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Death of a Rockstar

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"Yellow Submarine" meets "Rocky Horror Picture Show" meets "Tommy" meets "Jesus Christ Superstar" in this fun, colorful, subversive love letter to classic rock 'n' roll and 20th-century American pop culture.

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Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal 11/23/2022
A profoundly creative rock n' roll odyssey Go to Full Review
Bobby LePire Film Threat 11/23/2022
8/10
Death Of A Rockstar is a one-of-a-kind experience that will please anyone who carves something outside of the box. All the songs are great, and the animation is very well-drawn. Go to Full Review
Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com 11/19/2022
Röckët Stähr’s Death of a Rockstar deserves to be considered at least by those who seek something different in movies. Trust me, you will headbang your way into a weird universe of raunchiness, stardom, and powerful lyrics. Go to Full Review
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Tony D @RT67123351 Apr 6 The more I watch it, the more I like it! Amazing creation! Rocket Stähr rocked a Home Run with this. See more Jake G @RT40960653 03/05/2025 Considering that this was done by a single man as a passion project, this was a phenomenal film. The low-quality animation aids to the film by not taking away from the music, which is easily the film's high point. That being said, the story is great, and does an incredible job studying the characters it establishes in this future-fantasy world. See more Teri O @RT10698879 02/06/2025 One of the most masterful pieces of art to come our way in a long time. Hand worked animation from someone who has never before had training in animation, and absolutely amazing music. A must watch for all cinephiles and audiophiles. See more russwho1 T @RT83911368 01/07/2025 Röckët Stähr's Death of a Rockstar is an amazing rock opera that any headbanging classic rock enthusiasts will love! It also combines elements of Broadway (Chess, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar come to mind). The animation brought me back to simpler days when films like this (Heavy Metal, Rock and Rule) weren't so CGI heavy. There is a solid story told and a moral of the story, which is both heartbreaking and uplifting. Yes, it can be both! The music is absolutely incredible and literally became part of the soundtrack of my life... best memories of 2024! I highly recommend this to anyone Gen X because this reminds me so much of the cult classics of our childhood. But my children loved this too... as this film closed a generation gap. A little something for everyone! My boomer father-in-law liked it... and he doesn't like anything but Harley Davidson and busty women. Oh. Since I said it like that, it makes sense. Anyway, give this a view. It's so much fun! See more yeemosenp. d @RT18228569 11/25/2024 Absolutely amazing experience See more Jonah R @RT00435421 11/25/2024 An absolutley amazing film, so much creative talent and soul poured into this. If you have any love for rock n' roll, WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Yellow Submarine" meets "Rocky Horror Picture Show" meets "Tommy" meets "Jesus Christ Superstar" in this fun, colorful, subversive love letter to classic rock 'n' roll and 20th-century American pop culture.
Director
Röckët Stähr
Producer
Röckët Stähr
Screenwriter
Röckët Stähr
Production Co
Rock N Roll Heaven
Genre
Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m