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Wrestlemaniac
Tag-team brothers James Blond and Splinter share dreams of body-slamming their way out of indie pro wrestling and into big bucks with the WWE--but can they stop Sid, an unruly 7-foot Russian, who goes on a rampage in the ring?
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Plot Summary
A group of college students embarks on a road trip to a wrestling convention. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious hitchhiker who turns out to be a homicidal maniac obsessed with wrestling. The students must fight for their lives as the killer picks them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Wrestlemaniac is a low-budget horror-comedy that received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is often cited as an example of a film that failed to deliver on its premise, suffering from poor acting, a weak script, and uninspired direction.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its amateurish production values and lack of entertainment.
Considered a significant misfire by its director and star, Dustin Diamond.
Lacks any redeeming qualities, from acting to plot to special effects.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Wrestlemaniac is not readily available, but critical consensus suggests it was not well-received.
Fun Fact
Wrestlemaniac was written, directed, and produced by former child star Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech Powers on the sitcom Saved by the Bell.
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