B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the ol’ B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Gerard Johnstone’s M3GAN into the VCR. 

If you’re like me, when images of M3GAN first started popping up online, you thought, What in the name of the Olsen twins/Ashley Benson is this? We’ve been seeing high camp out of James Wan/Atomic Monster for a while now (cc: Malignant), and M3GAN doesn’t disappoint. 

M3GAN shows us exactly why she belongs with other horror villains we adore while also establishing her presence as a gay icon. Literally slay, queen. 

M3GAN brings back memories of watching the likes of Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Small Soldiers on VHS. I’d sit way too close to a TV that weighed around 300 pounds and soak in every punch, kick, and orchestral swell. And, I believe that’s the entire point. 

M3GAN blends the action and evil robot tropes of the 80s and 90s with a satirical view towards toys my generation grew up with, like Furbies. M3GAN is essentially the Teddy Ruxpin from Hell. Allison Williams’ character, Gemma, is reminiscent of my 30+ community. She works in tech, doesn’t know if she wants children, and is overly protective of sentimental toys from childhood (I still have my HitClips, so I get it). Plus, the guerilla marketing for this movie was absolutely incredible. 

M3GAN is the perfect beer (or in my case, soda) and pizza movie. It’s fun, nostalgic, and you won’t be bored. The only thing I can’t condone is the killing of the dog, which I don’t even think counts as a spoiler because it’s obvious what’s going to happen in the first 10 minutes. Other than unnecessary doggie demise, I recommend watching M3GAN ASAP. Just know if her robotic super strength doesn’t kill you, her reads will. 💅

Both the rated and unrated versions of M3GAN are now streaming on Peacock.