The Fiend
“Man's greatest struggle is against himself.”
Synopsis
Joe wants to be a rapper. Max wants to be a filmmaker. They go to a secluded house in rural Virginia to document the production of Joe's demo CD. But what begins as a funny music documentary turns into a film about Joe's harrowing battle with a self-destructive alter-ego.
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January 1, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Karson
- Original Title
- The Fiend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Karson
Max Karson
Department Leadership Roster
Max Karson
Director
Max Karson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fiend
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What is The Fiend about?
Joe wants to be a rapper. Max wants to be a filmmaker. They go to a secluded house in rural Virginia to document the production of Joe's demo CD. But what begins as a funny music documentary turns into a film about Joe's harrowing battle with a self-destructive alter-ego.
Who directed The Fiend?
The Fiend was directed by Max Karson.
Who stars in The Fiend?
The principal cast of The Fiend includes Joe Pruner, Max Karson.
When was The Fiend released and how long is it?
The Fiend was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fiend?
The Fiend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).