Film Alchemy

The Independent Cinema of Ted V. Mikels

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

American filmmaker Ted V. Mikels holds a unique position as one of the most unconventional directors of exploitation cinema. Famous for his eccentric home life (he once lived with a harem in a castle with secret passage-ways) and promotional gimmicks (he was known for having nurses and ambulances on hand to assist "scared-to-death" movie-goers), Mikels is considered a pioneering master of low-budget movie making. This unique work examines each of Mikels' 19 major film or video productions, beginning with his first feature Strike Me Deadly (1959). Each entry includes a full list of cast and crew credits, along with a plot synopsis and, frequently, behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Also included are a complete filmography, an overview of Ted V. Mikels memorabilia, and a transcript of the author's personal interview with Mikels.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-04-10
Mått:178 x 254 x 11 mm
Vikt:390 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:220
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786475070

Utforska kategorier

Film inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Freelance writer and musician Christopher Wayne Curry lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Recensioner i media

“exhausting research...amazingly stocked with photos from the authors own collection as well as some provided by Mikels...definitive...utterly fascinating”—MK-Magazine; “highly recommend”—Bookgasm.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by John W. Curry Preface Introduction Part One: The Films of Ted V. Mikels 1. Strike Me Deadly 2. Dr. Sex 3. One Shocking Moment 4. The Black Klansman 5. Astro Zombies 6. Girl in Gold Boots 7. The Corpse Grinders 8. Blood Orgy of the She Devils 9. The Doll Squad 10. Alex Joseph and His Wives 11. 10 Violent Women 12. War Cat 13. Mission: Killfast Part Two: The Videos of Ted V. Mikels Introduction 14. Dimension in Fear 15. Female Slave’s Revenge 16. The Corpse Grinders 2 17. Mark of the Astro Zombies 18. The Cauldron: Baptism of Blood 19. Heart of a Boy Part Three: Cinematic Timeline, Homage, Memorabilia 20. A Comprehensive Ted V. Mikels Cinematic Timeline 21. Homage: Reverence and Respect for Mikels 22. Collect ’Em All! An Overview of the Memorabilia Part Four: The Interview Closing Bibliography Index