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My Name Is Bruce

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B-movie horror star Bruce Campbell (himself) spends most of his time wisecracking with his agent (Ted Raimi), drunk dialing his ex-wife (Ellen Sandweiss) or dealing with the occasional singing prostitute (Janelle Farber). But then he's kidnapped by teenage fans in Oregon who think "Evil Dead" hero Campbell can help fight off a real-life monster. Campbell finds himself battling a dragon and trying to make a good impression on a teen's pretty mother, not necessarily in that order.
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My Name Is Bruce succeeds or fails based entirely upon the viewer's opinion of Bruce Campbell, an unreasonable burden for even the most accomplished actor.

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Tom Ambrose Empire Magazine Feb 12, 2009
2/5
Doesn't really cut it as a horror or a comedy despite Campbell's undeniable charm. Go to Full Review Stephen Garrett Time Out Feb 12, 2009
1/5
Add two stars-or even three-if you're as passionate about cheesy B-actor Campbell as he is about himself. Go to Full Review Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times Dec 19, 2008
2/5
Perhaps the best thing that can be said about My Name Is Bruce is that Bruce Campbell has in fact appeared in worse movies. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 7, 2024
2.5/4
The movie fits into that so-bad-it’s-good category of Campbell’s career, which, by his direction of this project, tells me he’s realistic enough to admit that he loves the class of films he presides over. That's part of his charm. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Mar 14, 2010
Smug, silly, and forgettable, this vanity project wants to be the next cult hit but really is just another vehicle for Bruce Campbell... Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon Jan 14, 2010
0/5
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Melissa L @Agent99 4 days ago It's a comedy-horror film. It was more amusing than scary. See more Melissa M @Lisey Mar 22, 2026 In this film Bruce Campbell plays the role he was born to play himself. It is awesome though this film does not rely on a lot of AI or cgi. The Quan-Di the bad guy has his own theme song. It's campy & fun to listen to. Much like the campy dialogue in the movie. Bruce Campbell is the king of camp. The comedic chemistry between Ted Raimi and Bruce Campbell is undeniable. And always fun to watch. The multiple characters that Ted Raimi plays in the film is LOL & some of the best scenes in the movie. The concept is original, unique, & beyond awesome. It does have a surprise ending. I love the Bean curd storyline. It goes to show you that it wouldn't kill you to eat vegetables every once in awhile. Only criticism is the part with the screeching cat. When Bruce throws the cat carrier out of the car that he confiscates from the crazy cat lady while high-tailed it out of GoldLick. Screeching cat scenes in horror movies it's so cliche See more The Spectacular Spider-Prime 2 @Christopfer Jan 21, 2026 Es una película muy entretenida y divertida. See more Ernest B @ErnestB Oct 13, 2025 It's not for everybody (or even most people) but it delivers the goods for the only people who would even be aware of it in the first place. See more David W @Sternhammer Sep 14, 2025 Definitely so bad it's good. Deliberately stylised to be hammy and 'b' movie and as always, Campbell delivers big time. If you're a lifelong fan of Campbell like me then you'll most likely very much enjoy this but if not then it probably won't convert you either. The cult of Bruce lives on. Hail to the king, baby. See more xpig332 B @RT69712065 Sep 8, 2025 Top tier 1980’s style Bruce Campbell B movie! See more Read all reviews
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Bruce Campbell

Director

Bruce Campbell

Self

Ted Raimi

Wing

Ellen Sandweiss

Cheryl

Janelle Farber

Kasey

Grace Thorsen

Kelly Graham

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My Name Is Bruce

Bruce Campbell as himself and Ted Raimi as Wing in "My Name Is Bruce." Bruce Campbell as himself, with townspeople, in "My Name Is Bruce." Bruce Campbell as himself in "My Name Is Bruce." View more photos

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Synopsis B-movie horror star Bruce Campbell (himself) spends most of his time wisecracking with his agent (Ted Raimi), drunk dialing his ex-wife (Ellen Sandweiss) or dealing with the occasional singing prostitute (Janelle Farber). But then he's kidnapped by teenage fans in Oregon who think "Evil Dead" hero Campbell can help fight off a real-life monster. Campbell finds himself battling a dragon and trying to make a good impression on a teen's pretty mother, not necessarily in that order.
Director
Bruce Campbell
Producer
Bruce Campbell, Mike Richardson
Screenwriter
Mark Verheiden
Production Co
Dark Horse Entertainment, Image Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Horror, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$173.1K
Runtime
1h 26m
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