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Comedy Cult Classic

When two bumbling thieves crash a Hollywood casting party, the real trouble is just arriving.

GLITCH!

It's all about breaking in, breaking through, and breaking even!

1988 · 1h 28m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Two thieves rob a large fancy house when the owner is away, but when a visitor mistakes them for the owner, and they find out about a casting party misscheduled for that day, they decide to stick around for fun. They have only one small problem, though. The real owners owe some bad dudes a lot of money, and they show up to collect it.

Quick Answer

What is Glitch! about?

Glitch! is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Nico Mastorakis about two thieves who pose as homeowners during a mis-scheduled casting party, only to find themselves in trouble when gangsters arrive to collect a debt.

Programmer's Pick

Glitch! delivers a raucous blend of mistaken identities, Hollywood satire, and risqué party antics—all with a side of gangster trouble. If you like your comedies brimming with cross-dressing, poolside mayhem, and more than a few wardrobe malfunctions, this is one for the after-hours crowd.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Glitch! sets up a chaotic, sun-soaked farce in a lavish mansion, where two small-time thieves find themselves in over their heads. After breaking into the house, they're mistaken for the absent owners by a visitor and soon discover a casting party is about to unfold. Sensing an opportunity for mischief and fun, they decide to stay and play the role. However, the party’s glitzy surface hides a looming problem: the real owners have racked up serious debts, and dangerous gangsters arrive expecting payment. As the party gets wilder and identities blur, the thieves must juggle their cover, eccentric guests, and the escalating threat from the criminal underworld—all while trying not to let their own plans unravel.

Details & Specs

Director
Nico Mastorakis
Writer
Nico Mastorakis
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Glitch!, Glitch (1988), Glitch! (1988)

Cast & Crew

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Director: Nico Mastorakis Writer: Nico Mastorakis

Why Cult

Casting Party Madness

A mis-scheduled Hollywood casting party becomes ground zero for wild misunderstandings and guest-driven chaos.

Parody and Spoof Humor

The film leans into parody and spoof, poking fun at Hollywood clichés, burglaries, and even itself.

Risqué Poolside Hijinks

Expect plenty of female nudity, bikinis, and steamy swimming pool scenes as the party heats up.

Gangsters Crash the Fun

The arrival of tough debt-collecting gangsters injects a criminal twist into the comedy’s freewheeling antics.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Glitch!? +

Glitch! was directed by Nico Mastorakis.

How long is Glitch!? +

Glitch! has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Glitch!? +

Glitch! is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Glitch!? +

You can watch Glitch! on SassyFlix.

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