Just an appreciation post for John Reynolds
I honestly think John Reynolds is one of the most underappreciated and misunderstood actors of the MST3K community. For those who don't know, he of course played Torgo in Manos: The Hands of Fate.
John had hoped for the role to be a breakout role for his career, however throughout shooting, he struggled with an addiction to narcotics (partly the reason he behaves as he does in the film), and depression. A month before the film's release, he tragically took his own life.
I really wish he could have overcome his struggles, because I would have loved to see his reaction to how his character has become rather beloved by a community no one saw coming. Even if we all love Torgo in that ironic way, it provides life to a movie that the rest of the world has pretty much left for time to forget. And through our love, our jokes, and whatnot, I like to think we keep actors like John Reynolds, who never got their chance to properly shine, alive and well.
We love you John.
I honestly think John Reynolds is one of the most underappreciated and misunderstood actors of the MST3K community. For those who don't know, he of course played Torgo in Manos: The Hands of Fate.
John had hoped for the role to be a breakout role for his career, however throughout shooting, he struggled with an addiction to narcotics (partly the reason he behaves as he does in the film), and depression. A month before the film's release, he tragically took his own life.
I really wish he could have overcome his struggles, because I would have loved to see his reaction to how his character has become rather beloved by a community no one saw coming. Even if we all love Torgo in that ironic way, it provides life to a movie that the rest of the world has pretty much left for time to forget. And through our love, our jokes, and whatnot, I like to think we keep actors like John Reynolds, who never got their chance to properly shine, alive and well.
We love you John.