Virtues Of Negative Fascination

About This Movie

Virtues Of Negative Fascination really pulls you into this strange, mechanical world. It’s a documentary, sure, but it feels like a bizarre art piece more than anything else. The performances from Survival Research Laboratories in 1985-1986 are something else — a wild mix of relentless pursuits and these almost surreal captures. The atmosphere is heavy, almost oppressive at times, with the pacing reflecting the unyielding nature of the machines. What stands out is the way they utilize practical effects, blending technology and chaos in a way that makes you question the boundaries of performance art. It’s not a straightforward watch, but it’s distinctively raw and unrefined in its exploration of obsession and punishment.

Experimental documentaryNot for the faint-heartedA blend of art and technology