What Is Butt Boy About?
The premise of Butt Boy in 304 words, with nothing given away. The full story follows below.
In a nondescript corner of the South Kritika Counties, the hum of a corporate sales office blends with the quiet desperation of a city that never quite settles into normalcy. Amid the fluorescent lights and half‑hearted sing‑alongs, Russell Fox wanders the thin line between duty and self‑destruction. A seasoned detective whose career is weighed down by late‑night drinks and sleepless nights, he finds himself drawn into a support group where the promise of sobriety feels as fragile as the glass of water he clutches. It is there he meets Chip Gutchell, an absent‑minded IT worker whose calm demeanor masks a world of unsettling quirks.
Fox’s latest assignment centers on a case that has the community on edge—a child gone missing, a mystery that seems to seep into every conversation. As he leans on Chip for guidance within the AA circle, the two men form an uneasy partnership, each haunted by their own demons. The investigation pulls Fox deeper into Chip’s sphere, and the ordinary becomes increasingly strange: rumors of people vanishing without a trace, whispers that something odd is happening to those close to Chip, and a growing sense that reality itself may be warped by an invisible force. The tone balances gritty noir sensibilities with an absurd, almost surreal edge, letting dark humor surface amid the tension.
The film paints a world where corporate banality and personal breakdown coexist, where the search for truth feels like navigating a maze of half‑remembered memories and bizarre bodily metaphors. Fox’s journey is as much about confronting his own failures as it is about untangling the knot of the missing child case. With each step, the audience is left wondering how far the line between the tangible and the uncanny can be stretched, and whether the answers lie in the mundane or in something far more unsettling.
What Happens in Butt Boy?
The complete story of Butt Boy, from the first scene to the last, in 938 words (about 4 minutes). Spoilers throughout. Names in the text link to 6 cast member pages.
Spoilers ahead
Chip Gutchell, Tyler Cornack, is an absent-minded IT guy at the RTM (RoofTop Makeover) sales office in the South Kritika Counties, where manager Rick Mitchum Austin Lewis leads a mandatory sing-along to celebrate the promotion of Jon Lee Wilky Lau. The tone of the office is chaotic yet oddly celebratory as employees shuffle through the routine, their focus split between sales targets and the odd camaraderie that comes with a big corporate push.
The next day brings a bizarre personal vendetta of another kind. Chip undergoes his first prostate exam, performed by a quirky doctor, and somehow the experience becomes a source of thrill for him. He then pressures his wife, Anne Gutchell Shelby Dash, to engage in a provocative act during their intimate moment—an act she refuses. In a startled shower, Chip escalates his private rituals, an obsession that begins to redefine what he considers normal. The ritualistic behavior is tied to a growing sense of control, and it is all framed within a household that is slowly becoming unhinged.
Meanwhile, Anne cannot locate the remote control, and on a late night out, Chip escalates his actions by inserting various objects into his rectum. By morning, their dog Rocky is missing, and soon after, a baby boy is taken from a park. A news listener offers little sympathy for the distressed mother, underscoring a world that seems uncaring and indifferent to the chaos unfolding in Chip’s life.
Chip sinks into depression and makes a failed attempt at suicide. He eventually finds a reason to carry on and joins Alcoholics Anonymous, albeit under the guise of pretending to be an alcoholic. Years later, the mentor at the AA group, Nelson Guerrera Robert Moss, who disdains the notion of sugar addiction, assigns Chip to sponsor a new member: Russel Fox Tyler Rice, a detective, alcoholic, and smoker. Chip confides in Russel about Anne’s growing contempt and the fact that she became pregnant too early. Russel, who himself is wrestling with personal turmoil—obsessing over his ex-wife who has moved on and is pregnant—finds in Chip a reluctant ally. As emotions flare, Russel reaches out to his sponsor, but Chip remains persistently unavailable, creating a rift that strains their budding relationship.
Back at the office, Rick announces that the perseverance plaque is missing and that there will be a bring-your-kids-to-work day. Chip’s son Marty Gutchell [Tyler Dryden] is unimpressed with his father’s line of work, while Jon Lee’s son Andrew Lee [Kai Henderson] goes missing while playing hide-and-seek. Russel is assigned to investigate and reconnects with Chip, who tries to rationalize his absences by claiming Anne has a non-existent cerebral palsy—a justification that only deepens Anne’s dissatisfaction and draws the suspicion of Russel. Chip eventually returns to the AA program, this time with Russel by his side.
