TAKE A trip into the wild and extreme world of GWAR one of the most iconic heavy metal/art
collective/monster bands in the universe, that you’ve probably never heard of. This is GWAR is a
wickedly entertaining, crazily captivating, stonking true story and Shudder Exclusive.
The film is set for its barnstorming Blu-ray, DVD and digital release on 24 October 2022, courtesy of Acorn Media International and comes complete with a mother load of eye-watering extra including a commentary, a fascinating behind the scenes GWAR show feature and interviews, please see full list below.
This aural and visual delight tells the eye-opening and eye-wateringly terrific tale of an iconic collective who have been described as one of the sickest bands in the world and is told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for more than 30 years.
Scott Barber’s (The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, American Clown) feature documentary
provides an astounding, deeply honest, personal glimpse into the world of these shocking pioneers.
Formed in Richmond, Virginia 1984 – comprised of and operated by a frequently rotating line-up of musicians, artists and filmmakers collectively known as Slave Pit Inc – GWAR quickly established
themselves as heavy metal legends.
‘A fine tribute to a band like no other… a film of
tremendous scope’
★★★★1/2
Eye For Film
On Blu-ray, DVD and digital
24 October 2022
‘Confidently asserts itself as the definitive chronicle of
one of the most fascinating heavy metal bands ever
assembled, and as a stunning story in its own right’
★★★★
Outtake Magazine
‘There’s not really anything in the entertainment world
quite like GWAR… a must-see film’
★★★★
Starburst
‘Celebrates… one of the longest, strangest trips around
the fringes of punk and heavy metal music’
Movie Nation
‘Semen! Shootings! Shock rock!… special’
★★★★
NME
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