The Haunted World Of Edward D Wood Jr (1995)

[@CountofBeretania]

This is by far THE best Ed Wood documentary I have ever seen. It’s not just about Ed Wood, it’s about everyone who came his path. I’m glad they got Bela Lugosi, Jr. to be in this, despite his extremely negative image of Wood.

[@emmyandmax1]

For all the people who don't own the dvd, you have provided a marvelous service to the art of cinema.

[@unbiased1]

He was a dreamer and at least he tried to make his dreams come true, (which is more than can be said for most of us.) In fact, he didn't have anything but his dreams and his talent. So, instead of calling him talentless or a con artist, people have to realize he was an artist, a struggling artist. His work was not conventional, his scripts were non-conventional, but that's because he didn't want to be banal. He wasn't stupid. He knew things way ahead of his time, but the world just wasn't ready for Ed Wood of Hollywood.

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Roblox is a form of slavery. Im banned from HW but still on the Honor Society from North Hollywood whittier. Jpl loch M nasa and hollyood failed at making a poke mon type so they got spiteful. Dont let kids play

[@markeddeckmusic7202]

Yep , couldn’t have put it better myself

[@theatergeek82]

I agree. The 1950s just wasn't ready for someone like Ed Wood.

[@papalaz4444244]

You are describing your imaginary self, aren't you.

[@realskybluepink9124]

✔️

[@cherchezlavache5183]

That was very, VERY nice! Thank you for the post! Bela Lugosi forever!!👏👏🍷🌹

[@michaelkottler]

A fine doc featuring major players from the life and films of Ed Wood Jr, an interesting imperfect person (but aren't we all?) w/a potent desire to see his sci-fi visions reach the big screen. Reminded of Ed Wood (1994), portraying Wood & pals in a fun, tragic & edifying way.

[@IATProductions2003]

Honestly such a beautiful documentary on the life of Edwood, thank you for uploading it here as I’m a bit of a fan of Edwood’s work

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Hey AH, where did you see his name as Edwood? You must be a bit of fan as you can’t even spell his name correctly. Ed Wood. Ed Wood. Ed Wood. What a dope.

[@darrylruiz2573]

While most directors are forgotten no one who has seen an Ed Wood movie will ever forget it!

[@Dane_Youssef]

It's true. I saw GLEN OR GLENDA and PLAN 9 back-to-back. I'm never at a loss for words, but... damn...

[@Dane_Youssef]

@Jack Dempseys left hook We're talking about Ed Wood's movies. Not the movie ED WOOD. Although Tim Burton's film about Wood was brilliant.

[@zcam1969]

he deserved a Oscar or two

[@Splendiferous-qh6rr]

Thank you for showing this documentary of Ed Wood. As a child way back when, I loved his movies! I viewed this movie at the Pickford Cinema in 1995 when Bellingham, Washington was a safe, peaceful city.

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

"when Bellingham, Washington was a safe, peaceful city" and it must be even more so in 2024, given that general levels of crime across the USA, as here in the UK, peaked in the 1990s and have fallen enormously since then.

[@chuckhush916]

I met Dee Fuller in the early 90s. Beautiful woman, very sweet and kind. She told me a couple stories about partying with Elvis at Hal Wallis's place.

[@Whateves73]

This is, by far, the best Ed Wood documentary ever produced. The DVD also has an excellent commentary track which is well worth a listen. RIP Ed Wood. You were one of a kind.

[@bartbarton3082]

My Grandfather from Hungry owned a music store in the Yorkville section, upper east side of Manhattan. He specialized in Hungarian Piano and Violin instruments and sheet music and early Edison recording equipment. Bella Lugosi was a frequent customer during his tenure on Broadway as Count Dracula.

[@brinsonopinion]

Hearing about it from the people who were there is incomparable,

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

It gives a whole deep dimension to the whole Ed Wood mystique.

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

The 90’s was Ed Woods big come back due to Tim Burton bringing Ed Woods work to the big screen based on a book Nightmare in Ecstasy, it brought awareness to independent filmmakers on his work and created new fans like me. It’s been 30 yrs now since Tim Burtons Ed Wood film and I still hav much of Ed Woods movies in my video collection including this documentary. I don’t see them as trash or bad films Ed Wood was like any other film makers ,he did the best with what he had to work with.

[@SomeOrangeCat]

This was a really good watch. I love time capsule interviews like that.

[@Splendiferous-qh6rr]

I was child in the 1960's. The scary movies were on late at night on Friday and Saturday. I'm so glad that my parents let me stay up to watch them. The Truth of the supernatural realm impacted me too. Long story short, I became a Christian, Thank You My Savior God! But, I still enjoy the old horror movies!

