Graeme Whifler

This collection of short films represents a hint of the tectonic shift in the underground film world in connection with the punk rock “movement.” Restored from original negatives, it showcases the reasonably well-known alongside the extremely rare, from music shorts to impressionistic documentary.

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Nothing bad could ever happen on quiet, tree lined Wormwood Drive. At least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor...

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David McCallum hosts documentary dramatizing the lives and predictions of past and contemporary (for 1994) psychics, clairvoyants, and similar people who predicted the future.

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Secrets of the Unknown daringly showcases the bizarre, the terrifying, and the unmistakably real. First, Bigfoot brings together eyewitnesses who relate their encounters with the legendary and mysterious 800-pound creature. Then, Witches explores the long and clandestine history of this misunderstood group of people and provides a close look at the black art with factual information presented by practitioners.

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Secrets of the Unknown daringly showcases the bizarre, the terrifying, and the unmistakably real. First, explore the scientific cause behind the unnatural disasters of twisters with testimony from survivors and "storm chasers." Then, speak with people who believe they've spotted UFOs - as well as those who claim to have been abducted by aliens and subjected to painful tests, before being safely returned to their homes.

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A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.

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Dreams and Nightmares journeys into the human subconscious. Peering under the brain's mysterious veil, the idea that dreams send clues and warnings from another dimension is examined in detail.

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Witches explores the long and clandestine history of this misunderstood group of people. It provides a close look at the black art, and features factual information presented by practitioners.

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Poltergeists examines just what it is that goes bump in the night. Hear eyewitness tales of the mischievous, malevolent spirits, which are believed to make strange noises, move objects, and produce abnormal odors. Video highlights include actual footage of a haunting in progress.

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"Video Voodoo" is a VHS tape released in 1987 by The Residents. It is a collection of videos made from 1975 to 1986. It also contains snippets from their earlier VHS, "Whatever Happened To Vileness Fats?/The Mole Show". The VHS is one of the two places to find the "Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers" video.

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Lake Monsters examines in depth the myths and legends surrounding seafaring monsters. Learn the stories of "Nessie," the Loch Ness monster, first sighted during the sixth century. Film highlights include actual footage of "Chessie," the water creature spotted in the Chesapeake Bay since the 1930s.

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Tornadoes explores nature's deadly spirals. Highlights include actual footage of the violent force and the mass destruction that tornadoes create.

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Hosted by Edward Mulhare, Secrets of the Unknown: The Titanic unravels the mysteries surrounding the 1912 sea disaster which sent 1,500 people to a watery grave in the mid-Atlantic after colliding with an iceberg. Did the luxury liner's crew have fair warning, but fail to react appropriately? The program presents new evidence and insights into the calamity which still baffles historians.

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Amelia Earhart explores the mysterious disappearance of America's beloved aviator during a highly publicized around-the-world flight in 1937. Since she vanished, speculation on the flight pioneer's demise has been an ongoing source of controversy.

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Curses examines historical hexes. Learn the fate of those who had contact with the Hope diamond after it was stolen from an idol in India. In ancient Egypt, people protected the deceased from thieves by placing curses on tombs. Discover the events and peculiar deaths which occurred following the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. See how voodoo worshipers cast spells of harm.

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Nostradamus examines the medieval French physician's famous predictions. One of the world's most widely known and read prophets, Nostradamus is acknowledged for the remarkable accuracy with which he has foretold future events. Learn which of his predictions have already come true and what may lie ahead for mankind.

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Big Foot brings together eyewitnesses who relate their encounters with the legendary and mysterious creature. The film probes the intriguing question of whether Big Foot, Sasquatch, and Yeti are myth or reality. Film highlights include possible authentic footage of the beasts.

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Jack the Ripper explores theories surrounding one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of modern times. Between August 7 and November 10, 1888, Jack the Ripper terrorized London, killing at least seven women. Was the murderer one man or three?

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Pearl Harbor reveals information indicating that the United States Navy could have prevented the December 7, 1941 attack. Explore the supposition that the Navy discovered two Japanese carriers near Pearl Harbor several days prior to the assault and why this information was ignored.

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Hollywood Haunting explores the mysteries surrounding Hollywood stars and their ghostly comebacks. Viewers decide for themselves whether sightings of legends such as Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, and Harry Houdini are truth or fiction. Highlights include an investigation of John Wayne's haunted yacht.

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Life After Death explores the ultimate unknown through the beliefs of various cultures. Hear what people have to say who have had near-death experiences. Peer into the next life for answers to this age-old mystery.

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The first release of the Residents' film debut "Vileness Fats", in a re-edited and re-scored form.

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The film, based on a true story, concerns a kidnapped child, and "poses ancient questions regarding home and heart".

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When The Commercial Album was released in 1980, Phonogram and Celluloid Records financed the production of four "One Minute Movies" with which to promote the album in Europe. The Residents hired their long-time collaborator Graeme Whifler to direct for "Moisture" and "The Simple Song", and directed another two themselves, "The Act of Being Polite" and "Perfect Love".

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When The Commercial Album was released in 1980, Phonogram and Celluloid Records financed the production of four One Minute Movies with which to promote the album in Europe. The Residents hired their long-time collaborator Graeme Whifler to direct short clips for “Moisture” and “The Simple Song”, and directed another two themselves, “The Act of Being Polite” and “Perfect Love”.

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The sequel to Ancient Prophecies I & II which also looks at a variety of prophecies and interpretations of prophecies ancient and modern. Hear how astrology is used by business's and leaders of nations throughout time. Learn about the future scientific discoveries such as cloning, gene hackers, drug resistant viruses and artificial intelligence. Find out about the prophecies hidden in the psalms that have been decoded.

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"Hello Skinny" is a 1980 short film/music video directed by Graeme Whifler and co-written by Whifler and The Residents, for the song of the same name from the group's 1978 album Duck Stab!/Buster & Glen. The video (which is derived from an unsuccessful attempt to create a feature film based around the songs from Duck Stab!) stars Bridgit Terris as "Skinny", and consists mostly of still images, with a small amount of color film footage of Terris.

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A decades-long friendship drives an architect and a bio-medical scientist to make the weirdest music you’ve ever heard in your life.

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Nothing bad could ever happen on quiet, tree lined Wormwood Drive. At least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor...

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In 1957, Evan Rendell flees after his father is lynched for killing multiple patients in his effort to find a replacement heart for his ailing wife. After 35 years, Evan escapes from a mental institution and returns to town for revenge, killing off residents one by one. When Jennifer and her friends break into the Rendell house out of morbid curiosity, Evan notices Jennifer has a heart condition similar to his mother and decides to make her his final victim.

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A small-town car thief and his transgender wife come across an abandoned infant; they amputate his tongue and train him for a life in crime.

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Nostradamus examines the medieval French physician's famous predictions. One of the world's most widely known and read prophets, Nostradamus is acknowledged for the remarkable accuracy with which he has foretold future events. Learn which of his predictions have already come true and what may lie ahead for mankind.

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"Hello Skinny" is a 1980 short film/music video directed by Graeme Whifler and co-written by Whifler and The Residents, for the song of the same name from the group's 1978 album Duck Stab!/Buster & Glen. The video (which is derived from an unsuccessful attempt to create a feature film based around the songs from Duck Stab!) stars Bridgit Terris as "Skinny", and consists mostly of still images, with a small amount of color film footage of Terris.

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