DMV films?

[Scottie]

My film teacher once told me that he believes violent instructional driving films were the first "gore" film. Although I know nothing about instructional driving films, I would like to know what you, O, instructional film connoisseurs think of that twist on a benign subject.  I actually really like gore films, especially Blood Feast, and was struck by that very statement. Did tasteless gore really begin with the motor industry? It's an interesting history lesson either way.

[peter johnson]

I'd say this is probably true -- I recall in the '60's watching films wherein people had had their arms and legs ripped right off their bodies in crashes -- these films were staples of Driver's Ed. classes.  Most of them were quite old, too, so were probably shown in the '50's as well -- indeed, I recall the older brothers of my friends talking about just such things --

peter johnson/denny crane

[JJ80]

This isn't a DMV film but it is very creepy, especially the voiceover by Donald Pleasence. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb00H6mCTM8

[Sleepyskull]

What is that video clip from? It was cool and bizarre.

[KreepLX]

That had to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Most children at that age either know how to swim or know keep away from the water from fear. What does an old car or bathtub have to do with swimming safety? Should I make sure I don't take a cruise in a lake? The subtle display and seriousness make this very humorous. By no means do I wish to disrespect drowning victims, but come on!!!

[Fishasaurus]

Tell you what, the last thing they showed us in driver's ed was a movie called Mechanized Death.  It was so gruesome that I didn't get my license until I was 24.

[Cthulhu]

This isn't a DMV film but it is very creepy, especially the voiceover by Donald Pleasence. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb00H6mCTM8

Wow, that was awesome.

What is that video clip from? It was cool and bizarre.

It's called: The spirit of dark and lonely water
Here's a link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814329/