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Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
One of the human trio is Dick Fontaine, the director, a thin, long-haired youth who has put together this highly personal exercise on something or other that runs, mercifully, for 58 minutes and comes from an English group of movie folk called the Tattooists. The second visitor to the animal abattoir is a pretty girl. The third is a porky, middle-aged man addicted to the expression, "Ya know?" The two men carry on a running argument about whether they should make a picture about pigs. "Are we making a movie, ya know?" says Fatso. "Where is it, ya know?" Then a bit later: "I'm making a movie about pigs, ya know?"
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Plot Summary
A young woman, caught between her astrological destiny and her desires, finds herself entangled in a web of dark secrets and potentially sinister events. As her life spirals, she must confront her own nature and the strange occurrences surrounding her. The film delves into themes of identity, fate, and the supernatural. It's a surreal journey into a psyche on the brink.
Critical Reception
Upon its limited release, 'Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising' received very little critical attention and is largely considered an obscure cult film. It gained a small following for its unique blend of psychedelic imagery and horror elements, though its narrative and technical execution were often criticized.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its avant-garde visual style and experimental nature.
Criticized for a confusing and disjointed plot.
Noted for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of dark psychological themes.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity. Those who have seen it often describe it as a strange, dreamlike, and sometimes disturbing experience. It's viewed as a niche film for fans of 1970s independent and psychedelic cinema.
Fun Fact
The film's cult status grew significantly in the decades after its release, particularly among fans of exploitation and counter-culture cinema, despite its initial lack of mainstream recognition or awards.
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