Dr. Giggles

A psychopathic killer, who believes he can cure people by surgically removing their "diseases," escapes from a mental institution. He returns to the town where his father, a former doctor, was murdered by the townspeople. The killer, now calling himself Dr. Giggles, begins a spree of gruesome murders, often with a darkly humorous flair, while targeting the daughter of the doctor who performed the surgery on him.

Dr. Giggles was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, excessive gore, and failed attempts at humor. While some appreciated its schlocky B-movie sensibilities, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the slasher genre of the early 1990s.

• Despite attempts at dark humor, the film relies too heavily on gore and predictable slasher tropes.

• Larry Drake's performance as the titular villain is often cited as a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.

• The plot is thin and the scares are infrequent and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the campy horror elements and Larry Drake's performance, while others found the film to be overly violent and lacking in originality.

The film was originally intended to be more of a black comedy than a straight horror film, with early scripts featuring more surreal and absurdist humor.