Incredibly Strange Video

Ep. 1: Brain Damage

Ryan Quinn & Cassie Kay Season 1 Episode 1

In our very first episode, we are joined by cinematographer Ryan Kroboth to break down this woefully underrated 80's splatter flick! We take a deep dive into how the film serves as a metaphor for addiction and how the filmmakers' use of color and camera tricks take the film to the next level, making critical observations and statements about society's relationship with the darker side of humanity. We also explore the film's crazy production - from shooting some of its most iconic scenes guerrilla style without permission, to the reason why one of the main characters didn't want to appear in the credits.

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Brain Damage
Directed by Frank Henenlotter 
1988, United States 

Incredibly Strange Video is produced and edited by Ryan Quinn and Cassie Kay. Follow us on Instagram @incrediblystrangevideo for updates on the newest episodes!

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