Killer Nerd is a 1991 shot-on-video comedy horror film.
The plot of the film revolves around Harold Kunkle (Toby Radloff), a twenty-something nerd with an overbearing mother and a whole lot of bad luck. He tries, and consistently fails, to get a girlfriend and is also the target of bullies. Then one night, after being beaten down by drug dealers, Kunkle reaches his breaking point and goes on a killing spree, murdering those who have wronged him over the years.
The movie received a sequel the following year, known as "Bride of Killer Nerd."
Both films were soon distributed by Troma. You can view both movies here
and here.
This film contains examples of:
- Kitschy Local Commercial: The commercial for Slick Dick's School of Cool audio tapes, which Harold orders in hopes of changing his image.
- Manchild: Harold. Over the course of the movie, he soon develops into a Psychopathic Manchild.
- My Beloved Smother: Harold's mother.
- Nerdy Nasalness: Harold speaks in this tone, which is just Toby Radloff's natural speaking voice.
- The Dog Bites Back: BIG TIME.
