Bride of Killer Nerd

It's great to see Kunkel make a comeback. Even though this one can't live up to the standards of the first "Killer Nerd" (but what could live up to those lofty standards?), it is still amusing and a pleasant way to pass ninety minutes.

Bride of the Killer Nerd (1992) is a good movie. I was very surprised by how well it was directed and acted. The story follows Harold Kunkle who's literally haunted by ghosts from his past. Poor Harold, he's still plagued by problems that he thought were finished and taken care of in Killer Nerd. All he does is work, sleep and eat. Until one day he finds his soul mate, a female nerd from a local high school. Just when their lives were about to hit rock bottom they found each other. Will this relationship last? That would be telling. Expect some mondo psycho-madness and other strange stuff in this little watched film.

Toby Radloff is perfect as the Killer Nerd. Being "America's Biggest Nerd" works in his favor as he reprises his role as Harold Kunkle from Killer Nerd. Despite the very low production values, it's a very entertaining film and it's worth seeking out the Troma disc because it has both films on it and other great stuff from Troma....of course!

Recommended.

This is as cheap as you can get but its also well-executed for a 2 cent movie about a killer nerd. The actress who plays the female nerd is very endearing and game, plus I thought it was well edited and photographed throughout (the makers produced MTV skits before this, starring the nerd). The plot is flimsy and full of lame clichés, but there's enough weirdness and bad 90s fashion to entertain a modern viewer who is VERY desperate. There's some casual racism in the treatment of the film's only black character, so be warned. He's depicted as a lying, lusty clown who is constantly berated by just about every white character (why is he around them?). Doesn't help that he's named "Tom". So this is a typical find for lovers of bad shot-on-video movies.

Harold Kunkle finds a girlfriend in the second installment of the Killer Nerd saga. Less entertaining then even the dubious value of the first film. Does pick up a tad towards the ending, but not nearly enough. The punchline being the girl nerd is more blood-thirsty then Harold I guess. Also, (and this is nether here, nor there) but I thought it strange that a black guy is invited to the party, when everyone obviously hates him and ridicules him. *shrugs*

My Grade: D-

Troma DVD Extras: Intro by Lloyd Kaufman featuring gratuitous nudity; Commentary with Toby Radloff and director Wayne Alan Harold; Interview with Toby; Toby and Lloyd Kaufman in Akron, ohio; Purple Pam music video; 2 PSA's; Trailers for "Citizen Toxie", "Tales from the Crapper" and "Suicide"; Shameless plugs for Lloyd's book and website (comes in a double-feature with "Killer Nerd")

Eye Candy: Rachel (Mimsel Dendak) gets topless in a shower scene

Thank God I got the Killer Nerd/Bride Of Killer Nerd DVD, I really go it to see the sequel. The sequel is better quality, but that takes away all the fun. The original is worse and has bad special effects and in this one it was like they knew what they were doing. It is kind of a boring film, but still fun. Any thing is fun with Harold Kunkle, still played by the great Toby Radloff. His girlfriend Thelma Krumple is played by Heidi Lohr and does a good job, she also played Harold's "girlfriend" in part 1. This movie has some decent gore, a Pscho like shower scene, and more. Make sure you take this one home today along with the original!