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The nightmare behind the dream: how Lynch's crew survived the suburban abyss.
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It's a Strange World: The Filming of 'Blue Velvet' (2019)

fly-on-the-wallcult archaeologyLynchian rabbit hole

Overview

Documentary

Interviews with members of the crew of David Lynch's 1986 film "Blue Velvet."

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Callahan & Fancy let crew voices shine without Lynch overshadowing.

Production

Gritty behind-the-scenes of Bobby's ear and Isabella's trauma.

Best for:Solo: Late-night deep dive for Lynch obsessives only.·Rewatch: After your third Blue Velvet viewing, finally.·Background: While reading 'Lynch on Lynch' for maximum pretension.
Heads up:Disturbing: Discussion of filming sexual violence and severed ears.
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Director

Shane Callahan

ReleasedMay 28, 2019
Runtime16m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Fiddler's Creek Productions

Top Cast

Dan Kneece

Dan Kneece

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Peter Braatz

Peter Braatz

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shaw Burney reveals they used actual rotting animal parts for the ear prop before switching to silicone after the smell became unbearable on day three.

Insight

Peter Braatz's 2016 documentary 'Blue Velvet Revisited' covers similar ground with more artifice—this crew-focused approach reveals the industrial grind beneath Lynch's surrealist vision.

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