Laura Cummings

The Nostril Picker (1993) is basically this wild, low-budget horror flick that’s got a cult following just because of how bizarre and offbeat the whole thing is. The story? Oh, it’s a ride. You’ve got this total outcast—think awkward, not exactly blending into society—named Joe. He’s not your average dude; he’s got some pretty twisted hobbies, and his main one? Picking his nose. Yeah, it’s weird, but the film leans into that gross-out vibe in a way that’s almost cartoonish. Joe gets mixed up with a witch (because of course he does), and she gives him this insane power: he can transform himself into a teenage girl. And what does he do with this? Not anything noble, let’s just say that. He uses his new “talent” to infiltrate a high school, and from there, it pretty much spirals into a parade of creepy, over-the-top moments. The tone is all over the place—sometimes it’s trying to be scary, then suddenly it’s ridiculous and funny in a way that makes you question who greenlit this thing. The acting? Campy as hell. The effects? Don’t expect anything fancy, we’re talking pure ’90s low-budget cheese. But honestly, that’s kinda the charm. People either love it or hate it, no in-between. Laura Cummings pops up in the mix, adding to the oddball cast. The Nostril Picker is one of those movies you watch with friends just to yell at the screen and laugh at how absurd it gets. It’s not for the faint of heart or the easily grossed out, but if you like your horror with a healthy side of “what the hell did I just watch,” this one’s for you.