Frankie Freako Movie Review – Tiny Terrors Get Freaky and Absurd

If trashy shock in the style of Full Moon Demonic toys or Puppeteer is not a viewer’s mood, they won’t understand the genius of it Frankie freako. Writer-director Steven Kostanski not only captures the spirit of the little monster movies of the late ’80s and early ’90s; he reproduces it in a shockingly accurate format. Seriously, don’t tell anyone what time period this film is from, or they’ll think it’s from a time long gone.

The premise alone turns out to be outrageous and completely unbelievable. Frankie freako introduces Conor Sweeney – played by, well, Conor Sweeney – who many people see as “a square.” This man’s favorite band is undoubtedly U2 because he lacks any real excitement in his life and needs something to spark the magic. After Kristina (Kristy Wordsworth) goes away for the weekend and is tired of being seen as boring, he dials 1-900-555-FREAKO to save his life and three goblin-like creatures – Frankie Freako (Matthew Kennedy), Dottie Dunko (Meredith Sweeney) and Boink Bardo (Adam Brooks) arrive at his house. If Conor is looking for excitement then it’s more than he bargained for as Frankie and his friends get up to a lot of mischief and mayhem.

Accept the absurdity of the puppets and the plot

Through Action Pants FX’s impressive creature design and puppetry, Steven Kostanski brings Frankie and his friends to life. In any case, the film emphasizes practical effects over CGI and is a wonderful reminder of the days when filmmakers had to get creative when creating their monsters. Even the character’s movements tickle the funny bone, evoking memories that remind older viewers of films like living beings And Ghoulies. In addition, Kostanski gives the film a cheeky touch Home alone There is also humor as Frankie, Dottie and Boink stage a variety of traps and mishaps around Conor’s house.

Kostanski doesn’t ask the audience to suspend their disbelief here, like every other part of this Frankie freako is in on the joke. It’s a ridiculous story filled with ridiculous characters, and the film demands that the viewer accept the absurdity rather than question it. Again, this isn’t for everyone, and the real “squares” might find it too childish for their own tastes and release another episode of CSI instead.

Until the third act there is fun and games

The strangeness of Frankie freako However, in the third act it becomes too silly for its own good. It’s okay to be crazy and go off in unexpected directions, but the plot spirals out of control when the focus of the story shifts to Frankie, Dottie, and Boink rather than Conor. Think about it Gremlins in comparison. The audience understands the Gremlins’ motivations and knows where they come from (well, sort of), but the film continues to revolve around how Billy and his family deal with them rather than bringing them together to fight a Gremlin God. There’s no need to find out more about Frankie and his friends in this film – that could have been left for a possible sequel.

The ending also falls flat when Kristina returns from her weekend trip. Considering how humorous and satisfying the previous two acts were, this one feels rushed and forced in comparison. It is not in the least absurd or ridiculous; It’s just boring, which is a shame given the sensational build-up to the final act.

Is Frankie Freako worth watching?

This needs to be emphasized again Frankie freako is not for everyone. The little monster subgenre of horror comedy already appeals to a niche audience. There’s also the fact that it’s intentionally made to look like it was made in the ’80s, which might turn off viewers even more. That said, if absurd characters and crazy storylines are someone’s thing, it’s time to go crazy!

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