The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels (2008)

Dive headfirst into THE WILD WORLD OF TED V. MIKELS, an exhilarating documentary by Kevin Sean Michaels, an exploration of the remarkable journey of independent cinema maestro Ted V. Mikels, a film revolutionary with a career spanning over six decades. Long before the term "grindhouse" was coined to describe limited-budget action films, Ted's distinctive blend of grit, gore, humor, violence, and above all, style, was mesmerizing audiences. His cinematic masterpieces such as THE CORPSE GRINDERS 1 + 2, THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES, 10 VIOLENT WOMEN, MISSION: KILLFAST, THE BLACK KLANSMAN, THE DOLL SQUAD, THE WORM EATERS, and GIRL IN GOLD BOOTS have left indelible marks on the landscape of independent cinema. One riveting segment of this WILD WORLD documentary sees Ted imparting his invaluable knowledge of independent filmmaking techniques. Famed actress-model Masuimi Max and horror film star Black Betty, also known as Jessica Chisum, join Ted in a laugh-out-loud session, where he illustrates how to bring a scene to life. The candid footage reveals Ted's private studio, editing facilities, and his home, providing an unprecedented glimpse into his world. The film also encapsulates the heart of Ted's success, his showmanship, and his colorful past, filled with tales of residing in a grandiose mansion, a "castle" of sorts, accompanied by a harem of women. New interviews with screen legend Tura Satana, known for her roles in Russ Meyer's FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL! KILL! and Ted Mikels' ASTRO-ZOMBIES and THE DOLL SQUAD, and actors from Ted's recent feature film DEMON HAUNT, along with his other productions, add depth to this captivating narrative.

The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels is a documentary movie featuring John Waters and directed by Kevin Sean Michaels.

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