Grow Live Monsters
Synopsis
Grow Live Monsters is a selection of 8mm, super-8, and 16 mm film phantasies from the period 1971-76. While still at high school Cary Loren started a correspondence with underground filmmaker, actor, and performance artist Jack Smith, which led to a meeting in the summer of 1973. Shortly after that the artists’ band Destroy All Monsters was formed by Mike Kelley. Jim Shaw, Cary Loren, and Niagara. Most films on this DVD revolve around this group of friends and the music they produced in basements and during live performances.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cary Loren
- Original Score
- Cary Loren, Mike Kelley
- Original Title
- Grow Live Monsters
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cary Loren
Cary Loren, Mike Kelley
Cary Loren
Department Leadership Roster
Cary Loren
Director
Cary Loren
Producer
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What is Grow Live Monsters about?
Grow Live Monsters is a selection of 8mm, super-8, and 16 mm film phantasies from the period 1971-76. While still at high school Cary Loren started a correspondence with underground filmmaker, actor, and performance artist Jack Smith, which led to a meeting in the summer of 1973. Shortly after that the artists’ band Destroy All Monsters was formed by Mike Kelley. Jim Shaw, Cary Loren, and Niagara. Most films on this DVD revolve around this group of friends and the music they produced in basements and during live performances.
Who directed Grow Live Monsters?
Grow Live Monsters was directed by Cary Loren.
Who stars in Grow Live Monsters?
The principal cast of Grow Live Monsters includes Mike Kelley, Niagara, Roger Epstein, Joel Katz, Ingrid Good.
When was Grow Live Monsters released and how long is it?
Grow Live Monsters was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Grow Live Monsters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grow Live Monsters was composed by Cary Loren, Mike Kelley.