This was a great movie by the way. Val Kilmer crushed it as John Holmes.

This was one of the worst murders-so seedy and gruesome. Thanks for being brave enough to go Grimms!

Not many know this but in the movie wonderland ,christina applegate who played ron lannius wife only took the small part because as a kid she lived higher up on wonderland ave and remembered seeing the bloody mattresses outside the house after the murders happened ,crazy

Interesting fact, I was in the LAPD academy when this happened. We were close to graduating and we were called to the house to search the surrounding property for a weapon. Found nothing but we were given an inside tour of the crime scene. All I recall is the smell.

This story has fascinated me for many years. Holmes’s ex gf Dawn is a true survivor. Her book is a great read. Thank you both for this vlog and keep them coming!

You said it right "No one in their right mind would mess with Nash." Holmes was clearly out of his mind.

My older brother used to hang out with John and they got high together. My brother was a good guy, John took advantage of him many times, like not coming back with the drugs, apartment was robbed of jewelry, electronics, cash, etc. He knew it was John because he kind of avoided My brother after it but there's no proof of it. My brother would drive him around,..I seen him a few times, once sitting in the car one time while my brother came home to get something for a second and I'll never forget he was sitting in the passenger seat and Supertramp, "take the long way home"... Was playing on the radio. One other time he was sitting in the living room and didn't even acknowledge me when I said hi to him. Looking back he could of been high. At the time he was pretty much past his fame and looked like just a regular guy, kind of a scruffy beard going on.... Their friendship lasted only about less than a year, my brother before he passed away said to me that John ripped him off. I don't know the whole story, my brother was very private but just an interesting piece here. It definitely brought me back. Thanks... Oh and when the wonderland murders things happened it was hard for me to see him being involved in something like that but hey I didn't really know him that well and drugs makes you do those kind of things you know. Thanks again. You have a great piece here.

COKED OUT OF HIS SKULL IN THAT INTERVIEW!!!! WOWWWW!

My mother bought me a bright yellow T-shirt when I was 7 years old from a second hand store and it had, I love Linda Love Lace, on the front. I couldn't understand why my friends dads would laugh when I wore it.

Such a good movie. I think they really nailed it on the realism. They didn't get how unhealthy he was at the end of it all but the scenes are pretty horrific, the house looks very similar and the whole lead up was dead on. Shout out to Lisa Kudrow too, that was her best role as a drama in my opinion. Wonderland, watch it!

John Holmes - "I don't use drugs" Dude never spent a sober day in his adult life.

Wonderland was a great movie but John's real life was so much more tragic than people realized

I grew up close to this area, this was huge and very confusing news at the time. Throughout the 1970's, we explored much of the Laurel Canyon area never really knowing what was happening behind all those closed doors. It's a very haunted area anyway, and no way could I ever live in a house like that.

Val Kilmer did a amazing job playing John Holmes he should have had a Oscar nomination

"I don't need drugs" While smoking a cigarette. 🤣😂🤣

Eddie Nash will always be Alfred Molina rocking out to “Sister Christian” in my mind

Eddie Nash owned the Starwood (among other businesses) which was located at the intersection of Santa Monica and Crescent Heights. The amount of Hollywood music history that happened there could be an episode in itself - Van Halen, Motley Crue, Dokken, Quiet Riot, Go Go's, so many more.

Surprised Johnny didn’t leave an impression of his “package” in the cement. 😂😂😂

Such a great channel. Hollyweird history is so fascinating, the Holmes story ticks all the boxes in a glimpse behind the curtain. Boogie Nights and Wonderland are must views, Anderson's film is a classic. Another great doc!

That song in the intro, I'll never get bored of it. love it!

I just wanted to point out that the Georgina, whose name and handprints are on the sidewalk in front of the Pussycat Theater, was more than likely Georgina Spelvin, who was the star of The Devil In Miss Jones.

I was so much expecting the woman living at the Wonderland house to come outside and start shouting at you but you were in luck hey! What a terrible history I wouldn’t want to live there! Thanks for another insightful location video.

Nicely made. There were actually 3 members of the Wonderland Gang that entered Nash's home for the robbery: Ron Launius, Billy DeVerell and David Lind. Tracy McCourt waited in the getaway car. I was lucky enough to take pics of the Doña Lola home before it was remodeled. Malice In Wonderland: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of The Laurel Canyon Murders is the best book I've read about the the murders.

Julianne Moore’s character in Boogie Nights, Amber Waves, was an homage to Marilyn Chambers

I absolutely love the plants and greenery at the houses on the street, so full of life and color. Passing by you would never know a house that beautiful had that type of a history.

