IMDb 4.9 1982 HD

Wacko

Wacko

1982
Comedy Horror
85 min R USA
5 / 10
4.9 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Greydon Clark
Starring
Joe Don Baker / Stella Stevens / George Kennedy / Julia Duffy / Scott McGinnis / E. G. Daily / Michele Tobin / Andrew Dice Clay

How Viewers Describe This Film

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Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Wacko,' a 1982 film, positions itself around the chilling prospect of the 'Lawnmower Killer's' return. The narrative unfolds as high school student Mary Graves and Detective Dick Harbinger anticipate his reappearance during the Halloween Pumpkin Prom, a decade…

O
Oliver Finch
May 22, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The concept behind 'Wacko' (1982) is intriguing enough: a notorious killer resurfaces years later, with a high school prom serving as the likely hunting ground. Mary Graves, seeking justice for her sister, and Detective Dick Harbinger are the…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Thirteen years on, the 'Lawnmower Killer' looms large in 'Wacko,' a 1982 offering that plays with the expectation of horror. The film positions high school student Mary Graves and Detective Dick Harbinger on high alert as the killer…

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Marcus Thorne
May 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Wacko' from 1982 presents a familiar setup: a killer from the past resurfaces to wreak havoc once more. The central conflict revolves around the impending Halloween Pumpkin Prom, where high school student Mary Graves and Detective Dick Harbinger…

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Eleanor Vance
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 1982 film 'Wacko' offers a curious blend of slasher convention and perhaps something more. Set thirteen years after a brutal killing spree, the narrative hinges on the anticipated return of the 'Lawnmower Killer' during a high school…

FAQs

The 'Lawnmower Killer' in 'Wacko' is presented as a figure with a history of violence, having claimed the life of Mary Graves' sister thirteen years prior to the events of the film. While the context doesn't establish him as a globally recognised horror icon on the level of some other cinematic villains, his past actions clearly have a significant impact on the characters and the narrative. His impending return during the Halloween Pumpkin Prom sets the stage for his notoriety to be re-established within the film's world.