Morgan spurlocks documentary about the ubiquitous rodents is superficial, and peppered with silly. New clip from morgan spurlocks rats will make your skin crawl. Oscar nominated director morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling. In ways that could only come from the mind of spurlock, we venture into ratdominated environments, coming face to face with these misunderstood and maligned creatures where they live and breathe in your basement, in your attic, and in the sewers of cities and. A horror movie in everything but name, morgan spurlocks rats is a giddy, difficult, occasionally satirical, often stomachchurning thrill ride masquerading as a serious documentary. Rats trailer 1 2016 morgan spurlock documentary movie hd official trailer. Discovery channel morgan spurlock was nine years old when he knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. The famous documentary filmmaker morgan spurlock explores how rats have taken over our world in a new horrormentary, and its horrific. Based on a book by robert sullivan and distributed by the discovery channel, the film chronicles rat infestations in major cities throughout the world. Rats documentary 2016ii producer morgan spurlock inside man tv series documentary 202016 executive producer 24 episodes w. Sep 15, 2016 rats arent just a problem in cities, the documentary makes clear as we traverse the globe. Rats official trailer 1 2016 morgan spurlock documentary.
Dec 14, 2017 when it comes to sexual misconduct in hollywood, director morgan spurlock says hes part of the problem. Morgan spurlock takes a gruesomely close look at the muchdemonised rodents. Morgan spurlocks rats trailer will make you scared. Sep 17, 2016 with rats, morgan spurlock delivers the rare doc that also functions like a shockhorror movie morgan spurlocks latest documentary about rats debuted at the toronto international film. He has been married to sara bernstein since may 2, 2016. Oscar nominated director morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into our. Morgan spurlock knows way more about rats than any man should. Jun 25, 2017 rats helmer morgan spurlock discusses his examination of americas seedy underbelly, and going places where no one else would dare tread. Sep 21, 2016 still, that coincidental one hopes comparison underscores the way rats relies on cheap tactics to cast its subject as a horrormovie menace just as pixar pulled emotional heartstrings. Based on a book by robert sullivan and distributed. Morgan spurlock s latest doc, about these ubiquitous and unkillable rodents, plays much like a horror film. Morgan spurlock celebrity profile check out the latest morgan spurlock photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Rats, also known as rats nyc, is a 2016 american documentary horror film directed by morgan spurlock. While a large part of spurlocks documentary is focused on the war against rats, there is some respite on.
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, morgan spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely mcdonalds food for one month. Morgan spurlock finds his inspiration from robert sullivans nytbestselling book, rats. In ways that could only come from the mind of spurlock, we venture into ratdominated environments, coming face to face with these misunderstood and maligned creatures where they live and breathe in your basement, in. Morgan spurlocks documentary about the ubiquitous rodents is superficial, and peppered with silly horror movie effects. The documentarian is one of the few whose name precedes his work.
His breakout feature, the oscarnominated super size me, may have even changed the. Interestingly, spurlock who first became famous for his 2004 fast food documentary super size me has seemingly decided to present rats akin to a fictional horror movie, employing creepy music and unsettling camera angles in an attempt to get under the audiences skin. Venturing into rat dominated environments, this documentary brings you face to face with the little, misunderstood creatures that live and breathe all around you. Filmmaker morgan spurlock admits to history of sexual misconduct. Sep 15, 2016 morgan spurlocks new documentary, rats, doesnt seem like a huge step away from his academy awardnominated super size me, and the filmmaker appears to be once again exploring a.
He is a producer and writer, known for super size me 2004, the greatest movie ever sold 2011 and leon. Spurlock s film follows a 30day period from february 1 to march 2, 2003, during which he ate only mcdonalds food. Oscar nominated director morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to. Prepare for some heebiejeebies, o ye who would watch morgan spurlock s rats, a skin.
Sep 15, 2016 no film school sat down with spurlock, producer jeremy chilnick, and legendary 40year veteran new york exterminator ed sheeran who anchors the movie with his deadpan tales of cunning rodents at tiff 2016 to discuss the horrordocumentary hybrid, getting down and dirty with rats in sewers across the world, and more. As graphic video of black joggers killing goes viral, georgia prosecutor recommends. Morgan spurlocks new documentary rats takes a look at the history of rat infestations in major cities throughout the world. Spurlock s films include super size me 2004, where in the world is osama bin laden. Morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats. Oscar nominated director morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring. A horror movie in everything but name, morgan spurlock s rats is a giddy, difficult, occasionally satirical, often stomachchurning thrill ride masquerading as a serious documentary. Sep 23, 2016 rats is a midnight movie combining documentary and horror. November 7, 1970 oscarnominated director morgan spurlock always wanted to make movies, but the documentary filmmaker struggled through hard times as a young artist. Morgan spurlocks rats is one of the grossest films weve ever seen. Jun 25, 2017 rats director morgan spurlock on crafting a documentary that plays like a horror film. With rats, morgan spurlock delivers the rare doc that. Oct 21, 2016 morgan spurlock knows way more about rats than any man should. Morgan spurlock has turned us off from food before.
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Morgan spurlock is an awardwinning and academy awardnominated writer, director and producer and president and founder of fullservice new yorkbased production studio warrior poets. The greatest movie ever sold 2011, comiccon episode iv. Venturing into ratdominated environments, this documentary brings you face to face with the little, misunderstood creatures that live and breathe all around you. Morgan spurlock rats official trailer 1 2016 documentary a history of rat infestations in major cities throughout the world from super size me director. In his first horror documentary, morgan spurlock finds his inspiration from robert sullivans nytbestselling book, rats.
Rats, a mockhorror documentary by morgan spurlock about rodents in new york city, debuts on the discovery channel on oct. Rats are clever and cute but more importantly theyre literally just animals minding their own business and existing while ignorant saps like morgan spurlock sleepwalk thru a documentary about how evil and terrible and sick they are. Jan 18, 2019 oscar nominated director morgan spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into our complicated relationship with these creepy creatures. Rats director morgan spurlock on crafting a documentary. Morgan spurlock was born on november 7, 1970 in parkersburg, west virginia, usa as morgan valentine spurlock. Real life is scarier than anything you can dream up. With rats, morgan spurlock delivers the rare doc that also functions like a shockhorror movie morgan spurlock s latest documentary about rats debuted at the toronto international film.
Rats trailer a movie directed by morgan spurlock cast. Morgan valentine spurlock born november 7, 1970 is an american documentary filmmaker, humorist, television producer, screenwriter and playwright. Landmark theatres and submarine deluxe are teaming to release morgan spurlocks new feature documentary rats in 10 markets nationwide in midnight. The film documents this lifestyles drastic effect on spurlock s physical and psychological wellbeing, and explores the fast food industrys corporate. The film premiered this week at the toronto international film. Morgan spurlocks documentary about the ubiquitous rodents is superficial, and peppered with silly horror movie effects published. Apr 28, 2017 super size me is a 2004 american documentary film directed by and starring morgan spurlock, an american independent filmmaker. Venturing into ratdominated environments, this documentary brings.
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