Psycho Goreman

Psycho Goreman is a movie that knows exactly what it is trying to be, and exactly what its limitations are. It's a five-star three star movie that embraces the fun rubber-suit splatter gore aesthetics of cheesy 80s flicks, the kind that Troma excelled at (but without the vomit and nudity that often went along with it - the main characters are middle-school students after all). The monsters in the film feel like someone decided to do a comic version of Warhammer 40K - strange, horrifying, with gothic elements that incorporate weird baby faces, disturbing technology, magic and machinery. Now put all that firepower in the hands of a truly psychotic middle-schooler, and make it a comedy. It's good, dumb fun that embraces its concept to an almost ludicrous degree. If things like Toxic Avenger, GWAR and Terrorvision make you giggle, of it you just wondered what a weirdly violent Alf-style sitcom based around a Warhammer 40K chaos demon would look like, there's lots to love in this film.

Okay: Aesthetically, this movie is amazing! The team behind the practical effects should be winning awards left right and centre...THAT SAID though...

This movie really had the potential to shine but I find time and time again, the producers never put enough importance on shining up that script. It had a charming premise and although--on average--I'd say the actors' abilities were somewhere in the "adequate" to "above adequate" range, the story really left much to be desired. A real shame because it did have potential. The writers and producers deserve a 2/10, the actors somewhere in the 6/10 range and the special effects team deserves a 9/10.

...this would be that love child.

It's campy, and silly, and it's definitely people running around in rubber costumes, but it's humorous and amusing.

As others have said, this is a love or hate kinda movie. You're either going to think it's garbage or you're gonna chuckle and enjoy yourself. I had a great time, and I sense a cult film waiting to grow into its status.

'Psycho Goreman (2020)' is like 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993 - 1996)' meets 'Evil Dead II (1987)' by way of 'Flash Gordon (1980)', a schlocky Saturday morning show crossed with a gooey splat-stick comedy and a campy sci-fi throwback. It's the kind of thing that knows exactly what it is and doesn't care if you like it or not. Frankly, its irreverence is charming. Though it isn't hilarious, it provokes a genuine chuckle perhaps more often than expected and is generally just about subversive enough to properly work, despite its somewhat generic arcs and obviously low budget. Though some may be put off by its low-fi bizarreness, it ought to hit the spot for those who it is aimed at and that's all it really cares about. It isn't going to win any awards or break any box-office records, but it isn't trying to. It feels very much like a passion project that was just as fun to make as it is to watch. Its budget is put to good use on some generally impressive special effects, which only very occasionally take you out of the piece's purposefully 'cheesy' aesthetic. Even when they do, the visual concepts are unique enough that you can easily forgive any money-related shortcomings. It's an entertaining time pretty much from start to finish. If you meet it on its own terms, you should have a good bit of fun with it. 7/10.

After awakening from a millennia-long slumber, a vile, destructive alien force finds that he has become controllable by a bratty teenager and forced to perform her every whim against his wishes, and when the original galactic forces that imprisoned him learn of it set out to stop him once and for all.

This was a pretty problematic film to get a handle on. The film's best attributes are far and away the over-the-top bloodshed and gore present which admittedly goes a long way towards the film's fun factor. The ability to dish out ultra-violent deaths at the drop of a hat, whether it's ripping people's heads off, turning a person into a stone column and more than countable limbs ripped off and heads crushed to provide an ocean of splatter throughout here. Given a lighthearted tone even with the gruesomeness of the activity on display being played completely tongue-in-cheek due to the jokes and reactions to everything it creates a strong element to the film. The other factor that stands out here is the absolutely enjoyable and over-the-top action present here. The powers of the creature are given a wide berth here with the initial attack on the vagrants but also the colorful and explosive backstories that we get to see involving the various conflicts and intergalactic destruction that again offers tons of gore but also some big combat sequences. That carries over into the final half where it features the creatures coming after him and getting into some high-energy battles, there are some great moments here showing off the impressive practical effects and costumes for each of the unique creations. These are the film's positives points although there are some major problems with the film present. The main issue here is the main girl we're supposed to be rooting for that is one of the most unlikable and unworthy leading characters in a genre film. Unrepentant, psychotic to a horrifying degree, and the tell-tale sign of a bratty younger sister, the very fact that we're supposed to feel for her in this scenario is just plain ludicrous and asinine. That she never learns a lesson and spends the entire time being defiant in the face of authority figures trying to prevent the destruction of the galaxy in favor of her own petulant desires speaks volumes to the character. The other problem with the film is a series of utterly painful side stories that are present here to eat up time that just absolutely undermines any kind of plotline that was being developed here. The main culprit is a ridiculous running gag with the brother's visiting friend that has a humorous joke at the end but quickly wears out its welcome after a while much like the family turmoil subplot that comes off as stupid, unrealistic, and unnecessary. The last issue is with the comedy, which is intended to come across as light and endearing but is just cringe-inducing to sit through, which are all that hold this one down.

Rated Unrated/R: Extreme Graphic Violence and Graphic Language.