Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a sand dune as the booming voice of the narrator announces that the addict has perished.
Dwain Esper
United States
Is this worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for grainy, old movies that pretend to be very serious while actually being totally ridiculous. If you’re looking for a real documentary with facts, you’re going to hate this. It’s for the people who like looking at the weird, dusty corners of film history...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dwain Esper
Hal Roach
Community
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"Is this worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for grainy, old movies that pretend to be very serious while actually being totally ridiculous. If you’re looking for a real documentary with facts, you’re going to hate this. It’s for the people who like looking at the weird, dusty corners of film history where things don't always make sense. Dwain Esper was the guy behind this, and if you know his name, you know he wasn't exactly making high art. He was a carny who found out he co..."
