While we were watching one of the Brothers Quay shorts, I was reminded of this video by the band PSAPP. Although it’s nowhere near as intricate or as dark as the Brothers Quay’s work, there are definitely certain moments that are reminiscent of it…particularly at about the -3:07 mark, with the screws and the spider creature that emerges.
With Street of Crocodiles, it’s interesting to see where someone like Tim Burton probably draws his inspiration from. Stylistically, there looks like there’s a strong link to Nightmare Before Christmas… at least in some of the way the characters move and in the general macabre feel of them.
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I love this video! I actually feel good after watching it instead of sick and depressed.
Comment byPeace
The band Tool also made some videos inspired by the Brothers Quay. In fact, a lot of people mistakenly believed, including myself, that they were made by the Brothers Quay, when in facts two of the band members created them. They are pretty haunting, unfortunately I haven’t found the link on YouTube just yet.
Comment byThe Quay Brother are the best!
Comment by Marco Milone 03.30.08 @ 1:09 pm