Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid
Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid

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Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid

1986
Movie
78 min
English

Two brothers befriend an escaped mental patient ("the fat guy") and accompany him on his misadventures in the big city.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Frank GrowGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A socially awkward and overweight young man named Ronny is ostracized by his peers and treated poorly by his family. His life takes a bizarre turn when he begins to experience increasingly strange and violent hallucinations, which seem to be connected to a series of bizarre cult activities and a mysterious substance. As his mental state deteriorates, Ronny's grip on reality loosens, leading to increasingly disturbing and chaotic events.

Critical Reception

Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid is a cult film that has garnered a niche following for its bizarre and transgressive blend of low-brow comedy and unsettling horror. It is often cited for its unique, albeit crude, sense of humor and its willingness to push boundaries. While not critically acclaimed in the traditional sense, it has achieved a cult status among fans of independent and underground cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and unique, if disturbing, comedic style.

  • Noted for its cult appeal and willingness to embrace the absurd and grotesque.

  • Criticized for its low production values and often offensive subject matter.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews is not readily available for this cult film. However, general audience reception within its niche often highlights its shock value and peculiar sense of humor.

Fun Fact

The film was produced on a very low budget and is considered an example of underground or 'midnight movie' cinema, gaining its audience through word-of-mouth and late-night screenings.

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