Let the Devil Wear Black (1999)

In this updated version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, a young man comes face-to-face with personal treachery after suspecting that his father may have been murdered.

Director:

Stacy Title

Writers:

Jonathan Penner, Stacy Title

Stars:

Jonathan Penner, Randall Batinkoff, Norman Reedus

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Penner	...	Jack Lyne
Randall Batinkoff	...	Bradbury
Norman Reedus	...	Brautigan
Jamey Sheridan	...	Carl Lyne
Brooke Taylor	...	Tiffany
Jacqueline Bisset	...	Helen Lyne
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Julia Hirsch
Jeffrey Schoeny	...	Young Jack
Chris Sarandon	...	Jack's Father
Thomas F. Duffy	...	Bartender (as Thomas Duffy)
Jonathan Banks	...	Satch
Philip Baker Hall	...	Sol Hirsch
Kevin West	...	Pharmacist
Tony Plana	...	Tall
Lobo Sebastian	...	Ugly

Storyline

A college student launches an investigation into his wealthy father's death when he suspects his mother and his uncle may have been involved. His suspicions seem cemented when the two announce their impending marriage only shortly after the death. The student's girl friend is also revealed to be increasingly unstable as the investigation progresses. Satch also is revealed to be deeply involved, but the connection has to be found.

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Plot Keywords:

ripped pantyhose | ripping pantyhose | f rated | strip club | drug capsule | 

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Taglines:

Something is Rotten in the City of Angels

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Quotes

Brautigan: Man, of course men gives better blow jobs! Listen, I know what it feels like to get my dick sucked, right? And I know what I like when I get my dick sucked. So when I'm sucking a dick, I know that what I'm doing is what I like and that is the best of it that can be done.

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Connections

References The Last House on the Left (1972)

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Soundtracks

The Rookery Pt.1
Written by Dwight Clark and Christine Ann Leach and Alex Grey
Performed by Baby Fox
Courtesy of Roadrunner Records

User Reviews

AKA: "Stacy Title's Utter Waste of Talent"

Take "Hamlet." Strip it to it's bare bones. Throw the bones as high as you can up into the air. Assemble them in whatever order they land and you'll pretty much have the plot to "Let The Devil Wear Black."

It's been a long standing policy of mine never to criticize an actor for taking a shot at the role of Hamlet. (Even a barely recognizable Hamlet like this one.) I mean, what actor worth his salt *wouldn't* take a run at Hamlet? And truth be told, Jonathan Penner does takes his best shot at it.

Unfortunately, Penner and Title torpedo the effort with orgulous writing and plot developments so painfully aimless I kept hoping for Zombie Shakespeare to rise from his grave, shamble onto the set and start ripping those responsible for this embarrassment limb-from-limb.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

9 June 2000 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Let the Devil Wear Black

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Moon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color