The Greasy Strangler

Plot

The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden. When a sexy, alluring woman comes to take the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her attentions. It also signals the appearance of an oily, slimy inhuman maniac who stalks the streets at night and strangles the innocent, soon dubbed 'The Greasy Strangler.'

Why watch

Ronnie, a quirky tour guide, and his son Brayden find themselves in a bizarre competition for the affections of a woman who joins their disco walking tour. As they navigate their eccentric lives, a grotesque figure known as 'The Greasy Strangler' emerges, adding a layer of horror to their already absurd existence. Watching this film is like stepping into a fever dream where the boundaries of comedy and horror blur, leaving you both amused and unsettled.

Talking points

• the nature of familial competition
• the intersection of horror and comedy
• the role of absurdity in modern storytelling
• cultural reflections on masculinity

Cultural context

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