The Wonderland Murders to me will be an unsolved mystery and Holmes was an absolute trainwreck the last few years of his life. Great research and video guys and glad you were able to take video of the house, well done !!

JH He's lit in the interview - strungout ...... Exactly like you comment reminds you of the Manson Tate murders ..,, Great piece 👍

Thanks Michael, for getting this video done. I've been interested in The Wonderland murders for years, myself. And yes, Wonderland is a great film for anyone who is fascinated by the whole ordeal.

When John Holmes was arrested the detective said, "Holmes, you're going to hang for this!" To which John replied, "Too late. I'm already hung."

The owner just happens to have a white car parked in the garage with the door open, similar to the crime scene extra on the dvd 🤔 but doesn’t want ppl stopping by?

You did such a good job with this story, I've been obsessed with this case for years

Interesting showing the Crypt , I have read that Hugh Hefner bought the 'Crypt' next to where Marilyn Monroe is interred , Hefner obviously paid for the 'previous occupant' to be moved, so even in death Marilyn could not avoid creeps like Hefner making moves on her

Great work, as always! I will also note that the night of the murders, Holmes showed up at the home of his wife, Sharon, who hadn't seen him in months. He was covered in blood and Sharon, a former nurse, ran a bath for him in an effort to try and clean and treat his wounds. However, Sharon quickly realized that John was not injured and that the blood was not his. According to Sharon, John told her he had been involved in a robbery and had been made to witness the murder of his fellow perpetrators. Shortly after cleaning up, Holmes left and returned to the motel where his girlfriend was waiting for him. Strange guy.

I do have the original Wonderland DVD and the "Bonus" footage is very gruesome. Some of the bodies are still in "situ", which I never expected to see. So, just a heads up. Great video as always. John Holmes was a terrible person in my opinion and Val Kilmer nailed him in the film.

Wonderland with Val Kilmer *is* worth a look. Fortunately, nothing discomforting tends to be found in the movie. It's more of a filmic experience involving the Wonderland murders. The director spared no expense on quality. You won't waste your time seeing it.

I loved your video! Thank you! You can tell you put a lot of time, effort, and hard work into making them! Keep up the amazing job! And kudos to you for getting video of the house! I hate confrontation and being yelled at! You were brave and respectful!

I had to jump on this one. This one was creepy AF when it happened...weird. I've watched and read everything on this including the police video with the bodies still in place. This was a brutal killing and those people were innocent. What got me was neighbors heard the screams but thought it was a "scream therapy" session going on. Only in California, the land of fruits and nuts. And me being a native. Smdh.

Being born in Los Angeles and fond of movie locations I myself would get a little nervous when scouting locations although always respectful.I’m 54 and never knew of this crime 🤔great video and content as always you and baby goul are awesome 😎

The Wonderland Murders have been on my list for so long...I don't know much about it. Great video! So nice to meet you both last at the networking event. You have a new fan!

I just discovered your channel, and I must say this video was fantastic, I love true crime and this video was very informative. Your attention to detail is impeccable!

I bought the Wonderland DVD at Walmart around 2008. Was really surprised to see the crime scene footage added in as a bonus feature.

They rented that house for 750.00 a month. Can only imagine what it would go for today. Got that from an essay on the case in Rolling Stone magazine called "The Devil and John Holmes."

My friend Julia Negron exwife of Chuck Negron, discovered the bodies at wonderland. She fled to call police, leaving another person there who the police found when responding.

Wow…you intrigued me absolutely ⭐️

Great video, as always! I agree with others that Wonderland was a really good film, Val Kilmer especially amazing! Thanks for taking us to the locations, very interesting to see these places.

John Holmes was creepy as hell. Must have been stoned during that interview ( he never took drugs??) LOL

Well done Sir. Born here and lived in So. Cal all my Life, use to live in Chatsworth just a few miles from Manson Family Ranch.

Most of today's society, if they were asked who John Holmes was, they'd be clueless. He was a legend back in the day.

There was an issue of hustler magazine that had an article of the wonderland murders. The photos were very graphic. I also remember Eddie Nash investigated several times way before the wonderland murders.

Guys, I've been watching KZfaq since its release. I've never really subscribed to anything just until this year, and only a few. You're one of them. I truly enjoy your personalities and how you bring locations to life. You're just a joy to watch and how you tell the stories. You two are a great couple and I appreciate what you're doing. You are going to these locations because it's your life's work and you enjoy it. It truly shows. Thanks for sharing it with us because without you, we are in the dark about alot of things. EXCELLENT! 👍

Just ran across your video. Great job, ive always been interested in this story as well. Great video very informative.

