Zerophilia

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Zerophilia

Released Oct 13, 2006

1h 30m

Comedy

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While on a camping trip, an inexperienced young man (Taylor Handley) has an encounter with a British woman, who turns him into a zerophiliac, a person who can change sexes while aroused. Further complications arise when Luke, who also becomes Luca (Marieh Delfino), loses interest in his girlfriend, Michelle (Rebecca Mozo), and instead prefers her brother, Max (Kyle Schmid).

Critics Consensus

Zerophilia has some intriguing ideas, but they're imparted with a frustrating lack of wit, daring, or valuable insight.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Amid deliberately campy situations and sophomoric jokes, Zerophilia offers a disarmingly sweet lesson about learning to identify with the opposite gender.

Nov 6, 2006

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The script's lazy convenience is embodied by a beautiful neuromorphologist (Gina Bellman) who arrives on the scene to explain everything that's going on.

Nov 1, 2006

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Sun-Times

Boasts a fertile premise but a sterile outcome.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 27, 2006

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Kam Williams

Insight News

As adroitly executed a directorial debut as you could ever hope to find, this ingenious, sci-fi comedy revolves around a mythological malady which causes carriers to change gender whenever they make love.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 1, 2007

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Ken Fox

TV Guide

Anyone who understands the meaning of the title or catches all the frog references scattered through writer-director Martin Curland's feature debut will have a head start understanding this confused and confusing comedy.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 1, 2006

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Matt Pais

Metromix.com

Even if you'd enjoy spending a day as the opposite sex, you're better off abstaining from Zerophilia and daydreaming about what you'd do with your time.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 26, 2006

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I think I see the points the film tries to address; but it just fails to execute the complicated ideas in good balance.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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made by high school kids. has to be.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Not half bad......the concept was original and quite interesting but the execution needed work, and the acting could have done with some improvement as well.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Sex definitely changes you! So I FINALLY got to see Zerophilia (after having ordered it from Amazon), and I tell you it was a gem! For those who haven't yet seen it, then do so ASAP - for those who hv, you know what I'm talking about. It was cute and funny. Okay not over the top like some Hollywood productions, but it had that uniqueness of an "Indy" (independent film) feel to it. I found myself chuckling and L-ing O L at some parts, and feeling the main character's (Luke's) frustration on the whole gender switching ordeal. And of course, I found myself asking the question(s), what would it be like to gender switch on a whim? (although in the film there was more "manipulation" required ;) than just a whim). And then, what gender would I ultimately choose to be? And of course, Kyle Schmid (as Max) and the great "reveal" in the shower scene! <-- That really got me! I literally said out loud (but to myself): "Wow, I didn't see that coming!" And then things just fell into place. I'm so glad I discovered this film (and of course if not having become a fan of Kyle since seeing him in "Blood Ties", I may have NEVER known about it.) Zerophilia is a definite must see!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Una historia curiosa y cuando digo curiosa, me refiero a diferente e incluso extraña. Es una pelìcula ligera, que cumple con el objetivo de entretener pero nada màs. 5/10

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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i'm really surprised that it had low ratings. this is a good movie! very weird & quirky.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Martin Curland

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Taylor Handley

Luke

Gina Bellman

Sydney

Marieh Delfino

Luca

Alison Folland

Janine

Rebecca Mozo

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Synopsis

While on a camping trip, an inexperienced young man (Taylor Handley) has an encounter with a British woman, who turns him into a zerophiliac, a person who can change sexes while aroused. Further complications arise when Luke, who also becomes Luca (Marieh Delfino), loses interest in his girlfriend, Michelle (Rebecca Mozo), and instead prefers her brother, Max (Kyle Schmid).

Director: Martin Curland
Producer: Jay A. Brown, Alan Grossbard, Gregory J. Lanesey, Matt Radecki, Martin Curland
Screenwriter: Martin Curland
Distributor: Microangelo Entertainment
Production Co: Scrambled Eggs Prods., Different by Design
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.0K
Runtime: 1h 30m