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Bad Ronald
A teenager, Ronald, unintentionally causes the death of a young girl on a beach. So that the police do not find him, his mother locks him in a cubicle, under the stairs of the house. On her death, the house was rented to an English family.
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Plot Summary
A shy and introverted young man named Ronald navigates the complexities of dating and romance. After a humiliating rejection, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the woman who rejected him. His fixation escalates into dangerous stalking behavior, leading to a terrifying and violent confrontation.
Critical Reception
Bad Ronald is a made-for-television thriller that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics acknowledged the unsettling premise and Scott Baio's performance, many found the film to be predictable, gratuitous, and lacking in depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers finding it a suspenseful, albeit disturbing, watch, while others criticized its heavy-handed approach to its themes.
What Reviewers Say
Features a disturbing portrayal of obsession that some found compelling.
Often criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on graphic elements.
Scott Baio's performance was noted, but couldn't elevate the overall film.
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Fun Fact
Although released in 1992, the film's tone and subject matter often lead to it being mistaken for an earlier, grittier thriller from the 70s or 80s.
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