Ben Meyers’ rating: 2.8|5.0
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the
Gloom Beam—highly creative—seems at first
glance as a ‘drop in the bucket’ film, but as the movie progresses one sees that
the script analyzes life in a humorous and especially observant manner that everyone
can relate to. Jim Varney uses his typical low-budget tactics to create this
film, but the Varney lovability is there in full measure.
Storyline
Dr.
Otto desires to control the world.
Additional Thanks
Thank
you to Director John R. Cherry III for directing effort. Thank you to Executive
Producers Jerry Carden and John R. Cherry III for making the film possible.
Additional characters/cast include: Dr. Otto/Rudd Hardtact/Laughin’ Jack/Guy
Dandy/Auntie Nelda/Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney), Otto’s Head Hand (Glenn
Petach), Lance (Myke R. Mueller), Doris (Jackie Welch), Slave Willie/Kegler
(Daniel Butler), Tina (Esther Huston), Rhonda Sue (Tina Goetze), Monique
(Jennifer Wood), Bank President Rutherford (David Landon), V.P. #1 (Mac Bennett),
Lance’s Dad (Winslow Stillman), Lance’s Mom (Mary Jane Harvill), Herr
Vonschnick (Irv Kane), Mme. Vonschnick (Leslie Potter), Man at Autoteller (Bill
Middleton), Woman at Autoteller (Nancy Alderson), and Checkout Girl (Bonnie
Keen).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes.
The inspiration is there and the multiple personalities Jim Varney plays add to
the interest of the film.
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