We are Twisted Fucking Sister!
Comedy, Documentary, Music
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2016
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In 1984, American heavy metal band Twisted Sister became a global sensation. For 30 years, they been synonymous with hairspray, women's clothing and tasteless album covers. Until now. Ten years ago, director Andrew Horn was granted access to the archives of Twisted Sister founder Jay French and in We are Twisted fucking Sister he explores the decade that preceded their breakthrough.
Director:
Cast:
Same Director
Details
Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
137 min
Release date:
19 Feb 2016
Country:
DE, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Using a trove of archival footage and memorabilia, the story is told by the band, managers and its devout fans over the course of 134 wildly entertaining minutes.
– Jeff Albertson,
Seattle Times,
18 Feb 2016
fresh:
A comprehensive and sometimes harrowing portrayal of the grind a working bar band in the 1970s had to endure to get by.
– Glenn Kenny,
New York Times,
18 Feb 2016
fresh:
Dee Snyder is charming and the movie is crammed with great archival footage of the band, ranging from their early days as a David Bowie cover act to their jamming onstage with Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead on British TV.
– Luca Cimarusti,
Chicago Reader,
18 Feb 2016
fresh:
This persuasive paean to sheer bloody-minded persistence flies by over the course of 136 engrossing, often hilarious minutes.
– Neil Young,
Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb 2016
rotten:
It's all steak, no sizzle - the opposite of Twisted Sister.
– Michael Nordine,
Village Voice,
16 Feb 2016