THE ADDICTION (1995) by Abel Ferrara - BLU REVUE # 188

THE ADDICTION [Abel Ferrara, 1995]

directed by Abel Ferrara
written by Nicholas St. John
produced by Preston L. Holmes, Russell Simmons, Denis Hann, Fernando Sulichin
co-produced by Antony Blinken @ [see below]
starring Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra, Paul Calderon, Edie Falco, Fredro Starr,
Kathryn Erbe, Michael Imperioli, Jamel "Redrum" Simmons, Reverend Robert W. Castle
cinematography by Ken Kelsch
edited by Mayin Lo, Abel Ferrara
music by Joe Delia

@ = Yes, that Antony Blinken, the bastard literally trying to start World War III.

I'm back - with a loopy review of Arrow Video's definitive release of an Abel Ferrara classic on blu ray. Please excuse your host's stranger even than usual presentation. I'm on heavy meds for a severe back injury. Lucid Henry will hopefully be back next episode.

COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Opening credits music is sampled from "Seduction and Devourment" by Black Funeral from their album MOON OF CHARACITH. All rights belong to the composers and copyright holders. I do not claim or imply any rights whatsoever to this music, used under Fair Use statutes.

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