“My body is the rock’n’roll temple and my flesh, blood and body fluids are a communion to the people.” Thus spake GG Allin, the man who took punk nihilism to its logical conclusion, as unflinchingly documented here by Todd Phillips of Road Trip fame.
Hated began life as Phillips’ senior film project while at New York University and, unsurprisingly given its demented subject matter, is littered with extraordinary moments. Shot in 1992-93 when GG skipped bail to appear in it, having just been released from prison after doing time for assault, Hated faithfully documents the insanity that was Allin’s life story. Interviews with himself, his brother and bass player Merle and one time Murder Junkie Dee Dee Ramone (who only lasted a week in the band), mixed with crazed live footage, all too visually documents the danger and chaos that were the trademarks of Allin’s live appearances. The runaway freak show comes to a shuddering halt with the stark images of Allins’ dead body after he ODed on heroin in June 1993.
There’s also an out there selection of bonus items, including an offer to purchase a print of John Wayne Gacy’s portrait of Allin, temporary tattoos and, most unbelievable of all, an interview with Allin’s mum.
