Super Hornio Brothers
Super Hornio Brothers

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Super Hornio Brothers

1993
Movie
Adult · 18+
78 min
English

A power surge sends whacked out computer programmer Squeegie Hornio and his brother Ornio into cyberspace where they meet up with, have sex with, and even fight, a variety of characters from a popular video game.

Insights

IMDb2.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Director: J.P. SmallsGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Two bumbling plumbers, named Mario and Luigi (here reimagined as "Hornio" and "Morty"), get caught up in a bizarre adventure when they discover a mystical artifact that transports them to a surreal underground world. They must navigate this strange realm, filled with peculiar creatures and a power-hungry villain, to save the princess and return to their own dimension.

Critical Reception

The film was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as one of the worst video game adaptations and films of the 1990s. Its low production values, nonsensical plot, and uninspired performances contributed to its poor reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its incomprehensible plot and low-budget aesthetic.

  • Considered a prime example of a failed video game adaptation.

  • The performances are frequently described as wooden and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity and poor reception, but those available generally echo critical sentiment, highlighting its poor quality and lack of entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film bears little resemblance to the popular Nintendo video game series and was reportedly made with minimal involvement or approval from Nintendo, leading to legal disputes.

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