Film Alchemy
The Independent Cinema of Ted V. Mikels
Published on 10. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-0-7864-7507-0 (ISBN)
Description
American filmmaker Ted V. Mikels holds a unique position as one of the most unconventional directors of exploitation cinema. Famous for his eccentric home life (he once lived with a harem in a castle with secret passage-ways) and promotional gimmicks (he was known for having nurses and ambulances on hand to assist "scared-to-death" movie-goers), Mikels is considered a pioneering master of low-budget movie making. This unique work examines each of Mikels' 19 major film or video productions, beginning with his first feature Strike Me Deadly (1959). Each entry includes a full list of cast and crew credits, along with a plot synopsis and, frequently, behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Also included are a complete filmography, an overview of Ted V. Mikels memorabilia, and a transcript of the author's personal interview with Mikels.
Reviews / Votes
"exhausting research...amazingly stocked with photos from the authors own collection as well as some provided by Mikels...definitive...utterly fascinating"-MK-Magazine; "highly recommend"-Bookgasm.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
143 photos, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
427 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7507-0 (9780786475070)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Freelance writer and musician Christopher Wayne Curry lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by John W. Curry
Preface
Introduction
Part One: The Films of Ted V. Mikels
1. Strike Me Deadly
2. Dr. Sex
3. One Shocking Moment
4. The Black Klansman
5. Astro Zombies
6. Girl in Gold Boots
7. The Corpse Grinders
8. Blood Orgy of the She Devils
9. The Doll Squad
10. Alex Joseph and His Wives
11. 10 Violent Women
12. War Cat
13. Mission: Killfast
Part Two: The Videos of Ted V. Mikels
Introduction
14. Dimension in Fear
15. Female Slave's Revenge
16. The Corpse Grinders 2
17. Mark of the Astro Zombies
18. The Cauldron: Baptism of Blood
19. Heart of a Boy
Part Three: Cinematic Timeline, Homage, Memorabilia
20. A Comprehensive Ted V. Mikels Cinematic Timeline
21. Homage: Reverence and Respect for Mikels
22. Collect 'Em All! An Overview of the Memorabilia
Part Four: The Interview
Closing
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Foreword by John W. Curry
Preface
Introduction
Part One: The Films of Ted V. Mikels
1. Strike Me Deadly
2. Dr. Sex
3. One Shocking Moment
4. The Black Klansman
5. Astro Zombies
6. Girl in Gold Boots
7. The Corpse Grinders
8. Blood Orgy of the She Devils
9. The Doll Squad
10. Alex Joseph and His Wives
11. 10 Violent Women
12. War Cat
13. Mission: Killfast
Part Two: The Videos of Ted V. Mikels
Introduction
14. Dimension in Fear
15. Female Slave's Revenge
16. The Corpse Grinders 2
17. Mark of the Astro Zombies
18. The Cauldron: Baptism of Blood
19. Heart of a Boy
Part Three: Cinematic Timeline, Homage, Memorabilia
20. A Comprehensive Ted V. Mikels Cinematic Timeline
21. Homage: Reverence and Respect for Mikels
22. Collect 'Em All! An Overview of the Memorabilia
Part Four: The Interview
Closing
Bibliography
Index