About Bad Milo!

Bad Milo! is a 2013 horror-comedy film with an uncommon storyline about a man named Duncan who lives with an unusual 'roommate'. When feelings of stress and anxiety >get too high, Duncan's intestines bring forth a demon that suppressed his anxiety and goes after those who are causing him stress.

Making / Production

The movie, directed by Jacob Vaughan and co-written by Vaughan and Benjamin Hayes, premiered in 2013 at the SXSW (South by Southwest) Film Festival. Not a conventional comedy-horror film, Bad Milo! uniquely combines elements of horror gore with humorous overtones, creating an odd but intriguing ambiance filled with giggles and shock.

Actors

• Ken Marino: Marino plays the troubled individual Duncan with a demon in his stomach. His portrayal of stress-induced actions and reactions adds a unique charm to his character.
• Gillian Jacobs: Jacobs takes on the role of Sarah, Duncan's supportive wife. She brings a kind of sweet balance to the entire horror-oriented chaos.
• Peter Stormare: Stormare, portraying Highsmith, the eccentric psychotherapist, adds layers to the comedy factor of the film.
• Patrick Warburton: Warburton plays Phil, Duncan's aggressive boss, who does a great job portraying a stress-inducing character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Patrick Warburton and Ken Marino had worked together in the past on the show "The Tick".
• The demonic creature, Milo, was not CGI but a physical puppet manipulated on set.
• Despite being a horror movie, there are several comedic moments provided by the plight of the main character's unusual problem.

Quotes

• "I don’t want to put a damper on the evening, but there is a murderous demon living in my butt." - Duncan
• "I have a fear that the pressure building inside of me, will grow too great and I'll just... POP!" - Duncan
• "Sometimes, you just have to let go of the shit that's bottled up inside." - Highsmith

Music, Soundtrack

• Ted Masur composed the film's original score, which delivers the perfect balance of spooky and goofy tunes.