Terror Firmer (1999)

A homicidal maniac is on the loose in the city and the low budget film crew on a Troma movie have the power to stop them.

Director:

Lloyd Kaufman

Writers:

Patrick Cassidy, Douglas Buck,

Stars:

Will Keenan, Alyce LaTourelle, Lloyd Kaufman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Keenan	...	Casey Kaufman
Alyce LaTourelle	...	Jennifer
Lloyd Kaufman	...	Larry Benjamin
Trent Haaga	...	Jerry
Sheri Wenden	...	Mysterious Woman / Waitress
Debbie Rochon	...	Christine
Yaniv Sharon	...	Naked P.A.
Charlotte Kaufman	...	Audrey Benjamin
Gary Hrbek	...	Toddster
Joe Fleishaker	...	Jacob Gelman
Ron Jeremy	...	Casey's Dad
Greg 'G-Spot' Siebel	...	Ward
Mario Díaz	...	DJ
Mo Fischer	...	Andy
Lyle Derek	...	Asshole P.A.

Storyline

This is the story of a low budget film crew, led by their blind film director, Larry Benjamin (Lloyd Kaufman/co-founder of Troma Inc.), trying to make some art. In addition to the typical trials and travails of a Troma set, the crew finds themselves set upon by a sexually conflicted, bomb bearing serial killer. Production assistant Jennifer (enchanting Alyce LaTourelle) struggles to succeed on set and to decide between the two men in her life - straitlaced Casey (Will Keenan) and over the edge Jerry (Trent Haaga). This threesome heats up as the killer draws even nearer. As the insanity increases and the bodies amass, the crew bands together (both physically and sexually) against the threat in their midst.

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Plot Keywords:

troma | serial killer | puppet | bad taste humour | blood spatter | 

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Taglines:

Let's Make Some Art!

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong crude sexuality, language, violence and gore

Details

Official Sites:

Troma

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Um Terror de Equipe

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,434 (USA) (29 October 1999)

Gross:

$1,434 (USA) (29 October 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Santa Monica Holdings, Troma Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min 114 min (unrated) 98 min (R-rated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie is also known as "One giant Tribute to all Troma films" as this film has many similarity's to other Troma movies or actors with small parts in this movie who were the leading characters in other Troma movies.

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Quotes

Asshole P.A.: [dying words] Don't give up the fight for truly independent cinema!

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Crazy Credits

Any unauthorized duplication, distribution or exhibition of this photoplay may result in a criminal prosecution as well as civil liability. And we'll tell your mommy!

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Connections

References A League of Their Own (1992)

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Soundtracks

"If You Believe"
Performed by Marty Roberts and Elayne Roberts
Written by Florence Rosen

User Reviews

Disgusting, Sick, Perverse but Oh so Funny!

It's hard to describe "Terror Firmer". Think "Living in Oblivian" with Lucio Fulci style violence, filmed by the "Vienna Aktionists" on the set of "Sweet Movie" directed by Groucho Marx and John Waters. Those unfamiliar with the 60's shock artists the Vienna Aktionists; will be surprised at their similarities to troma. The Vienna Aktionists were a group of anarchist stage performers from the 60's, who would put on live surreal sex shows. They would take food, urine, feces, vomit and semen and create shocking works of art. When I think of Troma, I'm reminded of the Vienna Aktionists. Troma's films are so sick and gross, that they teeter on artistic brilliance. O.K, so "Terror Firmer" defies description. Troma is a company dedicated to gore hound freaks and fans of guilty pleasure b-movies. I am one of those fans. Terror Firmer can definitely be considered a surrealist film. It lacks a traditional narrative, it has grotesque imagery and mocks many institutional standards. It's also one giant middle finger to Hollywood. The plot concerns a psychotic, hermaphrodite serial killer; who is killing people off in the most morbid ways imaginable, on the set of a troma movie. Lloyd Kaufman plays Larry Benjamin, a blind movie director who continues filming even though his cast keeps getting murdered. He wants to get his bizarre artistic vision out there. It seems like "Terror Firmer" tries to outdo "Pink Flamingos", "Cannibal Holocaust" and "Salo" in shock. The first five minutes of the film contain a leg decapitation, an abortion, death by corn flakes and a suicidal shot in the head. This film is almost guaranteed to even make the most jaded viewer cringe. Your either laughing or disgusted with shock. There is ridiculous amounts of sex, full frontal nudity and of course "big breasts". Almost every imaginable bodily function or fluid is present, including crap eating. Also the films obsession with pickles is quite disturbing. After viewing this film, you'll never think of pickles the same way again (guarenteed). As repulsive as the subject matter is, the film is pretty damn funny. Just be prepared to squirm too. I appreciate Troma, because after watching "Terror Firmer"; I searched for other bizarre films. I also became interested in surrealism. So if it wasn't for Lloyd Kaufman, I may of never appreciated Bunuel, Godard, Greenaway, David Lynch, Fellini, Jodorowsky, John Waters, Salvador Dali, Jan Svankmajer, Tekeshi Miike, Dusan Makavejev or David Cronenburg. I love Troma, even if their films are sometimes a bit much. They opened up my mind and imagination to new ideas. I know one thing Otto Muehl and Dali would be proud. Now let's go make some art!