Great video about this very scary and horrific crime. I was only 10 years old when it happened, but i still remember watching the news reports on tv and it sent chills down my spine and it still does to this very day.

Absolutely fascinating. Big fan of Boogie Nights, and Wonderland. Have been interested in the case for years. Awesome vid and narrative. Top quality!

Wow .. I'd never heard of this ...heard of John Holmes, obviously.....but WOW I had no idea.... Thank you Grimlifecollective for taking us all on your amazing travels....and telling the story with such awe and respect. Wonderful 👍👍👍

This is my second video on your channel, which I am diggin! Love your style and overall vibe, you take us on an intimate journey as you casually stroll past the scene of the crime, an insiders view as you lay out the details. I was completely into it the whole way through. "Wonderland" there are so damn many layers to this, each an entire story in its own right. "Eddie Nash" you could do an entire video and then some just on him. "Johnny the Wad Holmes" a sad tragic chapter, I'm curious to know more about this guy, was there ever a time in his life prior to his downward slope, beginning with his involvement with porn, I'd consider that the crossing over to the dark side, was there ever a good regular sort of dude, I like to think he lived a better version of himself prior to the drugs, cocaine is some nasty business. Need to watch both "Wonderland" and "Boogie Nights", do a double feature, both are exceptional. Great job Sir, appreciate your work.😎❤️🔥

You are brave bringing this story out. I can literally feel your trepidation as you close in on the Wonderland house.

Nice job guys. Loved the views of West Hollywood back in the day. Although I was never there,I remember those events quite well & was a young married man when they unfolded. A way different time. A way different world. Actually I believe they were better days than what we all are dealing with right now. Bravo to you & your crew & I hope things will get better in this world.

I absolutely love the part of going to the Pussycat. Most people didn’t know the history John Holmes had in the Los Angeles adult film industry. The murder in and of itself was horrific and with one survivor, it was a horrific battery. John’s palm print was on the brass bed headboard and wall. Everyone knew he did it but in the end AIDS got him.

I was born in 70 ..and we lived on lookout mtn. We lived in a house my parents bought from the mamas and the papas. My brother went to that creepy wonderland school which has its own strange history. My mom was an actress ..and she was terrified during the Manson murders. Once when I was 4 I wandered off. I walked down to Lauren canyon and played under the stone arch that lead to the abandoned Houdini mansion. It’s a unique area that will always be a part of my life. LA…the city of lost angels

Well done video, thanks for posting!

Even though I was never a porn fan, I've always been fascinated by this case. Boogie Nights and Wonderland are 2 of my favorite movies and they both have awesome soundtracks (if you like classic rock). Thanks for posting this. You guys are great!

man, if i ever got to live in a house with dark history, i would let you come in and film it! Great video once again mate, cheers!

Wow you are evolving aren't you? I like your new documentary style videos. Very good, been watching you for a long while now GRIMM.

Stumbled on this. Really well done and informative. I love both the films you reference. Keep up the great content!

I thought this case was so brutal. Yes all crimes and murders are brutal,but this one really just hit. I also think that one scene in the movie Boogie Nights was based off of this crime. Love the content,and you and Jessica are the best KZfaq couple!!! Blessed Be :)

Georgina is Georgina Spelvin who was an actress in "The Devil In Miss Jones" (among others). Great vid as always, kids! 😀👍🏻✌🏻☕️🥯☘️☘️☘️

Great video! Very informative, loved it

There is a great book about this crime called "Four on the Floor". I highly recommend it if you are interested in this, it is very detailed & thorough. This is an awesome video that is tastefully done, thank you! 💯

Nicely done ! I'm glad you guys were able to get the shots from outside the wonderland home as well. Kindof neat that the car today is the same color as the one before it years ago. As always, great work guys 👏

Always been fascinated by this case. Ron Lanius was a Vietnam vet who spent time in jail for importing heroin inside dead soldiers. Apparently anyway. He was also suspect in many murders. Well, live by the sword I suppose. Great vid guys.

That movie, Wonderland, is AWESOME.

Hello my friend as a true California native, born and raised in Malibu California. I want to help you a little bit here first off on that porno, Hall of Fame, or walk of fame. Harry Reems is legend. as well as a few of the other individuals that you showed their hands and feet. The other pussycat theater was in Santa Monica where they have the promenade now. That was right down the street Melrose and La Brea where our restaurant was via fettuccine. very famous Nash used to come there quite a bit. As I would play later on in my life at the Starwood and many other clubs that he owned.

I absolutely love living through you two! Seeing things i might never see. Thanks for the great content!

I knew Eddy Nash. I ended up in some of his clubs from time to time. Remember the seven seas on Hollywood Boulevard? The Odyssey in Westwood with its 3 floors?

