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George Kuchar

George Kuchar

Birthday: 1942-08-31 | Place of Birth: New York, New York

George Kuchar (August 31, 1942 – September 6, 2011) and his twin brother Mike began making films as teenagers in the 1950s, with 8mm film being their weapon of choice. After shocking their local amateur filmmaking club with their over-the-top stories of lust and angst, they became stars of the NYC underground scene in the 1960s, befriending the likes of Jonas Mekas and Jack Smith. Always working with the constraints of minuscule budgets and nonprofessional actors, the Kuchar’s inspiration comes from classic Hollywood melodrama. Their cheaply made pictures, rather than being held back by lack of funds, blossomed in the shackles of poverty; the garish colors of the cheap makeup and sets were perfectly complemented by the bold color range afforded by Kodachrome reversal stock. The wild (and sometimes the inverse of wild) acting, use of stock music, lack of synch sound, hyperbolic narration, and primitive special effects all combined to make tiny gems unlike anything seen before or since. The Kuchars are cited as major influences by such filmmakers as John Waters, Todd Solondz, and David Lynch.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2009
It Came from Kuchar

as    Self

2006
Hitchcocked!

as    Self

2000
Divine Trash

as    Self

1996
Sunset After Dark

as    George Kilman

1991
Scarlet Droppings

as    Himself

1985
Screamplay

as    Martin

1967
The Craven Sluck

as    Morton

1965
Sins of the Fleshapoids

as    Prince Gianbeno