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Totally Killer

Totally Killer is a 2023 American slasher comedy film directed by Nahnatchka Khan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Totally Killer is a 2023 American slasher comedy film directed by Nahnatchka Khan. It stars Kiernan Shipka as a teenager who is sent back to 1987 and teams up with her younger mother to stop a serial killer and prevent future murders. The film blends slasher horror, comedy, and time travel.

Premise

The film centers on Jamie Hughes, a teenager whose mother is murdered by the returning Sweet Sixteen Killer. Jamie is transported back to 1987 and tries to stop the killer during his original crime spree.

Cast

Kiernan Shipka plays Jamie, Olivia Holt plays the teenage version of her mother Pam, and Julie Bowen plays Pam in the present day. The film also features other supporting actors in the teen-horror ensemble cast.

Release

Totally Killer was released in 2023 as a streaming film associated with Amazon Prime Video. It is listed as a 2023 American film in major film databases and review sources.

Genre and style

The film is commonly described as a slasher comedy or horror-comedy. Reviews note that it combines violent horror elements with time-travel and comedic, nostalgic 1980s material.

Key facts

  • Totally Killer is a 2023 American slasher comedy film directed by Nahnatchka Khan.
  • The story follows Jamie, who travels back to 1987 after a killer returns in the present day.
  • Jamie teams up with her teenage mother to stop the original murders.
  • The film was released in 2023 and is an Amazon/Prime Video original release.
  • The cast includes Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, and Julie Bowen.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can access the film through Amazon Prime Video in markets where it is available, and its streaming-first release makes it relevant to Canadian home audiences.[10]

Frequently asked questions

What is Totally Killer about?
It is about a teenager who time-travels to 1987 after a serial killer returns, then works with her younger mother to stop the original murders.
When did Totally Killer come out?
Totally Killer was released in 2023.
Who is in the cast of Totally Killer?
The main cast includes Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, and Julie Bowen.
Is Totally Killer a horror comedy?
Yes. Sources describe it as a slasher comedy or comedy horror film.
Where can I watch Totally Killer?
It was released as a Prime Video/Amazon streaming film.
What is the plot of Totally Killer?
After her mother is killed by the Sweet Sixteen Killer, Jamie is sent back to 1987 and tries to stop the killer before the murders happen again.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totally_Killer
    Supports: Release year, director, screenplay, genre, cast, and basic plot.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/totally-killer-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Plot summary and time-travel premise.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/totally_killer
    Supports: Plot description and genre framing.
  4. Screen Rant — https://screenrant.com/db/movie/totally-killer/
    Supports: Identification as a comedy horror film and Prime Video release.