Blade Runner's history is insane.

Blade Runner is known as a film that can give a horrible first impression. But what’s less known, is that this initial hatred for Blade Runner was shared by its own creators.

This video essay / documentary explores Blade Runner’s crazy production history — consisting of feuds, firings, and untimely deaths. It reveals how, against all odds, the initial hatred for Blade Runner that consumed Harrison Ford, Philip K. Dick, and Ridley Scott eventually transformed into a deep love.

Amidst the film’s chaotic story, there is only one takeaway: if you don’t already love Blade Runner... you will.

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If you’d like to dig deeper into Blade Runner’s history, I’d highly recommend the book ‘Future Noir’ by Paul Sammon.

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Music Credit — everyone is amazing so please check out their stuff:

-Love Theme (cover) by Vita Activa
-Cosmic by Sedivi
-End Titles (cover) by Taurus Tarkus
-Black Gate Opens (MIDI Mock-up) by Project Drive
-Reality by Sedivi
-All Eyes On Me (cover) by Pauliano
-Blues (cover) by Taurus Tarkus
-Home Sweet Home (cover) by mattbltr
-Fellowship of the Ring (cello cover) by James McGonigle
-Tears in Rain (cover) by Taurus Tarkus
-Airwolf Theme (cover) by Luke Million
-Video Game (cover) by thatbeet
-The Chicken (cover) by Pauliano
-80’s Type Beat by J’s Beats
-Goodbye (cover) by Pauliano
-Memories of Green by Taurus Tarkus


0:00 INTRO
2:22 CHAPTER 1: Philip K. Dick vs. Blade Runner
11:25 CHAPTER 2: The World vs. Blade Runner
15:21 CHAPTER 3: Ridley Scott vs. Blade Runner
24:11 CHAPTER 4: Johnny vs. Blade Runner 2049

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