”Heavy Metal Parkin Lot” from 1986. What do you think of it?

I think this short movie is genius. It really captures the mood and atmosphere in the mid 80’s. I have so many favourite parts. In fact the whole movie is a favourite part.

When they did ”Where are they now?” some years ago I think they could have done much more. The film is full of recognizable people that someone on the planet must know today!

For example the lady who wants to jump Rob Halford’s bones!

What do you think of it? Do you have any favourite scenes?

 

It seems a good capture of the times though. They were happy to be there and engaged.

 

As someone who lived through the '80s, this short film sure has become a very accurate time capsule for a segment of youth culture.

Back then, man, I couldn't deal with metal-head culture... I always though this film was funny as hell though... Now, it's funny as hell and interesting in an anthropological way!

 

I love it. I knew a lot of people just like that during that time. I even saw that tour!

 

As for highlights I guess you have to go with Zebraman as the star of the show.. although the Livin After Midnight is my personal favorite. Then there's Gram-of-dope guy. They're all awesome.

 

Yoodis Priest Number One!

 

I looked just like those kids. A lot of people I knew did. It's pretty embarrassing now but anything will look pretty goofy after 30 plus years.

 

I've never seen it.

 

I skimmed through that video and doesn’t look any different than a current concert (a good thing) except for different haircuts, tighter jeans, a lot more drinking in the open than you could do now.