Fried Barry
Barry is a drug-addled, abusive bastard who - after yet another bender - is abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as an alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex, and violence as our alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind.
Why it matters
An acid-soaked, body-snatching trip through Cape Town’s underbelly that blends sci-fi and stoner horror in a delirious mashup.
- A fearless lead performance channels chaotic energy into a deeply unlikable yet fascinating protagonist.
- Practical effects and makeup bring the alien possession to grotesque, gleeful life—no CGI crutches here.
- For fans of off-kilter genre hybrids like *John Dies at the End* and *The Void*, this is a wild ride with a darkly comedic bite.
- Explores addiction and alienation through a lens of violent absurdity—unapologetically raw and rough around the edges.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
