Tusk
Director: Kevin Smith
Actors: Justin Long, Michael Parks, Haley Joel Osment
PlotWallace Bryton, a brash and arrogant podcaster, travels to Canada to interview an internet sensation but finds himself without a story when his intended subject proves unavailable. Desperate for content, he stumbles upon a flyer from an elderly man named Howard Howe, who promises captivating tales of his life at sea. Intrigued, Wallace heads to Howard's secluded mansion in Manitoba. Upon arrival, Howard shares strange and fascinating stories about his adventures and his obsession with a walrus that once saved his life. Wallace's initial fascination turns to horror as he becomes incapacitated by a drugged tea and realizes Howard has far more sinister intentions for him.
As Wallace fails to return home, his girlfriend Ally and friend Teddy become concerned and fly to Canada to search for him. They enlist the help of a former detective named Guy Lapointe, who has been investigating similar disappearances. Together, they race against time to uncover the truth behind Wallace's bizarre and alarming situation, hoping to rescue him before it's too late. The trio follows a trail of unsettling clues leading to Howard's isolated mansion, unaware of the shocking and grotesque reality that awaits them.
Writers: Kevin Smith
Release Date: 19 Sep 2014
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Tusk' on Blu-ray delivers a peculiar yet captivating performance by Michael Parks, coupled with a remarkable extras package, but its bizarre narrative remains divisive.
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