Hey Monster, Hands Off My City

Hey Monster, Hands Off My City
Directed byMichael Meehan
Written byMichael Meehan
Produced byMichael Meehan
CinematographyBrian Sweet
Release date
  • May 25, 2017 (2017-05-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hey Monster, Hands Off My City is a 2017 comedy horror film directed by comedian Michael Meehan. The film stars Johnny Steele, Reggie Steele, Michael Meehan, Jorge Scott, and Johnny La. The movie is a blend of satire, horror, and absurdist comedy, featuring a monster rampaging through San Francisco and a cast of quirky characters.[1][2]

Plot

The story follows two San Francisco homicide detectives investigating a series of half-eaten corpses across the city. Their search leads to a monstrous creature pursued by a mute gunman on a unicycle.[1] As panic spreads, a group of seniors known as "The Gun Grannies" arms themselves to confront the beast. Meanwhile, the corrupt mayor and police chief, bribed by executives of Krazy Kola, dismiss the crisis. A young Urban Ranger befriends the monster, adding a heartfelt twist to the chaos.[3][4]

Cast

  • Johnny Steele as Inspector Steele
  • Reggie Steele as Inspector Steele
  • Michael Meehan as The Hunter
  • Jorge Scott as The Monster
  • Kevin Meaney as The Mayor
  • Michael Pritchard as The Chief
  • Valerie Meehan, Roberta Borgonovo, Pat Hunter, and Jeannie McMillan as The Gun Grannies
  • James Schmalz as Urban Ranger James
  • Johnny La as Officer Finklestein

Development

Meehan based the film on a one-man show he performed at the 2011 San Francisco Fringe Festival. Filming for Hey Monster, Hands Off My City took place over two and a half years and Meehan had to continually raise funding for production costs. Meehan has stated that the movie cost $100,000 to make and that he had to make his own costumes and props.[3]

Reception

The San Francisco Chronicle praised the movie, calling it a "fascinating combination of elements."[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Interview with Michael Meehan. KTVU. May 25, 2017. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Hey Monster, Hands Off My City". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c LaSalle, Mick (May 31, 2017). "An Impressive Filmmaking Debut for Comedian Meehan". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hey Monster Hands off my City – fogset studios". Retrieved February 7, 2026.
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