Duane Jones and Marlene Clark in "Ganja & Hess" (1973)

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Ganja & Hess, Bill Gunn's classic experimental horror film, starring Duane Jones and Marlene Clark. Topics include the film's beleaguered initial release, its engagement with blaxploitation and vampire tropes, its unconventional narrative and visual style, and more.

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Links

“Bodies off: Ganja & Hess, Bill Gunn’s under-the-skin flick,” Brad Stevens, Sight & Sound

“Ganja & Hess,” Brian Eggert, Deep Focus Review

“Ganja and Hess: Vampires, sex, and addictions,” Manthia Diawara and Phyllis Klotman, Jump Cut

“Exile in One’s Own Body,” Kim M Reynolds, Bright Wall/Dark Room