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A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real.

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The filmmakers turned down all film festival invitations and only allowed Digging Up The Marrow to screen at one festival worldwide (FrightFest in London) where Green traveled with the only copy of the film in his hands. By touring with the film themselves there were no advance screener copies in existence prior to the film's proper release and publicity campaign therefore making it the first ArieScope film to not be stolen or pirated on-line in advance of the movie's official release date. This not only helped keep the specifics of the film secret and created a more enjoyable and spoiler-free viewing experience for the fans but also greatly boosted sales of the film upon release. Merely three days after Digging Up The Marrow was released, Green stated in the press that doing a sequel had already been presented as an option to ArieScope by the film's distributors. While thrilled with the film's instant success, at this time Green and company have not yet committed officially to doing a sequel. See more »

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Alex Pardee: When we do find monsters and when these things come up from the ground or ascend upon us... I just want to be there to be like... I told you so.
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Much-Maligned Documentary Concept
12 May 2015 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man (Ray Wise) who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real.

At first, the concept of a monster documentary is good and the first few minutes are really enjoyable. The footage of asking convention guests about monsters seems genuine, and it could have been a story worth pursuing if a narrative could be built around the interviews.

But once we shift, it becomes obvious that casting Ray Wise is the biggest mistake. Rue Morgue said it (and then let it slide). Aaron Christensen came down hard on Adam Green for this. I am somewhere between the two. I think the concept is really clever, and my admiration for Green lets me be a bit more open-minded. But there really is no getting around it: Wise, who is incredible in this role, simply cannot be anyone other than Ray Wise in a "documentary".

We also learn that Mick Garris is a terrible actor. That should probably come as no surprise, but it is amusing to see that Garris cannot even play Mick Garris for less than five minutes without goofing it up.


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