Mikey
Mikey just needs a good stable home. He's bounced from foster home to foster home his whole life. He finally lands himself with a new loving family, but their perfect little child is not what he appears to be. His previous caretakers all died of mysterious "accidents" that weren't really accidents at all. Mikey is a cold blooded killer, and it doesn't take long for him to aim his sights on his new adoptive family and anyone else who stands in his way.
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Plot Summary
A successful author, Sarah, begins to suspect that her seemingly perfect adopted son, Mikey, harbors a dark and violent secret. As disturbing incidents escalate, Sarah races against time to uncover the truth about Mikey's past and his chilling capacity for brutality before he can harm anyone else.
Critical Reception
Mikey is a low-budget thriller that received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and graphic violence. While Fred Williamson's presence as director and actor was noted, the film struggled to stand out in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Despite a potentially intriguing premise, the film often devolves into gratuitous violence.
- The pacing can be slow, and the plot relies on common horror/thriller tropes.
- Fred Williamson's direction and performance are a mixed bag, with some finding his involvement a highlight and others a detraction.
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Fun Fact
Fred Williamson, known for his prolific career in blaxploitation films and action movies, directed and starred in 'Mikey', taking on a more suspense-oriented role than in many of his previous action-packed features.
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