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Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu
American Genre Film Archive

Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu

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A force of nature since 1985, underground icon Jon Moritsugu—in partnership with wife Amy Davis—creates candy-colored genre riots that feel like NC-17 sitcoms from outer space. Moritsugu's fearless, protopunk deconstructions function as a giant middle finger to everything from racism to gender expectations—while also exploring themes of Asian-American identity. TERMINAL DEGENERATION: THE FILMS OF JON MORITSUGU collects these joyous, trash-art ragers for the first time on widely released home video. From MY DEGENERATION (a DIY answer to BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS) to TERMINAL USA (an ultra-90s teen-crime berserker that was funded by PBS), AGFA is honored to present sparkling new restorations of Moritsugu's essential work.

Details

Director(s): Jon Moritsugu

Starring: Various

Release Year: 1987-2013, 1987, 1997, 2007, 2013

Runtime: 519 min (combined)

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.33:1, 1.78:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: 3-Disc Region Free Blu-ray

Restoration: Restorations from the original 16mm camera negatives; TERMINAL USA: Restoration from the original 16mm camera negative; FAME WHORE: Restoration from the original 16mm camera negative; SCUMROCK: Preservation from BetaSP tape master; PIG DEATH MACHINE: Preservation from digital master

Genre: Drama, Comedy

SKU: AGFA-052

Bonus Content

Disc 1: MY DEGENERATION (1989) and HIPPY PORN (1991)

  • MY DEGENERATION: Archival commentary with Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis
  • Short: LITTLE DEBBIE SNACKWHORE OF NEW YORK CITY (1987)
  • Note: HIPPY PORN was created by Jon Moritsugu and Jacques Boyreau

Disc 2: TERMINAL USA (1993) and MOD FUCK EXPLOSION (1994)

  • Commentary with Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis, preserved from audio cassette tape
  • Rough cut
  • Censored PBS cut
  • Fantastic Fest Zoom Q&A
  • Commentary with Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis, preserved from audio cassette tape
  • Commentary with AGFA’s Elizabeth Purchell
  • Outtakes
  • Short: CRACK (1999)

Disc 3: FAME WHORE (1997), SCUMROCK (2002) and PIG DEATH MACHINE (2013)

  • Commentary with Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis, preserved from audio cassette tape
  • Outtakes, auditions, and camera tests
  • Booklet with a vintage interview
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Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is the world’s largest archive dedicated to genre movies and filmmakers, and the only known 501(c)(3) non-profit genre film distributor. AGFA is committed to preserving the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation, and distribution. We fulfill our mission by rescuing, restoring, and sharing largely forgotten films on home video and in theaters. Donate and learn more at AMERICANGENREFILM.COM.
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