The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
“They Sing! They Dance! They're Juvenile Delinquents from Outer Space!”
Synopsis
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X is a quirky adventure that defies categorization. It combines elements of science-fiction, film noir, teen angst and even musical comedy to create an entertainment unlike any other. With familiar faces like Reggie Bannister, Paul Williams, and Kevin McCarthy, this independently produced film pays homage to cult films of a bygone era.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bunnell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bunnell, George Wagner
- Original Score
- Ego Plum
- Original Title
- The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Ottermole Moving Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bunnell
Paul Bunnell, George Wagner
Ego Plum
Francisco Bulgarelli
Russell Harnden III
Paul Bunnell
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bunnell
Director
Paul Bunnell
Writer
Francisco Bulgarelli
Director of Photography
Russell Harnden III
Editor
George Wagner
Writer
Paul Bunnell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
2010
Macabre Melodies
The show must go on... even if it kills! These sinister sing-alongs blend pitch-perfect terror with show-stopping slaughter, proving that every performance could be your last. Break a leg - or several.
Sci-Fi 1970-2013
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghastly Love of Johnny X about?
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X is a quirky adventure that defies categorization. It combines elements of science-fiction, film noir, teen angst and even musical comedy to create an entertainment unlike any other. With familiar faces like Reggie Bannister, Paul Williams, and Kevin McCarthy, this independently produced film pays homage to cult films of a bygone era.
Who directed The Ghastly Love of Johnny X?
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X was directed by Paul Bunnell.
Who stars in The Ghastly Love of Johnny X?
The principal cast of The Ghastly Love of Johnny X includes Will Keenan, Creed Bratton, De Anna Joy Brooks, Reggie Bannister, Jed Rowen.
When was The Ghastly Love of Johnny X released and how long is it?
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ghastly Love of Johnny X?
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $2K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Ghastly Love of Johnny X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghastly Love of Johnny X was composed by Ego Plum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghastly Love of Johnny X?
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).