PG: Psycho Goreman - 3/16/21

[jaws3dfan]

PG: Psycho Goreman
RLJ Entertainment | 2020 | 95 min | Not rated | Mar 16, 2021

Synopsis: Siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. They nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn't long before PG's reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues' gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy.

[jaws3dfan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4ti...ature=youtu.be

[DukeTogo84]

Not going to lie, but this looks fantastic. I wonder if it's gory at all.

[wicky_J]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Not going to lie, but this looks fantastic. I wonder if it's gory at all.

It is VERY gory and hilarious.

[New Radical]

I've watched the trailer a couple of times now. I can't remember the last time I was anticipating a movie so much - I hope it matches/exceeds my expectations.

[defile959]

I think the last time I had this much flat-out fun with a movie was Ready or Not. It's gory, but it's hilarious and so much fun.

[g_sadamoto]

Extras on the Bluray?

[Splatterpunk]

Filmmaking collective Astron-6 (Adam Brooks, Jeremy Gillespie, Matt Kennedy, Conor Sweeney, and Steven Kostanski) produced some highly entertaining flicks last decade. Though now dissolved, members of the group have continued to produce quality content. For example, 2016’s The Void, co-directed by Gillespie and Kostanski, was a departure for the former members in that it features a more serious tone, but it still created some buzz among genre fans upon its release. Now, Kostanski is back with the upcoming Psycho Goreman, which he produced, co-edited, wrote, and directed. Irreverent and ironic, the sci fi inflected creature feature feels like the gooey lovechild of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and a Gwar stage show. I absolutely loved it.

Preteen siblings Mimi (Nita-Josee Hanna, making quite a debut) and Luke (Owen Myre, NOS4A2 2019) spend a lot of time together, although the younger but assertive Mimi bullies her brother a bit. One night, they discover something buried in their backyard. While in a sizable pit, Mimi wrenches some sort of amulet off the top of what looks to be a coffin, causing a reaction that frightens the pair. They hurriedly rebury the coffin with Mimi retaining the amulet. Soon, though, the vastly powerful and vicious alien warlord who will come to be known as Psycho Goreman (PG for short!) claws his way out of the pit. See, PG (played by Matthew Ninaber and voiced by Steven Vlahos) was imprisoned on Earth millions of years ago by the domineering Templars and their leader Pandora (played by Kristen MacCulloch and voiced by Anna Tierney), and now he wants revenge. However, to his dismay, and Mimi’s delight, whoever possesses the amulet has complete control over PG. There’s still bloody mayhem in store, but it’s refracted through the whims of a petulant and sometimes petty 11 year-old. Meanwhile, PG’s enemies and former allies have their own plans for the newly freed intergalactic despot. Notable supporting roles belong to Astron-6 cohort Brooks (Father's Day) as wussy dad Greg, Alexis Kara Hancey in her feature length debut as put-upon mom Susan, and young Scout Flint as Alastair, the unfortunate target of Mimi’s affection.

Kostanski’s script makes room for some (dark) humor amidst the silliness and gore. I laughed out loud a handful of times, though I wouldn’t describe this as a straight up comedy. It’s got a subversive mean streak, but it’s never less than fun. Characters are broadly drawn, but distinctive, and we get a solid sense of all the main players’ personalities. The premise is capitalized upon and simply structured, even while the story zigs where you might expect it to zag. The narrative never relinquishes its cartoony tone, even in its gorier moments. In fact, much of the humor is mined from the absurdity of these seemingly clashing aesthetics. Dialog is fine for this type of affair, and I particularly enjoyed PG’s intense proclamations about murder and torture.

Hanna carries the film on her diminutive shoulders, for the most part. She can be abrasive, but she’s supposed to be. Considering this is her cinematic debut, she turns in an impressive effort. She should have a great career ahead of her. The combination of Ninaber (Transference 2020) and Vlahos (Two Deaths of Henry Baker 2020) for PG is seamless. Their work is smoldering, dour, and often hilarious. Honestly, the entire cast has great chemistry and hits all the right notes between earnestness and camp, though.

