Bad Pedophile + Sex House

Screening the 2025 mockumentary Bad Pedophile, focusing on Jeffrey Epstein, at what could be (but may not even yet be) the height of the furor over the release of various documents revealing the extent of the dead multi-millionaire's sex crimes is, newswise, great timing — though it does provoke the inevitable question: Too soon? The film was released by The Onion, and the CEO of that organization has called the film “deeply stupid” as well as “the funniest thing I’ve seen all year.” It’s obviously not meant to be taken seriously, yet isn’t that kind of the problem with the whole Epstein files release saga? YMMV. It’s paired with 2012’s Sex House, a satire of reality shows, also from The Onion. The films are part of an ongoing film series at The Bartell.

media release: Bartell Film Series Brew & View

Not Rated

BAD PEDOPHILE (22 minutes)

A mockumentary from the team at “America’s Finest News Source” The Onion, which chronicles the life and crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and associates (such as Donald Trump, who promised to release the Epstein Files until he was told he was in them). Featuring never-before-seen interviews and footage, Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile succeeds where hundreds of previous documentaries have failed, finally uncovering the truth behind one of America’s most notorious sex perverts.

SEX HOUSE (70 minutes)

A dark satire of reality shows, their production and surrounding culture. Six people representing various reality show stereotypes including a married older contest winner are put in a house designed around having as much sex as possible.

General Seating. Presented on the Drury Stage.