This 25 minute, homemade, newsies horror-film spoof, was made in 1991 on the back lot of Universal Studios during the shooting of the movie “Newsies”.

The movie directed by Michael Goorjian, produced by Max Casella and Trey Parker and shot by Ivan Dudynsky. It stars Mark David doing an incredible impersonation of actor Don Knots (Barney Fife from The Andy Griffith Show). Ivan, Trey, Max and Michael are also in the film along with cameos by Christian Bale, David Moscow, Bill Pullman, Kenny Ortega, Brett Dieball as well as many more.

THE STORY: Washed up actor Don Knots shows up on the back lot of Universal Studios in hopes of a role in the new movie, Newsies. Unfortunately director Kenny Ortega quickly dismisses Mr. Knots and has him thrown off the lot. Mr. Knots then decides to go on a killing spree. He knocks off one Newsie after the next, each in a different and unique way.

This is truly one of the funniest homemade movie ever. The video runs roughly 25 minute. It was shot on a 1/2 VHS camcorder with the music being provided by a tape deck, held up next to the camera. The most impressive aspect of this little gem is that it was shot entirely in order!

Running time: 25 min.

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