers, and want something refreshing, then this is a great film to watch. This is a definite Slasher classic that is a must see for every horror fan, and with great gore effects, and awesome kills; it really makes Intruder a film that separates itself from most Slashers. This film is an awesome experience for horror fans.
  • FilmFanatik
    December 28, 2011
    FilmFanatik
    I was actually quite surprised by how well-made Intruder turned out to be when I finally got around to watching it. In the back of my mind, I pictured a grainy 16mm movie with hardly any real actors, lots of gore and great ethusiasm. That's actually a nearly perfect description f... read moreor the film (minus the 16mm part), but the difference is that these people know what they're doing. There's some great visual gags and moments, as well as a very nice score that's put to effective us. The gore and special effects are wonderful, courtesy of the KNB guys (before KNB was established). In particular, the band saw scene, which is the strongest effect in the entire film. The acting isn't amazing or anything, but it works in the context of what it is. I think it's rather original to set a horror movie entirely in a grocery store for the length of the film. I can't say whether or not that's a first, but it works well. There are several things about the movie that don't make sense, as there are plot holes abound, but it's effective nonetheless. Definitely a great slasher movie.
  • Beefy
    December 20, 2011
    Beefy
    Worth watching for completists and rabid fans of the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell, but ultimately it's nothing special.
  • WrenchLT
    December 13, 2011
    WrenchLT
    A good fun slasher all set in a supermarket where the night staff end up getting butchered by a maniac. It's limited in what it has to offer but it serves up a good piece of entertainment for fans of the slash 'em up. The kills are gory and bloody and frequent after having to wai... read moret 35 minutes for the first one to occur. It's not one that takes itself too seriously either with the cheesy acting and goofy characters all providing the odd laugh along with some quirky camera angles. All in all a good late nights viewing.
  • fb500439213
    October 16, 2011
    fb500439213
    This may be the first example of a product-placement horror films where all the brand names are displayed front and center. As for the film itself, it's a pretty pedestrian slasher movie that is only notable for the ostentatiously gory dismemberment by KNB. The whodunit aspect is... read more strictly 'Scooby Doo' cheesiness with the villain overacting to a cartoonish degree after he is unveiled. Writer-director Spiegel was a frequent collaborator with the Raimi brothers and they are present in the film as well. In fact, most of the convex, off-kilter cinematography is directly pilfered from Sam Raimi (ex. Inside-the-cart shot and through the murky glass of a whiskey bottle). What begins as suitably spooky quickly devolves into a homogenized stalking-killer flick with eye-gouging and skull compacting.
  • bbcfloridabound
    March 10, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    This film came out in 1989, and though most drive-in's were closed by then the ending scene is excellent for the drive in screen. Another late eighties slasher film, that had the titles final checkout, and night crew, besides Intruder. A crazy old boyfriend shows up at a store, t... read morehe cashier , beautiful Elizabeth Cox ( Who had such a short career) broke up with over a year ago, he has been in prison for past year. He is thrown out of the store, and after closing people start dying. But is the boyfriend the killer. Didn't take me long to figure this one out. As good as any slasher film from that time period. But is full of mistakes, like music cuts and spliced in changing scenes. Beyond Infinity Productions didn't spend much on this one, but still its an enjoyable slasher film fest weekend film. 3 1/2 stars
  • matertenebraum
    January 21, 2009
    matertenebraum
    Right at the end of the 80's, a horror decade ruled by violent slashers, comes one of the coolest independent productions ever unleashed upon us, gorehounds: Scott Spiegel's "Intruder". It looks like the most basic and primitive slasher ever made (the story can be summarized in o... read morene phrase, namely, a group of supermarket employees are all brutally murdered by an unidentified maniac) but if you observe "Intruder" more closely, you'll find plenty of peculiar aspects that proves that this film definitely outshines the majority of late 80's horror films. First and foremost, the names involved in the production. Sam Raimi (by then very famous already for his "Evil Dead" films) and Lawrence Bender helped realizing "Intruder" and, even though the budget possibilities were still very limited, their presence is an added value. Secondly, there's the truly ingenious camera-work! The film takes entirely place in a familiar setting ? a local supermarket like every town has one ? but all the different and innovating camera angles add an unexpected amount creativity and playfulness. But the obvious element to love is, of course, the very high level of nasty and unhinged gore. One by one, all the cast members are killed in the most repulsive ways imaginable, using typical supermarket-attributes like meat hooks and garbage chutes. The murders are graphically shown, so this film isn't for the faint-hearted, but there's also a large amount of pitch-black humour to enjoy, as well as shockingly unhappy ending! "Intruder" is a must-see for all you sick puppies out there, just make sure you purchase an uncut version!!
  • thefog1331
    July 12, 2007
    thefog1331
    Not much on plot but who cares? The film has great cinematography as well as some nasty gore effects.
  • fb100000185301014
    July 19, 2011
    fb100000185301014
    One of the best slasher films that defined the 80s

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