Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video 2001
Before MTV's *Jackass* turned chaos into prime-time entertainment, *Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video* (2001) delivered a wild preview of the stunt-based comedy revolution.
Director: Nick Dunlap
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001) about?
This 2001 cult classic collects Steve-O's most outrageous stunts, long before *Jackass* made him a household name. From eating rat kebobs to riding skateboards on car windshields, the film captures the spirit of boundary-pushing comedy that thrives on sheer recklessness. Think of it as a pre-*Jackass* training ground for the absurd.
Who directed Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video?
Nick Dunlap directed this adrenaline-fueled spectacle, helming a project that would later be seen as a precursor to the rise of stunt-based comedy.
Who stars in Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video?
The film features Steve-O alongside his *Jackass* co-stars Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Ryan Dunn, and Preston Lacy, each bringing their signature brand of chaos.
Is Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001) worth watching?
For fans of *Jackass* or anyone who enjoys high-energy, no-holds-barred comedy, this short film is a must-see. While it lacks the polish of later iterations, its raw energy and inventive stunts make it a time capsule of early 2000s shock comedy. Just don't try these stunts at home—or anywhere, really.
How long is Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video?
The film runs for 32 minutes, delivering a quick but intense dose of stunt-based entertainment that's as exhausting as it is entertaining.
About Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001) — The Uncut Stunt Chaos That Defined a Comedy Era
Before MTV's *Jackass* turned chaos into prime-time entertainment, *Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video* (2001) delivered a wild preview of the stunt-based comedy revolution. Directed by Nick Dunlap, this explosive 32-minute collection captures Steve-O at his most unhinged, pushing limits with stunts that blend reckless daring with absurdist humor. The film throws viewers into a world where windshield skateboarding, pit licks, and living firecrackers aren't just pranks—they're performance art. Alongside his *Jackass* co-stars, including Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius, Steve-O crafts an atmosphere that's equal parts adrenaline-fueled and darkly hilarious, trading on the thrill of controlled disaster.
Banned from mainstream TV at the time, these never-before-seen antics showcase the raw, unfiltered spirit that defined early 2000s shock comedy. It's a time capsule of outrageous stunts that still packs a punch today, appealing to fans of *Jackass* who crave the franchise's earliest, most unpolished chaos.