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Hamster PSA (1997): Cast

Hamster PSA (1997) movie poster

Hamster PSA is a 1997 short comedy directed by James Gunn, starring Stephanie Stokes as Schiza Frenia, Lloyd Kaufman and Joseph Anthony. It runs 3 minutes.

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Hamster PSA (1997) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
3 min
Director
James Gunn
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hamster PSA About?

The premise of Hamster PSA without spoilers.

The short public‑service announcement is addressed to mother hamsters, urging them not to eat their offspring because doing so harms the human children who cherish the pets. It follows a boy named Billy, who, after witnessing his hamster Princess consuming her babies, takes his own life. The narration is delivered by a bikini‑clad, artificially enhanced Tromette named Schiza Frenia.

Hamster PSA Themes & Keywords

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  • hamster
  • suicide
  • bikini
  • childhood trauma
  • child suicide
  • suicide by hanging
  • animal in title
  • tromaesque
  • acronym in title
  • cannibalism
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Cast & crew

Hamster PSA Cast & Characters

Stephanie Stokes leads the cast as Schiza Frenia, with Lloyd Kaufman and Joseph Anthony as Toxic Avenger. Directed by James Gunn.

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More from James Gunn

More films directed by James Gunn, best-rated first: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Suicide Squad.

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Hamster PSA FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hamster PSA, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hamster PSA?

Hamster PSA runs 3 minutes.

When was Hamster PSA released?

Hamster PSA was released in 1997.

Who directed Hamster PSA?

Hamster PSA was directed by James Gunn.

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Who is in the cast of Hamster PSA?

Hamster PSA stars Stephanie Stokes as Schiza Frenia, Lloyd Kaufman and Joseph Anthony as Toxic Avenger.

Does Hamster PSA have a post-credit scene?

No. Hamster PSA has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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