The Greasy Strangler
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Overview
The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden. When a sexy, alluring woman comes to take the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her attentions. It also signals the appearance of an oily, slimy inhuman maniac who stalks the streets at night and strangles the ...
Director / Creator
Jim Hosking
Writers
Toby Harvard, Jim Hosking
Top Cast
About The Greasy Strangler (2016)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Greasy Strangler (2016) is a Comedy and Horror film from United States. the film was directed by Jim Hosking from a screenplay by Toby Harvard and Jim Hosking. It runs 1 hour and 33 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden. When a sexy, alluring woman comes to take the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her attentions. It also signals the appearance of an oily, slimy inhuman maniac who stalks the streets at night and strangles the innocent, soon dubbed 'The Greasy Strangler.'
Cast and crew
The film stars Michael St. Michaels, Sky Elobar, and Elizabeth De Razzo in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Toby Harvard and Jim Hosking, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Greasy Strangler holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 8,753 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 62%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 58/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 2 wins & 1 nomination. These numbers place The Greasy Strangler within the broader landscape of Comedy and Horror cinema from 2016, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Greasy Strangler is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video or Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Greasy Strangler is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Horror films, The Greasy Strangler offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2016 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Michael St. Michaels and Sky Elobar are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Greasy Strangler on your watchlist for later.
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