[@AtheistRising]

Did anyone else notice the scene in 'Jail Bait' where the guy has his bandages removed and views his face with a small hand-held circular mirror is almost a shot-for-shot remaking in Tim Burton's Batman - when the Joker demands to see his own effed up face?

[@Splendiferous-qh6rr]

Good point and I didn't catch it.

[@aimeereal5122]

Ed Wood was one of a kind. I remember watching his movies on Chiller Theater. I enjoyed the documentary.

[@christopherthorkon3997]

Beautifully done. Honest and yet touching as well.

[@mrkrinkle72]

I was introduced to Ed Wood from all places, Cracked Magazine! In the 70's they would have stills of Ed's movies and others with blurbs over their heads of corny jokes. Those images of Tor, Vampira, Bela, Kelton and others are frozen in my memories!

[@Lethgar_Smith]

I remember that and wondered what the hell was goin on??

[@nelsonx5326]

Monster Cards, like baseball cards.

[@Splendiferous-qh6rr]

I was a kid/child in the 1960's. My parents let me buy the monster magazines. Unfortunately I didn't save them, being a child and all. I was enthralled with the monster magazines. In the 1960's, Friday and Saturday nights were my focus. All gone now.

[@dcdad556]

A touch of class added by the Louis Febre musical score.

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

Had bought this DVD years ago, misplaced it, so it was wonderful to re-visit it here. What an intriguing cast of characters that came out of the Ed Wood universe. Sad to learn of associate producer Wade Williams' death in January of 2023. Movie theatre owner, film collector and distributor of a huge library of sci-fi and Ed Wood's films. My company distributed Plan 9 and Robot Monster 35mm film prints in Australia/New Zealand on behalf of Wade, and bought many classic trailers from Wade.

[@bretthernan7589]

@Pioneers_Of_Cinema Was your product the videotape version of Glen or Glenda which included the actual theatrical ending in which the movie just suddenly stops, mid sentence without any actual plot resolution? I ask because I just saw in this documentary what appears to be an actual ending to that film and one which I'd never seen before (if, in fact, I can recall the movie content with any accuracy, that is!) As one intimately connected to the distribution of Ed Wood's films, do you know if there was an actual ending, as such, to Glen or Glenda and if so, is it what this documentary displays?

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

It was a film print in theatrical distribution. Can't recall exactly how it ended though, sorry.@@bretthernan7589

[@sarahsilverlight2064]

A Brett Hernan was trying to get your attention. Just trying to help out 😊

[@lyudmilapavlichenko7551]

Ed Wood wanted to make moves and Ed Wood made movies. He didn't wait around. He just did it. We should all take a page from the book of Ed Wood Jr.

[@bretthernan7589]

Except perhaps for the whole how to write, score, produce, act, cast, light, record, block, set and direct a motion picture aspect, that is!

[@zcam1969]

he could cast great actors ,direct and produce ..lol ..you name it Ed was on a mission

[@epicgravyfilms]

100% work with whatever talent and resources are available, and pay no attention to the naysayers. Those who can, do. And those who can't, criticize.

[@sarahsilverlight2064]

​@@epicgravyfilms Or teach.. Or so I've been told 😊

[@marcdelente2456]

Merci pour ce précieu document sur Ed Wood Jr Il était incroyable et était un passionné il a permi a Bela de retravailler. Et il faut remercier Tim Burton avec son son film hommage Ed wood jr de le connaître. Encore merci pour ce précieu document.

[@anton1990]

Malia Nurmi, what a charismatic, wonderful lady she was!

[@rockyBalboa6699]

You can still find many small time dreamers in Hollywood in present times that fail to make their mark on the glorified silver screen. The pursuit of Dream is riddled with disappointment and disasters!

[@cedricliggins7528]

Like the Black Dahlia

[@bretthernan7589]

Tommy Wiseau's The Room comes to mind.

[@r5t6y7u8]

Ed had two problems. One, he should've started small by directing TV commercials or documentaries. Walk before you run. Two, he was ahead of his time. Had he lived longer and made weird movies in the *1970s* he could've been a star. Absolutely fantastic documentary. Thanks for posting.

[@spinsandneedles]

It brought to mind many of the fun scenes Tim Burton brought to life in Ed Wood.

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

One of my favorite films. Truly a love letter to a time, place and Edward D Wood (jr) What amazing performances from all especially Landau, Depp, Parker, Murray

[@williamsandell3260]

Boy …this is sooo well done !

