Sinister Harvest (1930)
Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a sand dune; the booming voice of the narrator informs us that the addict has perished. Footage used is from the silent film Dope Fiends.
Director: Dwain Esper
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: May 26, 1930
Production: Roadshow Attractions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
egypt, drug abuse, heroin, opium, exploitation, drug rehabilitation, drugs, anti drugs, narcotics, mondo, short film, shockumentary, drugsploitation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sinister Harvest about?
- Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a sand dune; the booming voice of the narrator informs us that the addict has perished. Footage used is from the silent film Dope Fiends.
- Who directed Sinister Harvest?
- Sinister Harvest was directed by Dwain Esper.
- How long is Sinister Harvest?
- Sinister Harvest has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Sinister Harvest?
- Sinister Harvest is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sinister Harvest produced?
- Sinister Harvest was produced in United States of America.