Rubber Johnny (2005)

Director:

Chris Cunningham

Writer:

Aphex Twin (writer)

Release Date:

20 June 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Animation | Short | Horror | Music | Sci-Fi

Plot Keywords:

Surrealism | Night Vision | Wheelchair | Disturbing | Electronic Music

Cast

Elvis	...	Dog
Percy Rutterford	...	Johnny's Father (voice)

Runtime:

6 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Italy:(Banned) (original rating) | Italy:VM14 (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | UK:15

Company:

Warp Films

Trivia:

Linsey Dawn McKenzie was supposed to be the female Rubber Johnny in a deleted scene. The deleted scene, featured both Rubber Johnnys playing outside really fast at night. The photo of Linsey as the female Rubber Johnny can be found in the booklet that accompanies the DVD.

Soundtrack:

Afx237 v7

A Mind-f*ck

Rubber Johhny is the latest effort from British film maker, Chris Cunningham. Cunningham has extensively worked with electro music legends, Aphex Twin, together they have created some of the most disturbing music videos ever, including 'Come to Daddy'.

Rubber Johnny is a disturbing trip into the mind of a isolated, disfigured misfit who is locked in a basement. His only company is a dog.

Using rapid editing and distorted camera work, Cunningham has created a visceral nightmare which manages to shock during it's six minute running time. Cunningham obviously has a lot of confidence when it comes to combining music with vision, and this is Rubber Johhny's genius. The film will undoubtedly leave a sick taste in your mouth, but the running time is disappointing. I was left wanting a lot more.

Please give Chris Cunningham a big budget so he can create a 90 minute nightmare.