The Greasy Strangler

Ronnie, a chronic liar, spins elaborate tales about famous disco bands like the Bee Gees while operating a disco-themed walking tour in his neighborhood. He does this with the help of his son, Brayden (Sky Elobar), who dreams of becoming a space fantasy writer. The two share a household, with Brayden seemingly staying with Ronnie predominantly due to his knack for whipping up exceptionally greasy meals. Ronnie paints a picture that Brayden’s presence drove his mother away, neglecting to mention that she left him for a fitness guru named Ricky Prickles.

When night falls, Ronnie engages in a grim routine, coating himself in grease and committing heinous acts against the townspeople, earning himself the moniker “The Greasy Strangler.” Afterward, he cleans off the grime at a car wash managed by a blind man named Paul. During one of the tours, Brayden encounters a woman named Janet, which sparks a romantic connection between them. An unexpected confrontation with a hot dog vendor ends in murder, leading to a particularly gruesome meal when Ronnie cooks and devours the vendor’s eyes.

Things heat up as Brayden and Janet’s relationship intensifies one night, leading to physical intimacy. In a bizarre twist, the next morning sees Ronnie trying to seduce Janet, only to later claim the life of Brayden’s best friend, Oinker. As tensions escalate, Ronnie pushes Brayden out of their shared life, threatening to evict him if he doesn’t step aside. A night at a disco turns awkward when Janet resists Ronnie’s advances, indicating her feelings for Brayden, but they end up having sex, mocking Brayden when he flees the house in distress.

Desperate, Brayden confesses his love for Janet, but Ronnie, overhearing the exchange, takes a darker path, eventually murdering Paul at the car wash. The following day, Brayden contacts a detective named Jody, unaware that Jody is actually Ronnie in disguise. When Brayden and Janet present “evidence” of Ronnie’s crimes—the oil he leaves behind—Jody dismisses it as irrelevant.

Meanwhile, a declaration of love from Janet towards Brayden leads to their decision to marry, which infuriates Ronnie. He reveals himself from under the bed, claiming Janet for himself and attempting to drag her away. In a fit of rage, Brayden also covers himself in grease and pursues them to a movie theater, where a shocking confrontation unfolds, resulting in Janet’s tragic demise.

The aftermath finds the two men on a beach, where Ronnie surprisingly expresses a degree of care for Brayden. They lament their mutual distaste for Janet, once again dousing themselves in grease and embarking on a new murder spree, this time targeting Ricky Prickles. The film takes a surreal turn as they encounter a bizarre execution scene, complete with confetti and champagne, leaving them deep in the forest, still steeped in grease, violently brandishing spears at the camera.

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 04:42