Columbia Pictures | Release Date: April 30, 1999
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Universal acclaim based on 189 Ratings
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PongdokJul 23, 2014
I can't give it a 10, because it isn't. It's close though. It's gory, awkward ('cause they're high school students...duh) comedy gold. I'm sure there are better B movies out there, but I can't think of one I like more. Special effects areI can't give it a 10, because it isn't. It's close though. It's gory, awkward ('cause they're high school students...duh) comedy gold. I'm sure there are better B movies out there, but I can't think of one I like more. Special effects are well done. The comic relief nails it. The logic is much tighter than you might expect. Everything just works.

Jessica Alba's there more so that you can gawk at her rather than to actually play a character; kind of an aesthetically pleasing prop since she's almost completely oblivious to everything happening around her. Not her fault, and it seems to work for the movie.

It wasn't scary, but it never really felt like it was trying to be.

I strongly recommend seeing it if you like this type of film. People make a point of coming here and giving it a positive review for a reason.
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TylerDurden900Jul 9, 2014
Idle hands is a horror comedy that will delight you. The movie is about a teen who's hand is possessed by
the devil. He can't control his left hand and many horrible events start happening. The comedy and horror
is balanced nicely. The
Idle hands is a horror comedy that will delight you. The movie is about a teen who's hand is possessed by
the devil. He can't control his left hand and many horrible events start happening. The comedy and horror
is balanced nicely. The movie will make you jump, chuckle and the movie is original with its screenplay.
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Castor600May 12, 2021
The school gym where the Halloween dance is held is the same gym used for the high school gym in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie and Jawbreaker (1999).
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ImpugnJan 11, 2020
Idle Hands is a comedy riot. The movie is really funny and really scary. The acting is great & the special effects pack a punch.
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ConsortApr 25, 2021
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Depose570May 16, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Drugs, violence, Jessica Alba, and a killer hand.

Devon Sawa from 'Final Destination' and Jessica Alba from 'Awake' star in this funny and drug filled horror movie known as 'Idle Hands'.This movie has something that most horror movies don't have a lot of.What this movie has is humor, lots and lots of it.You'll be chuckling and screaming at how entertaining and fun this movie is.The movie is about a teenager named Anton.He sits on his sofa all day, watches TV, and smokes lots of pot.Things suddenly go wrong one day.Anton finds out that his hand is possessed by the devil, which accidentally makes him kills his two friends.His 2 friends actually come back to life for some reason and they are willing to help Anton with his problem.Now it's up to 1 pot smoking teenager, his 2 undead friends, and his secret crush played by Jessica Alba to save the day.You're probably saying to yourself that this movie sounds kind of stupid.Let me tell you that this movie is certainly not stupid.It's a campy and funny horror movie with lots of drugs, lots of violence, and a very sexy Jessica Alba.I'm giving 'Idle Hands' two very big thumbs up.In fact, I might as well give it two hands up.
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iamkhenzpolenioAug 22, 2010
A horrified teen movie went to a very scary images. The hand is scary looks like a reality. Effects are funny because it's perfect... Really scared on the man with bottle but completely an unholy mess with some pervasive use of comedy andA horrified teen movie went to a very scary images. The hand is scary looks like a reality. Effects are funny because it's perfect... Really scared on the man with bottle but completely an unholy mess with some pervasive use of comedy and horror elements. Expand
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Meth-dudeSep 17, 2014
Idle hands is the ultimate horror comedy.Great actors,drugs gags, and a little bit of horror.I honestly don't know why this movie has such awful reviews.I highly recommend this special movie.
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Rcavey92212Apr 3, 2020
I remember seeing this when it first hit theaters. It was Friday night and the theater was empty. And me and my friends had a blast. Revisiting it now I still think it's a hell of a good time and having met a very hunky Devon Sawa (Fanatic)I remember seeing this when it first hit theaters. It was Friday night and the theater was empty. And me and my friends had a blast. Revisiting it now I still think it's a hell of a good time and having met a very hunky Devon Sawa (Fanatic) recently and seeing how cool he is. I really appreciate the physicality of his demanding performance. His friends are perfect as well the ageless Seth Green (Buffy) and Elden Henson (Daredevil). Jessica Alba (Sin City) is a usual mess and most of all Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill) rules. The movie doesn't take itself seriously and neither should you. The film centers around a young stoner whose hand gets possessed by a demon and uncontrollably kills in very brutal, goretastic ways. Fox is the druid demon huntress. The movie is a riot. It's clever while it's being silly and the finale is a blast at the high school Halloween dance. So if you haven't seen this cult classic it's definitely time. Budget: $25m
Domestic Box Office: $4m
Worldwide Box Office: $4m

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Chignon24May 10, 2021
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TastyJamProjectApr 4, 2011
A horrible wasted time. I expected this to be a riff off of Evil Dead 2 and be more funny than scary. It was neither. This movie wastes the talent of Seth Green, still seems lame with it's R rating and gives you nothing to root for, (I hatedA horrible wasted time. I expected this to be a riff off of Evil Dead 2 and be more funny than scary. It was neither. This movie wastes the talent of Seth Green, still seems lame with it's R rating and gives you nothing to root for, (I hated the main character, he was dumb, knew nothing about weed for being such a stoner, and ultimately killed everyone around him). This movie single handedly ended Devon Sawa's career, (for good reason). Expand
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princesa_mp3Feb 2, 2020
fun, campy and the special effects are actually pretty well done, unfortunately this movie hasn’t aged well. it’s American Pie era aspirations has a lot of homophobic humor etc. also, the ending is terrible. jessica albas character is writtenfun, campy and the special effects are actually pretty well done, unfortunately this movie hasn’t aged well. it’s American Pie era aspirations has a lot of homophobic humor etc. also, the ending is terrible. jessica albas character is written very poorly (by a man) and she’s just used as eye candy! the films concept could be v cool if remade today by better writers! Expand
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MichaelH.Nov 18, 2008
This movie was so fun to watch I decided to watch it when i saw jessica alba is starring in it, and I was surprised how great it was. Neverf laughed so much at a movie - awesome.
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FilipeMOct 13, 2009
Maybe it was supposed to be scary, but it turned out to be one the most funny movies ever.
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MeganLJul 21, 2009
This is a way cool teen movie i love it!
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