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'Things' (stylized as 'THINGS') is a 1989 Canadian independent direct-to-video horror film, directed by Andrew Jordan and written by Jordan and Barry J. Gillis.Lentz, Harris M. '[https://books.google.com/books?id=a21ZAAAAMAAJ&q=Science+Fiction,+Horror+%26+Fantasy+Film+and+Television+Credits:+Filmography&dq=Science+Fiction,+Horror+%26+Fantasy+Film+and+Television+Credits:+Filmography&pgis=1 Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television]', McFarland, 2nd edition, 1598 pages, (2000), (for Volume 1); 0-7864-0951-7 (for Volume 2); (for Volume 3) The film is considered one of the worst films of all time.

Production



'Things' is reportedly the "first Canadian shot-on-Super 8 gore shocker commercially released on VHS." Shot in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, Ontario, the cast consisted of co-writer Barry J. Gillis and pornographic film star Amber Lynn. The plot follows two friends in a remote cabin who "discover a womb of monstrous horror that demands graphic dismemberment".

Release



In 1989, 'Things' was released direct-to-video. It was released on DVD in 2008, and was re-released on home media in 2011. It has also been featured at film festivals.

Reception and legacy



Since its release, 'Things' has gained a reputation as being one of the worst films ever made. Critics from 'The Beachwood Reporter', 'Dread Central' and 'Cinema Sewer' each described it as being the worst film ever made. Adam Symchuk of 'Screen Rant' writes: "While films like 'The Room' and 'Birdemic' seem to be constant contenders for the best 'so bad it's good' movie, ['Things'] is the true unheralded champion among many cinephiles." Likewise, a review from DVD Verdict wrote that the film was "a treasure for those who like to revel in the worst of the worst." Meanwhile, J Hurtado of Screen Anarchy described it as "critically unassailable" and Will Pfeifer opined that "It's so terrible I cant think of another movie that even comes close."

Caelum Vatnsdal, author of 'They Came From Within: A History of Canadian Horror Cinema', wrote that 'Things' is "the worst Canadian horror film ever made". In his book 'Spinegrinder: The Movies Most Critics Won't Write About', Clive Davies stated that, while 'Things' was a strong contender for the title of "best worst movie", it is not well known outside of its cult following. 'Things' was also reviewed by RedLetterMedia on an episode of 'Half in the Bag' in 2013, and RiffTrax spoofed it on March 4, 2022, with the latter concluding that "Its definitive, universal the worst movie weve ever done".

References




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