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The Boy Who Cried Bitch
Divorced rich mother Candice Love has three sons at boarding school. The eldest, 12 year-old Dan, is totally unmanageable and aggressive, a bad influence on his brothers. When attempts to 'socialise' him fail, his mother takes him back home, where he gradually progresses into psychosis.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, Michael, is ostracized and bullied at his new school. He gains superpowers from a faulty electrical transformer and uses them to exact revenge on his tormentors. However, his newfound abilities come with a dark and violent side, leading to increasingly horrific consequences.
Critical Reception
The film is a cult classic among horror fans, often praised for its raw, independent spirit and memorable gore effects, despite its low budget and uneven narrative. It's considered a prime example of low-budget 90s horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and gruesome practical effects.
Noted for its dark, vengeful premise and cult following.
Criticized for its low production values and sometimes incoherent plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but those available often highlight its disturbing themes and memorable, albeit low-budget, horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more straightforward horror film, but the independent production and budget limitations led to its unique, gritty style and controversial elements.
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