[@SirCamera]

1:42:49 - Heartbreaking. You can see Dolores almost cries at the end of her rendition.

[@codyhilton1750]

Wierd or not, Once a Marine, Always a Marine. It was nice to see all the people associated with Wood. Plan 9 is still one of my favorite.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Weird. You don’t have spell checker?

[@bretthernan7589]

Strangely enough, it's actually a little known fact that's been heavily repressed in the media through government censors in the last 80 years since the end of WWII that, throughout the conflict, reportedly up to 79% of all male soldiers on all sides were beneath their uniforms sporting garter belts, panties, silk stockings, camisoles, bras and frilly lace panties. In fact, it was Hitler's decision to include the 6 inch stiletto heel as the standard issue German Winter field boot that reputedly cost them the Russian front and ultimately the entire war.

[@michaelguess6490]

Bravo....well said!! Alot to be said for love and art!!

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Say what you will about Ed Wood but just knowing he was a Marine and fought in Tarawa , he earns my respect.And all this while wearing women's underwear!From one Purple Heart veteran to another, I salute you!

[@davidcoombes-pearce4533]

Fantastic documentary Mate 👏 👍 👌 😀

[@michaeleisenbise4278]

Incredibly documentary. Thanks.

[@historicl.a.properties9260]

Very cool documentary. Beautifully stylized and fascinating.

[@DMfilmfan]

Fantastic documentary!

[@2410-s9l]

Lugosi's son doesn't understand. Atleast his father is still remembered. If he wasn't in Ed woods movies, he'd be a lot more obscure today.

[@Gentlebreeze397]

Yes, I think so too!!!

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

You're wrong. Lugosi was one of the 3 legendary horror actors from Hollywood's Golden Age (Karloff and Chaney, Jr. being the other 2). Lugosi created 2 of filmdom's greatest, most iconic horror characters --- Count Dracula in 1931's "Dracula" and Ygor in 1939's "Son of Frankenstein.". Plus he gave many other powerful performances in horror classics such as "The Black Cat," "The Raven," "The Invisible Ray" (where he played Karloff's sidekick, ha-ha), "Black Friday," "The Wolf Man," "The Ghost of Frankenstein," "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man," "The Body Snatchers," etc. Yes, his career had hit the skids by the 1950s, prompting his reliance on Ed Wood for gainful employment --- but apart from the campy cult following he enjoys today from these later performances, Lugosi is remembered for so much more --- by thousands, if not millions, of movie fans. So --- learn a little movie history and show respect to one of the true legends of horror cinema.

[@2410-s9l]

@@MayorMcCheeseStalker I do know about film history thanks very much. As the generations go by, there is less and less interest in older films. That doesn't mean there is no interest in them but there is far less interest in them. The movie Ed Wood was a big movie at the time of it's release and continues to have a following. Do you think that this has helped Lugosi's legend to grow bigger compared to if he had not worked with Ed Wood jnr at all? It has interested people enough to go back and look at Lugosi's earlier movies (golden age movies) to see him in Dracula etc, including myself. Therefore to me, his son is wrong, but that's just my opinion. Don't get all upset.

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

@@2410-s9l To refer to Lugosi as "obscure" is just plain incorrect --- because you seem to be projecting the viewpoint of one particular demographic (Millennials), as if the cultural references of previous generations somehow don't matter. There are billions of us from those generations who are still alive and kicking, which makes your statement fairly narrow-minded. The World War II generation ("the Greatest Generation") grew up watching his horror classics in actual movie theaters. Their children (Baby Boomers) were introduced to these same films in 1957 when the 'Shock Theater' package of Universal horror films was syndicated to TV affiliates across the country. It became a national craze in many (but not all) TV markets for these films to be hosted by staff announcers dressed up like ghouls and vampires. This tradition carried on into the 1980s when Gen Xers like myself were exposed to Karloff, Lugosi, and the classic movie monsters. Then cable TV networks became a dominant force, and most local affiliate stations stopped showing old movies late at night. So yeah, I'm sure many millennials have had to rely on "Ed Wood" for exposure to the great Lugosi. And I'd guess that film fans in future generations will discover him the same way. (It's not uncommon for a popular Hollywood biopic to spark renewed interest in [and garner new fans for] an aging or deceased performer --- "The Jolson Story," "The Glenn Miller Story," "La Bamba.") But you shouldn't discount entertainers (especially ones who are beloved and remembered by millions) simply because they don't appeal to kids in your particular age bracket.

