Mind of the Demon: The Larry Linkogle Story

A wild, adrenaline-charged rise-and-fall portrait that thrills with daredevil footage while curdling into a sobering study of self-destruction.

Directed by

Adam Barker

Genres

Documentary, Action

Starring

Lemmy Kilmister, Larry Linkogle, Nate Adams

Tagline

The Birth of Freestyle Motocross Becomes the Demise of the Sports' Most Infamous Legend!

Overview

In the 1990s, infamous dirt bike rider Larry Linkogle began a revolution. Fed up with the culture of motocross racing, he along with his friends set out to create a new sport. The high-stakes, often death-defying world of freestyle motocross was born and took fans of extreme sports by storm. Though Linkogle rose to legendary status with his record-breaking stunts and rock-and-roll lifestyle, his inner demons and self-destructive behavior eventually led to his demise. Narrated by Motorhead front man Lemmy Kilmister, Mind of the Demon is a morbidly fascinating look into Linkogle's brilliant yet haunted psyche. Through incredible archive footage and interviews with colorful characters and top dirt bike competitors, this award-winning documentary rebuilds the thrilling story of the birth of freestyle motocross. Past and present intertwine and drive Linkogle's story towards two possible conclusions: glorious comeback or nosedive into self-destruction.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, addiction, ambition, identity

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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