Directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman (both making their feature film debut), Being John Malkovich is an American surrealist fantasy comedy-drama film released to widespread acclaim in 1999. Now 25 years post-release, artist and film-collaborator Geoff McFetridge recalls the collective anticipation behind the project. “The script had been around for a little while and it was known as the most bat shit crazy script in circulation. When it became known that Spike was going to make a film out of it everyone was so excited.”
Brain Dead and Focus Feature Present: Being John Malkovich
(Mon, Aug 19, 24)
One design from our Being John Malkovich capsule, the Business Card t-shirt, draws on elements used for Spike’s production company which McFetridge had been tasked with creating. “It is pure coincidence, and serendipitous, that the logo I did looks a lot like the Brain Dead logo.” The design includes the real address and phone number of the production office at the time.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this classic, we're releasing a special capsule inspired by the chaotic, absurd, imaginative movie. The drop is available on Tuesday, August 20th @ 10AM PT at wearebraindead.com, Brain Dead Studios, and Brain Dead Fabrications.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this classic, we're releasing a special capsule inspired by the chaotic, absurd, imaginative movie. The drop is available on Tuesday, August 20th @ 10AM PT at wearebraindead.com, Brain Dead Studios, and Brain Dead Fabrications.