I saw the movie years ago. Now you have pulled it all together for me. Thank You.

This video sent me down a rabbit hole. I watched the Wonderland movie and any other video I could find on KZfaq within the week.

This was excellently done. My late father was a drug trafficker and crime figure in Hollywood in the 70s and early 80's and I grew up around all the characters you are referencing.

Wunderland murderers I never knew much about. Thanks for a look inside the story. I've read everything I can on the Manson family. This one looks very similar as to a hit. John Holmes never the snitch took the story to his grave. Incredible. Definitely going to research more on this case. Thanks again. You guys are so awesome.

I love your videos!!! You do a GREAT job as usual. Thank you!!

Excellent video and story telling , this case always has fascinating me.

I don't know why but I'm so into this case. After seeing it on unsolved mysteries and being betrayed in some movies like boogie nights and the one with val kilmer. But I don't know why but I'm so into this case and I'm glad you guys covered it

And another one this story was crazy when I first heard of them love this channel so much u guys truly do kill it every time

Very interesting. I knew the basic story, but thanks for the details. Love the 70s music.

Excellent production. Thank you!

Harry Reems was the male actor in Deep Throat with Linda Lovelace. Lovelace had a tragic life too.

When Grimm said there might be some danger in taking video of the house, I was like "Ok, just be careful, dude." Then he started shooting the house while talking about it for a good minute.... then kept shooting the house and getting closer! At which point I was sitting on the edge of my couch practically yelling at the screen for him to get outta there before something awful DID happen to him! He had way more guts than I ever would doing the same thing. Anyway, another great episode. I'm a huge fan. Keep them coming!

Great video as always bro!!! 🤘🤘🤘

I can't believe that anyone would live in that house knowing what happened there. I don't care how many years had gone by.

Good job guys, the evidence points to John Holmes actually gaining access to the house by buzzing up, to let Eddie Nash's henchmen in, but Holmes was to witness I think every single murder, his fingerprints/palm prints were found everywhere of course, because he was a frequent visitor to the Wonderlands property. His guilt on doing that destroyed him, because he was the only witness, he feared for his life. There is a police video of the crime scene, where you see the victims (not recommended, if you are squeamish), it was the first video crime scene footage ever to be used by the police in the US. Another KZfaqr Daze with Jordan the Lion, had an encounter with the owner, she wasn't best pleased! To be honest I can see why this is! Ayway great video!

And I believe the officer talking in crime scene video was part of the O.J. investigation. Thanks for doing this one. Wonderland is a favorite crime of mine to study.

I am not sure whether anyone else has commented on the fact (I looked before posting) but how in the hell anybody could live in a house with that history is beyond me. My brother was found dead at home (by me), and we couldn't stand to be there past the weekend after the funeral...the energy in the air was real, and what we couldn't get into the UHaul, we left behind. I wouldn't stay in the Wonderland house overnight on a bet.

Thank you for your honest and open narrative. Great piece. You made it even more interesting.

This is the kind of stuff I want to hear about. All those others talk about murders that happened over a hundred years ago. That's fine and all but please include more stories like this. GOOD JOB DUDE!

The Wonderland gang mistake was they didn't kill Nash and his bodyguard in the robbery.

Seeing the full crime scene video narrated by Det. Tom Lange (OJ case), and still being able to currently live there. Unbelievable. Plus, the Wonderland murder neighbors 'ignoring' the daily drug commotion... 1970s was a dark 10-year period in American history.

Really admire, how tactful, respectful & insightful you are covering the subject matter of your pieces. Well done , God Bless

Great video! I have the movie and have watched it maybe 100 times by now. I absolutely LOVE when an ‘era’ piece really catches the feel of the times. This is one of them. Whether it’s the lighting……the cast….the soundtrack……or a consolidation of it all, maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s like you can smell it……You can feel the heat……etc etc…. Anyway. I love the movie. I do understand why some reviewers don’t. We don’t all share the same opinions, and that’s okay.

Great video! This case is crazy!! I'd be nervous to live on the street to be honest the story gives me the creeps lol nevermind living in the actual home! You always have respect Mr. Grimm the people that have had trouble with this woman have been rude and had zero respect so I don't feel sorry if she yelled at them, you however always have class and respect. Very Grimm story that's for sure! The video of the walk through I've watched (idk why I subjected myself but did) it was scary props to the men who had to walk through that. The movie was phenomenal Val Kilmer crushed it!!!

Thank you for the information as always very informative.

Great video ! Thanks ! My Cousin worked security at The Starwood. He always said Eddie Nash was not a man to mess with.