Kuato Takes Center Stage: ‘Rick And Morty’ Pays Homage To Total Recall

Quick! What’s the best science-fiction movie ever made? If The Matrix, Jurassic Park, 2001: A Space Odyssey, or The Thing crossed your mind, you’re not wrong. However, among the top contenders is the 1990 pulp classic, Total Recall.

Rick and Morty’s Surprising Gap

The Schwarzenegger Classic Left Untouched – Until Now

Despite Rick and Morty’s reputation for sci-fi parodies, it’s surprising that the show had never taken aim at Total Recall until now.

Enter “Wet Kuat Amortican Summer”: A Clever Nod to Total Recall

Season 7 Episode 7 Unveils a Kuato-Inspired Plotline

In the episode titled “Wet Kuat Amortican Summer,” Morty and Summer find themselves fused together, with Morty transforming into a small mutant version of himself—a Kuato. Rick’s reluctance to fix the issue leads Summer on an adventure to an intergalactic nightclub where Kuatos and their hosts party, unveiling a dark secret.

Rick and Morty vs. Total Recall

A Kuato-Inspired Showdown

To understand Rick and Morty’s latest escapade, a quick primer on Total Recall is in order. The classic, directed by Paul Verhoeven, features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a man entangled in a dystopian Mars. The leader of the local resistance, Kuato, plays a crucial role in the movie, ultimately meeting a heroic end. Rick and Morty’s tribute to this classic adds a new layer to the show’s sci-fi repertoire.

A Nod to Schwarzenegger’s Best Roles

Seven Seasons In, Rick and Morty Pays Its Respects

From an uprising on Mars to the memorable three-breasted woman, Total Recall provides abundant material for Rick and Morty’s creative exploration. Seven seasons into the show, fans can finally celebrate the tribute to one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic roles.

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