PG: Psycho Goreman
PG: Psycho Goreman

PG: Psycho Goreman

2020Movie95 minEnglish

Siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord. Using a magical amulet, they force the monster to obey their childish whims, and accidentally attract a rogues’ gallery of intergalactic assassins to small-town suburbia.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users80%
Director: Steven KostanskiGenres: Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

Siblings Mimi and Luke discover a mysterious gem that they believe will grant their every wish. However, they soon realize that this gem is actually a key to the tomb of an ancient alien warrior known as Psycho Goreman. Once unleashed, Psycho Goreman begins to wreak havoc, and the children must find a way to control him before he destroys everything.

Critical Reception

Psycho Goreman was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of horror, comedy, and sci-fi elements, as well as its practical effects and nostalgic B-movie aesthetic. Audiences also embraced its over-the-top gore and dark humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A gloriously gory and campy throwback to 80s creature features.
  • Delivers a wild, unpredictable ride with a surprising amount of heart.
  • Praised for its inventive practical effects and embrace of B-movie absurdity.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's relentless gore, dark humor, and unique creature design. Many viewers enjoyed the nostalgic feel and the sheer audacity of its premise.

Fun Fact

Director Steven Kostanski is known for his work on practical effects and has often cited 80s horror and sci-fi films as major inspirations for his work, particularly visible in Psycho Goreman's creature design and tone.

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furious_iz

furious_iz

SO MUCH FUN! It's like someone watched too much Troma growing up, got their hands on unused Power Rangers villain outfits, and made this bonkers uneven often poorly acted comedy-horror-sci-fi-camp epic It's not always good, but it's a...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'Psycho Goreman' absolutely has its flaws. But it's also an instant cult movie, and a must-see for the sheer fun of it. Now that the stage is set, Kostanski has more space to let his characters play - even if that means actual death and dis...