Ed Asner is wasted as a bearded rabbi at an L.A. synagogue who is forced to utter banal dialogue in this--for lack of a more precise category--Jewish slasher-inspirational flick. The story centers around 21-year-old David, a non church-goer whose grandfather keeps urging him to attend. When--and you're going to have to pay attention here--a scheming real estate developer threatens to tear down the synagogue, Grandpa revives the "golem" in the basement (a guy in gray make-up with Yiddish letters on his forehead), who, in turn goes out and hacks the real estate developer to bits (after first deep-sixing Grandpa). When Rabbi Ed explains to David that his dead grandfather brought a supernatural critter to life who might be a little unbalanced, motivationally speaking, David goes first to the LAPD and finally--here's the inspirational part--to the synagogue. Winner of a CINE Golden Eagle award for reasons that I can't even begin to fathom, The Golem of L.A.--my weird description notwithstanding--doesn't even qualify as good kitsch; it's just way off the map. Not recommended. Aud: J, H, C, P. (R. Pitman)
The Golem of L.A.
(1994) 25 min. $34.95 ($84.95 w/PPR). Labyl Productions (dist. by Ergo Media). Color cover. Vol. 11, Issue 4
The Golem of L.A.
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