The Driller Killer (1979)

"I <3 Abel Ferrara." Welcome to New York! It's 1979, and things are...not great. If you ask the rest of the country, NYC is a cesspool of murder, porno theaters, and drugs. Who asked them anyway? Besides, without those things, Times Square is just Square. This is the shitty, gritty New York City that The Driller Killer calls home. Matthew and Quinton discuss Abel Ferrara's slasher-esque narrative debut feature. Listen to find out how this No Wave gem fits into the world of Punk Rock and the body of work that Ferrara presently contributes to. This Video Nasty belongs in the company of Taxi Driver and American Psycho, not just for its graphic violence and urban setting, but as commentary, often satirical, of New York City's harsh realities that remain relevant today. We've got financial crises, the most disgusting pizza you've ever seen, and an appearance from Werner Herzog! If you think this podcast is just senseless noise, just wait until Tony Coca-Cola & The Roosters take the stage...