'''''Groupie''''' is the earliest known example of [[Marilyn Manson]]'s foray into filmmaking. An independent film shot by camcorder one night during the [[:Category:Antichrist Superstar era|''Antichrist Superstar'' era]] of 1996 through 1998, ''Groupie'' was shelved by Manson at the insistence of manager [[Tony Ciulla]], who deemed its content so disturbing it would end [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Manson's music career]] and result in his conviction. While it has gone unreleased, it was included in a shorthand list of Manson's directorial efforts, in a press kit promoting the film ''[[Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll]]''.<ref>[http://www.wildbunch.biz/images/2d8ea3d0-3c81-4886-9d11-8649a37cc1b0.pdf ''Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll'' press kit]. Wild Bunch. February 12, 2006.</ref>

'''''Groupie''''' is the earliest known example of [[Marilyn Manson]]'s foray into filmmaking. An independent film shot by camcorder one night during the [[:Category:Antichrist Superstar era|''Antichrist Superstar'' era]] of 1996 through 1998, ''Groupie'' was shelved by Manson at the insistence of manager [[Tony Ciulla]], who deemed its content so disturbing it would end [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Manson's music career]] and result in his conviction. While it has gone unreleased, it was included in a shorthand list of Manson's directorial efforts, in a press kit promoting the film ''[[Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll]]''.<ref>[http://www.wildbunch.biz/images/2d8ea3d0-3c81-4886-9d11-8649a37cc1b0.pdf ''Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll'' press kit]. Wild Bunch. February 12, 2006.</ref>

''Groupie'' centers around an actual party held at Marilyn Manson's home. Manson informs his guests that a [[Pola Weiss|girl]] will be attending who they will be videotaping. Before this girl's arrival, Manson is allegedly shown fellating [[Twiggy]]. When the titular guest arrives, she bestows Manson with a piece of art and is invited inside. From here, she is ushered into various acts which include sharing a glass of urine with [[Stephen Bier]], who "poured" the glass himself, and being tied and taunted by Manson, the latter scene taking place towards the end of the film.

''Groupie'' centers around an actual party held at Marilyn Manson's home. Manson informs his guests that a [[Pola Weiss|girl]] will be attending who they will be videotaping. Before this girl's arrival, Manson is allegedly shown fellating [[Twiggy]]. When the titular guest arrives, she bestows Manson with a piece of art and is invited inside. From here, she is ushered into various acts which include sharing a glass of urine with [[Stephen Bier]], who "poured" the glass himself, and being tied and taunted by Manson, the latter scene taking place towards the end of the film.

Details about the ''Groupie'' project are vague, however Manson and [[Andy Dick]] had a relatively tight-lipped discussion about the film [[Video Interview:Marilyn Manson Dinner for Five|on the television program ''Dinner for Five'']] in 2002. Prior to this Manson had simply alluded to filming a video so shocking it could never be made public, however during this particular interview Manson and Dick shared some insight into the severity of its content.

Details about the ''Groupie'' project are vague, however Manson and [[Andy Dick]] had a relatively tight-lipped discussion about the film [[Video Interview:Marilyn Manson Dinner for Five|on the television program ''Dinner for Five'']] in 2002. Prior to this Manson had simply alluded to filming a video so shocking it could never be made public, however during this particular interview Manson and Dick shared some insight into the severity of its content.

The exact circumstances of the film are unclear. Manson notes his party guests were made uncomfortable by the activity, as they were uncertain if it had genuinely escalated in perversion or if had been planned in advance. During Manson and Dick's discussion about ''Groupie'', Manson seems to assert that while his party was authentic, the girl he invited "was portraying a youngster," implying that some degree of acting was involved and that she wasn't being entirely manipulated.

The exact circumstances of the film are unclear. Manson notes his party guests were made uncomfortable by the activity, as they were uncertain if it had genuinely escalated in perversion or if had been planned in advance. During Manson and Dick's discussion about ''Groupie'', Manson seems to assert that while his party was authentic, the girl he invited "was portraying a youngster," implying that some degree of acting was involved and that she wasn't being entirely manipulated.

Only three people are confirmed to have viewed ''Groupie'', Marilyn Manson, Tony Ciulla and Andy Dick. Ciulla's stance on the film is unknown, however he allegedly urged Manson to keep anyone from watching it out of fear that it would be used to convict him. Dick has said of the footage that the participants were having fun despite the subject matter, but he did not deny being disturbed.

Only three people are confirmed to have viewed ''Groupie'', Marilyn Manson, Tony Ciulla and Andy Dick. Ciulla's stance on the film is unknown, however he allegedly urged Manson to keep anyone from watching it out of fear that it would be used to convict him. Dick has said of the footage that the participants were having fun despite the subject matter, but he did not deny being disturbed.

  Manson: I made this movie that I had intentions to put on my home video not thinking that it   

  Manson: I made this movie that I had intentions to put on my home video not thinking that it   

         would offend. It was at a [real] party at my house. I said "A girl is gonna show up and  

         would offend. It was at a [real] party at my house. I said "A girl is gonna show up and  

         you'll go to jail and your career will be over. It was called ''Groupie''.

         you'll go to jail and your career will be over. It was called ''Groupie''.

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