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Where to watch The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film (1978) in the UK

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesn’t exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.

  • Film
  • 1978
  • 45 min

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