Phallus in Wonderland
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Phallus in Wonderland was GWAR
's first attempt at a commercially released, long-form movie. The plot tells the tale of GWAR's conflict with the Morality Squad, after the theft of Oderus Urungus
' "Cuttlefish of Cthulhu" (or penis). Meanwhile, the giant T-Rex, Gor-Gor is born and helps GWAR defeat the Morality Squad. The video was nominated for a Grammy in 1993 (which they lost to Annie Lennox
for Diva, as mock-mentioned in the 1994 song "Jack The World").
in 1992, and DVD
in 1999, but has been out of print in either format since 2002 (some sources give 1994 as the year for the VHS). Metal Blade and Slave Pit both carry the remaining VHS copies, and neither have the DVD. There is some confusion as to who actually owns the rights to this film, with Metal Blade saying that Slave Pit is the owner (and that they are in the re-negotiation process), and Slave Pit stating the exact opposite.
Because of this, copies of both have been hard to find and has led to some cases of people selling them for as much as $120.00.
On January 8, 2008, Metal Blade Records re-released the DVD. The DVD special features include instant scene access, options to play songs only and curtain call. The DVD's come in a variety of colors, such as blue and black, and also have a phallus
etched onto them.
, who would later direct the music video to "Saddam A Go-Go." "Judas Bullhorn" is Canadian Director/Musician Blair Dobson. Despite being nominated for a Grammy,neither Dobson or Morrison were ever paid for months of work on the project and Dobson, after initiating the project between his company and Slave Pit /Metal Blade left halfway through shooting.
In the Bohab Central forums, Mike Bishop (who played Beefcake the Mighty
at the time) claims that this use of outside directors led to serious tension between himself (it was his doing) and Hunter Jackson (the founder of Slave Pit), and was a major factor in his departure the following year.
(upon which this film is based), Phallus in Wonderland does not have a distinct Flattus Maximus
character. A friend of the band's, nicknamed "Stretch," filled the role for the few scenes in which Flattus appears, and is killed in the "Gor-Gor" video.
GWAR
Gwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...
's first attempt at a commercially released, long-form movie. The plot tells the tale of GWAR's conflict with the Morality Squad, after the theft of Oderus Urungus
Oderus Urungus
Oderus Urungus, played by Dave Brockie, is the lead vocalist of the Metal band Gwar. He appears as an intergalactic humanoid barbarian with devil horns and a meaty looking face, and always carries around a long sword named "Unt Lick"...
' "Cuttlefish of Cthulhu" (or penis). Meanwhile, the giant T-Rex, Gor-Gor is born and helps GWAR defeat the Morality Squad. The video was nominated for a Grammy in 1993 (which they lost to Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
for Diva, as mock-mentioned in the 1994 song "Jack The World").
Print Status
Phallus in Wonderland was released on VHSVHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
in 1992, and 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....
in 1999, but has been out of print in either format since 2002 (some sources give 1994 as the year for the VHS). Metal Blade and Slave Pit both carry the remaining VHS copies, and neither have the DVD. There is some confusion as to who actually owns the rights to this film, with Metal Blade saying that Slave Pit is the owner (and that they are in the re-negotiation process), and Slave Pit stating the exact opposite.
Because of this, copies of both have been hard to find and has led to some cases of people selling them for as much as $120.00.
On January 8, 2008, Metal Blade Records re-released the DVD. The DVD special features include instant scene access, options to play songs only and curtain call. The DVD's come in a variety of colors, such as blue and black, and also have a phallus
Phallus
A phallus is an erect penis, a penis-shaped object such as a dildo, or a mimetic image of an erect penis. Any object that symbolically resembles a penis may also be referred to as a phallus; however, such objects are more often referred to as being phallic...
etched onto them.
Director Aliases
"Distortion Wells" is the pseudonym for Bill MorrisonWilliam Morrison (director)
William Morrison , is a Canadian born Juno Award-nominated music video director, documentary film director, and musician...
, who would later direct the music video to "Saddam A Go-Go." "Judas Bullhorn" is Canadian Director/Musician Blair Dobson. Despite being nominated for a Grammy,neither Dobson or Morrison were ever paid for months of work on the project and Dobson, after initiating the project between his company and Slave Pit /Metal Blade left halfway through shooting.
In the Bohab Central forums, Mike Bishop (who played Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty is the bassist in the rock band Gwar. He appears as a stout humanoid girded in Roman-style armor. He is usually portrayed wielding either an oversized Gladius sword or a large battle-axe .-Background:According to Gwar mythos, Beefcake originates from the planet Cholesterol...
at the time) claims that this use of outside directors led to serious tension between himself (it was his doing) and Hunter Jackson (the founder of Slave Pit), and was a major factor in his departure the following year.
Flattus Maximus
As with the album America Must Be DestroyedAmerica Must Be Destroyed
-Line-up:*Dave Brockie – Lead vocals*Pete Lee – Lead guitar, backing vocals tour only*Mike Derks – Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, backing vocals...
(upon which this film is based), Phallus in Wonderland does not have a distinct Flattus Maximus
Flattus Maximus
Flattus Maximus is the name of a former character and guitarist in the American heavy metal band Gwar. He is known by his red face, white dreadlocks, dinosaur-head shoulder pads and reptile feet. The name "Flattus" implies a flatulent character. His speaking mannerisms suggest a childlike...
character. A friend of the band's, nicknamed "Stretch," filled the role for the few scenes in which Flattus appears, and is killed in the "Gor-Gor" video.
Track listing
- "Crack in the Egg"
- "Have You Seen Me?"
- "The Road Behind"
- "The Morality Squad"
- "Gor-Gor"
- "Ham on the Bone" (Credits)