The next time Reno takes his drill out he kills lots and lots of people and all of them are bums. A New York philosophy grad student turns into a vampire after getting bitten by one, and then tries to come to terms with her new lifestyle and frequent craving for human blood. Driller Killer has been listed as a public domain movie in a few different places, and it is not clear whether this is actually the case. What are the differences between the British BBFC 18 DVD and the uncut version? You will have to decide that for yourself, but one thing is for sure, if you do watch the film you will never want to fall asleep in a shop doorway again. (1979). Dickey Bittner … Ritchy (bass) ValkoWhite 06:46, 29 January 2012 (UTC) I have removed the duplication, as well as IMDB references. Anthony Picciano … Sidewalk and Street Derelict Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics Driller Killer. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. When an art dealer grimly rejects Reno's finished masterpiece, Reno's mental condition quickly deteriorates. Richard Howorth … Stephen (Carol’s Husband) We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Kaldari (talk) 08:03, 21 February 2014 (UTC), Talk:List of films in the public domain in the United States, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States/2014&oldid=653851611, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Andrea Childs … Friend This page was last edited on 28 March 2015, at 05:47. An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill. -- ɴõɴəχүsƚ 21:23, 20 January 2014 (UTC) I don't recall that title. Chris Amato … Kid on Street Movie Review: House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Review: House at the End of the Street (Starring Jennifer Lawrence), Public Domain Movie: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913). Reviews There are no reviews yet. I think it's "Driller Killer," (If not, Vanian says "thrill" twice, which doesn't make sense) but I want to be able to source this because it's written differently on a lot of on-line lyric sheets. Watch it free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaQLbLJiA50Watch short trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Dn57QgvRwWatch extended trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFobdamXZvo. So it’s a film about a painter with a drill and a lust to kill, but is it art? Rich Bokun … Kid on Street He draws inspiration from scenes of daily street life and occasional random violence. Having said this, the film isn't as gory as its cult status on the list of "video nasties" compiled by the Director of Public Prosecutions in England in the early eighties would lead you to believe and in lacking both the searing transgression of films like 'Cannibal Holocaust' or the all-out gore of films like 'The Beyond' or 'Evil Dead' some may well be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about.However, all things considered the film is an enjoyable psychotic romp (in a masochistic sort-of-way) and I have always found its limitations to be an indispensible part of its appeal as the low budget and technical bludgeoning are central to evoking a genuine sense of the stifling degeneration of New York at its nadir. Your email address will not be published. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. All the movies listed at horrortheque.com are hosted in external servers such as YouTube and Internet Archive. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The filming of Driller Killer began in 1977 and finished in 1978, but the film was not released until 1979. Thomas Baeza … Kid on Street He draws inspiration from scenes of daily street life and occasional random violence. The story is set in New York and the central character is an artist named Reno Miller. I never saw Driller Killer when it first came out and I was imagining something that was almost akin to a snuff movie, but do you know what? Gary Cohen … Voice-over (voice) While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption. Under pressure to finish his oft-delayed grand masterpiece, his psychotic alter-ego takes over and he begins killing random vagrants to boost his creativity, not quite realizing that it is happening in reality. Search for "The Driller Killer" on Amazon.com, Title: Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Hallie Coletta … Friend Although this seems probable I never noticed anything in the film that confirms this, but, either way, Reno definitely has some issues with derelicts and spends a considerable amount of time watching them or talking to them.