GG Allin & the Murder Junkies: Blood, Shit and Fears
GG Allin & the Murder Junkies: Blood, Shit and Fears

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GG Allin & the Murder Junkies: Blood, Shit and Fears

2012
Movie
150 min
English

More mayhem from the GG Allin vaults! This time around you get three shows from 1991 and two shows from 1993 as a bonus.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Michael A. GehaGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the controversial life and career of GG Allin, the notoriously confrontational punk rock musician. It explores his raw and often shocking performances, his nihilistic philosophy, and his impact on the underground music scene. The film features interviews with those who knew him and archival footage of his most infamous moments.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a highly polarizing figure, 'Blood, Shit and Fears' received mixed but often acknowledges its unflinching portrayal of GG Allin's life. Critics noted its raw presentation and its success in capturing the chaotic essence of its subject, though some found the content excessively graphic and disturbing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Captures the extreme and often disturbing nature of GG Allin's life and performances.

  • Provides insight into the underground punk scene and Allin's unique, albeit controversial, legacy.

  • An unflinching look at a figure who pushed boundaries of performance art and societal norms.

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Fun Fact

GG Allin famously declared himself 'the most undiscovered rockstar of all time' and often performed nude or in a state of extreme disarray, sometimes defecating and urinating on stage.

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