Undershorts
A series of comedy shorts and parodies from the eighties by Bryan Michael Stoller. Many were featured on NBC's TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes, and ABC's Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders. Back then, when there were only four networks, each show garnered close to thirty million views.
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Plot Summary
A group of boys discover a pair of magical undershorts that grant them extraordinary abilities. However, their newfound powers lead to chaotic and increasingly dangerous situations as they struggle to control them.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Undershorts' was largely overlooked due to its short format and limited release. It garnered some attention within niche horror and cult film communities for its bizarre premise and low-budget charm, but did not achieve mainstream critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its quirky and imaginative concept.
- Noted for its low-budget, campy aesthetic.
- Some found the humor juvenile, while others appreciated its absurdity.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Undershorts' is sparse due to its obscurity. Where available, comments often highlight its status as a peculiar cult item, with viewers appreciating its unique, albeit strange, premise and its effectiveness as a short, bizarre experience.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by brothers Scott F. Schwartz and Michael D. Schwartz, who also star in it, and it was filmed primarily in their childhood backyard.
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