Wisconsin Death Trip
Home Vision Entertainment (HVE) | Release Date: September 14, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
40
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

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67
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
It's a parade of insanity, murder, suicide, arson and crimes of passion; delivered in a style as sardonic and tongue-in-cheek as a Vincent Price monologue; complemented by deadpan narration that keeps injecting inappropriate bits of civic boosterism. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
The film is not exactly a documentary, and not quite a period horror movie either. But it has elements of both. At its best, it's hypnotic and provocative. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
Chillingly beautiful cinematography makes the state's landscapes appear timeless as it sets the stage for a grim history told with archival portraits. Read full review
42
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
Takes a fabulous idea and overplays it, making an average picture out of some truly extraordinary material. Read full review
30
New Times (L.A.)Bill Gallo
Marsh's flat-footed recitation of Believe It or Not crimes grows tedious, and his condescension to present-day citizens of the town (implying they're as grotesque and doomed as ever) rings false. Read full review
20
L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn Dumpert
What could have been a fascinating exploration of geographical mayhem becomes instead an exercise in tedium. Read full review
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