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The Dark Backward (The Man with Three Arms) (1991)

The Dark Backward (The Man with Three Arms)

Plot Synopsis: A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how gre... (read more)

Rated R, 101 min.
Directed by: Adam Rifkin
Release Date: Jul 26, 1991
On DVD: Aug 21, 2007
All Flixster Ratings: 4.0 Stars (81)
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59 days ago
4.0 Stars
so damn weird it deserves a watch. I with ADD couldn't stop from watching this bizarre yet intriguing flick. The wife liked as well. His comedy act is actually decent by today's standards.
71 days ago
5.0 Stars
I don't particularly care what anyone thinks about this film, I think it's brilliant, and if you disagree, you're wrong. Never has there been a more accurate depiction of the showbiz industry, ever. Only is it after you've lost everything that you'll... (read more)
137 days ago
3.5 Stars
Thoroughly enjoyed this bizarre film. One of the best movies I have seen Judd Nelson and Bil Paxton in a long time.
176 days ago
5.0 Stars
The Dark Backward is a work of sick, repulsive, genius. It might be the most disgusting, off-putting film I've ever seen, but it's a work of striking originality and daring. Imagine if David Cronenberg at his most gruesome decided to pen a comedy and... (read more)
205 days ago
3.0 Stars
Bill Paxton nudey prodding great big fat women and Judd Nelson playing a nerd with 3 arms. Different.
265 days ago
4.0 Stars
A silly little dark comedy with Judd Nelson (Marty Malt) and Bill Paxton (Gus). Oh, and Wayne Newton. Everything about this movie rules. From Marty's big suit, to Gus's accordian, to Gus licking the corpse of a dead woman he finds at the city dump, t... (read more)
271 days ago
3.0 Stars
really bad but best viewed while FUBAR'd. Worth watching just to see Bill Paxton laughing deviously while playing the accordion.
323 days ago
4.0 Stars
Mondo Bizarro movie. I can't even begin to fathom how they cooked this one up. It's completely off the wall and weirdly hilarious. Things that make it funny are the absurd elements being treated with such a natural attitude, and also just a lot of gr... (read more)
360 days ago
5.0 Stars
It's insanely stupid. This is a lynchian nightmare with a funny twist. Judd Nelson plays a garbage man, who is a part time unfunny comic who grows an arm out of his back. His best buddy is a retarded co-worker who never takes a shower and is never se... (read more)
388 days ago
4.0 Stars
Weird and sweet and sad. But redeeming. Great story. Great commentary on showbiz, and also on being honest with yourself, and standing up for yourself.
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