Garlic Boy
Garlic Boy

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Garlic Boy

2007
Movie
8 min
English

Frank Capra, with a twist. Garlic Boy is a boy - who's also a stalk of garlic - who goes out into the world to "do good for others." His mother gave him a case of her special "garlic tonic" and Garlic Boy uses this tonic to cure "folk of what ails them."

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Adam GreenGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into the wilderness for a camping trip, only to stumble upon a terrifying, mutant creature known as Garlic Boy. This monstrous entity, born from a series of unfortunate events involving a cursed garlic farm, begins to hunt them down one by one. The remaining survivors must find a way to escape its relentless pursuit and the horrors of the woods.

Critical Reception

Garlic Boy is a low-budget horror-comedy that has gained a cult following among fans of independent and extreme horror. While its production values are modest, its unique premise and gore have garnered attention. It's often praised for its commitment to its bizarre concept and for delivering on its promise of schlocky fun, though its acting and pacing can be inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoys its absurd premise and delivers ample gore.

  • A cult favorite for its unique, B-movie charm.

  • Not for the faint of heart, but appreciated by genre enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Garlic Boy are scarce, but it's generally seen by those who have seen it as a deliberately low-brow, gory horror-comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's appreciated for its commitment to the over-the-top concept.

Fun Fact

Director Adam Green initially conceived Garlic Boy as a short film before expanding it into a feature, drawing inspiration from classic monster movies and his own experiences with experimental filmmaking.

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