Totally Killer
Seen it?2023 | 104 min | Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Trick 'r Treat or Fright Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When the infamous "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 352K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nahnatchka Khan
- Kiernan ShipkaJamie Hughes
- Olivia HoltPam Miller (1987)
- Troy Leigh-Anne JohnsonLauren Creston (1987)
- Lochlyn MunroBlake Hughes
- Charlie GillespieBlake Hughes (1987)
- Kelcey MawemaAmelia Creston
- Jonathan PottsChris Dubasage
- Stephi Chin-SalvoMarisa Song (1987)
- Anna DiazHeather Hernandez (1987)
- Liana LiberatoTiffany Clark (1987)