The Cruel Tale of the Medicine Man (2015)
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.
Director: James Habacker
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Mat Fraser as |
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Oakley Boycott as |
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Joe Coleman as |
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James Habacker as |
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Julie Atlas Muz as |
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Jillian McManemin as Linda |
| Directing | James Habacker | Director |