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Three millionaires turn fear into a deadly competition at an isolated resort.

THE GAME

When a group of young people compete for one million dollars, they expected fun and frolic but soon they become pawns in... the game

1984 · 1h 24m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Three bored millionaires gather nine people in an old mansion, and give them a proposition--if they can meet and conquer their biggest fears, they'll get one million dollars in cash.

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What is The Game about?

The Game is a 1984 American horror film directed by Bill Rebane about three millionaires who invite strangers to a remote resort, challenging them to face their greatest fears for a million-dollar prize.

Programmer's Pick

Who needs summer camp when you've got jaded millionaires inventing new ways to terrify the help? With a million bucks on the line and your phobias in the spotlight, this is one horror outing where the therapy bill is extra.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Game, three disenchanted millionaires—Perry, Oscar, and Osborne—seek entertainment by organizing a perverse contest at an exclusive resort. They invite a group of unsuspecting strangers, each lured by the promise of a million-dollar reward. The challenge is deceptively simple: endure and overcome a series of tests based on their deepest fears. The stakes are high, as the guests quickly realize that failure could prove fatal. Set within the confines of an eerie mansion and surrounded by the luxuries of an island resort, participants must navigate psychological and physical terrors in pursuit of survival and riches. This is a horror film that trades comfort for suspense, all under the watchful eyes of thrill-seeking hosts.

Details & Specs

Director
Bill Rebane
Writers
Larry Dreyfus, William Arthur
Release
1984
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
The Cold

Cast & Crew

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Director: Bill Rebane Writers: Larry Dreyfus +1 more
TB Tom Blair Jonathon JI Jim Iaquinta Joe CP Carol Perry Maude SO Stuart Osborne George DA Don Arthur Horace DM Debbie Martin Karen LM Lori Minnetti Cindy PR Pamela Rohleder Shelley

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Why Cult

Million Dollar Nightmare

Contestants are tempted with a $1 million prize—if they survive a gauntlet of their own fears.

Fear-Based Challenges

The core of the story revolves around guests facing personalized tests that prey upon their most deep-seated terrors.

Eccentric Hosts

Three bored millionaires drive the wicked proceedings, setting the stage for unpredictable and twisted games.

Island Resort Horror

The isolated mansion and resort setting adds opulence and unease, making the psychological torment all the more striking.

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Threat File

Trigger

Guests accept the millionaires' challenge

Threat

Personalized fear-based ordeals

Effect

Potential death or psychological trauma for participants

Setting

Isolated mansion and island resort

Questions from the Vault

When was The Game released? +

The Game was released in 1984.

Who directed The Game? +

The Game was directed by Bill Rebane.

How long is The Game? +

The Game has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is The Game? +

The Game is a horror film.

How are the guests' fears used in The Game? +

Each guest is confronted with challenges tailored to their personal fears as a condition to win the million-dollar prize.

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