Cliff Ballenger, the wild-animal trainer for the circus had no fear of "Satan," the fiercest man-eating tiger in captivity, but the creature hated its master and longed to tear the big man to pieces with its rendering claws and fangs..
Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel like they were dug out of a shoebox in a damp basement, sure. It’s perfect for people who miss the era of practical stunts and actors who look like they’ve never seen a gym in their lives. If you need your movies to move fast or make a ton of sense, though? You’re goi...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Louis King
F. Martin Thornton
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"Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel like they were dug out of a shoebox in a damp basement, sure. It’s perfect for people who miss the era of practical stunts and actors who look like they’ve never seen a gym in their lives. If you need your movies to move fast or make a ton of sense, though? You’re going to hate it. It’s a slog in the best, most weird way. Cliff Ballenger is our guy. He’s the trainer. He treats this tiger, Satan, like he’s a misbehaving golden retriever rather ..."
Earl Felton, Roy Chanslor
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