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Thinner |  | Director: Tom Holland
Actors: Joe Mantegna, Robert John Burke, Lucinda Jenney, Michael Constantine, Kari Wuhrer
Studio: Republic Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 6929
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, THX, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: REPD011419D
UPC: 017153114195
EAN: 0017153114195
ASIN: B00005O439
Theatrical Release Date: October 25, 1996
Release Date: August 14, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Based on the best-seller, Stephen King's Thinner stars Robert John Burke (RoboCop 3, Tombstone) and Joe Mantegna (Bugsy, The Godfather III) in a story of supernatural terror and a countdown to the ultimate payback. A 109-year old gypsy, hell-bent on revenge, exacts a curse so shocking it compels its victim to gorge himself in an effort to avoid shrinking away to nothingness. With time running out and a torture so bizarre and powerful, even death seems a more likely option
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 funny now, but scary when it was released July 7, 2010
B. E Jackson (Pennsylvania)
I actually really like Thinner. The storyline could potentially creep out an overweight person to the point of not wanting to lose weight ever! A fear of losing *too* much weight. Guess again if losing weight is something you want to consider (kidding!)
The storyline is definitely interesting, and creepy of course (I would expect no less from the master of twisted thinking Mr. Stephen King himself). A father/husband does something horrible and is forced to lose weight until he becomes so skinny (despite eating as much food as humanly possible) he gets sicker and sicker with each passing day.
The acting skills are fairly on the low budget side, and the way the movie was produced feels like a cheap horror flick (at least, in the beginning it does).
The story eventually tells its twisted tale and improves considerably after the first 15 minutes, however. It's the conclusion of the storyline that makes Thinner such an enjoyable movie.
It should be noted that even though I find this storyline a bit funny nowadays, back in the mid 90's Thinner was definitely taken more seriously. Back then a storyline like this -while probably not new or revolutionary or anything- was considered a bit shocking for the viewing audience. Thinner wasn't necessarily tagged immediately as a low budget flick back then.
A great movie.
 Enjoyable film June 9, 2010
M (I wait behind the wall, gnawing away at your reality)
This is not one of the best movies based off a Stephen King book, but it certainly does have its merits. It's fun to watch how fatty boy Billy starts losing all the weight, and how so thin he looks near the end. This is a story that has no monsters or nightmares or anything - just a gypsy curse. It makes you wonder, if Billy had even just given a verbal apology to the gypsy, he might have averted the curse in the first place. Same with his two buddies who also got cursed. This is what happens when you help your friends avoid punishment for something bad he did :P This movie is fairly enjoyable, if you liked the book, you'll like the movie.
creepy May 22, 2010
Stewart W. Carvalho (FLORIDA, USA)
This Movie is outstanding, in so many ways. The stars make you stay at the edge of your seat. Especially Joe Mantegna, and Michael Constantine. always something new around the corner. I would recommend to family and friends.
Thinner March 16, 2010
David J. Garcia
This is one of my favorite Stephen King movies. The plot is deep and creepy and everything about this movie is fascinating. If you like Stephen King, I think you'll enjoy this movie alot. I really recommend giving it a wiew.
Thinner by Stephen King September 9, 2009
Lori Swift (Kent, Wa USA)
I am very happy with my movie. It was shipped and recieved very fast. THANK YOU
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