The Living End (1992)

Luke is a gay hustler. Jon is a movie critic. Both are HIV positive. They go on a hedonistic, dangerous journey, their motto "Fuck the world".

Director:

Gregg Araki

Writer:

Gregg Araki

Stars:

Mike Dytri, Craig Gilmore, Mark Finch

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Dytri	...	Luke
Craig Gilmore	...	Jon
Mark Finch	...	Doctor
Mary Woronov	...	Daisy
Johanna Went	...	Fern
Darcy Marta	...	Darcy
Scott Goetz	...	Peter
Brett Vail	...	Ken (as Bretton Vail)
Nicole Dillenberg	...	Barbie
Stephen Holman	...	7-11 Couple
Magie Song	...	7-11 Couple
Peter Lanigan	...	Three Stooges
Jon Gerrans	...	Three Stooges
Jack Kofman	...	Three Stooges
Chris Mabli	...	Melrose NeoNazi (as Christopher Mabli)

Storyline

Luke is a gay hustler. Jon is a movie critic. Both are HIV positive. They go on a hedonistic, dangerous journey, their motto "Fuck the world".

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Plot Keywords:

aids | new queer cinema | psychotronic film | gay | hustler | 

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Taglines:

An Irresponsible Movie by Gregg Araki

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gregg Araki had the opportunity to remaster the film in 2009. This was important to him because it was being shown in universities in history lessons about queer cinema, and most of the universities were showing tired copies on VHS.

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Quotes

Jon: All I know is if I don't take a shower and brush my teeth in about two minutes, I'm gonna - I'm gonna fucking kill myself... . I'm a fag, okay? I can't stand being dirty.

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Connections

References Drugstore Cowboy (1989)

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Soundtracks

Good Vibrations
Written by Donnie Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Amir Shakir & Dan Hartman
Performed by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (as Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch)

User Reviews

Off of the edge...

The cutting edge of early '90's American film includes this work by Gregg Araki, a frightfully funny, harrowing tale of two HIV positive dudes who can't stand it all, blame (then president) George Bush, and take it all on the road for a final (?) spree. The film contains the typical cute gay boys, friendly fag-hag with her own hetero issues, violence, and ridiculously corny Araki dialogue. And guess what? It somehow all works! By the end the two protagonists are likeable people with relatable feelings. The closing scene is one of the most memorable in indie cinema of the '90's.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 August 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Living End

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,769 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$43,715, 16 August 1992

Gross USA:

$692,585

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$692,585

Company Credits

Production Co:

Desperate Pictures, October Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1