The Weirdo

The Weirdo

R 1989 · 91 min · ★ 3.6 · Drama, Horror

Donnie exists as the archetypal weirdo of his hometown, persecuted by bullies, and friend to none his age. He meets a girl named Jenny, who seems just as much an outcast. This new kinship reinvigorates him, and he hopes to start a new life of being accepted. Unfortunately, life just isn't that kind.

Directed by Andy Milligan · Written by Andy Milligan

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