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Release Year1992
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes11
DirectorDavid Van Taylor
WritersDavid Van Taylor
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.1 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsDream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest
About Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest
A chilling post mortem on the tragic case of two teenagers who decided to shoot themselves in the head with a shotgun, and the ensuing court case staged to place the blame on the heavy metal band Judas Priest.
Directed by David Van Taylor, Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest leans on a strong ensemble — Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1992.
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