Liquid Sky [Blu-ray]

Liquid Sky [Blu-ray]

Director: Slava Tsukerman Cast: Anne Carlisle
Anne Carlisle
, Paula Sheppard
Paula Sheppard
, Susan Doukas
Susan Doukas
, Otto von Wernherr
Otto von Wernherr
Slava Tsukerman
Liquid Sky [Blu-ray]

Liquid Sky [Blu-ray]

Director: Slava Tsukerman Cast: Anne Carlisle
Anne Carlisle
, Paula Sheppard
Paula Sheppard
, Susan Doukas
Susan Doukas
, Otto von Wernherr
Otto von Wernherr
Slava Tsukerman

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Overview

A glitzy updating of Andy Warhol's Trash with aliens, this campy, stylish, but ultimately depressing film is one of the most keenly observed portraits of New York's early '80s downtown new wave scene. Anne Carlisle, who co-wrote the script, is terrific in a dual role as the wan lesbian Margaret and her arrogant gay nemesis, Jimmy. Tiny space aliens see Margaret shooting up and choose her to feed their heroin-like addiction to a substance produced in the human brain during sexual climax. Her partners end up vaporized, but since most of them treat her like dirt, Margaret doesn't mind. Meanwhile, a German scientist (Otto von Wernherr) has been tracking the plate-sized alien craft and observes it from the apartment of a horny Jewish woman (Susan Doukas); all the while, he is oblivious to her comic frustration and increasingly blatant sexual advances. Despite the sci-fi elements, considerable humor, cool music, and a gorgeous production design, this is really a film about desperation and ugliness. Other than Von Wernherr and Doukas -- who are outside the punk scene -- the characters all loathe themselves and treat each other horribly. Most of their sex involves rape, and when they die, each seems to be better off. Perhaps the bitter aftertaste of this film explains why it never really caught on as a midnight movie, but it is a dark gem and well worth seeing.

Product Details

Release Date: 04/24/2018
UPC: 0814456021324
Original Release: 1982
Rating: R
Source: Vinegar Syndrome
Region Code: A
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:52:00
Sales rank: 11,812

Special Features

Newly scanned and restored in 4k from the 35mm original negative ; Commentary track with: Slava Tsukerman (Director); Interview with Slava Tsukerman; Interview with Anne Carlisle (actress); Director's Introduction; "Liquid Sky Revisited" (2017) - 50 minute making-of documentary; Q&A from a 2017 Alamo Dafthouse Yonkers screening with: Slava Tsukerma, Ann Carlisle and Clive Smith (co-composer); Isolated soundtrack; Never beofore seen outtakes; Alternate opening sequence; Behind the scenes rehearsal footage; Multiple Trailers; Still Gallery; Cover artwork by Derek Gabryszak; Reversible cover artwork; English SDH Subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Anne Carlisle Margaret/Jimmy,Nellie
Paula Sheppard Adrian,Actor
Susan Doukas Sylvia
Otto von Wernherr Johann
Bob Brady Owen
Elaine Grove Katherine
Stanley Knapp Paul
Lloyd Ziff Lester
Harry Lum Deliveryman
Roy MacArthur Jack
Nina V. Kerova Designer,Designer
Alan Preston Photographer
Christine Hatfull Hairstylist
Calvin Haugen Makeup Artist
Deborah Jacobs Designer's Assistant
Inansi Designer's Assistant
Tom Cote Photographer's Assistant
Michael Drechsler Gaffer
Jose Preval Gaffer
David Ilku Designer's Boyfriend
Neke Carson Club Manager
Jenifer Chang Model in Fashion Show
Vincent Pandoliano Model in Fashion Show
Benjamin Liu Model in Fashion Show
Angelo Model in Fashion Show
Lucille Model in Fashion Show
Jere Edmunds Model
Marcel Fieve Make-up Artist
Mariann Marlow Stylist
Perry Iannaconi Hair Stylist
Rodger Martencen Hair Stylist
Stanley Knap Paul
Jack Adalist Vincent
Slava Tsukerman Composer
Clive Smith Composer
Brenda Hutchinson Composer

Technical Credits
Slava Tsukerman Director,Producer,Screenwriter
Robert Field Executive Producer
Yuri Neyman Special Effects
Anne Carlisle Screenwriter
Nina V. Kerova Screenwriter
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