Luther the Geek

Luther the Geek is yet another gory effort released by Troma and it is funny as hell. I really laughed throughout this flick, mostly in the death scenes. Recommended!!!

Luther the Geek is one of those movies that sounds ridiculous on paper and somehow gets even weirder once you actually watch it. Luther coming out of prison with those metal teeth, barely talking, and basically stalking people like some feral animal gives the movie a really nasty, uncomfortable energy.

What works for me is how stripped-down it is. No complicated mythology, no huge cast — just this bizarre killer roaming around, ugly violence, and a bleak rural atmosphere that makes the whole thing feel meaner than a lot of other slashers from the same period.

The gore is surprisingly effective too, and the practical effects have that perfect late-’80s texture. Vinegar Syndrome’s 2K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative looks really good without cleaning away the grime, and the director commentary, cast interview, intro, trailer, and reversible art make the release feel properly complete.

Weird, nasty, and impossible to confuse with anything else. Easy 5/5 for me. 😁

Fun horror movie from 1990. Thus is a great upgrade release. Highly recommended

I got this to make sure I had an absolutely terrible movie to show my friends. I mean a real stinker. And I felt such mixed feelings when it was actually good, because that wasn't the deal I signed on for. But this works so much better than it has any right to. I'm not crazy about the standard cover, but I do love the limited edition slip.

This is the best director's introduction I've ever seen to their home release. The movie itself is one of my guilty pleasures but that intro is one of the funniest extras I've zseen in years.