Cynthia is a horror film about the 'perfect' couple and their desperate obsession to have a child which descends into a terrifying dark comedy.Cynthia is a horror film about the 'perfect' couple and their desperate obsession to have a child which descends into a terrifying dark comedy.Cynthia is a horror film about the 'perfect' couple and their desperate obsession to have a child which descends into a terrifying dark comedy.
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A tongue in cheek horror starring Scout Taylor Compton. When Sid Haig is in it you know it's going to be crazy. Some of the editing and directing is bad and the (actual) porn stars' moment is pointless but overall an ok film.
Stumbling upon the 2018 horror comedy "Cynthia" by sheer random chance here in 2025, and never having heard about it, of course I had to check it out. I am a big fan of all things horror, after all. And without knowing what I was in for, I guess directors Devon Downs and Kenny Gage had every opportunity to entertain me.
The movie starts out a bit slow, I will say, but stick with it, because the narrative definitely kicks into a proper gear once the birthing is happening. Writer Robert Rhine put together a strange and bizarre story, for sure, but there was something oddly entertaining about it.
The cast ensemble in the movie is quite good, and there are some great performers on the cast list, with the likes of Scout Taylor-Compton, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, James Karen and Lynn Lowry. Needless to say that the acting performances in the movie were good.
The special effects in the movie were good, and definitely added some fun and enjoyment to the overall impression of the movie.
If you enjoyed movies such as the "Basketcase" trilogy, then you will definitely also enjoy this movie.
My rating of "Cynthia" lands on a five out of ten stars.
The movie starts out a bit slow, I will say, but stick with it, because the narrative definitely kicks into a proper gear once the birthing is happening. Writer Robert Rhine put together a strange and bizarre story, for sure, but there was something oddly entertaining about it.
The cast ensemble in the movie is quite good, and there are some great performers on the cast list, with the likes of Scout Taylor-Compton, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, James Karen and Lynn Lowry. Needless to say that the acting performances in the movie were good.
The special effects in the movie were good, and definitely added some fun and enjoyment to the overall impression of the movie.
If you enjoyed movies such as the "Basketcase" trilogy, then you will definitely also enjoy this movie.
My rating of "Cynthia" lands on a five out of ten stars.
I dont know what to say about this one. The storyline was strange and all over the place. Bill Mosesly was a whacko nut in this, but the scenes with him in it didnt really fit in with the movie. However the wild film did have a creepy and unsettling vibe to it.
This was GREAT fun... expected nothing but got an entertaining 90 mins! Storyline is ridiculous, script was tongue in cheek... We were both rooting for Cynthia... totally funny, totally camp and utterly crap... highly recommend...
I loved this movie! As the saying goes, "For those who like this sort of thing, it's just the sort of thing they like." And I am that sort. The story was fresh and clever, and very timely. The twist in the relationship between husband and wife came from left field -- I had no idea is was coming and it hit like a funny bomb. The suspense of the baby (?!?!) rampaging had me laughing and at the edge of my seat. I totally recommend Cynthia as a great pizza night for frats, gals, as well as couples!!!!
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- TriviaJames Karen's final film role. He plays"Frank" in Return of the Living Dead, and "Mr. Teague" in Poltergeist. His character in Cynthia is called "Frank Teague."
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $58,177
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $30,660
- Sep 2, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $58,177
- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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