[4], The film received mixed reviews from critics. Michaels thinks the shot of him mooning the tourists is held too long. “It’s someone I never even said hello too because I felt too embarrassed.”, 22. We’ll have to wait a decade or so to see if the film is remembered as a cult favorite, but for now we can probably all agree that it’s a ridiculously absurd genre-bender guaranteed to have both fierce advocates and absolute detractors. The house was actually every bit as disgusting and smelly as it looks. THE GREASY STRANGLER hat all das, was man eigentlich nicht in Kinofilmen sehen will: Hässliche Menschen, geschmacklose Outfits, stumpfsinnige Dialoge und eine sinnbefreite Handlung – Ekelmomente inklusive. An early reader of the script was excited to learn the various disco-related details covered on Ronnie and Braydon’s tours. The next morning, Brayden calls a detective named Jody and reports that Ronnie may be the Greasy Strangler. One of the three old men in the firing squad at the end is sporting “a tiny erection.”, https://medium.com/media/b53fb52789f5a483dc73c0ca293e9141/href, “That’s one of the few takes where your teeth didn’t fall out Michael.”, “Some people aren’t very convincing when they’re just being themselves.”, “We experimented with the sound of Janet’s urination.”, The Greasy Strangler – Special Director's Edition [Blu-ray]. Brayden aspires to be a space fantasy author. 11. Ronnie is a pathological liar who fabricates stories about disco groups like the Bee Gees. The film was released on October 7, 2016 by FilmRise. Jody concludes that the oil is meaningless circumstantial evidence, and demands that they end all inquiries about Ronnie having committed the murders. The Blu-ray available via Amazon (linked above) is a BD-R, so be aware that while it does include the commentary and interviews it’s a manufactured-on-demand disc.

“I loved the attention,” adds Michaels. Ronnie and Janet continue a physical relationship, mocking Brayden when he confronts them in despair. Please consider supporting local, independent, progressive media with a one-time or recurring contribution. Directed by Jim Hosking. The “potato” misunderstanding was inspired from a real incident Hosking encountered in an Indian restaurant in London. ", 10 Terrifying and Twisted Horror Movie Road Trips to Hell, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Makes Chess Exciting Again, Gazing into ‘The Beyond’: Lucio Fulci’s Cosmic Horror Masterpiece, How Ben Wheatley’s ‘Rebecca’ Differs from Alfred Hitchcock’s Award-Winning Version, ‘Dracula Motherf**ker’ Redefines the Monster and Demands Adaptation, 21 Things We Learned from ‘The Descent’ Commentary, Why Clarice Starling is Such a Compelling Thriller Character, 10 Best Japanese Horror Movies From the Terrifying to the Weird, ‘Another Round’ Can’t Escape Its Own Hangover. "Rob is great. At night, Ronnie completely covers himself in grease and strangles residents of the town, becoming known as "The Greasy Strangler." Monster Fest 2016 Q&A [27:34] – Elobar and De Razzo take part in a Q&A after a recent Australian festival screening. That said, if this sounds like your sort of thing, the film's commitment to being continually, thoroughly unpleasant is almost admirable. They venture deeper into the forest, still covered in grease, and primally shake wooden spears at the camera. Composer Andrew Hung is a member of the band Fuck Buttons. Seattle’s Earshot Jazz Festival returns October 16 through November 8. 800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134, Contact While this sometimes results in an indelible moment—an out-of-nowhere spotlight dance is unexpectedly, weirdly lovely—it also makes you realize just how hard it must be to keep coming up with new ways to trip the gag reflex of the viewers. Privacy Policy Dabei ist keine Pointe zu schmuddelig und keine Situation zu unangebracht, um sie nicht doch auf die Leinwand zu bringen. Ronnie is a pathological liar who fabricates stories about disco groups like the Bee Gees. Help us reach our goal of 1,500 new contributors by the end of fall! When a sexy woman takes the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her love. [2] The film was released on October 7, 2016, by FilmRise. There’s no getting around the film’s intentionally offensive and off-putting nature as it’s a badge it wears proudly from beginning to end. They’re all worthwhile for fans of the film (despite some rough audio at times), but the highlights are definitely Michaels for his character, De Razzo for her honesty, and Alamo Drafthouse alum Zack Carlson for his laughs and insight. The most “uncomfortable” scene to shoot in the film, per Hosking, was the sex scene between Ronnie and Janet. One night, Brayden professes his love to Janet. The plot follows a man (the genuinely alarming Michael St. Michaels) who, when he's not consuming the most disgusting food in existence, enjoys occasionally covering himself head-to-toe with goo and strangling townsfolk. 20. The park bench sequence between Ronnie and Janet required some genital arranging to take full advantage of Ronnie’s special disco outfit. 3. The film's conclusion puts the rest of it into focus, particularly a dream-like sequence where Brayden and Ronnie observe doppelgänger versions of themselves being shot by hunters. He likes movies.

