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Nine Inch Nails ‘Closer’ (1994) 


o Controversial video – one of the reasons why it was so popular amongst fans
o The controversy also helped to increase the band’s fan base
o Considered ‘disturbing’, ‘demonic’, and ‘demented’
o  Set in a 19th century styled science laboratory, the video deals with religion, politics, sexuality, terror and animal cruelty


o Made part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York

- This too was a controversial move, with the outcry it produced over the sexual and religious images along with the depictions of disturbing scientific practices

MARK ROMANEK
SPIKE JONZE

DIRECTORS

- Works in commercial business directing as well as working on feature films
- Music videos: ‘Hurt’ (Johnny Cash), ‘Scream’ (Michael and Janet Jackson), ’99 Problems’ (Jay-Z)

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