The Take
Intruder is not worth watching. The 1989 low-budget slasher earns a Slop Score of 52 because practical gore in the supermarket carries everything while the script collapses.
Scott Spiegel's debut delivers graphic kills with real blood and chainsaws but offers no tension, characters, or point beyond the dismemberment.
The Verdict
Skip it. The supermarket dread lingers only because the chainsaw scenes are competently gross, but the rest is empty red syrup.
Watch Evil Dead 2 for the same practical effects with actual wit. Slop Score 52.
Common Questions
What is Intruder about?
Night crew at a closing supermarket is stalked and slaughtered by a maniac. Kills are the focus.
Is Intruder based on a true story?
No. Loosely inspired by the director's own supermarket job, not real events.
Does Intruder have good practical effects?
Yes. The graphic dismemberments and supermarket props stand out for the era.
