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Brute 1976

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In 1976, a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell-bent on living up to its name.
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Phil Hoad Guardian Apr 27, 2026
2/5
Amid this farrago, the political critique comes over more like accidental backspatter than meaningful statement. Go to Full Review
Matt Orozco Macabre Daily Jul 2, 2026
"Brute 1976" is a blisteringly bloody and brutal affair that both pays homage while leaning into modern sensibilities around transgressive horror to deliver a slasher that doesn’t skimp on the gore. Go to Full Review
Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Oct 7, 2025
1.5/5
Someone get this film an editor, stat. Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Oct 7, 2025
1.5/5
A few interesting ideas and a bevy of queer characters are flattened under confusing messaging, a drawn-out narrative, and terrible editing. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Oct 1, 2025
Grim, gritty, and just the right amount of campy, the film wears its influences proudly and pulls them off with confidence. It’s a love letter to a bygone era of horror, a film made for fans of grindhouse terror and psychopathic slaughter. Go to Full Review
Bobby LePire Film Threat Sep 18, 2025
7/10
Brute 1976 is no X, but it is a solid if clichéd slasher. Go to Full Review
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Jordan M @ChristianZealot88 Sep 19, 2026 Some of the worst cultural Marxist propaganda I’ve ever seen. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 7, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Diana S @DianaWho Dec 15, 2025 Not bad, not great. I think it was shot on film, which helps give it that retro vibe. (I didn't realize how much I missed movies shot on film.) I've never been a huge fan of the slasher movies in general, especially Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but I like the idea of doing movie inspired by TCM, set in the '70s but more inclusive (of other races and members of the LGBTQ community). Also, I was personally grateful that it wasn't wall-to-wall naked screaming bloody women. See more Jonathan L. @Leach45 Dec 4, 2025 This movie was definitely not great by any means. The character development was lackluster, the editing was awful, and the overall plot of the movie was generic. I can’t really recommend this movie unless you literally have nothing else to watch, and even then you are probably going to be on your phone through the majority of it. One twist in the movie did somewhat save the rating from being a half star though. Watch at your own risk on this one. See more Jeepers C @RT12312147 Nov 22, 2025 This is a very low budget movie that has the grinde house look and vibe, but the actor's really don't bring anything to the table. They are one dimensional and uninspiring. I didn't care for any of them and if they died or survived. Do yourself a favor and just watch the hills have eyes remake or the original texas chainsaw massacre. They are both better then this roadkill. See more Donna P @RT29065017 Nov 7, 2025 A mix of Chainsaw Massacre with Hills Have Eyes and even a little bit of Buffalo Bill. It got better as it went on. Worth a watch. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1976, a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell-bent on living up to its name.
Director
Marcel Walz
Producer
Marcel Walz, Sarah French, Joe Knetter
Screenwriter
Joe Knetter, Joe Knetter
Distributor
Cinephobia Releasing
Genre
Action, Horror, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 29, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2025
Runtime
1h 45m
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