Anne, seeking involvement, invites Russel to dinner. She pours wine, flatters Russel, and subtly undermines Chip. In a tense moment, Russel pretends to defecate and manages to obtain an incriminating computer disc that Chip had failed to hide during a previous argument with his wife. Realizing the leverage Russel now holds, Chip pursues him, but in a startling reversal, he somehow sucks the disc into his own powerful rectum. Russel narrowly escapes and informs Chief John Lazarra [Brad Potts], who is skeptical and ultimately dismissive of the claims, expelling Russel from the precinct.
Chip ends up hospitalized, reaffirming his devotion to Anne, who reciprocates for the moment. Russel, however, relapses into alcoholism, adding another layer of tension to an already fractured dynamic.
The tension peaks during Marty’s laser tag birthday party when Russel tries to dispatch Chip, but Chip’s enhanced physiology proves to be a formidable obstacle. In a surreal turn, Chip’s backside becomes so powerful that Russel is drawn into the same confinement he had feared—a kind of rectal encounter with the bizarre reality of their situation. Chip is hailed as a hero, while Russel is vilified as a crazed criminal in hiding.
Inside Chip’s hellish bowels, Russel encounters Andrew and Rocky and discovers a withdrawn boy whom they recognize as Russel’s long-lost son—the baby from the park. The boy, who learns the word “colon” but struggles with “dad,” is grateful for any morsels of undigested food and endures the overpowering stench of their confinement.
Russel keeps count of their days on the back of the perseverance plaque as their limited world becomes increasingly uncomfortable. Their daily routine is eased only slightly by a physical therapist who administers Vicodin, offering a glimmer of relief. A possible exit emerges when Russel notices the therapist’s fingers during an examination.
Chip is soon promoted to fill Jon Lee’s leave of absence, and his heroism is celebrated by the company. Russel and the boys manage to liberate the soap, the remote control, and, to Anne’s relief, Rocky. Andrew’s rescue seems close at hand, but Chip sabotages the plan by consuming a potent stomach elixir that fatally scalds Andrew, effectively ending their escape attempt.
As the story builds toward its climax, a nervous Chip dismisses Anne and prepares to accept an award in front of Mayor Michael Cage, Chief Lazarra, and an expectant audience. Just as he is about to deliver a speech, Russel—grappling with the elixir—concocts a plan and triggers a flatulent explosion that splatters Chip across the stage and bunting. Father and son emerge relatively unscathed from the chaos, while Russel hands the evidential disc to the overwhelmed Chief Lazarra, declaring the case closed. In the aftermath, Chip reunites with his son and is approved by the stepfather, while Russel exits the scene, at last finding a sense of resolution to a decade of inner turmoil.
Butt Boy Timeline: Every Key Event in Order
13 key events in the order they happen, from “RTM sales office kickoff and mandatory sing-along” to “Chip's final ascent and the awards climax”. 13 events name a place, across 13 locations.
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RTM sales office kickoff and mandatory sing-along
Chip Gutchel drifts through the RTM sales office as manager Rick Mitchum leads a mandatory sing-along for Jon Lee's promotion. The chaotic energy foreshadows Chip's distracted nature and the odd culture of the office. The scene establishes Chip's personal struggles amid corporate pep rallies.
When:Day 1 Where:RTM sales office, South Kritika Counties
- 2
Chip's first prostate exam
The next day, Chip endures his first prostate exam, performed by a quirky doctor. He strangely enjoys the examination and later wants his wife Anne to grab his backside during sex. The scene blends humor with Chip's escalating fixation on unconventional sexual experiences.
When:Day 2 Where:Clinic
- 3
Shower discovery: the soap scene
In the shower that evening, Chip inserts a bar of soap into his rectum, a revelation of his unusual pleasure preferences. He notes the heightened sense of relief and power it gives him. This marks a turning point in his sexual experimentation.
When:Evening Day 2 Where:Chip's bathroom
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Anne can't find the remote; late-night rectal experiments
Anne can't find the remote control, and later goes out for a late night. Chip, left alone, continues inserting various objects into his rectum, escalating his bizarre behavior. The scene intensifies the growing rift between Chip and Anne.
When:Night Day 3 Where:Home
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Morning mystery: Rocky missing and a park baby
By morning, Rocky the dog is missing, followed by a baby boy from the park. A distraught mother receives little sympathy from a news listener. Chip's absence is noted as his life spirals further out of control.
