If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B-Movie Actor truly has it all. Being Bruce Campbell’s autobiography, his voice rings true when reflecting on his younger years while successfully bringing us to his adulthood. Bruce begins with his childhood in suburban Michigan highlighting some of his adventures from childhood and adolescence. Along the way, he hits several of the developmental areas, chief among them being independent at such an early age. Some of his hijinks include an elaborate fort/tunnel system, wanton destruction of green army men, and using paper lanterns to create a UFO sighting. These adventures lay the foundation for his further life, that of becoming an actor.
During his adolescence, he and his friends over come the odds and make an 8MM film for their local community. With their quasi success, they are inspired to go further and make an actual feature film in their early adulthood. Bruce and Co. raise money, find actors, film in grueling conditions, lose actors, and must gain more money to distribute the film. In short, they overcome huge odds to make and sell their film, Evil Dead. The remainder of the book focuses on Bruce’s struggles to make a living as an actor.
While the early half of the book focuses on the developmental areas, and becoming independent, the second half serves as a great roleplaying experience for teens to read. Acting is not always glamorous and it’s definitely not easy. Reading about it from the eyes of an “everyman” like Bruce Campbell, with a relatable growing up experience, Bruce makes the life of an actor something anyone can relate to.
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