Marilyn Manson - Dead to the World (VHS, 1998, Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics)

great movie of one of the most shocking bands in the world, its got some good footage, plus the live stuff is intermingled with backstage and personal footage, although the ending was really creepy, but other than that, i like it and i reccomend it to anybody that is a fan.

I have been searching for this VHS to complete my Manson collection. And for 5 dollars, you can't bet that!!!

The thing is, is that you do not see too many great deals in life. I could not find this video anywhere, I've looked for it for 8 years because I knew there is nothing else quite like this. IT IS AWESOME !!!!! Manson today is something I do not care for in fact the last great cd he made is Antichrist Superstar!!
I really like Portrait of An American Family as well. This was the best price for this tape. It was in great condition. I really enjoy watching it. It rocks your socks off and will make you want to slap a christian.Best set of Manson concerts ever. There wasn't really anything I disliked about it. I LOVED IT!!!!

This gem of rock'n'roll depravity and filth needs to go on DVD, ASAP!

It opens with shot after shot of angry Jesus freaks marching, preaching, yelling, berating, sharing pamphlets, and doing everything else they possibly could to dissuade young concert-goers from entering the venues where Marilyn Manson was playing.

And when you see the very R-rated backstage footage, you can understand why. Illegal, disgusting, "did he really do that?" - however you want to describe it - this band were enjoying themselves. And the fans are just about as crazy...

See the blood, see the vomit, but see the amazing live concert footage and you'll see why this video is a classic. Firey, theatrical performances of songs from the album Antichrist Superstar will make this totally worth your while. Feel free to crank it up - it sounds better that way!

I lost this show years ago and never forgot about it. I have the new one, guns god and government but it wasent the same. I finnaly have it in my collection once more.

Admittedly, my fairly recent introduction to the varied music by Marilyn Manson has led to a certain level of obsession. This weekend I got the opportunity to watch this videotape from 1998.

It was highly entertaining and gave a nice look behind the scenes. Well, maybe nice isn't the right word; this is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it horrifying, though, and the only thing that made me squeamish was watching the audience accept his invitation to spit at the stage (I can definitely think of more pleasant ways to interact).

True to form, Mr. Manson invites the viewer to see him in a totally non-typical Hollywood way. There is nothing pretty about it as Brian Warner expresses his ongoing war against conformity and stereotyping with candor and intelligence.

In one surprising scene, however you get to see him smile with natural good humor and that alone made this worthwhile. It was wonderful to see him without that refrained visage featured in all his photo shoots. Every red carpet image I've seen is devoid of human warmth, as if his face might crack upon smiling.

Equally, the demanding artist does not spare us his angry side when his high standards are not met. I think he tolerates mistakes as long as they are not repeated. In fact, within the range of elements rigidly laid out for each performance, chaos is welcomed. He embraces flaw as an inherent condition of the human race.

Seeing the audience respond to the man's unique brand of charisma is almost eerie. He has said he in so many words that if doing anything else, being a revival leader would best fit what he does now. I believe it as I watch the amorphous mass of people speak in tongues as they follow the litany of their shepherd guiding his flock.

The music speaks for itself. I've never heard any other group provide so many wondrous and varied versions of their songs. There is a trombone soloist featured during one number that blew me away. I couldn't help wondering what that musician does when not playing to support the music. It made me regret dropping the instrument after high school. That would be one sweet gig (if you don't mind living like a vagabond, that is).

Very professionally assembled, the videotape had great sound. The VHS tape I obtained received excellent care at the hands of its former owner and didn't display any annoying artifacts, crackling and hissing, or breaks in reception.

Anyone interested in live music has to admire the craftsmanship involved in all that these esteemed artists endeavor. Marilyn Manson fans should definitely include this in their collection.