Penelope Spheeris

A charming psychiatrist is rescued from a mishap by a man who, after suffering a head injury on a rock, becomes convinced that he is Santa Claus. While she cares…

Brian Cruver, a driven 26-year-old, secures a position at Enron. As he adapts to the company’s culture of rapid wealth accumulation, extravagant spending and lavish corporate events become routine. However,…

A student experiences heightened senses after taking an experimental drug, but misuse is not a possibility.

“The Decline of Western Civilization III,” a documentary from 1998 directed by Penelope Spheeris, explores the lives of homeless teenagers immersed in the gutter punk subculture. This film is the…

In this 1996 comedy directed by Penelope Spheeris, the story follows the misadventures of a well-meaning but clumsy man who inadvertently becomes a liability to his brother’s political campaign. Starring…

Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and the other characters made famous in the Our Gang shorts of the 1920s and 1930s are brought back to life in this nostalgic children’s comedy. When…

In this 1993 comedy directed by Penelope Spheeris, a rural family unexpectedly strikes it rich and moves to the upscale neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The film follows the Clampett family…

When a sleazy TV exec offers Wayne and Garth a fat contract to tape their late-night public access show at his network, they can’t believe their good fortune. But they…

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this documentary delves into the vibrant and chaotic world of the 1980s heavy metal scene in Los Angeles. It features interviews with prominent musicians and bands…

In this 1987 film directed by Penelope Spheeris, three punk rockers from New York City embark on a road trip to California, seeking a fresh start. Their journey takes a…

In this gritty drama directed by Penelope Spheeris, two disaffected high school graduates, played by Maxwell Caulfield and Charlie Sheen, embark on a road trip that spirals into a violent…

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this 1983 film delves into the lives of a group of young runaways and punks who form a makeshift family in the abandoned suburbs of Los…

This documentary, directed by Penelope Spheeris, offers an unfiltered glimpse into the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. It features raw performances and candid…