[@2410-s9l]

@@MayorMcCheeseStalker Yes ok perhaps obscure is not the right word. All I'm saying is Lugosi is far more alive to me thanks to Ed Wood jnr than say Boris Karloff. And that goes for a lot of people. I do comprehend where Lugosi's son is coming from though when you think about Ed Wood putting Lugosi in what has been voted the worst movie ever made and he wasn't even alive at the time. That part I understand. Thanks for your post, interesting information in it Speaking of Plan 9 from outa space, there is this Steve Martin movie called Bowfinger which I think was really a homage to Ed Wood jnr. Crap director makes a movie where the Hollywood star doesn't know he's in it. The start of the movie they make reminds me of an Ed Wood type of movie. It's called Chubby Rain Eddie Murphys in the movie aswell. Just thought I'd mention that.

[@impmoviechannel3052]

Curse of the Swine-Beast is the greatest film in cinema history! Zombies! Aliens! Monsters! Incest! Cross-dressing! Atomic bombs!

[@sarahsilverlight2064]

That sounds MEOWSOME!!! 😊

[@danielwillens5876]

I love the Kenneth Anger aesthetic. Very, very appropriate.

[@lindawallace4513]

Unfortunately, Kenneth Anger’s current aesthetics are probably the flames of Hell. Still think that's cool?

[@danielwillens5876]

@@lindawallace4513 You say that like someone who is standing in judgement yourself, satanise\

[@danielwillens5876]

@@lindawallace4513 It's awesome! And something tells me I'll be seeing you there, too.

[@richierugs6544]

i hope this is nominated for a Rondo Award!

[@joaoguimaraes4993]

Better than the marvel movies today.....glen or glenda...the big difference in the 50s....and bela lugosi......fantastic....plan 9 from outer SPACE.....brilliant the concept......

[@TALKCalgary]

Far better than the comic book crap churned out today.

[@maggieb369]

This is a great documentary…

[@Lethgar_Smith]

The preachers who thought they could grift a naïve young man who fancied himself a producer and he ends up grifting them. That's the best part of the story.

[@lindawallace4513]

So tell us more about why you hate Jesus. ‘Cause that's all I’m getting from your comment.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

@@lindawallace4513 Tell you more? Okay. I dont "hate Jesus" but I have no use for organized religion beyond a purely academic interest in its impact on civilization. If it provides you some benefit, that's great but I've studied it enough to know it has nothing to offer me. The point of my comment was to express my delight in that the grifters who call themselves "Christians" are the one's who were taken advantage of. Are you equating this obscure L.A. church from the 1950s to Jesus? Those men were nothing but greedy fools.

[@cdorman11]

58:10 From Ed Wood to Welles to Kurosawa. Gotta love it.

[@garycolton6522]

Excellent documentary.

[@thesecondcoming4425]

There’s controversy about his encounter with the Japanese that took his teeth out. It was never verified and it would certainly have taken him out of the battle and be recorded, but it never was

[@Javiolive]

Gracias por compartir .. Thanks for share friends

[@kevinhealey6540]

16:15 The claim of Ed Wood having been in combat is false. He was never awarded the Silver Star as well as the Bronze Star. His false teeth had nothing to do with combat, because he never was in one. His dental extractions were done by Navy dentists unrelated to any hand to hand fighting.

[@cdorman11]

Pontolillo's book _The Unknown War of Edward D. Wood, Jr._ is about Ed's four years in the Marines. No decorations. No combat.

[@davidbarringer4704]

Well he got an oscar Martin Landau for being Bela.R.I.P.

[@frankfacts6207]

Bela created the great character Igor

[@oobrocks]

Ed simply had no $; I don’t think he was an idiot

[@deadpan80]

48:16 true or not - that's a marvelously devious line

[@RobertBurrow-eq5zh]

Well made tribute.

[@peterm1826]

I’ve seen one of his films from 1969. Title All the pretty girls all in a row. He was in the film totally wasted on booze trying to stand up hanging onto the wall to pull himself up.

[@zcam1969]

ED WOOD a true american icon he gains more popularity as time goes by ,He deserves a Oscar and star on Hollywood walk of fame ,,a men born before his time ! did Woody Allen write it Tor Johnson deservers a Oscar as well

[@chrismitsos6817]

An Oscar for what???😂

[@zcam1969]

@@chrismitsos6817 best comedy

[@kennethmatthew9638]

We should all be inspired like he was. Ed wood jr is an inspiration to follow your dream even if they only appreciate you post mortem

[@justmike2944]

Wait one minute....Charles Addams didn't sue Vampira for stealing Morticia ? but Vampira did sue Elvira . and win. .Don't make any kinda sense.... Elvira needed a better lawyer. I love ya Candy.

