Killer Nerd

Killer Nerd is genuinely committed to being exactly what it says on the tin, and Toby Radloff's lead performance is the reason it works far better than a shot-on-video Troma pickup with a twelve-thousand-dollar budget has any right to. Radloff, previously known for his American Splendor appearances as a self-described Genuine Nerd, brings a monotone, deadpan authenticity to Harold that no trained actor could have replicated, and the film leans into that specificity rather than fighting it. The first half drags through long, dialogue-heavy scenes that test patience, but once Harold snaps the film picks up considerably and delivers on its premise with a satisfying commitment to bad taste. It's rough, low-budget, and unpolished in ways that are obvious throughout, but there's a genuine cult charm here that's earned rather than accidental. A recommended pick for fans of scrappy shot-on-video revenge horror.