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Comedy Cult Classic

Trans women take bloody revenge after a brutal attack in this grindhouse-inspired thriller.

TICKED-OFF TRANNIES WITH KNIVES

2010 · 1h 30m · NR · Comedy / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A group of transsexuals are violently bashed and left for dead. The surviving ladies regain consciousness, confidence, and courage ready to seek out revenge on the ones who attacked them.

Quick Answer

What is Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives about?

Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives is a 2010 American comedy-horror-thriller directed by Israel Luna about a group of trans women who survive a vicious attack and seek violent revenge on their assailants.

Programmer's Pick

Israel Luna’s film is unapologetically brash, mixing outrageous exploitation style with a cast of drag and trans performers who refuse to play the victim for long. It’s a grindhouse bloodbath with a pointed sense of humor and a vengeful streak sharper than a switchblade.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

After a performance at a local club, trans women Rachel Slurr and Emma Grashun plan a night out with their friends. When the group is joined by Bubbles Cliquot, they head to a warehouse party with Nacho and Chuey, unaware of the danger lurking ahead. Bubbles confides in her friends about a traumatic encounter with Boner, who soon appears and, with his partners, launches a brutal attack on the women. Severely injured but not defeated, Bubbles manages to escape and call for help. As Pinky La'Trimm and Tipper Sommore arrive to support their friend, the stage is set for a story of resilience and the pursuit of justice. This film blends grindhouse sensibilities with a revenge-driven plot, delivering a boundary-pushing cocktail of camp, violence, and dark humor.

Details & Specs

Director
Israel Luna
Writer
Israel Luna
Release
2010
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America

Why This Matters

This exploitation film sparked controversy upon its inclusion in the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival lineup, drawing condemnation from GLAAD over its portrayal of transgender characters.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Grindhouse-Style Revenge

The film embraces classic grindhouse aesthetics, complete with film scratches and over-the-top violence, channeling the gritty spirit of 1970s exploitation cinema.

Transgender Cast Leads

Featuring trans women and drag performers in central roles, the cast brings authenticity and defiance to the revenge narrative.

Campy Dark Humor

The film fuses horror-thriller violence with comedy and camp, delivering biting one-liners and stylized mayhem.

Over-the-Top Weapons

Expect switchblades, hammers, and even a playing card or two in this arsenal, all put to inventive use in the quest for payback.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Boner, Nacho, and Chuey attack the women after luring them to a warehouse

Threat

Violent group of men targeting trans women

Effect

Brutal assault and attempted murder of the protagonists

Countermeasure

Survivors regroup, train, and seek revenge

Setting

Warehouse and urban locales

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives? +

Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives was directed by Israel Luna.

How long is Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives? +

The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives? +

Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives is a comedy, horror, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives? +

Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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