Vulgar
Vulgar

Movie spotlight

Vulgar

2002
Movie
87 min
English

Vulgar is about a man who is a children's clown but has not been getting much luck lately. He lives in a cheap apartment which he can't even afford. Bums are constantly sleeping in his run down car and crashing on his lawn. He has a nagging mother who lives in a nursing home, and his best friend is a moocher. One day he comes up with the idea to become a bachelor clown.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Bryan GoeresGenres: Comedy, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

Willie is a down-on-his-luck circus clown who dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. After a series of setbacks and humiliations, he begins to descend into a dark and violent obsession, believing that his idol, a disgraced clown named "BoBo", is communicating with him and urging him towards a gruesome path. The film follows Willie's descent into madness as he struggles to reconcile his comedic aspirations with the disturbing messages he believes he's receiving.

Critical Reception

Vulgar received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its blend of dark comedy and horror to be uneven and its subject matter disturbing. While some acknowledged its unique premise and Gene Simmons's performance, the film was largely criticized for its gratuitous violence and often uncomfortable tone. Audience reception was similarly divided, with its niche appeal and extreme content limiting its broader success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a daring, albeit disturbing, fusion of dark comedy and horror.

  • Gene Simmons's performance as the villainous "BoBo" is often cited as a highlight, despite the film's flaws.

  • Many critics found the movie's tone jarring and its violence excessive.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their detailed summary is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Gene Simmons, the legendary KISS bassist, stars in the film as the villainous and corrupting clown "BoBo", a role that significantly contrasts with his rockstar persona.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review