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The Greasy Strangler

Seen it?

2016 | 93 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, 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 likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Grindhouse or Fresh, start here.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his son, Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her love. It also signals the arrival of an oily strangler who stalks the streets at night.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 73K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Hosking

  • Michael St. MichaelsBig Ronnie
  • Sky ElobarBig Brayden
  • Elizabeth De RazzoJanet
  • Gil GexBig Paul
  • Abdoulaye N'GomSenegalese Tourist
  • Holland MacFallisterScandinavian Tourist
  • Sam DissanayakeIndian Tourist
  • Joe David WaltersOinker
  • John YuanVendor
  • Matt YuanVendor