About the Film

Internet Legends: Duct-Taped Gamer is the true story behind one of the internet’s most famous photos – a pixelated image of a gamer duct-taped to the ceiling at a LAN party.

The documentary film takes us back to a moment in time – March 29, 2003, in a basement in Mason, Michigan. You’ll meet some of the friends involved in this prank and learn more about the photo’s history and mystery.

Behind the Scenes

meet the cast and crew
Drew Purvis

Drew Purvis

THE Duct-Taped Gamer

Drew Purvis is the man, the myth, the legend. Viewers will finally get a chance to meet Drew and hear how this prank came about. Why was Drew duct-taped to the ceiling? How long was he up there? Did he have to go pee? Is it possible he's still up there?

Brian Schaeffer

Brian Schaeffer

Photographer & Spotter

Not only did Brian take the fabled photo of his friend duct-taped to the ceiling, he was also responsible for getting Drew into his duct tape cocoon. It did help that Brian is nearly 7 feet tall.

Tyler Knowles

Tyler Knowles

Producer & Director

Tyler is an award-winning filmmaker with two decades of experience behind the camera. Tyler grew up working with computers and networking them together for LAN parties with his friends in Wisconsin, although he never duct-taped anyone to the ceiling.

Duck Tape

Duct Tape

Best Supporting Actor

First law of the universe: You can never have too much duct tape. The boys could not have pulled any of this off without the help of the always-reliable duct tape.

Learn More

Upcoming 'Duct-Taped Gamer' Documentary: Inside Scoop from filmmaker, Tyler Knowles

Kotaku article

15 Years Later, Here's Why A Gamer Was Duct-Taped To A Ceiling

Reddit threads

Blursed LAN Party
LAN party duct tape ceiling guy from another angle
May this pictures legacy live on for generations
The nostalgic "LAN Party Gamer Duct-Taped to Ceiling" from another angle

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