Benny Loves You
Seen it?2019 | 94 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Jack, a man desperate to improve his life, throws away his beloved childhood plush, Benny. It’s a move that has disastrous consequences when Benny springs to life with deadly intentions!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Karl Holt
- Karl HoltJack / Benny (voice)
- Claire CatwrightDawn
- George CollieRichard
- James ParsonsRon
- Darren Benedict'Good' Cop
- Anthony StylesBad Cop
- Lydia HourihanTara
- David WaymanPhil
- Bella MundayAshley
- Catriona McDonaldJack's Mum