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The Roly Poly Man
Private detective Dirk Trent, a collector of cigarette butts, a "smooth" ladies man, a wearer of bad suits, and he's convinced there's more to an incident he caught on tape, where a man seemed about to murder his mistress with an axe. Delving deeper, the film enters some seldom-trodden territory as it slips easily into horror and sci-fi, while still maintaining the hilarious dialogue
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Plot Summary
In the grimy underbelly of Los Angeles, a detective is on the hunt for a bizarre serial killer known as the Roly Poly Man. This killer leaves a trail of dismembered bodies, and his methods are as grotesque as they are baffling. The investigation plunges the detective into a world of dark obsessions and twisted motives.
Critical Reception
The Roly Poly Man is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered a cult following for its extreme gore and unconventional premise, though it was largely ignored by mainstream critics. It's often cited as a prime example of the direct-to-video horror genre of the 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unapologetic gore and bizarre premise.
Criticized for its weak plot and amateurish filmmaking.
Considered a cult classic within extreme horror circles.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal and limited distribution, but those available often highlight its extreme violence and shock value, appealing to fans of cult and exploitation cinema.
Fun Fact
The film features G. Gordon Liddy, former FBI agent and Watergate figure, in a supporting role as a corrupt police chief.
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