Shredder Orpheus (1990)

Nomination Year: 2011

SYNOPSIS: It's the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Except, instead of ancient Greece, it's set in a post-apocalyptic refugee camp. Orpheus is the lead guitarist in the heavy metal band Shredder and Eurydice is one of his dancers. His golden lyre is a limited-edition electric guitar designed by Jimi Hendrix. Hades and Persephone are the hosts of a late night TV talk show. And everybody rides skateboards all the time.

Greg Pearson

Smithee Award Nominations

Most Ludicrous Premise
Quite literally Hellevision A soul-sucking TV program. Oh, and in the movie, there's also a TV program that sucks people's souls. I could listen to Persephone talk about waves and particles forever ... forever ... forever....	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

Worst Special Effect
Orpheus Has a High Percentage in Lyre Orpheus's music effect is the height of late-1960s special effects. I think it's also how they did the original black-and-white "Doctor Who" credits. Praise the Ray!	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

Directors

Director	Claim to Fame
Robert McGinley	writer/director/producer/actor

Cast

Actor	Character	Claim to Fame
Robert McGinley	<Not Yet in Database>	writer/director/producer/actor


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