Prometheus Triumphant: A Fugue in the Key of Flesh (2007)

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Exhibiting extreme stylization and thematic influence by the German Expressionists, this silent feature from co-directors Mike McKown and Jim Towns tells of two lovers, the gorgeous Esmeralda and her exiled paramour, Janick (Josh Ebel), whose relationship nearly comes to a bitter end when she contracts a deadly case of the plague. Mercifully, Janick discovers a cure in the last waning moments and attempts to save her life. Towns and McKown employ title cards in the manner of early-20th century

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.

Drama, Horror, Special Interest

Directed By: Jim Towns , Mike McKown

In Theaters: Jan 23, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Mar 10, 2009

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Cast

Melissa Troughtzmantz
Belinda
Jim Towns
The Creator
Josh Ebel
Janick
Kelly Lynn
Esmerelda
Shawn Morgan
Fiodor
Dave Yarborough
Manfred
Marty McAdams
Lazlo
Bruce Lentz
Adolfo
Tom Ripy
The Gravedigger
Grant Monninger

Critic Reviews for Prometheus Triumphant: A Fugue in the Key of Flesh

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Jim Towns and Mike McKown's Prometheus Triumphant: A Fugue in the Key of Flesh is an admirably ambitious homage to the pure emotional power of the classic silent cinema.

January 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

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The film's overall style wants more than Janick's quest to reanimate one woman - an entire world seems doomed, if only Town's scenario could show it.

November 19, 2009 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Matthew Sorrento

Film Threat

Prometheus Triumphant sets lofty goals for itself but fails to find an original entry point or live up to its objectives.

January 22, 2009 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Kristi Mitsuda

L.A. Weekly

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A mad doctor reanimates his love who died of the plague in an unspecified medieval time and place in this modern silent movie mixing the plots of FRANKENSTEIN and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Boring as hell, and with its mundane camerawork, unevocative Pittsburgh locations, anachroinisms and misspelled intertitles, it's a

December 28, 2009