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Were they actually using drugs throughout the movie?

posted 10 years ago by BlackDog123
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If not, that's some good acting.

I watched the whole thing with mild interest, but felt kind of unsatisfied at the end. It's hard for me to rate these low-budget very indie movies sometimes, because I do find myself intrigued, but wonder what the hell happened to my 90 minutes once they're through. However, I would be interested to see what the filmmaker could do with a bigger budget and more polished script (also less pube lighting - after the first couple of times, I almost turned it off).

They're coming to get you, Barbara!

[–] siope_chariie 10 years ago

Possibly, considering the star of the movie (Sara Anne Jones) died of a drug overdose shortly after this premiered.

[–] jk90us 10 years ago

How else would anyone make a piece of garbage like this?

jk90

[–] GoreVixen88 10 years ago

They really were on drugs while filming this movie. The goal of director Jason Banker was to film a group of friends and how they live their lives, with no censorship. Sara Anne Jones is actually my cousin, and when I watched the premiere of Toad Road in Hollywood I hung out with Jason Banker afterward. That's how I know this. :) And what can I say, the movie is not for everyone. It's not meant to be a typical Hollywood flick. Gotta approach it with an open mind.

[–] atclubsilencio 9 years ago

I just finished it and I'm blown away. I completely understood what the director was going for, and the blurring of reality and fiction was seamless and fascinating. The entire film was a fascinating. It's more of a sensory experience, (would make a great double feature with Enter The Void.) and You're cousin was great in it. So natural. My regards.

[–] GoreVixen88 9 years ago

Thank you so much for the praise. And I loved Enter the Void! :) Yes like I tell people, it's not for everyone. You either love it, or think it's complete garbage. lol. I would also recommend Jason Banker's newest movie, "Felt". I haven't seen it yet, but it looks really good.
Thanks again!

[–] rsmith-97435 8 years ago

I didn't beleoeve the way they were acting when they were "rolling". Their eyes would've looked different. And that must have been done weak speed

[–] againstglobalism 7 years ago

It sure seemed that way sometimes. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if they were actually using drugs throughout the movie. I mean, hey...if you're gonna make a movie about drugs...drug use seems only logical.