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| − | [[Image:Torgo reynolds.jpg|thumb|right|200px|John Reynolds as Torgo]] |
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| − | As Torgo was intended to be a satyr, Reynolds and [[Tom Neyman]] designed the rigging that Reynolds wore under his trousers. This rig was made of wire coat hangers and foam. [[Jackie Neyman Jones]] - who played Debbie in the film - said she only later realized the reason Reynolds was so much fun on the set was because he was high most of the time.[http://jophan.org/mimosa/m30/brandt.htm] |
+ | As Torgo was intended to be a satyr, Reynolds and [[Tom Neyman]] designed the rigging that Reynolds wore under his trousers. This rig was made of wire coat hangers and foam. The leg braces were built by Tom Neyman and were actually worn the way they were supposed to. They were uncomfortable, but did not cause him harm. [[Jackie Neyman Jones]] - who played Debbie in the film - said she only later realized that the reason Reynolds was so much fun on the set was because he was high most of the time.[http://jophan.org/mimosa/m30/brandt.htm] |
| − | + | Reynolds committed suicide after production was completed on the film, shortly before the film was released. With the movie being screened on [[MST3K]] Reynolds became known to new generations of fans.[http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.ca/2012/10/john-reynoldstorgo-story-i.html] |
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| − | *Updated Edit* Unfortunately a lot of different stories have been passed around over the years and has led to a lot of mis-information. If you refer to [[Jackie Neyman Jones|Jackey Raye Neyman-Jones]] blog (she played the part of Debbie) she clears up the myths that have floated for far too long. |
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[http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.ca/2013/10/john-reynolds-as-torgo.html] |
[http://debbiesmanos.blogspot.ca/2013/10/john-reynolds-as-torgo.html] |
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| − | The leg braces were built by Tom Neyman and were actually worn the way they were supposed to. They were uncomfortable, but did not cause him harm. He was never addicted to any pain killers. John was a very shy and withdrawn man, but took a lot of recreational drugs and was high most of the time on the set (which is pretty evident in the film). |
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| − | He took his life shortly after the films completion, but it was due to depression with situations in his personal life. John was also never married. |
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| + | In [[2015]], a photo of Reynolds (as Torgo) was used as a key plot point in an episode of the television mystery series ''Elementary''. |
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| + | == Riffed Movies == |
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| + | * [["Manos" The Hands of Fate (film)|''"Manos" The Hands of Fate'']] ([[MST3K 424 - "Manos" The Hands of Fate|Experiment #424]] & [[RiffTrax]]) - as Torgo |
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| + | Image:Torgo reynolds.jpg|Appearing in ''"Manos" The Hands of Fate'' |
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Revision as of 06:01, 24 May 2020
John Reynolds (1941–1966) was an actor who is remembered for his portrayal of Torgo in Manos: The Hands of Fate. His appearance in Manos is his sole movie credit.
As Torgo was intended to be a satyr, Reynolds and Tom Neyman designed the rigging that Reynolds wore under his trousers. This rig was made of wire coat hangers and foam. The leg braces were built by Tom Neyman and were actually worn the way they were supposed to. They were uncomfortable, but did not cause him harm. Jackie Neyman Jones - who played Debbie in the film - said she only later realized that the reason Reynolds was so much fun on the set was because he was high most of the time.[1]
Reynolds committed suicide after production was completed on the film, shortly before the film was released. With the movie being screened on MST3K Reynolds became known to new generations of fans.[2] [3]
In 2015, a photo of Reynolds (as Torgo) was used as a key plot point in an episode of the television mystery series Elementary.
Riffed Movies
- "Manos" The Hands of Fate (Experiment #424 & RiffTrax) - as Torgo
