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Psycho Beach Party (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Psycho Beach Party is a 2000 mystery horror film directed by Robert Lee King, starring Thomas Gibson, Nicholas Brendon and Lauren Ambrose. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $268,117 worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
worldwide gross
$268.1K
Metascore
42
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Psycho Beach Party (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Robert Lee King
Genres
Mystery , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Psycho Beach Party About?

The premise of Psycho Beach Party without spoilers.

A rebellious teenage tomboy named Chicklet Forrest seeks acceptance within the surfing scene of Malibu during a seemingly idyllic summer. However, beneath her outward appearance lies a fractured psyche, manifesting in multiple, increasingly dangerous personas. As Chicklet struggles to find her place, a series of unsettling events unfold, blending teenage angst with shocking violence in this unique and darkly comedic mix of psychological thriller, beach movie, and slasher film.

Psycho Beach Party Themes & Keywords

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  • embarrassing female nudity
  • voyeur
  • female rear nudity
  • single mother
  • wedgie
  • female nudity
  • drive in theatre
  • drive in movie
  • homosexuality
  • sex scene
  • sex in a car
  • butt
+38 more
  • beach
  • exchange student
  • slasher
  • spoof
  • surfing
  • cliche
  • body double
  • tan line
  • female removes her clothes
  • blonde
  • bikini
  • female frontal nudity
  • scantily clad female
  • cleavage
  • slumber party
  • hypnosis
  • flashback
  • electroshock therapy
  • diner
  • it was all a dream
  • hypnotism
  • wheelchair
  • castration
  • multiple personality
  • severed head
  • decapitation
  • based on play
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
  • parody
  • beach party
  • psychotronic film
  • dark comedy
  • campy
  • male actor plays a female character
  • female police officer
  • teen slasher
  • screenplay adapted by author
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Cast & crew

Psycho Beach Party Cast

Thomas Gibson leads the cast, with Nicholas Brendon and Lauren Ambrose. Directed by Robert Lee King.

From the director

More from Robert Lee King

More films directed by Robert Lee King: Bad Actress, Boys Life and The Disco Years.

Full filmography
Ratings

Psycho Beach Party Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Psycho Beach Party 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Box office

Psycho Beach Party Box Office

Psycho Beach Party grossed $268,117 worldwide.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$268.1K

US & Canada
$268.1K
Videos

Psycho Beach Party Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Psycho Beach Party.

PSYCHO BEACH PARTY Official Trailer (Comedy) Movie HD
Cars

Cars in Psycho Beach Party

8 cars on screen, including the 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible and the 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer.

All 8 cars
  • 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Psycho Beach Party 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Important role
  • 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in Psycho Beach Party 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Important role
  • 1957 Dodge Custom Sierra in Psycho Beach Party 1957 Dodge Custom Sierra Important role
  • 1962 Plymouth Savoy in Psycho Beach Party 1962 Plymouth Savoy Important role
Details

Psycho Beach Party Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Verano bizarro” and “Tengerparti diliparti”.

Also known as
  • Verano bizarro
  • Tengerparti diliparti
  • מסיבת חוף מוטרפת
  • Horror na Praia Psicodélica
  • 싸이코 비치 파티
  • Πάρτι για... ψυχοπαθείς
  • 九九九玉女寻凶

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FAQ

Psycho Beach Party FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Psycho Beach Party, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Psycho Beach Party?

Psycho Beach Party runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Psycho Beach Party released?

Psycho Beach Party was released on August 4, 2000.

Who directed Psycho Beach Party?

Psycho Beach Party was directed by Robert Lee King.

More films by Robert Lee King

Who is in the cast of Psycho Beach Party?

Psycho Beach Party stars Thomas Gibson, Nicholas Brendon and Lauren Ambrose.

How much did Psycho Beach Party make at the box office?

Psycho Beach Party grossed $268,117 worldwide.

How is Psycho Beach Party rated?

Psycho Beach Party has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Psycho Beach Party have a post-credit scene?

No. Psycho Beach Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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