Psycho Beach Party
Seen it?2000 | 97 min | Comedy, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Naked Gun or Sherlock Jr., start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Chicklet is a sixteen-year old tomboy who's desperate to be part of the in-crowd of Malibu beach surfers. She's the typical American girl - except for one little problem: her personality is split into more slices than a pepperoni pizza.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$268K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Lee King
- Lauren AmbroseChicklet / Florence
- Thomas GibsonKanaka
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