Tales from the Crapper (2004) (V)

Directors:

Gabriel Friedman
Chad Ferrin
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Writers:

Mark C. Adams (writer)
Edward Havens (additional dialogue)
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Release Date:

28 September 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Comedy

Plot:

Anthology of horror stories from Troma Entertainment. |

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Perversion | Gore | Female Nudity | Art

Cast

Julie Strain	...	Ivanna Dance / Amanda
Lloyd Kaufman	...	The Crap Keeper / Dad / Tromantis (voice) (as The Crap Keeper)
Kevin Eastman	...	Travis Dance
Jorge Garcia	...	Racoon Head
Gabriel Friedman	...	Strip Bar Announcer / Larry / Deacon / Oliver Stone (voice) (as The Troma Team)
James Gunn	...	Himself
Ron Jeremy	...	Jimmy (as Ron Hyatt)
Trey Parker	...	Steve Keen (as Juan Schwartz)
Ted Raimi	...	Next Door Neighbour (as Bill Ferguson)
Eli Roth	...	Party Goer
Jason Sklar	...	Jason Diaz (Action News Anchor #1) (as Foofy Applebaum)
Randy Sklar	...	Jason Gonzales (Action News Anchor #2) (as Skippy Applebaum)
Joe Fleishaker	...	Michael Herz / 500 Pound Candygramm
Debbie Rochon	...	Zelda Lipschitz / Debbie Rochon
Masuimi Max	...	Vampire Mistress
Paul Salamoff	...	Office Chair Murder Victim
Jamie Greco	...	Crazy Trannie
Isabelle Stephen	...	Vampire Lesbian Art Student
Kelli Powers	...	Vampire Lesbian Art Student
India Allen	...	Sally Sterks (Tromaville News Anchor)
Elizabeth Johnson	...	Hollywood Executive
Stephen Blackehart	...	Himself
Sam Maccarone	...	Mr. Freaky
Chris Lanphear	...	Sgt.Kabukiman / Rapist (voice)
James Ojala	...	Monster Meat (scenes deleted)
Adam Jahnke	...	Purse Snatcher
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ramzi Abed	...	Party Goer
Albert Alvarez
Chad Bernhard
Lenora Claire	...	Party Goer
Count Smokula	...	Party Goer
Marc Gras
Ian Grushka
Trent Haaga	...	Party Goer
Phil Haney	...	Party Goer
Edward Havens	...	Party Announcer
James Lynch	...	Party Goer
New Found Glory	...	Jewish Party Goers
Arban Ornelas	...	Soul Stripper (as Arban)
Leroy Patterson	...	Party Goer
Paul Malcolm Pruett	...	Party Goer
Doug Sakmann	...	Party Goer
Lizzy Strain	...	Party Goer
Nicole Talley	...	Party Goer
Tamela
Terryn Westbrook	...	Door Girl
Crystal Cartwright	...	Woman on Balcony (uncredited)

Directed by
Gabriel Friedman		(as Flabe Griedman)
Chad Ferrin		(space crash segment)
Dave Paiko		(segment "Soul Stripper") (as David Paiko)
Brian Spitz		(segment "Freeride")
Lloyd Kaufman		(uncredited)

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Mark C. Adams		writer
Edward Havens		additional dialogue
Adam Jahnke		additional material

Produced by
Ramzi Abed	....	line producer: LA segments
Gabriel Friedman	....	producer
Michael Herz	....	executive producer
Lloyd Kaufman	....	producer
India Allen	....	executive producer (uncredited)

Cinematography by
Steven Vasquez

Film Editing by
Robin Enrico-Selvin
Gabriel Friedman
Brian McNulty		(segment "Freeride")
Mr. Remarkable		(segment "Soul Stripper")

Costume Design by
Tisha D. Nagel		(uncredited)

Makeup Department
Christopher Burdett	....	creature effects designer
Timothy Considine	....	key makeup artist
James Ojala	....	special makeup effects artist
Crystal Cartwright	....	special makeup effects artist (uncredited)

Production Management
Doug Sakmann	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Doug Snell	....	assistant director

Camera and Electrical Department
Chad Ferrin	....	camera operator

Music Department
Mark C. Adams	....	composer: song "Cannibal Lesbian Hoedown"
Justin Remer	....	composer: song "Sexy Chicken Song"
Purple Pam Shelby	....	composer: song "Kick In the Head"

Other crew
Chad Bernhard	....	production assistant
Gabriel Friedman	....	writer: wrap arounds and new dialogue
Sean Macomber	....	production assistant
John Robert Mariani	....	production assistant
Beth Multer	....	script supervisor (segment "Soul Stripper")

Production Companies

• Troma Entertainment

Distributors

• Stomp Visual (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
• Troma Team Video

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:R | New Zealand:R18

Company:

Troma Entertainment

Trivia:

Originally shot as two DV films starring Julie Strain and directed by India Allen. Lloyd Kaufman had a dispute with Allen and sued her over the productions after they wrapped. Allen later counter-sued, citing breach of contract, slander per se, sexual harassment, trade slander, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The only way the Troma Team could salvage these films was to shoot extra scenes and turn the two features into an anthology film.

Quotes:

[gets 40 dollars for his friend's college money]
Racoon Head: Yeah, that will totally pay for college!

Movie Connections:

References Tromeo and Juliet (1996)

Soundtrack:

Tales from the Crapper

Two disasters turn into one funny movie

These were two video shot movies that Troama decided were horrible so in a desperate move turned into this one movie. Perhaps the bitterness on Troama's side helped spark the comedy, but for whatever reason this is very funny stuff with an inspired bit with "Oliver Stone" doing commentary during the movie. Lots of cameos, lots of use of the Lesbian Cannibal HoeDown song add to the fun. Trey Parker, Ted Raimi, Julie Strain etc etc....

One of the best of recent Troama releases. Yes it's all over the place, know that going in, the production quality, or lack of, becomes one of the many running jokes. Go with it and you'll be in for a good time.

The behind the scenes, frequently the best things about Troama releases are also above average this time around. I really think the anger they felt over these two lousy films helped drive them to, well not greatness, but drove them to "fix" this film in a way that's better than either of the films would have been as they were originally planned.