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Comedy Cult Classic

A metal-toothed parolee brings bloody carnage to a rural farm in this hixploitation horror oddity.

LUTHER THE GEEK

A movie with a fowl bite!

1989 · 1h 20m · NR · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A psychotic killer convicted of multiple murders is released on parole after spending twenty years in prison. His psychosis immediately takes over and he goes on a killing spree.

Quick Answer

What is Luther the Geek about?

Luther the Geek is a 1989 American comedy horror film directed by Carlton J. Albright about a metal-toothed parolee who terrorizes his hometown with a gruesome killing spree.

Programmer's Pick

With its clucking, metal-mouthed maniac and a parade of rural mayhem, Luther the Geek is pure Troma-tinged hixploitation. If you like your horror with a side of barnyard absurdity and unapologetic sleaze, this one's got bite.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Luther the Geek takes a twisted detour through rural America, where a boy's obsession with carnival geeks leads to a lifelong taste for blood. After losing his teeth at a geek show, Luther gets them replaced with sharp metal dentures—his new tool for gruesome violence. Convicted for a string of murders, he spends over two decades locked away, only to be inexplicably paroled. Once free, Luther's psychosis erupts and he returns to his hometown, embarking on a rampage that soon targets an unsuspecting mother and daughter on their isolated farm. Part slasher, part dark comedy, the film delivers a bizarre blend of exploitation, gore, and eccentric villainy.

Details & Specs

Director
Carlton J. Albright
Writer
Carlton J. Albright
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror

Why This Matters

Released by Troma Entertainment and directed by Carlton J. Albright, this 1989 horror film exemplifies the company's penchant for bizarre and violent cult cinema, featuring a unique premise centered on carnival geek lore.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Why Cult

Metal Teeth Maniac

Luther's custom metal dentures turn every bite into a blood-soaked spectacle.

Clucking Killer

A killer who mimics chickens adds barnyard absurdity to the body count.

Troma-Style Hixploitation

From rural fields to farmhouses, this film revels in exploitation roots and outrageous violence.

Dark Comedy Horror

Slasher violence meets grotesque humor in a uniquely off-kilter blend.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Luther's parole and release

Threat

Metal-toothed serial killer

Effect

Head-biting murders and rural terror

Setting

Hometown and isolated farm

Questions from the Vault

When was Luther the Geek released? +

Luther the Geek was released in 1989.

Who directed Luther the Geek? +

Luther the Geek was directed by Carlton J. Albright.

How long is Luther the Geek? +

Luther the Geek has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Luther the Geek? +

Luther the Geek is a comedy horror film.

Where can I watch Luther the Geek? +

Luther the Geek is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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