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Detroit Rock City
Set in 1978, Detroit Rock City follows four teenage friends—Hawk, Trip, Lex and Jam—who share an obsession with legendary rock band KISS. After their tickets to an upcoming KISS concert are destroyed by Jam's strict religious mother, the group embarks on a chaotic adventure to Detroit, determined to see their musical heroes perform. Their journey involves outrageous encounters, unexpected friendships, teenage rebellion and plenty of rock 'n' roll.
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What changed in this version?
The Detroit Rock City workprint represents an unfinished version of the 1999 cult comedy, featuring several differences from the officially released film.
Unlike some workprints that contain significantly extended scenes or entirely different storylines, this version reportedly runs only slightly longer than the theatrical release.
The most notable differences involve alternative music selections, modified dialogue, alternate camera shots and changes to the KISS concert footage.
Differences from the Theatrical Version
- Alternate soundtrack: Numerous songs differ from those used in the finished film, offering an interesting look at the production's earlier musical choices.
- Alternative dialogue: Certain scenes contain minor dialogue variations compared with the official release.
- Different camera shots: Several sequences use alternate shots or editing choices.
- Alternative concert footage: The climactic KISS concert reportedly features different footage.
- Unfinished audio: The workprint suffers from noticeable crackling and generally poor sound quality.
- Property markings: Collector accounts describe the circulating copy as letterboxed with studio property markings.
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ARCHIVIST NOTES
Additional notes
The official DVD release also contains extended footage and alternate takes, including longer sequences involving Jam's mother, the highway encounter, the confessional scene and the concert finale.
These DVD variations should not automatically be confused with footage exclusive to the workprint.