Mad Heidi
Mad Heidi

Mad Heidi

2022Movie92 minEnglish

In a dystopian Switzerland that has fallen under the fascist rule of an evil cheese tyrant, Swiss mountain girl Heidi transforms herself into a kick-ass female fighting force who sets out to liberate the country from a cheese-fueled machinery of hate. 

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Johannes HartmannGenres: Action, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

In a dystopian, hyper-masculine Switzerland, the independent and free-spirited Heidi is imprisoned and tortured by the tyrannical alpina regime. When she escapes, she joins forces with a band of underground freedom fighters to bring down the evil government and reclaim her homeland.

Critical Reception

Mad Heidi is a campy, over-the-top action-horror film that leans heavily into its absurd premise. While critics acknowledge its unique and often humorous approach to a classic character, its execution and narrative depth are frequently cited as weaknesses. Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating the film's B-movie charm and gore, while others find it lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Applauded for its audacious and humorous reimagining of Heidi.
  • Criticized for its underdeveloped plot and reliance on shock value.
  • Praised by fans of grindhouse and B-movies for its gore and action.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, general audience reactions tend to highlight the film's unique concept and excessive violence as polarizing elements. Those who enjoy extreme horror and dark comedy are more likely to appreciate its niche appeal.

Fun Fact

The film is a feature-length adaptation of a popular comic book series created by Studio NORD.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

More often than not, I found myself struggling to force laughter while watching “Mad Heidi,” a lazy, one-note, crowd funded film from co-directors Johannes Hartmann and Sandro Klopfstein. Billed as a Swissploitation action/horror comedy, I ...