Death Warmed Up
A kid is hypnotized by a scientist to kill his parents and ends in a mental institution. As a grown up he returns to seek revenge over the scientist.
Why it matters
A low-budget New Zealand shocker that blends hypnotic mind control with gore-splattered revenge, delivering a rough-hewn cult ride for body horror and splatter enthusiasts.
- Early ’80s DIY gore effects with a distinctly practical, squishy charm—enough nastiness to satisfy fans of KNB-style handiwork on a shoestring
- Hypnosis and psychological manipulation add a cerebral twist to the otherwise straightforward revenge plot
- A snapshot of New Zealand’s nascent genre scene before Taika Waititi put the country on the pop-culture map
- Rough around the edges pacing and storytelling, but those willing to embrace the grindhouse grit will find a hidden gem of off-kilter exploitation flair
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
100
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
