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A heroin junkie gets his mind literally fried after he is abducted by aliens in . Barry () is heroin abducted lowlife in Cape Town, who walks out on his wife Suz () shortly before he goes on a drug bender and gets abducted by aliens, who take control of his brain. Upon his return to Earth, the alien Barry goes on a wide variety of misadventures in Cape Town’s underbelly.

Fried Barry is a “thing” by South African writer/director Ryan Kruger and is an expansion of the 2017 short film of the same name. The film focuses on the titular Barry, who gets his mind taken control of aliens, which results in a lot of debauchery upon his return to Earth. This includes instantly impregnating prostitutes, ecstasy-fueled dance raves, and being kidnapped by a human trafficker.

Fried Barry

I’m going to jump right to the point and say that Fried Barry is a very messed up film, your enjoyment of which might be dependent on how many drugs you have taken beforehand. Fried Barry comes across as a mix of , , and 2018’s Mandy and is definitely a more transgressive and experimental piece, bolstered by the very unique appearance of the star Gary Green, who spends the bulk of the film with an expressionless face. Ultimately, Fried Barry is a love it or hate it film, with me being somewhat unsure which way I sway.

Fried Barry is screening as part of the VOD selection during the 2020 Fantasia Film Festival

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Fried Barry (2020)
Runtime:99 minutes
Director:Ryan Kruger
Country:South Africa
Genres:Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
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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. FRIED BARRY is based upon the short film of the same name, which earned 57 official selections and 12 wins at festivals around the world.
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