John Dies at the End

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John Dies at the End

R

2013

1h 39m

Horror

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

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Critics Consensus

Some will find the darkly funny, genre-bending incoherence of John Dies at the End charming; some will feel its zany antics and gore lead to an unsatisfying payoff.

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Violet Lucca

Film Comment Magazine

06/28/2013

The saving grace of John Dies at the End is undoubtedly its manic storytelling: the energy and pacing of scenes give the movie the impression of being told on the spot (which is of course what the framing device intends).

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James White

Empire Magazine

03/17/2013

3/5

Gonzo freakiness in such doses that cult status is practically ensured.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

03/15/2013

1.5/4

I stopped taking notes when the woman disintegrated into a ball of writhing snakes.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

07/30/2023

C

I wouldn't count on the title giving you a leg up on the film's outcome.

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

07/09/2020

C-

This could, and maybe should, have been something we'd rave about and line up to see at midnight screenings for years to come.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

07/09/2019

1/5

The best way to describe the whole ordeal is cheap.

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Seizure W

@RT27302903 Jun 17

I read the book the day before watching it and I got to say of all the book to movie adaptations this was the worst

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Steven C

@Musketeer18785 Feb 22

This movie was the best it could be considering the source material. If you like to just shut off your brain and just enjoy the absurdity then This movie is for you. It's a dumb funny movie that deserves its cult following. If you want more read the book series because its just as hilarious.

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Ray N

@RT52885412 Feb 4

My all-time favorite movie. Very original. Group of us dropped acid and watched it and had a hell of a night.

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Ricardo L

@Jeshua Jan 20

It’s a very decent watch; extremely goofy! Definitely not for everyone, but if you’re good to go with a trippy sci-fi that’s dumb fun, you’ll definitely enjoy this one.

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Andrea S

@Splendid Nov 9

I think this is a must see if: - you appreciate movie making over the story - you appreciate witty humor - you are open to a bit of extravagance If so… you’ll watch it more than one time!

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BakersBackYardBBQ T

@RT65752239 07/31/2025

What a great movie!

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Synopsis

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

Director: Don Coscarelli
Producer: Brad Baruh, Don Coscarelli, Andy Meyers, Roman Perez
Screenwriter: Don Coscarelli
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: Touchy Feely Films, M3 Creative
Rating: R (Drug Content|Bloody Violence|Gore|Language|Nudity)
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $141.3K
Runtime: 1h 39m