“Thinner,” a movie I recently watched on Hulu, transports viewers into the eerie world of Stephen King’s creation. As an older film, it carries a grainy charm that’s not uncommon for movies of its era.
What makes this movie even more intriguing is its stellar cast, including a special appearance by Stephen King himself, the mastermind behind the original book.
In this gripping tale, we follow the unfortunate fate of Billy, a portly lawyer who accidentally strikes a gypsy woman, invoking her father’s curse upon him – the ominous “thinner” curse, which causes its victim to waste away until death claims them.
As Billy struggles with his affliction, he discovers a way to transfer the curse to his unsuspecting wife, leading to a chilling climax involving a cursed pie that acts as a deadly, swift messenger of doom.
While there are some differences between the movie and the novel, like the fate of the daughter, “Thinner” still serves up a captivating and disturbing narrative. The tension reaches a gripping crescendo when Billy persuades his doctor to partake in the cursed pie, leaving us hanging on the edge of our seats.
With a rating of 7/10, “Thinner” invites you into a world of supernatural horrors that are classic Stephen King.
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