The Cruel Tale of the Medicine Man

Overview

Mr. Choade, the director of The House of Choade, a Grand Guignol theatre, has made an evil bargain with the Medicine Man, who has promised to help him make an artistic leap. A young girl, Linda, who has just been released from a mental hospital, gets a job performing at the House of Choade and becomes embroiled in these machinations. Linda's ex-girlfriend Roxy re-connects with her and attempts to save her. This film, a dark comedy by first time director James Habacker, was shot in Manhattan and features many luminaries from the downtown performance art scene centered around the Slipper Room.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 21, 2015

Original language

English

Cast

James Habacker,Oakley Boycott,Joe Coleman,Julie Atlas Muz,Jillian McManemin,Mat Fraser

Director

James Habacker

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt4146964