[@TS-1267]

... A Good Solid Word is "NIFTY"... So A Watching I Will Go.... ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😷

[@DLAbaoaqu]

Wood’s filmography may have been subpar, but they were a special kind of bad where the whole production takes a 180 and becomes awesome. Hardly the worst filmmaker ever, Hal P. Warren made Wood look like DeMille.

[@garycolton6522]

Audiences at that time must have scared really easy.

[@cdorman11]

8:12 "His childhood by all accounts was very normal." Except for being punished by having to wear girls' clothes. This doc starts out like "Citizen Kane", with acquaintances amusingly contradicting each other.

[@snakes3425]

I wonder if after the failure of Plan 9 and so many failures he suffered a nervous breakdown

[@fernandomaron87]

No, he switched to porn cinema and drank till death

[@cdorman11]

8:19 "He would direct only five movies in his life." Five _feature-length theatrical_ releases... before switching to porn

[@Lethgar_Smith]

Yeah, Im beginning to think Tim Burton's biopic was more accurate than the tall tails these people are telling.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@Lethgar_SmithThey’re monkeys?

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

A lot of shorts and TV ads too.

[@rigamarooh]

yeah so only 5 films?

[@jackiereynolds2888]

People discriminate as if it were their inner-person warning them that this particular person were 'bad'. People DO NOT KNOW - what they choose to believe is true. No one would ever admit that 'choices' are absolutely NOT volitional - but that their 'feelings' are the 'knowledge' of established fact. The only concession that I personally would offer - is that the reason I detract from their 'choices' is frankly they are not so much fools as much as stupid animals. And...?

[@joaoguimaraes4993]

Vampiria.....patricia morrison's grandmother......two of the most beatiful goth womans in the world...

[@bubandlisa]

I didnt like her after watching this.. she came across as a snob, openly mocked Ed forgetting the FACT that Vampira would be long forgotten if Ed didnt make Plan 9.

[@jgdsgh]

32:47 I wonder when that was recorded

[@markeddeckmusic7202]

Legend!!

[@jc6594]

Today Commemorates Ed Wood's 100th Birthday

[@RobertBurrow-eq5zh]

Back before people knew anything about the people in Hollywood. And since we know too much about the people there now . Ed Wood Jr. and his unusual life are minor in comparison with what news comes out today.

[@Splendiferous-qh6rr]

WOW! Bela Lugosi was troubled, disturbed, by playing the Vampire! In the Horror mags that I read in the 1960's, that was never disclosed. If it was, in the Magazines my parents let me read, the significance was beyond me. As a child, I thought Vampire Bela Lugosi was temptingly hot. I'm glad finally, I was shown that my passion for a vampire biting me is a mark that I must never accept. Lustful ways lead to loss. Yet, I still like these old, well acted horror movies tho I have a different set now. Praise Be To GOD!

[@zcam1969]

WW2 combat veteran ,panty wearing film director Ed Wood was quite a character ,i say !😃😃 why he didn't win a Oscar i don't know !! this whole video is tongue and cheeky .lol

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

Thompson played golf with dad

[@scottwebster695]

"All the real men went to war. So they gathered up 60 pretty mama's boys..." That describes todays Hollywood.

[@verastiopul1150]

Wow

[@Gentlebreeze397]

Bravo!!!!!!

[@zcam1969]

Kids don't watch ! unless you understand comedy the pastor is hilarious . LMAO /.LOL

[@TS-1267]

... Is That a 'Cornish Pastie' in Her Pocket, Or Did She Just Not 🤔 4:44 …

[@PvtGermanWagz]

Whoever edited this documentary is awful at their job. These cuts are rough….

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Pasadena play house has some back sets beyond imagination. I wonder if they gangstalked him beeing al these religious nuts up here

[@queenmedesa]

Ok, his films were bad , but so funny!

[@cityhawk]

He brought happiness and laughter into a lot of peoples lives. Too bad he didn’t get a chance to see how many people thoroughly enjoy his work. He did what he sought out to do.

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

That's the thing: Wood BELIEVED so much in his work and (as expressed in Ed Wood) - little details like continuity errors or bad acting didn't matter.

[@bretthernan7589]

@@cityhawk In his mind I'm sure Ed Wood saw the future generations of admirers and that quite frequently.

[@robertgutierrez1864]

?

[@cedricliggins7528]

57:26

[@bones007able]

When Elvira came on the screen , I thought it was Gloria Swanson....

[@josephcollins6033]

He was a no-good piece of trash. I kept my mind open, saw the '94 movie, read about him and then saw this. I enjoyed this documentary, but it ends a bit like one of Wood's "films" , doesn't it?