Comedy,Music
United States of America
"This Is Spinal Tap" is a mockumentary film that parodies the heavy metal music scene of the 1980s. The film follows the fictional British metal band Spinal Tap, which consists of lead vocalist and guitarist David St. Hubbins, lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel, and bassist Derek Smalls. The film chronicles the band's disastrous North American tour which includes run-ins with incompetent managers, technical difficulties, canceled concerts, and a dwindling fan base.
Throughout the film, the band members are depicted as clueless and narcissistic, with their egos frequently getting in the way of their success. The film also includes several iconic scenes, such as Tufnel showing off his guitar amplifier that goes up to 11, and the band losing their way backstage and ending up trapped in a labyrinthine storage area.
"This Is Spinal Tap" was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, all of whom also starred in the film as members of Spinal Tap. The film was released in 1984 and has since become a cult classic, renowned for its authenticity and humor. The film's success has inspired several other mockumentary films and influenced the way that heavy metal music is portrayed in popular culture.
