Four Itchy Boys
Four Itchy Boys

Four Itchy Boys

Movie13 minEnglish

Four young men quarantined for a unexplainable, unrelenting itch prepare for a live-stream press event to prove they’re not the monsters the world believes them to be. But behind the scenes, a ruthless producer is plotting a more grotesque spectacle.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Mark MurphyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Four lifelong friends, now in their late 30s, find themselves at a crossroads as they grapple with career disappointments, relationship woes, and the lingering effects of past decisions. As they reunite for a chaotic camping trip, old tensions resurface, forcing them to confront their insecurities and re-evaluate what it means to be a man in their current lives.

Critical Reception

Four Itchy Boys received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences alike. While some appreciated its attempt at a more mature exploration of friendship and regret within the View Askewniverse, many found the humor to be dated and the plot to be meandering and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a more serious tone but often falls flat, relying too heavily on established character dynamics.
  • Humor is hit-or-miss, with many jokes feeling rehashed from previous View Askew productions.
  • The core themes of friendship and mid-life crises are present but not explored with enough depth to resonate.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some fans enjoyed seeing familiar characters navigate more adult issues, many found the movie disappointing, citing a lack of fresh ideas and humor that didn't quite land.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a playful nod to the popular 1980s sitcom 'The Brady Bunch,' specifically referencing the episode 'The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room' where the characters sing a song about an itchy tiki doll.

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