Theres nothing more I like than a good documentary, especially when it covers the genre of my chocie. Shot with a $12,000 budget this indie documentary tells the story of other B-Movie and Independent filmmaker Don Dohler. Don’s movies have been called everything from oddly brilliant to some of the worst films of all time.
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Synopsis:
Blood, Boobs and Beast tells the compelling story of Don Dohler, whose movies have been called everything from oddly brilliant to some of the worst films of all time. Despite his critics, Dohler has gotten all 9 of his sci-fi and horror films distributed internationally, as well as TV syndication for his first film, The Alien Factor. Dohler has also inspired artists and filmmakers such as Robert Crumb (Fritz the Cat), J.J. Abrams (Creator of TV show Lost) and Art Speigelman (Maus) with his underground comix character ProJunior, and his DIY filmmaking magazine, Cinemagic.
Mild-mannered and unassuming, Dohler started making wholesome sci-fi films in the Baltimore area in 1976, but recently began including nudity and gore in his movies to please distributors. At age 59 he’s just finished his most gratuitous movie to date and it’s selling well, yet Dohler feels “sick of the exploitative stuff” and is considering giving up the Blood, Boobs and Beast formula. However, Dohler’s recent partner Joe Ripple disagrees and views these components as essential to gaining distribution. Since the pair’s filmmaking philosophies have begun to differ, it’s possible that their current film could be their last together.
Shot and edited over two and a half years, Blood, Boobs and Beast provides a fresh and humorous look at low-budget filmmaking through the unassuming eyes of Don Dohler. With revealing interviews and beautiful cinematography, Blood, Boobs and Beast is a touching portrait of Dohler’s career, his family, and his struggle to just make a good movie.
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