Bullies
When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault.
Why it matters
A simmering rural nightmare that shifts from simmering family drama into pulpy, blood-soaked revenge territory, capturing the menace behind small-town cruelty.
- Olivia d’Abo’s star-making turn adds unexpected depth to this blend of romance and violence.
- Practical effects punctuate the film’s escalating brutality, a grim reminder of ’80s late-night horror grit.
- For fans of regional horror: the Pacific Northwest setting breathes atmospheric dread into this tale of generational terror.
- Its tonal jolt from simmering tension to Rambo-style carnage may feel uneven, but that shift is part of its cult charm.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
Revenge
