Freak Out

Freak Out

Trained to kill... by idiots!

2004 · 92 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Horror

Two best friends, Merv Doody (James Heathcote) and Onkey (Dan Palmer), take a hapless escaped mental patient under their wing and attempt to teach him how to become a real serial killer.

Directed by Christian James · Written by Dan Palmer

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