Death Falls (1996)

Starring:Rip Torn, Roberts Blossom, Beverly Garland, Jeffrey Combs, Kaz Garas, John Hammil, Dennis Fimple, Gailard Sartain, James Short, Nancy Parsons, Jerry Lane, Wesley Maddox, Michael Stevenson (IV), Cameron Thompson, Robert Plank, Carrington Garland, Ty Lee, Jules Stewart, Brad Keehn, Eddie Robinson
Director: June Samson (II)
Studio: AFA Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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Awe-inspiring.
I was not expecting this !!!
Simply Brilliant
Twin Falls Idaho
Quiet and Beautiful

Twin Falls Idaho
Starring: Sasha Alexander (II) , Jill Andre , Ant , Patrick Bauchau , and Robert Beecher
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00002SSKW
Release Date: 2000-01-18

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A movie about conjoined (or "Siamese") twins and a prostitute sounds like a bad joke or a sleazy porn flick, but Twin Falls Idaho is actually an eerie, atmospheric story about love and mutual dependence. Penny (Michele Hicks) gets called to a dingy hotel room where she discovers Blake and Francis Falls (twin brothers Mark and Michael Polish). When they go into the bathroom to get her a glass of water, she flees--but forgets her purse. When she returns, Blake and Francis don't get angry; they accept her fear and horror with sad resignation. Their vulnerability draws Penny into their lives, as she learns that the illness of one twin threatens the lives of both. Twin Falls Idaho moves slowly, but the pace never drags. The lush cinematography is drenched in color; the makeup, costumes, and set design feel not quite contemporary and combine to give the movie a dislocated, otherworldly look. The movie was written by the Polish brothers and directed by Michael; though it's their first film, it feels confident and has a sweet, melancholy humor. The performances of the entire cast--including supporting appearances by Patrick Bauchau, Lesley Ann Warren, and Garrett Morris--are consistent and strong. Though clearly influenced by David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks), Twin Falls Idaho slowly becomes a unique and affecting creation. The delicate image of the twin brothers quietly whispering in each other's ears will linger in your memory long after the movie ends. --Bret Fetzer

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Awe-inspiring........2006-12-21

Twin Falls Idaho (Michael Polish, 1999)

Sometimes after I see a film, I want to run out and tell the world about how great it is. Other times, I just have to sit there, with no muscle control or brain function, and wait for the movie to sink in. As the closing scenes of Twin Falls Idaho played out before me, I sat, drooling on myself a little, and just stared.

It's that good.

Blake and Francis Falls (Michael and Mark Polish of Hellraiser: Bloodline) are siamese twins who live in a fleabag hotel. For their birthday, they call an escort service; Penny (The Sheld's Michele Hicks in her film debut) arrives. At first disturbed by their condition, she eventually comes to like them, and convinces them to venture outside their shell. The rest of the world, however, are not quite as understanding as Penny.

Mark and Michael Polish are just brilliant in their roles, and they're backed up by a stable of exceptionally talented actors (Lesley Ann Warren, William Katt, Garrett Morris, Jon Gries, and Sasha Alexander, among many others, show up in roles of varying sizes). The acting talent alone would make it work as an odd, avant-garde stage play. What makes it work as a film is Michael Polish's vision-- not only his sympathy for the subject matter, which can be taken as a given, but his way of presenting it. Polish wanders off into little symbolic, almost magic-realist scenes every once in a while to complement the subtle symbolism contained in the rest of the film, but he never overdoes it; a couple of the scenes get perilously close to cheesily sentimental, but never quite cross the line. (This, though, is the most heavily-debated opinion about the movie, specifically in relation to the bicycle scene-- if you liked that, then you're probably going to love the movie.)

At its heart, though, it's another movie about a love triangle, albeit one with an interesting and original twist, and one that's presented just shy of perfectly. A fantastic film. **** ½

I was not expecting this !!!.......2006-04-27

I would not exactly call myself a softy, but this movie touched just about every emotion possible.

