Wacko (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Wacko is a comedy and horror film directed by Greydon Clark, running about 85 minutes. “At last! A motion picture made by, for, and about people.... just like you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirteen years after the "Lawnmower Killer" killed her sister, high school student Mary Graves and obsessed detective Dick Harbinger are on the lookout for the killer to reappear during the annual Halloween Pumpkin Prom.
Who’s in it. Wacko stars Joe Don Baker as Dick Harbinger, Stella Stevens as Mrs. Doctor Graves, George Kennedy as Mr. Doctor Graves and Julia Duffy as Mary Graves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wacko has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wacko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wacko tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wacko (1982)?
- In US, Wacko is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wacko worth watching?
- Wacko holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wacko?
- Wacko stars Joe Don Baker, Stella Stevens, George Kennedy, Julia Duffy and Andrew Dice Clay.
- When was Wacko released?
- Wacko was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.