Lowlifes Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A family road trip takes a dark turn when they discover the locals have a taste for *travel-sized* snacks… and *that’s* the good guys.

🍿 Lowlifes: Detailed Plot Synopsis

An RV Road Trip Interrupted

A family of four, Keith, Kathleen, Amy, and Jeffrey, are on a road trip in their RV, heading for a relaxing vacation. They stop for a roadside barbecue, but their peace is disturbed by two backwoods men, Vern and Billy, looking for their cousin. The encounter leaves the family uneasy.

Stranded and Seeking Help

Later, the family encounters Vern and Billy again. Their truck has broken down, and they ask for help. Billy hitches a ride with the family to get assistance, leading them to a remote homestead where they meet the rest of Billy’s family: Neville, Savannah, and Juli Ann. What initially seems like an act of kindness soon turns into a nightmare.

Twist: A Cannibalistic Family

The family’s true nature is revealed when it’s shown that they are cannibals. They aren’t just on a road trip; they are hunting for their next meal. The seemingly innocent encounter with the backwoods family spirals into a bloody and horrifying confrontation as their sinister intentions come to light.

Confrontation and Survival

The two families clash in a gruesome battle for survival. Amy, struggling with her own identity and the morality of her family’s actions, finds herself caught in the middle. The homestead becomes a battleground as the families fight to protect themselves and their loved ones, leading to a shocking and chaotic finale.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Amy (Amanda Fix): The family’s teenage daughter, struggling with her identity and secretly wanting a different life.
• Keith (Matthew MacCaull): The father and head of the family, who is secretly a cannibal and struggles with his daughter’s lifestyle.
• Kathleen (Elyse Levesque): The mother of the family who struggles with drug addiction.
• Jeffrey (Josh Zaharia): The family’s son who kills the man with a weapon.
• Savannah (Brenna Llewellyn): A resourceful young woman from a remote homestead, who is a lesbian.
• Vern (Richard Harmon): One of the rural brothers looking for their missing cousin.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Amy: “I’d rather eat pussy than people!” – Expresses her reluctance to continue her family’s cannibalistic lifestyle.

💰Box Office

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• Worldwide Gross: N/A

💥 Lowlifes Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so “Lowlifes” is a wild ride. I went in expecting a typical ‘city folk vs. country folk’ slasher, but boy, was I wrong! The early twist completely flipped the script, and I was laughing one minute and cringing the next. The gore is definitely not for the faint of heart, but the dark humor kept it from being too disturbing. There’s this scene with an eyeball… I can’t unsee it. Overall, if you’re looking for something different and aren’t afraid of a little (or a lot) of blood, definitely check it out! It made me think differently about family vacations!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of horror comedies”
  • “Viewers who enjoy slasher films”
  • “People who like movies with unexpected twists”
  • “Those who enjoy gory and violent films”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Gore”
  • “Cannibalism”
  • “Drug use”
  • “Strong language”

Professional Reviews

• Fortress of Solitude – Movie News: “A twisted horror film that you’ve been warned about! It delves into unexpected realms. You’ll see that it plays with dark humor and the unsettling reality of survival.
• Bloody Disgusting: “Tubi is now streaming a horror-comedy that involves Billy Zane. The story takes a violent and twisted approach to comedy and the story will keep you on your toes.
• IMDB reviewer: “I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. I rated this as a 7 because it’s better than average for this type of genre but it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste. However, if you like splatter slashers with some comedy, Lowlifes is a good choice. They did a good job with the casting, the characters were fun, and it looked like the cast was enjoying themselves.

Audience Reactions

Unexpected twists and turns made this movie a fun ride.: The unique premise and unexpected dark humor were praised.

Great acting from non-celebrity cast.: The acting added to the movie in a way that would make you root for the characters and feel a sense of satisfaction or hate.

Overall Consensus: A surprisingly unique slasher flick with a dark sense of humor and unexpected twists, though the ending may divide audiences.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The ‘BimBam’ candy and its use in the film were inspired by a photo-shopped picture of the candy ‘TimTam’ that famously circulated the internet in the early 2010s with the humorous and unsettling claim that it ‘may contain traces of peanuts and human flesh’.”
• “The sequence where the arrow pierces the glass window without shattering it is an example of creative license. In reality, tempered glass would either break into small fragments or form cracks radiating from the point of impact.”

🖥️ How to Watch Lowlifes?

Lowlifes is currently streaming on Tubi, which offers ad-supported streaming for free. Rental or purchase options may be available through platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check these services for the most up-to-date availability in your region.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Lowlifes, you might like these similar films:

• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974): A group of friends on a road trip are terrorized by a family of cannibals in rural Texas.
• The Hills Have Eyes (1977): A family traveling through the desert becomes the prey of a family of savage cannibals.
• Fresh (2022): A woman finds out that her new boyfriend has dark secrets involving cannibalism.

🛒 Lowlifes Related Products

• Were the Millers (Blu-ray): A hilarious and twisted comedy about a fake family with crazy secrets. Perfect to watch for a laugh with friends, just like the family in Lowlifes.
• The Hills Have Eyes [Blu-ray]: This iconic horror film delivers intense gore and suspense. Watch it if you want something to keep you on your toes.
• Texas Chainsaw Massacre: An oldie but goodie. This classic features an immersive gore and twisted story that will give you the chills.
• Cannibal Cookbook: A Collection of Delicious Recipes: A horrifyingly humorous cookbook filled with tongue-in-cheek recipes for human dishes. NOT for the faint of heart (or those with a strong sense of morality).

🎧 Soundtrack

Lowlifes features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Home on the Range” – performed by Traditional
• “BimBam Commercial Jingle” – performed by Tesh GuttikondaMitch Oliver

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

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Is ‘Lowlifes’ *really* a heartwarming family movie? This video’s tongue-in-cheek title makes me think they might have a different opinion. I’m curious to see what they thought of it!

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Confused about the plot of ‘Lowlifes’? This video breaks it all down for you! Sometimes these movies need a little explaining, so definitely check this out if you want a clearer understanding of the story.

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