Full Moon has long been obsessed with miniature killers and doll-sized monsters as evidenced in “Puppet Master,” “Gingerdead Man,” “Hideous,” and any number of other movies about murderous homunculi. “Barbenheimer,” then, will abide by that ethos, presenting a world of living, Barbie-like dolls who, outraged by sexism, aim to blow up the world with their own atomic bomb. The press release reads:
Deep within Dollsville, a group of fed-up female dolls — led by the brilliant Dr. Barbenheimer — build an atomic bomb. Their mission? To bring down the patriarchy once and for all! But as the battle of the sexes swells, will Barbenheimer and her bevy of beauties end up blowing up more than they bargained for? Comedy, drama, action and Armageddon erupt in Full Moon’s latest freaked out fantasy film, ‘Barbenheimer!’
No other details are yet known. There are no production photos, no casting announcements, and the filmmakers’ names haven’t been released. (One might hope that Band asked Gerwig and Nolan to make the movie together.) Band announced to JoBlo that filming would begin next month. Those who know where to look might be wise to seek out casting notices. And then mail me the information, because I would love to act in a “Barbenheimer” movie.
Mockbusters are nothing new — seek out The Asylum sometime — but the kind of movie that aims to exploit two movies at once, and the grassroots double-feature they birthed, is a new phenomenon indeed. Anyone keen on seeing “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” may very well be curious enough to see the actual “Barbenheimer” movie.
Knowing Charles Band, it will only be a matter of time before Dr. Barbenheimer meets the Evil Bong or the Demonic Toys, so get in on the ground floor.