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The El Duce Tapes

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Genres: Documentary, Biography, Music
Starring: Steve Broy, Eric Carlson, El Duce
Director: Rodney Ascher, David Lawrence
Plot Synopsis:

In the early 90s, aspiring filmmaker (and General Hospital co-star) Ryan Sexton lugged a giant camcorder into some of the seediest clubs and the filthiest apartments in Hollywood. There he filmed hour upon hour of VHS footage of the jaw-droppingly offensive Shock Rock band The Mentors, focusing on their infamous lead singer, "El Duce."

30 years later, the team behind The Nightmare and Room 237 and the editor of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist uncover this dusty stockpile of long forgotten – and unseen – footage. They begin to piece together a picture of the man under the black executioner's hood and what his wilfully offensive act and controversial views might tell us about 21st century America.

An incendiary, tragicomic documentary (midway between The Decline of Western Civilization and Crumb) which has been hailed as "Essential Viewing" by CineVue and called "Dark and Irresistible" by director John Carpenter, The El Duce Tapes will chew you up, spit you out, and leave you floored.

  • Release Details
    Release Date: February 9th, 2021
    MPAA Rating: Not Rated
    Movie Release Year: 2019
    Release Country: United States
    Movie Studio: Arrow Video
  • Technical Specs
    Specs:Blu-ray Disc
    Video Resolution/Codec:1080p AVC/MPEG-4
    Aspect Ratio(s):1.33:1, 1.78:1
    Audio Formats:English: LPCM 2.0
    Subtitles/Captions:English SDH
    Special Features:
    • Brand new audio commentary with The El Duce Tapes crew
    • The Ryan Sexton Tapes
    • The Nilbog Tapes
    • More El Duce Tapes
    • Tape 2: Hollywood Reservoir
    • El Duce Stories
    • Return to Rape Rock Mountain
    • Reality Check presents the all-female El Duce tribute band The Womentors
    • Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson and reverse art by Benjamin Marra
    • First pressing only: Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing by Manish Agarwal