The Local Stigmatic
PG-13

The Local Stigmatic

Turning back was never an option.

1990 • 56 min • Drama

Synopsis

Two symbiotic sociopaths play obscurely deviant mind games with each other while engaging in perversely brutal acts of violence against victims apparently chosen at random

Our family guide

Best from age 16
51
Movie Knight Score
29 reviews
  • 51 Audience · 29 · 100%

Two friends, seemingly inseparable, engage in increasingly disturbing mind games and acts of random violence. Their unsettling dynamic and cruel behaviors escalate, leaving a trail of suffering.

Violence & peril
8/10
Language
7/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
6/10

Heads up

  • Very disturbing and graphic violence
  • Frequent strong language throughout
  • Characters engage in cruel and manipulative behavior

Talk about it after

  • The psychology behind their disturbing friendship
  • The impact of peer influence and manipulation
  • The consequences of violent actions

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Local Stigmatic. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

Top billed cast

Director: David Wheeler • Crew: Heathcote Williams

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Details

TMDB audience
5.1/10 (29)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released