The Dark Backward
Special Edition
Judd Nelson (Airheads, TV's Suddenly Susan) and Bill Paxton (Titanic, U-571,/I>) star in this cult comedy classic! Garbage man Marty tries his hand at standup comedy, failing miserably until a third arm mysteriously grows from his back. Gus, his accordion player friend, figures out a way to use thenew arm and gets them signed with a sleazy talent agent. Just when success seems near, Marty's girlfriend leaves him - can the arm be far behind? Directed and written by Adam Rifkin (Detroit Rock City).
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Take a bath in garbage instead - Ariel
I have no idea how this film ended up on my Zip list, I possibly clicked on it by accident. When it arrived, the plot and concept seemed original and intriguing. Instead, I was confronted with something entirely different. This film is almost unwatchable. People may accuse me of being closed-minded but I am a big supporter of the weird and wonderful. I often search out "So Bad They're Good" films and can't wait to share them with a select audience. I would never think of sharing this film with anyone. In fact, I will warm all to stay away and preserve their precious time. The script consists of button-pushing-how-offensive-can-we-be moments that add up to nothing. I believe that you are supposed to be repulsed by garbage-strewn streets, necrophilia, obese prostitutes, rats and greasy sweat drenched Judd Nelson. Instead I was bored stiff.
If you want to see an interesting film where an extra appendage takes over, check out "How to Get Ahead in Advertising."definatly different - Ssara
i love watching something that is so different then anthing i have seen before- trust me that is this movie. in the vain of meet the feebles or repo the genetic opera this movie sticks with you- some things you just cant unsee. and the arm- like i said so weird. and since the main character is a comedian, expect an influx of random, odd jokes during his standup bits. bill paxton is also young and sexy- a nice added bonus. please note that some scenes are offensive- and shocking. but if you like that sort of thing, zip this bad boy.
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Take a bath in garbage instead - Ariel
I have no idea how this film ended up on my Zip list, I possibly clicked on it by accident. When it arrived, the plot and concept seemed original and intriguing. Instead, I was confronted with something entirely different. This film is almost unwatchable. ...definatly different - Ssara
i love watching something that is so different then anthing i have seen before- trust me that is this movie. in the vain of meet the feebles or repo the genetic opera this movie sticks with you- some things you just cant unsee. and the arm- like i said so ...