Creature design is outstanding. The various aliens and mutated humans look great, although they mostly have a purposefully rubbery look. Much of the film’s flavor is derived from this pleasing blend of goofy, gross, and cool. In other words, the production design is meant to be cheesy but it’s still clever. There’s a mixture of practical and CG effects and Kostanski doesn’t shy away from the splatter. Set design is nicely done, with the family’s small town home looking authentic and providing a nice contrast to the out of this world proceedings. Cinematographer Andrew Appelle (Dark Side of the Ring 2019) ensures everything looks great, from the mundane to the otherworldly. It’s not a flashy effort, but action and effects are clearly presented and a few aerial shots give the piece some scope. The throwback synth score by Blitz//Berlin (The Void) evokes appropriate memories of ‘80s genre cinema. The theme rap song that plays over the closing credits is a perfect closer.

I had a blast with Steven Kostanski’s Psycho Goreman. I don’t think it’s for everyone, but there’s a large subset of fans that will surely eat this up like PG devouring an opponent. I know I’ll be enthusiastically adding the blu ray to my collection when it drops in March. If you can’t wait until then, it’s debuting on demand and digital platforms on January 22nd. Psycho Goreman is highly recommended for fans of The Gate (1987), Hobo with a Shotgun (2011), and Turbo Kid (2015).

[R0CK0X]

I saw this thread last week (and maybe even a picture of the bluray cover) and thought "sounds like something Astron-6 would do." But then didn't look any further into it. FOR SOME REASON.

Last night I was finally watching the first season of The Expanse and noticed Jeremy Gillespie's name on a computer display. I figured it wasn't coincidence so I quickly went to IMDB and sure enough, he was the assistant art director on that show.

From there, I quickly went down the Astron-6 IMDB rabbit hole, from Jeremy's acting jobs, to Adam Brooks' acting jobs, and finally to Psycho Goreman. And of course Kostanski directed this flick. So now I'm here and totally excited for this to come out.

[New Radical]

The exchange between Psycho Goreman (PG) and the polite kid at the end of the trailer cracks me up.

I feel like I've heard the title mentioned for a while and assumed it was an anime series.

PG reminds me of a cross between Andrew Divoff's Djinn from The Wishmaster and The Toxic Avenger.

I've got a feeling this is going to find quite a fanbase, the Blu Ray seems ages away!

[Spud_Almighty]

Very good movie. Had a lot of fun with it.

[defile959]

If you're not already aware and/or you want to rock out to a closing theme where they rap the whole plot of the movie while exhorting the kids to stay in school and stay off drugs, Waxwork Records has got you covered:

https://waxworkrecords.com/collectio...psycho-goreman

[hype88]

Watched this last night and loved it! It just felt like a straight up fun campy movie from the 90's and it has Cult Classic written all over it. The parents were the only characters that really got on my nerves at times but they both had a few good moments as well.

I'd say if you watch the trailer or read the synopsis and feel it's something you'd enjoy then you def. will. It's not going to blow anyone away or make someone who normally doesn't like this type of film become a fan but for everyone else it's a fun, enjoyable ride I look forward to taking again soon!

I also have a feeling this will get some kind of special release so i'm going to hold off on the BluRay even though I really enjoyed it.

[acroyear2]

I'll be adding the blu-ray to my collection, no question. A certain scene when PG reacts to a magazine ad got the biggest audience laugh in the theater I attended, but was far from the only hilarious moment.

[DR Herbert West]

Very solid. Day one!

[jtu128]

I do not care for hunky boys...or do I?

[HipsterTrash]

Pre-ordered. Love Astron 6. Wish Manborg would get a blu release.
Can recommend both Father's Day and The Editor if anyone is looking forward to PG Psycho Goreman.

[pEgLeG]

Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

Pre-ordered. Love Astron 6. Wish Manborg would get a blu release.
Can recommend both Father's Day and The Editor if anyone is looking forward to PG Psycho Goreman.

Divorced Dad is pretty sweet, too.

Also, Manborg is already on blu.

[jess1581]

A cult classic in the making.

[R0CK0X]

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