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Joe Mantegna and Robert John Burke star in No 1 best-selling novelist Stephen King's 'Thinner', the tale of the dream come true which becomes a worst nightmare. From the author of 'The Shining' and 'Misery', 'Thinner' is about Billy Haleck, a wealthy & influential attorney whose toughest opponent is his own appetite. His weakness for food, however, inspires a terrible curse that is placed on him when he accidently, runs down an old gypsy woman and conspires with influential friends to avoid taking responsibility for the deed. Though he evades punishment in court, Billy can't avoid the gypsy curse placed on him by the victims ancient father Tadzu Lempke, which shrivels up not just his body but his heart as well. He begins to lose weight and is at first delighted, but as the pounds keep falling off despite his eating habits, Billy Haleck soon becomes a desperate man. He turns to a gangster friend to put pressure on the old gypsy man to lift the curse, before it's too late... 'Thinner' is a thriller psychological shocker guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat ? Stephen King at his best.
Running Time: 88 mins
Version: Ex-Rental PAL Colour
Certificate: 18
My Opinion:
Excellent story. Another brilliant Stephen King film. There are some wonderful 'skinny' effects used as the curse really takes effect on Billy. An excellent cast, but can you spot Stephen King in one of his usual cameo roles. Rent or buy it, but don't miss it, as it's a very interesting new idea that will no doubt be mimicked in the future.
