---
title: "Mikey"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mikey-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87321
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Mikey (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mikey-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mikey is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Imperial Entertainment, Tapestry Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sweet‑looking boy hides a murderous secret."

### Why Watch
- Unsettling child antagonist
- Effective low‑budget horror atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be disturbing
- Some production roughness
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and disturbing themes, making it suitable only for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, slasher, creepy, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mikey-1992#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dennis Dimster
- **Networks / Studios**: Imperial Entertainment, Tapestry Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Bonsall** as *Mikey*
- **Josie Bissett** as *Jessie Owens*
- **Ashley Laurence** as *Shawn Gilder*
- **Mimi Craven** as *Rachel Trenton*
- **Whit Hertford** as *Ben Owens*
- **John Diehl** as *Neil Trenton*
- **Mark Venturini** as *Det. Jack Reynolds*
- **Laura Robinson** as *Grace Kelvin*
- **Sanford Gibbons** as *Cornell*
- **Kathleen Bonsall** as *Eva*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Mikey released?
Mikey was released in the United States on November 12, 1992.

### Q: Who directed Mikey?
The film was directed by Dennis Dimster.

### Q: What genre does Mikey belong to?
It is an American psychological slasher horror film.

### Q: Who plays the title character?
Brian Bonsall portrays Mikey in his feature film debut.

### Q: Why was Mikey controversial?
The film faced bans and controversy in the United Kingdom due to its graphic violence involving a child.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mikey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/87321)
- [Mikey (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikey_(film))
- [Mikey (1992) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0104870/)
- [Mikey (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikey_(film))
- [Mikey (1992) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/92656-mikey/prehled/)
- [Mikey (1992)](https://www.sms.cz/film/mikey)

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