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Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story

2023Movie1 h 24 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, eccentric documentary movie about a real life story and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

We follow Otto Baxter, a 35-year-old man with Down Syndrome, over six years, as he writes and directs a foul-mouthed, autobiographical comedy-horror-musical set in Victorian London. Otto, who has always struggled to explain how he feels, uses his film The Puppet Asylum to explore his birth, adoption and his epic battle with ‘The Master’ – an evil magician hell-bent on controlling his life. During the filmmaking process Otto’s birth mother dies and he finds himself confronting life in the real world, including his future. Otto’s filmmaker friends Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard help him to bring his vision to life, but also learn more about his unique perspective on the world and how they can play a role in his future.

Feels like

  • Meta-Biographical Documentary
  • Disability Advocacy & Perspective
  • Absurdist Dark Comedy
  • Filmmaking Process Exploration
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Unconventional Narrative Structure
  • Grief and Identity
  • Heartwarming yet Provocative
  • Victorian Gothic Parody

Cast

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Produced by
Daisy Allsop
Music by
Ed Harcourt

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Facts

September 1, 2023 · 1 h 24 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence

Released
September 1, 2023
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
25 countries

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Where can I stream Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story?

It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).