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Murderess: The Winnie Ruth Judd Story
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Wikipedia article
'Murderess: The Winnie Ruth Judd Story' is an all-puppet, feature-length narrative film that retells the story of Phoenix's infamous 'trunk murders' of 1931.
The film, written and directed by Scott Coblio, was produced in Los Angeles between 2004 and 2007 on a shoestring budget.
Release
The film premiere was held on October 11, 2007, at the " Little Theater " in Rochester, New York, as the centerpiece of the " Image Out Festival " of that year.
After the premier, the running time was cut by 22 minutes to 71 minutes.
'Murderess' then traveled to Phoenix, home of the 'Trunk Murder' case, where it played at 'The Trunk Space' venue: a coffee house/art gallery named after the case. The screening, in front of key figures in the case, was held to coincide with the anniversary and time of the murders. The event is now held annually at the venue.
Credits
Art direction and miniature set design were carried out by L.A. artist J. Reto.
'Winnie Ruth Judd' was voiced by Joy Nash, with other characters voiced by Michael Kricfalusi, Fabrice Uzan, Trent Walker, among others.
Opening and closing themes were supplied by 'Squires of the Subterrain', and were written by Chris Zajkowski.
Reviews
* Film critic Jack Garner, reviewing the premiere screening for Rochester's Democrat & Chronicle newspaper said:
...by far the weirdest entry in the festival. Sustaining interest in puppets over a 90 minute running time is challenging, but for the most part, Coblio manages it.
* Newsman 'Robert L. Pela', covering the Phoenix event for the 'New Times', wrote:
Coblio's full-length film about Arizona's most notorious crime, tells Winnie's story using marionettes and arty photography in a movie that's more about emotion than murder.Phoenix New Times (October 11, 2007) [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-11/calendar/winnie-the-shrew/ Winnie the Shrew]
Awards
The film won 'Best Animated Feature' at the 2008 'DIY Film Festival' in Los Angeles.
References
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