After his killings, he cleans himself of the grease by standing in a car wash run by a blind man named Big Paul. Judge Doug North, a Proponent of Diverting Non-Violent First-Time Offenders into Treatment Programs, is Endorsed by The Stranger. Hosking acknowledges that most people find the food shots disgusting, but he for one thinks that sausage looks delicious.

Too often, the camera just gives up and leers at what seems to be a never-ending cascade of man-boobs and way-too-form-fitting briefs. Support local, independent media with a one-time or recurring contribution. Click here to see what people are saying about Judge North. 14. When he finds himself jealous of his son's (Sky Elobar) new girlfriend (Elizabeth De Razzo), it leads, logically enough, to eyeball gobbling, naked jaunts through the car wash, and plenty of other stuff too yechy to print. "[5] On Metacritic, the film has a 58 out of 100 rating, based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Ronnie asserts that Brayden drove his mother away, though Brayden says that she left Ronnie for a man named Ricky Prickles. Ronnie allows Brayden to live with him on the condition that Brayden prepares excessively greasy food for him. Geboten wird eine gerne surreale Bilderflut an Geschmacklosigkeiten, die …

[7], Peter Bradshaw, film critic of the British newspaper The Guardian, described the film as providing "uncompromising yuckiness" as well as laughs, in a three-star review. The Greasy Strangler may share many of Waters's favorite transgressions, but its approach to the material is far less organic, resulting in a grosser-than-gross endurance test. Ronnie, hiding under the bed, reveals himself, claiming Janet as his lover and evicting Brayden. The Greasy Trap [3:35] – Cast and crew share the horror or working in that nasty house. Terms of Use |

“Gene Kelly on crack,” adds Elobar. The Greasy Strangler - "review"/rant, but with a broader question I went to see the Greasy Strangler last night in Edinburgh at the Cameo and hated it. The film stars Michael St. Michaels, Sky Elobar, Elizabeth De Razzo, Gil Gex, Abdoulaye NGom and Holland MacFallister. Brayden covers himself in grease as well, and follows Ronnie and Janet to a movie theatre, where Ronnie is strangling her. Brayden strangles Janet instead, causing her eyes to pop out of her head, which both he and Ronnie consume. The Greasy Strangler is a 2016 American black comedy horror film directed by Jim Hosking, and written by Hosking and Toby Harvard. Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his son, Brayden. The new JB Hi-Fi “Greasy Down Under Deluxe Edition” from Monster Pictures (linked below) adds a second disc of special features to the mix including additional interviews, featurettes, and marketing materials. 18. That night, Janet declares her mutual love for Brayden, and they decide to get married. Ronnie overhears this before going to the car wash to strangle and decapitate Paul. The charms of "The Greasy Strangler," such as they are, are only interesting if you like weird movies that rub their weirdness in your face. 17. The original cut was over two hours and ten minutes long. The Greasy Effect [3:48] – Hoskins talks about the film’s special effects. If mere gross-out were all it offered, it would get boring. Big Ronnie’s (Michaels) member beneath the sheets is actually a broken pool cue. Greasy Down Under Cuisine [26:15] – Elobar and De Razzo sample some Australian culinary delights. More than ever, we depend on your support to help fund our coverage. 5. The Greasy Strangler tries very, very hard, and the result is a film that’s as unique as it is odd.
The next day, on a beach, Ronnie reveals that he cares for Brayden, despite his annoyance with him. But, really, The Greasy Strangler has a sensibility all of its own. They then witness themselves being executed by firing squad, watching as confetti and champagne explode from their heads. Hosking found Janet’s merkin to be too excessively large at first, “but the more I watch it the more I like how it’s thick and luxurious.”, 21.
13. The commentary offers some fun anecdotes and insights, and aside from a few questionable jokes – that Hosking quickly shuts down – the trio stay on point in their thoughts on the production. Now more than ever, The Stranger depends on your support to help fund our coverage.