Back in 1998, Norm MacDonald was fresh off of Saturday Night Live, where he was unceremoniously let go for his frequent O.J. Simpson jokes. (It should be noted that NBC President Don Ohlmeyer was a close friend of Simpson’s). It was during this time that he starred in the film Dirty Work. Though not a commercial or critical success when it came out, like many other comedies from that era, it would later gain cult classic status, thanks to a loyal fanbase.
The film - which is about two best friends (MacDonald and Artie Lange) start a revenge for hire business where they promise to “do your dirty work” - was directed by Bob Saget. In the years that followed, both MacDonald and Saget would talk in the press about how there was an alleged “dirtier cut” of the film, featuring 7-minutes of material that was cut in order to make it PG-13. But nobody had actually seen the longer cut of the film. Until now that is.
For the first time, fans will get to see the movie the way it was intended to be seen, thanks to Vinegar Syndrome, that has put out a special release of the film that features the extended “dirtier cut.” Also on this special edition is the 2 hour rough cut, new documentaries, interviews, and so much more.
As a bonus, if you’re in LA this weekend, Hollywood Entertainment is hosting a screening of the Dirtier Work cut, as the exclusive LA premiere. Also at the screening is the film’s co-writer Frank Sebastiano. Tickets to the event at Brain Dead Studios can be purchased here!