Cootie Garages (1988)

USA,
54m
16mm film, colour
mono, English

An American fantasy film made as a student project by Marcy Hedy Lynn. It was shot between 3 and 10 March 1988.

Plot Summary

Magic wigs made from the hair of asylum inmates turn the inhabitants of a small town into historical figures and wreak havoc.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: Marcy Hedy Lynn
Whim Wham Productions
Produced by: Marcy Hedy Lynn
Written by: Marcy Hedy Lynn
Editor: Marcy Hedy Lynn
Costume Designer: Marcy Hedy Lynn
Special Make-up Effects: Arthur M. Jolly
Locations, New York City, New York, USA

Cast
Jeanette Smith (Wella)
Marie Antoinette (Polly)
Cynthia Granville (Daphinia)

References

Periodicals

  • Back Stage vol.29 no.5 (29 January 1988) p.43A – note (Casting: Student film)
  • Film Threat no.3 (April 1992) – illustrated article (Underground by David E. Williams)

Books

  • The Psychotronic Video Guide by Michael J. Weldon p.121