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PG: Psycho Goreman
2020 95 min Canada R 12+
★6.3
Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror
Director: Steven Kostanski
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Description
Siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord. Using a magical amulet, they force the monster to obey their childish whims, and accidentally attract a rogues’ gallery of intergalactic assassins to small-town suburbia.
Budget:
$1.7M
US Gross:
$95,182
Worldwide:
$95,384
Starring
Nita-Josée Hanna
Actor
Owen Myre
Actor
Matthew Ninaber
Actor
Awards
6 wins & 4 nominations
Key opinion
Psycho Goreman is a polarizing yet spirited B-movie homage that successfully captures the aesthetic of 80s creature features. While its deliberately trashy tone and uneven performances divide critics, its clever blend of genre tropes and practical effects marks it as a distinct cult classic.
| Production | The practical creature designs and retro 80s visuals create an authentic, nostalgic aesthetic that honors classic B-movies and Power Rangers. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay cleverly subverts expectations by blending intense violence with sharp, cynical humor and unexpected thematic depth. | |
| Acting | The performances are inconsistent, ranging from charmingly self-aware to amateurish and poorly executed. | |
| Originality | The film's intentional adherence to trashy, low-budget tropes and deliberate plot idiocy creates a divide between those who embrace its cult charm and those who find it fundamentally flawed. |