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The Last Wolf: Karl Edward Wagner (2020)

He was just a normal guy... He just happened to be one of the best writers of horror and fiction in the world.

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 41M

Director : Brandon D. Lunsford, Brian M. McKnight

Synopsis

Karl Edward Wagner was one of the most accomplished dark fantasy and horror writers in the world during the 1970’s and 1980’s, but very few outside of his devoted cult of fans even know his name. Creator of the immortal antihero warrior Kane and the author of several cerebral tales of psychological horror, Karl gave his characters and settings a unique and chilling perspective. A rugged and imposing figure who resembled his red-bearded swordsman Kane, Karl’s life ultimately ended tragically in 1994 due to the ravages of alcohol, cutting short the career of a writer who should be considered a legend in the field of weird fiction. This feature-length documentary features Karl’s family, friends, and contemporaries like Ramsey Campbell, Peter Straub, and Dennis Etchison as they explore the life of the Last Wolf, a dark genius from a bygone era who, like Kane, remains immortal through his words.

Actors

Karl Edward Wagner
Karl Edward Wagner
Self (archive footage)
Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
Self
Peter Straub
Peter Straub
Self
Dennis Etchison
Dennis Etchison
Audrey Wagner Elam
Audrey Wagner Elam
Kevin Elam
Kevin Elam
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones
John Mayer
John Mayer
Jordan Douglas Smith
Jordan Douglas Smith
Narration (excerpts read by)

Crews

Brandon D. Lunsford
Brandon D. Lunsford
Director
Brian M. McKnight
Brian M. McKnight
Director
Jeff Leazer
Jeff Leazer
Editor
Brian M. McKnight
Brian M. McKnight
Editor
Jeff Leazer
Jeff Leazer
Cinematography
Brandon D. Lunsford
Brandon D. Lunsford
Cinematography
Brian M. McKnight
Brian M. McKnight
Cinematography
Jeff Leazer
Jeff Leazer
Music
Gage Lippi
Gage Lippi
Music
Brandon D. Lunsford
Brandon D. Lunsford
Producer
Brian M. McKnight
Brian M. McKnight
Producer

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