Psycho Goreman (2020)
Director: Steven Kostanski
Cast: Nita-Josee Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam Brooks, Matthew Ninaber, Alexis Hancey
Plot Overview:
Psycho Goreman (2020) is a delightfully absurd and wildly entertaining blend of horror, comedy, and science fiction, directed by Steven Kostanski. The film centers around two kids, Mimi (Nita-Josee Hanna) and her younger brother Luke (Owen Myre), who stumble upon an ancient, evil intergalactic being known as Psycho Goreman (Matthew Ninaber). When Mimi unknowingly unlocks a magical gemstone, she becomes the master of this otherworldly creature, who has the power to destroy entire planets and civilizations.
Psycho Goreman, or “PG” as he’s affectionately called by Mimi, was once a powerful, bloodthirsty alien warlord, feared across the universe for his cruel actions. However, he is now bound to do Mimi’s bidding due to the gemstone she discovered. Mimi, being a precocious and overconfident child, quickly takes advantage of her newfound power and starts commanding PG to do her bidding, turning the terrifying being into an unwilling, yet obedient, servant.
Despite PG’s fearsome abilities and his desire to destroy the Earth, he is no match for Mimi’s stubbornness, and the dynamic between the two leads to countless absurd situations. Meanwhile, Luke, who is initially terrified of PG, soon becomes involved in the chaotic antics. The two siblings must navigate the madness of having such a dangerous being under their control, while PG grapples with his desire for freedom and revenge.
As PG’s violent tendencies are kept in check by Mimi’s commands, he becomes entangled in a battle with an ancient alien race determined to stop him. The universe itself is at stake, but Mimi is more interested in using PG’s powers for trivial things, like making people dance or dealing with her personal vendettas.
The plot is as ridiculous as it sounds, filled with over-the-top gore, wacky monsters, and hilarious moments of absurdity. Mimi, in particular, plays the role of a wickedly funny child villain who enjoys making PG do ridiculous tasks that force him to confront his own identity as an unstoppable cosmic force turned servant. As the story progresses, Psycho Goreman comes to understand that he might have found a new purpose—not through destruction, but through reluctantly being controlled by a child with no regard for his original evil nature.