What Is It? (2005)

  • NC-17
  • 01/27/2005 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 1h 12m

The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.

Overview

A young man journeys through a bizarre land inhabited by mentally impaired people, demons, and snails.

Crispin Glover

Writer, Director

Cast

Michael Bleviss's headshot

Michael Bleviss

The Young Man
Carlos Richardson's headshot

Carlos Richardson

The Young Man's Alter Ego
Lisa Fusco's headshot

Lisa Fusco

The Young Man's Fantasy Girl
Crispin Glover's headshot

Crispin Glover

Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Inner Psyche and Id
Steven C. Stewart's headshot

Steven C. Stewart

Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Uber Ego
John Insinna's headshot

John Insinna

The Young Man's Outer Sanctum Friend / Inner Sanctum's Choked Victim
Kelly Swiderski's headshot

Kelly Swiderski

Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Snail Collector
Robin Adams's headshot

Robin Adams

Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Girl Who Recognizes Burning

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