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Paul, a man suffering from cerebral palsy, lives an unfulfilled life in a nursing home. Sitting in his wheelchair, he fantasizes about a life in which people understand him, women find him irresistible, and he is be a force to be reckoned with. He places this imagined self in four different sexual fantasies, each with a different woman.
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Plot Summary
A man named Paul experiences a series of bizarre and often painful events, including encounters with people who have lost limbs and a television personality who seems to be guiding him. The film delves into his struggles with mental health and his perception of reality, blurring the lines between what is real and what is imagined. It's a surreal and often disturbing journey through a deeply troubled psyche.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a cult following for its unique and disturbing vision, though it was largely met with bewildered and polarized reactions from mainstream critics. Its unconventional narrative and unsettling themes made it a challenging watch for many, but appreciated by those seeking avant-garde cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- A deeply personal and often disturbing cinematic experience from Crispin Glover.
- The film's surreal and fragmented narrative can be both fascinating and alienating.
- Offers a unique, albeit uncomfortable, exploration of mental anguish and reality.
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Fun Fact
Crispin Glover directed and stars in the film, drawing heavily from his own experiences and mental state during the time of its creation, and it was initially intended to be part of a larger trilogy of films he planned.
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