John Dies at the End

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John Dies at the End

R

Released Jan 25, 2013

1h 39m

Horror

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

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Critics Consensus

Some will find the darkly funny, genre-bending incoherence of John Dies at the End charming; some will feel its zany antics and gore lead to an unsatisfying payoff.

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Violet Lucca

Film Comment Magazine

The saving grace of John Dies at the End is undoubtedly its manic storytelling: the energy and pacing of scenes give the movie the impression of being told on the spot (which is of course what the framing device intends).

Jun 28, 2013

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James White

Empire Magazine

Gonzo freakiness in such doses that cult status is practically ensured.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 17, 2013

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

I stopped taking notes when the woman disintegrated into a ball of writhing snakes.

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 15, 2013

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

I wouldn't count on the title giving you a leg up on the film's outcome.

Rated: C

Jul 30, 2023

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

This could, and maybe should, have been something we'd rave about and line up to see at midnight screenings for years to come.

Rated: C-

Jul 9, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

The best way to describe the whole ordeal is cheap.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 9, 2019

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Steven G

Even though it was released 2013, it has 80s vibe all over. Loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Mike H

Just chill and see it for what it is. It’s entertaining, it’s clever, and the narration is goofy and cool. Not for everyone probably, but I enjoyed its madness.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Andy B

Magnificently weird, goofy and extremely confusing in an enjoyable way, it makes little sense but keeps you hooked just wondering what's going to happen next.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Rob

I read the book a couple days ago and decided to watch the movie. Was not disappointed. Movies are never like the books bc they're different mediums but this movie did the book poetic justice.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Terry S

Quirky and really kind of funny--A really unique experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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terry b

This was a great movie with a lot of laughs. Its not a mainstream crowd pleaser. If your willing to keep an open mind and not take this so seriously. Then you should find it ptetty funny at just about every twist and turn. Idk ehy this ismt rated higher. I got it and I guess many just didnt or they where looking at it through rhe eyes of s movie critic that takes themselves and this movie far to seriously.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Synopsis

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

Director: Don Coscarelli
Producer: Brad Baruh, Don Coscarelli, Andy Meyers, Roman Perez
Screenwriter: Don Coscarelli
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: Touchy Feely Films, M3 Creative
Rating: R (Drug Content|Bloody Violence|Gore|Language|Nudity)
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $141.3K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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