When:Morning Where:Home; City Park
- 6
Chip's despair and AA entry
A depressive Chip attempts to hang himself but fails. He then enrolls in Alcoholics Anonymous under the pretense of being an alcoholic. The act marks a new, unstable phase in his life and introduces Russel into his orbit.
When:Days to weeks later Where:Chip's home; AA meeting
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Nelson Guerrera assigns Chip to sponsor Russel Fox
Years later, in AA, mentor Nelson Guerrera assigns Chip to sponsor a new member, Russel Fox, a police detective who is an alcoholic and smoker. The unlikely mentorship anchors Chip's continued involvement in AA.
When:Years later Where:AA meeting
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Chip confides about Anne and the pregnancy to Russel
Chip confides to Russel about Anne's contempt and their unintended pregnancy, laying bare the strain of their marriage. Russel becomes emotionally invested but remains wary of Chip's unreliability.
When:Shortly after becoming sponsor Where:AA meeting/coffee talk
- 9
Russel fixates on ex-wife; Chip's unreliability
Russel obsesses over his ex-wife, who has moved on and is pregnant with someone else. Chip's inconsistent availability worsens the sponsor-mentee dynamic and fuels Russel's frustration.
When:Later Where:Office/Home
- 10
Perseverance plaque missing and Bring-Your-Kids-to-Work Day
Back at the RTM office, the perseverance plaque goes missing just as a Bring-Your-Kids-to-Work Day is announced. Chip's son Marty and Jon's son Andrew disappear during the festivities, prompting an official investigation that drags Russel back into Chip's orbit.
When:Bring-your-kids-to-work day Where:RTM office
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Andrew goes missing; Russel investigates and reconnects with Chip
Russel is assigned to the missing-child case and re-establishes contact with Chip. Chip provides evasive answers about Anne and their life together, deepening the mystery and testing their fraught relationship.
When:During investigation Where:RTM office; city
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Dinner, disc discovery, and the rectal take
Anne invites Russel to dinner where she flatters Russel and belittles Chip. Russel retrieves the incriminating computer disc Chip failed to hide. In the ensuing chase, Chip ends up swallowing the disc as it slides into his rectum, complicating the pursuit. A separate plan to rescue Andrew spirals into tragedy when Andrew is fatally scalded by a potent stomach elixir.
When:Evening Where:Anne's home; Police precinct
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Chip's final ascent and the awards climax
During a high-profile awards ceremony, Chip is promoted and celebrated as a hero. Just before his speech, Russel triggers a flatulent explosion that splays Chip across the stage, while Russel is branded a dangerous criminal in hiding. Russel then hands the incriminating disc to Chief Lazzara, declaring the case closed, and Chip reunites with his son and accepts Anne's reluctant approval as Russel exits, his decade-long anguish resolved.
When:Finale Where:City hall awards hall
Who Are the Main Characters in Butt Boy?
12 characters, among them Chip Gutchell, Anne Gutchell and Rick Mitchum: who each one is and the part they play in the story. Every profile links to the actor’s page.
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Chip Gutchell
Played by Tyler Cornack
An otherwise quiet IT professional whose daydreams and frustrations erupt into dangerous obsessions. Chip is unreliable and increasingly evasive, disguising his insecurities with a bizarre appetite and reckless decisions. His methodical deception strains his marriage and pulls him into a surreal battle between control and chaos.
- 🧠 Obsession
- 🧩 Compulsion
- 💼 IT Professional
- AG
Anne Gutchell
Played by Shelby Dash
Chip's wife, initially patient but increasingly resentful of his lies and pregnancies. She navigates his dangerous behavior with a mix of care and tough boundaries, ultimately forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. Her response shapes the emotional arc of the story.
- 💔 Frustrated Wife
- 👀 Suspicion
- 👶 Expectant
- RM
Rick Mitchum
Played by Austin Lewis
The manager steering the RTM office, who pushes a mandated sing-along and oversees workplace promotions. He embodies the corporate pressure and performative culture that frames the characters’ personal misadventures.
- 💼 Manager
- 🎶 Corporate Culture
- 🗂️ Admin
- JL
Jon Lee
Played by Wilky Lau
A colleague whose promotion is celebrated, and whose absence during the events triggers concern for the children. He represents the professional ladder and the fragility of status in a crisis.
- 🧒 Son
- 🏆 Promotion
- 🧰 Workplace
- CJ
Chief John Lazarra
Played by Brad Potts
The precinct chief who initially dismisses Russel's concerns and later becomes embroiled in the fallout from Chip's actions. He embodies authority and the politics of law enforcement.
