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Tusk 2014

“A truly transformative tale”

★ 5.5/10 · 1,659 votes R ComedyHorror Released
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What is Tusk?

The film "Tucker & Dale vs Evil" co-director Michael Dougherty's collaborator, Kevin Smith, directed "Tusk" in 2014. The movie follows a young man who joins forces with his missing friend's girlfriend to search for him in the backwoods of Canada.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Sep 19, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada, United States of America
Studios
Phase 4 Films, Demarest Films, SModcast Pictures
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$1,882,074
Genres
Comedy, Horror
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Overview

The film "Tucker & Dale vs Evil" co-director Michael Dougherty's collaborator, Kevin Smith, directed "Tusk" in 2014. The movie follows a young man who joins forces with his missing friend's girlfriend to search for him in the backwoods of Canada. The friend and podcast co-host went missing in this location. The young man's search for his friend is the central plot of the film.

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Should you watch it?

“A podcast host disappears in the Canadian wilderness, sparking a desperate search by his closest companions.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise
  • distinctive directorial vision
Keep in mind
  • disturbing subject matter
  • polarizing tone

Watch it if you enjoy unconventional independent cinema that blends dark humor with horror elements.

The film is rated R and contains body horror themes.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Tusk?

It is an independent black comedy body horror film.

Who directed the film?

The film was written and directed by Kevin Smith.

When was the film released?

The film was released in the United States on September 19, 2014.

Is this part of a series?

Yes, it is the first installment of the True North Trilogy.

What is the film based on?

The story is based on an idea from the SModcast podcast.