Hete-Roy

About This Movie

Hete-Roy is quite the oddity from 1998. You’ve got this bizarre mix of animation and comedy that really doesn’t hold back. The characters are exaggerated and satirical, and the pacing feels erratic, almost like it’s trying to cram too much into its runtime. The themes around conversion therapy are treated with a dark comedic edge, which makes it a curious exploration of societal norms. The practical effects are minimal but fit the offbeat style of animation nicely. It’s definitely distinctive for how it uses a Bible as a literal tool for conversion; you don’t see that every day. The overall tone is irreverent, and Hete-Roy himself is this strange figure, both comedic and unsettling. A conversation starter, for sure.

Bizarre take on conversion therapyDistinctive animation styleDarkly comedic undertones