
"Thinner" is a horror film about an obese lawyer who becomes the victim of a deadly curse cast by an elderly gypsy after a tragic accident. As the curse causes him to lose weight uncontrollably, he turns to his mafia connections in a desperate attempt to reverse the hex before it claims his life. The film explores themes of guilt, retribution, and supernatural vengeance.
Trivia:
1. The movie is based on a novel by Stephen King, published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman.
2. Director Tom Holland made a cameo appearance in the film as a man at the gypsy camp.
3. The actor who played the gypsy, Robert John Burke, initially struggled with the makeup for the role, which required extensive prosthetics to create an eerie and otherworldly appearance.