Freak Out
Seen it?2004 | 92 min | Comedy, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 Fright Night, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Two best friends, Merv Doody (James Heathcote) and Onkey (Dan Palmer), take a hapless escaped mental patient under their wing and attempt to teach him how to become a real serial killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian James
- James HeathcoteMerv Doody
- Dan PalmerOnkey
- Nicola ConnellAbby
- Yazz FettoThe Sheriff
- Desmond Cullum-JonesMerv`s Boss
- Tony RogersChip McCready
- Jane ScarlettScream Queen