Thirty-eight-year-old Edwin Borsheim, once known for brutal self-mutilation on stage, now lives in seclusion surrounded by his disturbing creations.
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Thirty-eight-year-old Edwin Borsheim, once known for brutal self-mutilation on stage, now lives in seclusion surrounded by his disturbing creations.
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Edwin Borsheim lives in seclusion on an acre of land in Temecula, California. Once the vocalist for the deathrock band Kettle Cadaver, he now battles drug addiction and reflects on his chaotic past. Friends and family provide insights into his struggles with mental health. The documentary features Borsheim's violent outbursts and disturbing messages during filming, capturing the challenges of a troubled artist. Borsheim died by suicide in June 2017, one year after the film's release.
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Why Watch
- Meet Edwin Borsheim, a controversial music figure.
- See the dark world of deathrock and its impact.
- Find out about Borsheim's bizarre stage antics.
Did You Know
- Edwin Borsheim was 38 years old when the film was made in 2016.
- Borsheim had no guests for over a year before filming began.
- The documentary premiered at the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival in Utah.
- Borsheim's family paid his overdue property taxes to prevent seizure.
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Who directed the documentary Dead Hands Dig Deep?
Dead Hands Dig Deep was directed by Jai Love.
What year did Edwin Borsheim die?
Edwin Borsheim died by suicide on June 20, 2017.
Where did the documentary premiere?
The documentary premiered at the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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