The Dark Backward
Watch TrailerA man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the friend uses this twist to get him signed up with a sleazy talent agent, and it begins to look like his career is on the move, even though his girlfriend has left him.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Adam Rifkin |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (39 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a grotesque, grimy vision of show business where success is born from deformity, not skill. It relies on a deeply cynical and absurdist sense of humor to explore the hollow pursuit of fame.
What lingers after the credits is a uniquely unsettling blend of pity and laughter, a testament to fame's bizarre currency. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Adam Rifkin
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Watch with like-minded friends in a dimly lit room, braced for deeply weird comedy.
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