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Jimmy comes from an abusive family so he joins the circus when it comes to town. Mike Patton stars.

What an annoying, David Lynch-ripoff movie. This movie wasn’t reminiscent of David Lynch, but trying to rip off his direction and even his odd-ass characters. This movie didn’t have a log lady (Twin Peaks), but it did have some lady who hangs out in the middle of nowhere, and when she comes into town to talk, she’s just like the log lady. I think I had a look of disgust on my face most of this movie since I love David Lynch.

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Mike Patton’s character was written for Dennis Hopper. When he backed out of the movie, the director went after Mike Patton. Mike wanted to just do the music for the movie, but he was convinced to act in it. He really should have stuck to his guns and did the music. He’s not a good actor. It was painful to watch. He was doing an impression of Dennis Hopper the entire time. He plays two different characters. He is David, oldest brother of some repressed, messed up family. He is also Frank, the circus ring leader. The main act of the circus is a singer played by Karen Black. She is the mother of David and Jimmy. She is also lusted after by David, Frank and Jimmy. She’s a million years old. Who would lust after her? That didn’t help the disgusted look on my face.

The scenes at home in town are in black and white. The scenes at the circus are in full color. The color is very vivid and one scene at the very end is very pretty to watch, but that’s the only thing good about this movie.

I haven’t even touched on the horrible story itself about the abuse inside the house and inside the circus, but it is mostly horrible due to all the reasons already stated. Uggg.

Grade: F

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