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Boltneck

Original title: Big Monster on Campus
  • 2000
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
977
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Ryan Reynolds in Boltneck (2000)
A student receives a serial killer's brain in a transplant after being thrown into a pool with no water in it.
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A student receives a serial killer's brain in a transplant after being thrown into a pool with no water in it.A student receives a serial killer's brain in a transplant after being thrown into a pool with no water in it.A student receives a serial killer's brain in a transplant after being thrown into a pool with no water in it.

  • Directors
    • Mitch Marcus
    • John Blush
  • Writer
    • Dave Payne
  • Stars
    • Matthew Lawrence
    • Justin Walker
    • Christine Lakin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    977
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mitch Marcus
      • John Blush
    • Writer
      • Dave Payne
    • Stars
      • Matthew Lawrence
      • Justin Walker
      • Christine Lakin
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matthew Lawrence
    Matthew Lawrence
    • Frank Stein
    • (as Mathew Lawrence)
    Justin Walker
    Justin Walker
    • Lance Kipple
    Christine Lakin
    Christine Lakin
    • Macy
    Christian Payne
    • Tuttle
    Shelley Duvall
    Shelley Duvall
    • Mrs. Stein
    Richard Moll
    Richard Moll
    • Mr. O'Reilly
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Mr. Stockton
    Kenny Blank
    Kenny Blank
    • Jordy
    Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson
    • Darien Stompanato
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Karl O'Reilly
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Mr. Stein
    Nicole Nieth
    • Andrea Shrelonzky
    Bradley Jay Lesley
    • Arnie
    • (as Bradley J. Lesley)
    Eric Siegel
    Eric Siegel
    • Officer Scott
    Richard Speight Jr.
    Richard Speight Jr.
    • Comic Book Salesman
    • (as Richard Speight)
    • Directors
      • Mitch Marcus
      • John Blush
    • Writer
      • Dave Payne
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews17

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    8wayne-2

    Amongst my favorites!

    I have watched this movie about ten times now, and I notice something new and funny each time. I thought every character was well-played. Of course you have to suspend reality somewhat, but what horror/ reanimation movie doesn't require that. This movie is much more a comedy than a horror flick. The delivery of some lines is priceless Frank:"I can get a brain from my dad's lab!" Tuttle:"Oh, how convenient!" Perhaps this movie is better watched after a few beers - anyhow, it is my favorite in its' genre.
    motor89

    Simple and fairly amusing in places

    It's not a film I would go out of my way to watch, but it's amusing on a boring Sunday afternoon (when I watched it). I was expecting some awful "teen" rubbish, but was pleasantly surprised. Enjoyably offbeat and dark in places, but it's mostly just unassuming comedy horror.
    8inframan

    Very enjoyable little gem

    This film is a nice if unimposing blend of Beetlejuice & Fast Times at Ridgemont High. It has a good pace, fine timing, & excellent performances (especially by Ryan Reynolds as the "monster"). Truly a serendipitous experience.
    10clynch2-917-456880

    Boltneck is a masterpiece!

    I don't care what David Beckham says.This movie is an amazing bit of early naughts schlock.
    dan_in_denver

    Boltneck

    I saw this film in the video under the release title "Boltneck". I was pleasantly surprised!! The film was funny, slick, and really well acted. A Fun Halloween Movie!! I rented with intentions of just "Killing Time" and ended up really enjoying it!!

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    • Trivia
      In a 2018 viral video to promote Deadpool 2, David Beckham says Deadpool/Ryan Reynolds should apologize for a string of films including this one. Deadpool says "Boltneck was a masterpiece!"
    • Goofs
      When Frank grabs the jar containing the brain, there is a label on the jar saying Dobbs agressive. When the guys take out the brain to insert in Carl, the label is nowhere to be seen.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Stein: [looking over Frank's invention] Looks familiar to me...

      Frank Stein: Uh, I think it's kind of part of your stereo.

      Mr. Stein: My 8-track?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Deadpool 2: With Apologies to David Beckham (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      C'Mon C'Mon
      Written by Jonathan Cummins, Alexander MacSween, Sammy Goldberg

      Performed by Bionic

      Courtesy of SoundKing Records

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Teen Monster
    • Filming locations
      • 2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA(Halloween party)
    • Production companies
      • Flashpoint (I)
      • Regent Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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