The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels - Production & Contact Info

The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels (2008)
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68 min | Documentary

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The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels (2008)

Not Rated

68 min | Documentary

THE WILD WORLD OF TED V. MIKELS, a new documentary by Kevin Sean Michaels (no blood relation to Ted, but the same spirit), is a rollicking look at the independent cinema and film pioneering of Ted V. Mikels, who has been producing films ...See moreTHE WILD WORLD OF TED V. MIKELS, a new documentary by Kevin Sean Michaels (no blood relation to Ted, but the same spirit), is a rollicking look at the independent cinema and film pioneering of Ted V. Mikels, who has been producing films for over 60 years. Way before limited-budget action films became termed as "grindhouse," Ted was wowing audiences with his own special brand of guts, gore, humor, violence and most of all -- style. THE CORPSE GRINDERS 1 + 2, THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES, 10 VIOLENT WOMEN, MISSION: KILLFAST, THE BLACK KLANSMAN, THE DOLL SQUAD, THE WORM EATERS and GIRL IN GOLD BOOTS are some of Ted's films that have made their cinematic mark. In one WILD WORLD documentary segment, Ted demonstrates techniques of how to shoot an independent film. Superstar actress-model Masuimi Max and Black Betty (After Dark Films "Miss Horrorfest") work together with Ted, as he shows them how a scene ought to be played, with hilarious results. "I learned more with Ted in one day than I have in fifteen years of acting," admits Black Betty a.k.a. Jessica Chisum. Ted also reveals the secrets of his success and gives a rare inside look into his studio, editing facilities and home. Ted shares stories of the trials and tribulations making it in the movie business, the essence of showmanship, and the days of living in a giant "castle" mansion with a harem of women. New interviews include screen legend Tura Satana (Russ Meyer's FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL! KILL! and Ted Mikels' ASTRO-ZOMBIES and THE DOLL SQUAD) plus actors that have worked with Ted on his new feature film DEMON HAUNT as well as his other productions. Written by VAMP Productions See less

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15 cast members

Name	Known for
John Waters Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice) See fewer	Pecker (1998)
Ted V. Mikels Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer	The Doll Squad (1973)
Tura Satana Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer	Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965)
Lila Zaborin Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer	Blood Orgy of the She-Devils (1973)
Francine York Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer	The Family Man (2000)
Shanti Self - Actress (as Wendy O. Altamura) Self - Actress (as Wendy O. Altamura) See fewer	Rajkumar (1964)
Sean Morelli Self - Actor Self - Actor See fewer	Vegasland (2008)
Cory Udler Self - Screenwriter (as Cory J. Udler) Self - Screenwriter (as Cory J. Udler) See fewer	Incest Death Squad (2009)
J.P. Edwards Self - Actor Self - Actor See fewer	Audrey's Children (2024)
Amanda Jade Self - Actress (as Amanda Hamblin) Self - Actress (as Amanda Hamblin) See fewer	Astro Zombies: M3 - Cloned (2010)
Donna Hamblin Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer	Pawns' Volition (2021)
Masuimi Max Dr. Max Dr. Max See fewer	Inland Empire (2006)
Jessica Chisum Pamela Pamela See fewer	Dead Redux (2016)
Alexsiya Flora Self (as Alexia Anastasio) Self (as Alexia Anastasio) See fewer	The Fantastic Santa Monaco
Justine Baker Self Self See fewer	Malevolence (2004)