Curt McDowell Movies

Siblings hide their ownership of a bordello from their mother. When she is visited by a man who shares the joys of sexual enlightenment with her, her...

It Came from Kuchar is the definitive, feature documentary about the legendary, underground filmmaking twins, the Kuchar brothers. George and Mike...

Blend of documentary and domestic melodrama featuring a series of sexually charged vignettes inspired by a piece of toilet graffiti. Preserved by...

A man, his dog, and the regions they inhabited, each leaving his own distinctive mark on the landscape. Not even time can wash away the residue of...

A vehicle for the talented Mrs. Kathleen Hohalek, as the tenant of the Pyramid Penthouse, with George Kuchar and Bob Hohalek as the burglars, "Slug,"...

Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love.

A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Curt McDowell has a confession for his parents. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.

A short comedy by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

"This film is about depression, although it's not that depressing. I suppose it has a message of faith and hope in it ... it does for me .... But...

A shady motel manager becomes obsessed with a neglected wife.

Symphony for a Sinner (1979) was a long, lavishly photographed color film generally considered the magnum opus of the class productions.

Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis.

A musical revue of lewd routines.

A diverse program of films and videos by various artists who challenge conventional representations of gender, family and sexuality, curated by Tom...

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Naughty Words is a 3 min experimental film by Curt McDowell, covering the gamut of cinematic profanity.

Barbara Hammer’s Audience is a fascinating deep cut from the director’s prodigious filmography. Relatively raw in its design, this 16mm...

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...