Idle Hands is now streaming Free with ads on Tubi. The set on Halloween stoner slacker horror/comedy was originally released in US theaters on April 30, 1999. It bombed at the box office but now is considered a cult classic. It's rated R for horror violence and gore, pervasive teen drug use, language and sexuality.
IMdb SYNOPSIS: Seventeen year old slacker Anton Tobias wakes up one Halloween morning to discover that both of his parents have been turned into two headless Halloween decorations. After speaking to his equally irresponsible friends, Mick and Pnub, he discovers that his right hand has a blood-thirsty mind of its own and is hell-bent on wreaking havoc whether he likes it or not.
Directed by Rodman Flender, written by Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer. The film stars Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Chucky), Seth Green (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Robot Chicken, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Elden Henson (The Mighty), Jessica Alba (Never Been Kissed, Fantastic 4), Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day) and Jack Noseworthy (The Brady Bunch Movie). With short appearances by Sean Whalen, Fred Willard, Joey Slotnick, Blink 182's Tom DeLonge and The Offspring.
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Devon Sawa Lazy Anton Opening Scene movie clip:
Jessica Alba My Book Scene movie clip:
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Possessed Hand Ding Dong Ditches Jessica Alba movie clip:
Even Satan Helps movie clip:
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The Offspring - I Wanna be Sedated - Dexter Holland Scalping:
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School Dance Massacre movie clip:
Severing The Possessed Hand movie clip:
Microwaving Burritos movie clip:
Eating Burrito movie clip:
It Was Really Far movie clip:
Tom DeLonge in Idle Hands movie clip:
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Escape from the hand movie clip:
Anton Kills His Friends movie clip:
Why We Love It movie clips:
The Hand Kills The Cops movie clip:
Offspring - Hit That - Idle Hands (Music Video):
Nutmeg and Oregano Joint movie clip:
Looking For Advice movie clip:
Mick and Pnub Come Back From The Dead movie clip:
Attempting To Kill 'The Host Of Evil' movie clip:
DEMON Hand vs Microwave movie clip:
Parents Turned Into Halloween Decorations movie clip:
DEMON Under The Bed... movie clip:
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Jack-O's Review: "One of my favorite films, love everything about it, the comedy, the horror, the special effects, Devon Sawa really sells that his hand is possessed, love Seth Green and Elden Henson scenes, Jessica Alba looks great, fantastic Halloween atmosphere, jack o lanterns, Halloween dance, costumes, my favorite decade of music 1990's that I still listen to today and It was filmed in the same location as Halloween (1978). Just brilliant! I give it ★★★★★." @trickhorrortreater
Reviews:
"Since this is part of the post-Scream era of studio horror, Idle Hands has its tongue practically bursting through its cheek. The main characters are hapless ‘90s stoners...and the entire mood of the movie is lighthearted and cornball. It’s pretty obvious that the film’s Halloween setting is meant to evoke that holiday’s impish attitude. So much of the movie feels like a trip to your neighborhood’s haunted house attraction...it’s a movie that really does capture the childish fun of horror and Halloween. For those who enjoy unrestrained effects and a jokey tone, Idle Hands is one of the best offerings out there...it might be time to give this movie a cult following." Bloody-Disgusting.com
"...Idle Hands comes in fast with some awesome special effects, some gross but fun body gore, and a storyline that although is riddled with plot holes and unanswered dead parent locations, still has that cute 90s charm that comes with the teen horror trend of the time...So in the lead up to Halloween, you may not want to be balls deep in the serious suspense and gore that a lot of films lay on thick, and if you have seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil too much and are looking for a little more light-hearted fun...but with death, then look no further, for Idle Hands encapsulates the campy, gory, horror vibes we all sometimes crave." ★★★ UKFilmReview.co.uk
"The movie has energy and is probably going to attract a young audience, especially on video, since the R rating will keep away some viewers in its target audience, which is junior high school boys... Kids understand this kind of macabre comedy–which is in the ancient horror spoof tradition–and they don’t take it seriously; any viewer capable of being influenced by such silly gags would have to be deeply disturbed already. The only thing this movie is likely to inspire a kid to do is study Fangoria magazine to find out how the special effects were achieved." ★★½ RogerEbert.com
"...it’s difficult for me to decide if I “like” it, or even if I think it’s “good,” because I am very much not in the target audience. Even as the vast majority of the comedy falls flat for me, the horror is better than it has any right to be. The practical special effects are very well done..Unfortunately, it isn’t enough to sustain the movie past about the midway point, when Anton cuts off his hand; after that, the movie devolves into a boring chase scene between the hand and Anton, his undead friends, a rival biker, and Vivica A. Fox, who is playing a Druid priestess who has a special dagger that can kill the hand. Don’t ask, cause I don’t have the answers." Medium.com
"One thing I was impressed with were the special effects. It was clear that the filmmakers wanted everything to be as realistic as possible while embracing the absurd and boy do they pull it off admirably...The film itself is a nonstop horror comedy fest that wastes no time getting to the point...director Rodman Flender finds a way to make it work creating what feels like the perfect blend of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Evil Dead. That coupled with a great score by Graeme Revell who handled all of the best films of the time including The Crow and The Craft...Bottom line, Idle Hands is a product of it’s time and one you have to go into just looking for a fun film to watch." LateToTheGame.blog
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