Psycho Goreman

Hey it was a lot of fun!! i was really anticipating this film since it was announced. Loved the effects, loved the character designs and the story (mostly) bbbbuutt a few gripes if i may. Firstly i felt they really tried to cram as much stuff into this movie as possible and to me it kinda never really let goreman sink in or shine as a character. It just moved so fast with so much back story and cut aways and outfit changes and songs that it Just kinda felt like throw everything at the wall and hope it sticks. Not all was stuck by the time the credits rolled. Also i have to say and i dont want at all to discourage or knock the young actress because she was aces in her role but man oh man was the main character annoying. The truly evil one in this picture. just such a bossy bratt and i really felt had they approached her character in a different way it would have elevated the movie for me. Its hard to juxtapose goreman as the ultimate evil against someone who is even more of a dick! Annyway aside from that this is a really fun ride and pretty much what youd expect. Solid 6.5 outta 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.

The movie trailer gives you a good idea about what kind of movie this is. If it pulls you in (like it did me), you'll definitely enjoy it. For those on the fence, it'll help set expectations.

I thought the girl, who seemed a little "off" at the start, made perfect sense once she encountered Psycho Goreman (PG). It would take a personality like hers to deal with PG and remain unphased. It was this relationship that really made the movie work from a light comedic standpoint.

The plot itself is fairly straightforward, as are most of the characters. The kids were terrific, the parents worked really well as a team. I especially found the husband's comedic pacing to be genius. Plenty of gore too, which the team managed to pull off very well (still... this is not a kid's movie).

The trailer convinced me to try it and the actual movie did not disappoint: 7

After having seen the trailer for the 2020 movie "Psycho Goreman", I must admit that I was definitely looking forward to watching this movie. Why? Well, because it seemed like a fun horror comedy that paid heavy homage to the horror movies of the 1980s, the movies that I grew up watching.

And when I had the chance to sit down to watch "Psycho Goreman", I jumped at that chance immediately. And I must say that writer and director Steven Kostanski didn't fail to deliver. This movie was exactly as I had hoped from what I saw in the trailer.

Yup, an over-the-top and hilarious horror comedy that felt very much like something you'd see in the 1980s. Even the costumes and props felt like something from way back then, and it worked out so nicely for the movie.

The storyline was pretty straight forward, but the creature that become known as Psycho Goreman was really the star of the movie, as he was just brilliant. I mean, taking a galactic evil overlord with the power to annihilate planets and put him at the mercy at pre-teenagers, it was just a blast. There were so many funny scenes throughout the course of this movie.

Visually then "Psycho Goreman" was also a walk down memory lane, back to the glory days of the 1980s. Lots of practical effects made like back in the day, so it was pure nostalgia. But it worked well for the movie, and added a great and unique touch to the movie as a whole.

Now, I will say that younger audiences might not particularly find enjoyment in Steven Kostanski's "Psycho Goreman". But if you grew up on 1980s horror movies and enjoyed those, then "Psycho Goreman" is definitely right up your alley.

I was more than genuinely entertained by this movie, and it was a great and fun movie to watch. I can warmly recommend that you take the time to sit down to watch the 2020 movie "Psycho Goreman".

My rating of "Psycho Goreman" lands on a well-deserved six out of ten stars.

'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.