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
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)