Iron Spyder

A grimy, intimate plunge into a subculture's backstage, equal parts lurid spectacle and melancholy self-invention.

Directed by

Christopher H.F. Mitchell, Yoav Lester

Genres

Action, Documentary, Drama

Starring

Rhys Vallence, Anthony Cincotta

Overview

Explores the themes of persona and subjective reality. Told through the eyes of a young wrestler navigating a decedent and decrepit arena awash with damaged strippers and bombastic wrestlers performing to a horde of human animals, punk, freaks and geeks - we are taken on a journey of flesh and vice, insecurity masked by mirth, sexuality, hubris and bravado - all in the name of fantastical escapism.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, campy and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, sexuality, ambition

Content

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

Note

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

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