Review of The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971) by Steve A — 22 Feb 2009
Terrific ground-breaking mockumentary, inspired by a throw-away line in Frank Herbert's THE HELLSTROM HIVE. Lawrence Pressman delivers to camera a staccatto, genuinely paranoid performance, reinforced by fascinatingly vivid micro-photography of insects in their natural envoironment at their most carnal and carnivorous.
A great score from the always reliable Lalo Schifrin, that ranges from full sweeping orchestral to tight ironic funky grooves. Quite fascinating, little wonder this won the 1972 Oscar for Best Documentary.
This review of The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971) was written by Steve A on 22 Feb 2009.
The Hellstrom Chronicle has generally received positive reviews.
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