Killer Nerd (1991): Cast & Plot
Killer Nerd is a 1991 comedy horror film directed by Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko, starring Toby Radloff as Harold Kunkle, Tony Zanoni and Heidi Lohr. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Nerd About?
The premise of Killer Nerd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A nerd is harassed by a gang of punks and ridiculed at work. Determined to impress a co‑worker he likes, he buys a tape on being cool, musters courage, and goes to her house, only to find her with another colleague. Dejected, he parties with women, but punks show up and humiliate him again, driving him to retaliation against his tormentors.
Killer Nerd Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- nerd
- cult
- arthouse
- roses are red poem
- exploding head
- independent film
Killer Nerd Cast & Characters
Toby Radloff leads the cast as Harold Kunkle, with Tony Zanoni as Leelee and Heidi Lohr as Sally. Directed by Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Wayne A. Harold
- Co-director Mark Steven Bosko
- Toby Radloff as Harold Kunkle
- Tony Zanoni as Leelee
- Heidi Lohr as Sally
- Richard Zaynor as Jeff
Also Starring in Killer Nerd
· 6 more- Lori Scarlett Jenny
- Kim Allen Receptionist
- Shawna Baer ID Girl
- Miriam E. Carey Bar Patron
- Teresa Bosko Flower Girl
- Chip Cipriano Hair Stylist
More from Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko
More films directed by Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko: Girlfriends and Bride Of Killer Nerd.
Killer Nerd Plot Summary
What happens in Killer Nerd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harold Kunkle [Toby Radloff] is a lonely, socially awkward nerd. The film opens with a dream sequence where a Dream Girl dances around. Harold wakes up to the reality of his isolated life, and on the way to work he is harassed by TJ and Leelee, two punk drug dealers.
Harold has a crush on Sally [Heidi Lohr], a co-worker, but when he asks her out, she makes up an excuse. Sally’s admirer is Jeff [Richard Zaynor], which only heightens Harold’s insecurity. Harold also visits his overbearing mother, Helen, a visit that underscores the resentment he harbors toward his family life.
Full summary
The whole story of Killer Nerd, scene by scene
Killer Nerd Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killer Nerd.
How Well Do You Know Killer Nerd?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the socially awkward protagonist?
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Movies Like Killer Nerd
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bride Of Killer Nerd, Nerdy Prudes Must Die and Killer Movie.
Killer Nerd FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killer Nerd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Nerd?
Killer Nerd runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Killer Nerd released?
Killer Nerd was released in 1991.
Who directed Killer Nerd?
Killer Nerd was directed by Wayne A. Harold and Mark Steven Bosko.
More films by Wayne A. Harold Who is in the cast of Killer Nerd?
Killer Nerd stars Toby Radloff as Harold Kunkle, Tony Zanoni as Leelee and Heidi Lohr as Sally, among 10 credited actors.
Does Killer Nerd have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Nerd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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