So, what were the movies referenced in the acclaimed outing? Total Recall

This premise brought with a whole host of references from the works of Blade Runner creator Philip K Dick to a forgotten Tom Cruise-starring critical flop (and guilty pleasure). The antagonists of this episode invaded the character’s minds and implanted false memories to make the Smith family believe these new figures had always been part of the family. Poopybutthole brought with a whole host of new (short-lived) characters as the Smith family were besieged by parasites, but these were no ordinary aliens. However, one early outing of Rick & Morty’s saw the show spoof so many movies and series that few viewers could keep track of all the references piling up. Then again, that was the premise of the episode, “Total Rickall” (season 2, episode 4). Related: Rick & Morty’s Second Season 5 Trailer Hints At A Major Story FixĪccording to its season 5 trailer, Rick & Morty will soon spoof Hellraiser and Voltron, proving that the show intends to continue its parade of pop culture parodies unabated. In the show’s recent fourth season alone, Rick & Morty parodied Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel Prometheus, Game of Thrones and its obsessive fanbase, and even the idea of storytelling itself in one ambitious outing 'Never-Ricking Morty' (season 4, episode 6). Rick & Morty has parodied all manner of movies and television shows over the years, but what are the titles spoofed in the season 2 outing “Total Rickall”? Debuting in late 2013, Adult Swim’s hit sitcom Rick & Morty has come a long way from the rude, crude Back to the Future parody that the show began life as.Ĭoming from Community creator Dan Harmon and voiceover artist Justin Roiland, Rick & Morty is an anarchic sitcom that spoofs everything from sci-fi movies to superhero media, using the misadventures of the titular duo to parody both television conventions and specific pieces of genre fare.

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