I consider myself a typical guy, and therefore stopped while channel surfing late one night to check out 'Penny'. After a few minutes I brought on the info. on the movie and thought I would check out a little more since the description indicated that the 'hooker' was going to seduce the twins. Ok, what the hell, I'll hang around a bit just to see some skin... Penny is pretty hot.

But within ten minutes I was captured by both the performance of the characters and the writing. Absolutely not the 'run of the mill' kinda of movie. This was so much more than the 'sleaze' I was expecting. This movie is so thought provoking and emotional that I literally had tears in my eyes by the end of the movie. Boy, am I'm glad my girlfriend was not around. Then again, maybe that would have been a GOOD thing.

Anyway, after the movie ended I felt ashamed about what I was expecting, that is after I blew my nose. This was way more of an intimate EXPERIENCE. It'll stick with you for a while.

Simply Brilliant.......2005-08-27

A wildly original story, which might have been made into a very bad movie, is told with heartfelt simplicity. The imagery is beautiful, and many of the scenes from this sad, thoughful film will stay with you. The acting is natural and convincing and you will be involved with a group of very unusual characters. This is a work of genius.

Twin Falls Idaho.......2003-12-23

From the restrained colors, music, pacing, acting - every element of this movie was perfectly thought out and perfectly connected.

Including the Polish Brothers in their role as conjoined twins. They allow a peek inside what it is like to be a twin in the first place - but taking it to the most extreme example of two twin brothers that love and hate one another. And live with the knowlege that the weaker of the two has very little time left to live.

And they delicately touch on all the little things that two attached people face daily - from their sleeping routines, to time in the bathroom, being a spectacle in public, their tender love for one another, and the one twin falling in love.

I picked up the movie on a whim, thinking it would be comedic freakshow material. It turned out to be so much better than my expectations.

Quiet and Beautiful.......2003-12-18

Since watching this movie almost a week ago, I can think of little else. I am spellbound by it. I watched it a second time the next day. If you are considering watching or purchasing this DVD, here's what you need to know:

The movie is beautifully artisitic, without being inaccesible. The acting is superb, the dialogue enchanting, and the humor in this serious movie is gentle.

The pace is slow, dreamlike, exploratory. There is no big to-do to cheapen the end. Instead there is a feeling of "this is just a piece of life, it began before you started watching, and it will keep going after you get off your couch" Its like watching someone very intriguing in the airport, overhearing a whispered argument or a whispered profession of love, and having your flight called before you can hear how it ends.

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WHY WERE THEY RUNNING SCARED?.......2003-09-20

Dub Farley (Rip Torn) is a rough-minded mustang wrangler. He lives his life hard and fast, always on the edge. An outlaw in a civilsied world, Farley is able to find a friend in Mae Baxter (Beverly Garland). When Farley decides to break his old time friends, Halstead Johnson (Robert Blossoms) out of a security hospital, it is Mae who offers her assistance, unaware of the dangerous chain of events to follow...

The Swiss Conspiracy / Death Falls / a Mission to Kill / Born to Win / Against All Hope / the Swap / Fatal Assassin / the Inside Man [8 DVD Pack]

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The Swiss Conspiracy / Death Falls / a Mission to Kill / Born to Win / Against All Hope / the Swap / Fatal Assassin / the Inside Man [8 DVD Pack]

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Death Falls: Greeting Card: Happy Brithday

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Death Falls: Greeting Card: Happy Brithday
Starring: Robert Blossoms
Manufacturer: AFA Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Back Cover: Here's hoping that your day is filled with joy and hap Happy Birthday!, You're a very special person who brightens our lives throughout the year.

Death Falls: Christmas Greeting Card: Happy Holidays

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Death Falls: Christmas Greeting Card: Happy Holidays
Starring: Beverly Garland
Director: June Samson
Manufacturer: AFA Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Back Cover: Wishing you a magical season. May all of your secret wishes be fulfilled, and may the enchantment of Christmas be yours. Warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday!

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