Watch Theatre Of The Deranged
- R
- 2012
- 1 hr 5 min
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4.3 (618)
Theatre of the Deranged is a horror anthology film that was released in 2012. The movie consists of six short horror stories that are connected by a wraparound segment that takes place in a rundown movie theater. Each segment is introduced by a different host, who sets up the premise for the subsequent horror story. In the first segment, titled "The Amateur Monster Movie," a group of friends decide to make a low-budget horror film. Their ambition quickly turns into panic when their monster prop turns out to have a mind of its own.
The second segment, "Diagnosis: Psycho," follows a psychotherapist who is treating a patient with multiple personality disorder. But things take a dark turn when she realizes that her patient may not be the one with the real problem.
In the third segment, titled "The Meat Man," a group of friends stumble upon a strange, wandering meat salesman. They soon discover that his meat may be more than just a tasty treat.
The fourth segment, "The Holding," focuses on a young couple who purchase an old, abandoned house. They soon discover that the house may hold dark secrets that threaten their lives.
In the fifth segment, "The Puppet Show," a puppeteer puts on a show for some children at a birthday party. However, the puppets he uses begin to take on a life of their own.
Finally, the last segment, titled "The Candy Striper," examines the last days of a deranged candy striper who has a violent obsession with one of the patients at the hospital where she works.
Throughout the movie, the audience is taken on a surreal journey that explores the twisted and macabre sides of horror. The overarching storyline follows a young woman who is lured into the movie theater and forced to watch each segment, but the connections between the segments are sparse and loosely constructed.
The acting is generally solid throughout the movie, with standout performances by Shawn C. Phillips in the first segment and Cory Jacob in the fifth segment. Sophie Dee, who is best known for her work in the adult film industry, puts in a competent performance in the wraparound segments.
The special effects are hit-or-miss, with some segments featuring impressive practical effects and makeup, while others rely on low-quality CGI. The cinematography is serviceable for the film's shoestring budget, but there are moments where the camera work can be jarring and unpolished.
Overall, Theatre of the Deranged is a unique and entertaining horror anthology that blends surrealism, comedy, and shocks in equal measure. While some of the segments fall flat and the overarching story is underdeveloped, the movie succeeds in creating a genuinely disturbing atmosphere that will leave viewers unsettled long after the credits roll.
Theatre Of The Deranged is a 2012 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 5 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.3.