John Henry Timmis IV
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 21, 1961
- Died
- April 1, 2002
- Birthplace
- Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
John Henry Timmis IV, the son of a wealthy family from Chicago's northern suburbs, was diagnosed a psychopath after a string of rebellious misdemeanors as a teenager--possession of marijuana, prostitution, and theft. Timmis frequented the Menninger Clinic between the ages of 15 and 17. He repeatedly ran away and got recaptured, was held in solitary for extended periods, and forced to endure excruciatingly dull group therapy sessions. He recounts these experiences with adolescent braggadocio, blurring intensely personal confessions and exaggerated fantasies, in hopes of mythologizing himself and claiming a spot in the canon of rebellious youth. Later in life, as JTIV, Timmis recorded sincere autobiographical songs in a style he deemed "Destructo-Rock," and was acknowledged in The Guinness Book of World Records for creating the longest film ever made, The Cure for Insomnia. He passed away in 2002, leaving us his songs, the film, and this document to piece together his wild and bizarre story.
Filmography
The Cure for Insomnia 1987
Director, Cinematography
Cosmic Lightning 1987
as Himself, Director
Cannibal Orgy 1985
as Cultist, Director of Photography, Director, Editor
Reel to Reel Footage 1984
Director
Destructo Rock Live! 1984
Director
Nightmare City 1984
as Himself, Director
I Love You 1982
Director
Killer Shredding 1981
Director
Song For Suzanne 1981
Director
Sunday Morning 1980
Director
Every Dream Home A Heartache 1979
Director
Destructo Rock 1978
Director
In the Can 1977
Director
Credits from TMDB.