- 👮 Police Chief
- 🛡️ Authority
- 📜 Bureaucracy
- AL
Andrew Lee
Played by Kai Henderson
Jon Lee's son who goes missing and is later found among Chip's toxic circumstances. His disappearance heightens the tension and personal stakes for the investigators.
- 🧒 Child
- 🕳️ Missing
- 💭 Innocence
- MG
Marty Gutchell
Played by Tyler Dryden
Chip's son who witnesses his father's chaos and participates in the attempts to navigate the fallout. He reflects the impact of adult dysfunction on the next generation.
- 👦 Child
- 🎈 Family
- ✨ Curiosity
- DR
Detective Russel Fox
Played by Tyler Rice
A detective and alcoholic whose pursuit of truth collides with Chip's unraveling plan. He experiences personal struggles that echo in his investigative drive.
- 🔎 Detective
- 🥃 Alcoholic
- 🚬 Smoker
- RF
Russel Fox Jr.
Played by Nino Hara
The long-lost baby found in the park, revealed to be Russel's son. His existence ties the detective's personal pain to the case and underscores themes of family and consequence.
- 👶 Baby
- 🧩 Lost
- 👨👦 Family
- NG
Nelson Guerra
Played by Robert Moss
The AA mentor who pushes Chip into sponsorship and challenges beliefs about addiction, becoming a catalyst for the later confrontations.
- 🎗️ AA Mentor
- 🧪 Skepticism
- 🔔 Guidance
- DM
Doctor Morean
Played by Angela Jones
The quirky physician who performs a pivotal prostate exam that triggers Chip's unsettling responses. The scene sets a pivotal turn in the story.
- 🩺 Doctor
- 🌀 Quirky
- 🧬 Medical
- FD
First Doctor
Played by Michael Lugenbuehl
A medical professional who administers care during the early scene and later events, illustrating the medical elements in the narrative.
- 🏥 Doctor
- 🧬 Medical System
- 👨⚕️ Professional
Where and When Is Butt Boy Set?
Butt Boy is set in RTM RoofTop Makeover office, South Kritika Counties, Park and Hospital. Here is why the place matters to the story.
Where
RTM RoofTop Makeover office, South Kritika Counties, Park, Hospital
The RTM RoofTop Makeover sales office in South Kritika Counties is the central stage for a corporate promotion and the ensuing personal unraveling. The office environment blends a glossy, performance-driven culture with intimate tensions that drive Chip's compulsions. Public spaces like the Park and the Hospital broaden the story from private perversity to communal consequence.
- 🏢 Office
- 🏙️ Suburban
- 🐶 Park
- 🏥 Medical
What Are the Themes of Butt Boy?
4 ideas the story keeps returning to, among them Obsession, Transformation and Deception.
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Obsession
The film explores how a private fixation grows into all-encompassing compulsion, bending relationships and reality. Chip's escalating desires override moral boundaries and social norms, culminating in catastrophic choices. The narrative probes how obsession can masquerade as confidence or power while eroding trust.
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02
Transformation
Body and identity become malleable as the story centers on an abnormal physical power. The protagonist's experiments push him past ordinary limits, turning intimate acts into forces that reshape events. The transformation is dark, comic, and unsettling, challenging conventional notions of agency.
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03
Deception
Characters maintain façades—husbands lie to wives, authorities misinterpret evidence, and appearances mask hidden motives. The plot threads reveal how deception sustains fragile façades until truth breaks through. Trust is earned but easily betrayed as secrets surface.
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04
Family and Redemption
Family ties are tested through infidelity, pregnancy, and neglect, driving characters toward unlikely alliances. The pursuit of accountability intersects with care for a child and a broken family. The ending suggests reconciliation and closure, albeit on unusual terms.
What Kind of Film Is Butt Boy?
Dark in tone, with steady pacing and a complex story, going by the plot summary.
- Tone
- Dark
- Pacing
- Steady
- Story
- Complex
- Intensity
- High
- Ending
- Bittersweet
An intensely bizarre and darkly humorous descent into body horror and surreal investigation, creating a deeply unsettling and claustrophobic experience from a seemingly mundane origin.
- bizarre
- intense
- darkly humorous
- claustrophobic
- oppressive
- surreal
- addiction
- investigation
- body horror
- obsession
Content notes: suicide attempt, child endangerment, missing children, sexual transgression.
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