Short film

Scorpio Rising

1964 · 28 min

A hypnotic, dreamlike collage of leather, chrome and pop songs that feels like peering into a private ritual, equal parts seductive and unsettling.

Tagline: From the underground – the original and wildest film of the Hell's Angels cult!
Overview: A gang of bikers prepares for a race as sexual, sadistic, and occult images are cut together.
How it feels: Eerie, dark, campy and absurd. Measured and demanding.
About: Identity, obsession, sexuality, rebellion
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
obsession
sexuality
rebellion
faith
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex strong

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Genres: music
Directed by: Kenneth Anger
Written by: Ernest D. Glucksman, Kenneth Anger
Starring: Ernie Allo, Bruce Byron, Frank Carifi, Steve Crandell, Johnny Dodds, Bill Dorfman, Nelson Leigh, John Palone
Cinematography: Kenneth Anger
Runtime: 28 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: No Language