Totally Killer
Totally Killer

Totally Killer

2023Movie104 minEnglish

When the infamous "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users79%
Director: Nahnatchka KhanGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Slasher

Plot Summary

Jamie Hughes is a teenager who is upset with her mom, Pam, for being overprotective. After a Halloween party, Jamie is transported back in time to 1987, where she must fight a serial killer known as the "Sweet Sixteen Killer." She teams up with her mother's younger self to stop the killer and prevent her own birth. The film blends slasher tropes with a time-traveling twist and a focus on mother-daughter relationships.

Critical Reception

Totally Killer received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique blend of comedy and horror, its nostalgic 80s setting, and the performances of its cast, particularly Kiernan Shipka. Some found the plot predictable, but most agreed it was an entertaining and fun entry into the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A clever and fun take on the slasher genre with a welcome time-travel element.
  • Kiernan Shipka leads a strong cast, delivering a charismatic performance.
  • The film successfully balances its horror elements with humor and nostalgia.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's comedic timing and the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1980s setting. Many found the premise engaging and the performances enjoyable, though some felt the plot relied too heavily on familiar slasher tropes.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was written by David M. Rosenthal, and it was later rewritten by Jen D'Angelo before Nahnatchka Khan came on board to direct.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Return of the ‘Sweet 16 Killer’ at a town in Washington_** A 17 years-old teen in the Great Northwest (Kiernan Shipka) is intent on stopping a masked serial killer from 35 years earlier. “Totally Killer” (2023) is a dynamic and am...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Totally Killer, mixes a little 80's nostalgia, with a campy slasher flick. Its not a bad formula and it mostly works, but only in a functional sense. That is, this film is competently done but the core cinematic elements that are suppose...