Touch Me in the Morning (film)
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Touch Me in the Morning is a 1999 Independent film
written and directed by Giuseppe Andrews
. Andrews, who is better known for his roles in films such as Cabin Fever (in which he played the memorably quirky sheriff) and Detroit Rock City
, made the film with his friends and neighbors from the trailer park community he lives in, he has since made numerous films and shorts with this same group of people as his regular cast. In early 2006, Troma Entertainment
released "Touch Me in the Morning" on DVD
including other short films by Andrews and an interview with Andrews by Lloyd Kaufman
.
The film is very gratuitous and is reminiscent of films such as Pink Flamingos
and Gummo
due to its collection of oddball characters and its blunt depiction of the grotesque living standards of its characters.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
written and directed by Giuseppe Andrews
Giuseppe Andrews
Giuseppe Andrews is an American film actor, writer, and director known for his roles as Lex in the 1999 film Detroit Rock City, a bizarre sheriff's deputy in Cabin Fever , a small role in Never Been Kissed , as well as appearances in The Smashing Pumpkins videos "1979" and "Perfect".Andrews has...
. Andrews, who is better known for his roles in films such as Cabin Fever (in which he played the memorably quirky sheriff) and Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City (film)
Detroit Rock City is a 1999 film about four teenagers in a Kiss cover band who try to see their idols in Detroit in 1978. Comparable to Rock 'n' Roll High School, Dazed and Confused, The Stöned Age, and I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Detroit Rock City tells a coming of age story through a filter of 1970s...
, made the film with his friends and neighbors from the trailer park community he lives in, he has since made numerous films and shorts with this same group of people as his regular cast. In early 2006, Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974.The company produces low-budget independent movies that play on 1950s horror with elements of farce...
released "Touch Me in the Morning" on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
including other short films by Andrews and an interview with Andrews by Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and occasional actor. With producer Michael Herz, he is the co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, and the director of many of their feature films, including The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. Kaufman also serves as...
.
The film is very gratuitous and is reminiscent of films such as Pink Flamingos
Pink Flamingos
Pink Flamingos is a 1972 transgressive black comedy film written, produced, composed, shot, edited, and directed by John Waters. When the film was initially released, it caused a huge degree of controversy and thus became one of the most notorious cult films ever made. It made an underground star...
and Gummo
Gummo
Gummo is a 1997 American independent drama film written and directed by Harmony Korine. It was his directorial debut and has since become a cult film. The film stars Jacob Reynolds, Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Chloë Sevigny, Linda Manz and Max Perlich...
due to its collection of oddball characters and its blunt depiction of the grotesque living standards of its characters.