IndieWire After Dark Examines Steven Seagal's 1996 Cult Film 'The Glimmer Man'
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Jim Hemphill
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IndieWire After Dark's midnight movie feature examines the 1996 cult crime thriller "The Glimmer Man" starring Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans, directed by John Gray. The article uses a "Bait and Bite" format to explore why this weird genre film is worth recommending, framing the experience of watching Steven Seagal movies as a guilty pleasure. The piece coincides with the film's 30th anniversary and the Wayans family's legacy leading up to "Scary Movie."
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· 3 pulledHaving a taste for Steven Seagal movies is a little like having an STD; you're not sure where you got it, and you'd prefer to keep it to yourself.
Personally, I blame my infection...
First, the BAIT: a weird genre pick, and why we're exploring its specific niche right now. Then, the BITE: a spoiler-filled answer to the all-important question, 'Is this old cult film actually worth recommending?'
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