Criminally Insane
Criminally Insane

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Criminally Insane

1975
Movie
62 min
English

An obese woman recently released from an insane asylum kills anyone who attempts to get her to stop eating.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: C.M. "Nick" NixonGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

Alice, a dangerously unhinged woman, is committed to a mental institution after a violent outburst. Upon her release, she is placed under the care of a strict nurse, but Alice's homicidal tendencies quickly resurface. She embarks on a gruesome killing spree, targeting anyone who displeases her with extreme prejudice. The film follows her descent into madness and the escalating body count as she evades capture.

Critical Reception

Criminally Insane is a notorious low-budget exploitation horror film, often cited for its shocking violence and black humor. While panned by mainstream critics for its poor production values and gratuitous gore, it has developed a cult following among fans of trash cinema and extreme horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Notorious for its over-the-top gore and disturbing premise.

  • Often criticized for its low production quality and amateurish filmmaking.

  • Appreciated by a niche audience for its cult status and shock value.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely polarized, with many finding the film too graphic and unpleasant, while others enjoy it for its campy, cult appeal and extreme nature.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more straightforward horror film, but financial constraints and a desire to shock audiences led to the addition of extreme gore and black comedy elements.

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