Comedy
Canada,United States of America
Strange Brew is a 1983 Canadian comedy film starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as Bob and Doug McKenzie, characters they created on the sketch comedy show SCTV. The film is an extension of the Bob and Doug skits from SCTV and tells the story of the brothers' attempts to help an orphan named Pam regain control of her father's brewery, which has been taken over by the suspicious Brewmeister Smith.
Bob and Doug's plan involves getting jobs at the brewery and uncovering Brewmeister Smith's schemes, but they soon discover that he is in cahoots with a group of hockey players known as the Flying Zambonis. The Zambonis are being groomed to win the National Hockey League championship and are being fed a toxic brew that makes them unbeatable on the ice but also turns them into mindless zombies.
Bob and Doug try to expose Brewmeister Smith and the Zambonis but are thwarted at every turn. They eventually come up with a plan to switch the toxic brew with the regular beer, which causes the Zambonis to lose their edge on the ice and become vulnerable to defeat. The film ends with Pam regaining control of the brewery and Bob and Doug continuing their love of beer-drinking and hijinks.
Strange Brew is a cult classic that has become a beloved Canadian comedy over the years. It is known for its quirky humor, memorable catchphrases (such as "take off, eh?"), and references to Canadian culture, hockey, and beer.
