TWISTED AMERICANA T-SHIRTS
A unique collection of t-shirts inspired by the dark heart of America, the seedy, seemy and dazzlingly deranged.
Welcome to a world of preachers and gamblers, derelict motels and abandoned sanitoriums. Gin joints and night clubs where the dead come to linedance eternity away.
Thompson For Sheriff T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Thompson For Sheriff T-Shirt is inspired by Hunter S. Thompson's run for Sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado in 1970, an event that became known as The Battle Of Aspen. Ultimately unsuccessful, Thompson managed to carry the city of Aspen...
The Man Comes Around T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. 'There's a man goin' 'round takin' names, And he decides who to free and who to blame. Everybody won't be treated all the same. There'll be a golden ladder reachin' down, When the man comes around.' The Man...
Robert Johnson T-Shirt
£20.00
A classic blues t-shirt available in black cotton. Commemorate the influential blues musician with this unique Robert Johnson T-Shirt, Devil Driven Delta Blues. The myth goes that Robert Leroy Johnson sold his soul to the Devil at the crossroads in exchange for success. Dead at 27 he never saw the...
The Process Church of the Final Judgement T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Process Church of the Final Judgment, commonly known as the Process Church, was a religious group that flourished in the 1960s and 1970s, founded by the English couple Mary Ann and Robert DeGrimston. Originally a splinter group...
Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer T-Shirt
£20.00
A cult film t-shirt available in black cotton. The Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer T-Shirt is inspired by John McNaughton's 1986 horror crime movie starring Michael Rooker as Henry and Tom Towles as Otis. Loosely based on real life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, the film was...
David Koresh T-Shirt
£20.00
A cult leader t-shirt available in black or white cotton. The David Koresh T-Shirt is inspired by the infamous leader of the Branch Davidian Sect in Waco, Texas. Born Vernon Howell, Koresh joined the already established Branch Davidians and rose to the self appointed position of prophet. In 1993 ATF...
The Peoples Temple - Jonestown T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Jonestown was the informal name for the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project formed by the Peoples Temple, an American religious organization under the leadership of Jim Jones, in northwestern Guyana. Jonestown gained notoriety when on November 18 1978 over...
Spahn Movie Ranch T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
Located above Chatsworth, California, the Spahn Movie Ranch T-Shirt commemorates the infamous movie set and hideout used in numerous western movies and TV serials, and as the base camp for the Manson Family in the late 60's.
Stillman's Gym T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
Legendary boxing trainer Lou Stillman ran the most famous boxing gym in the world. Stillman's Gym saw the likes of Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano and Joe Louis pass through its doors during its illustrious history.
Murder Inc T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.An offer you can’t refuse. From the dark heart of American History, the Murder Inc. T-Shirt features a rogues gallery of Mafia Hitmen and Mob Bosses.
Paris, Texas T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
The Paris, Texas T-Shirt is inspired by the cult classic Wim Wenders movie starring the incomparable Harry Dean Stanton and Dean Stockwell, and featuring one of the best soundtracks around.
The Reflecting Skin T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Reflecting Skin T-Shirt celebrates Philip Ridley's 1990 horror movie starring Jeremy Cooper, Viggo Mortensen and Lindsay Duncan. Described by its director as a "mythical interpretation" of childhood, the film weaves elements of vampirism, Surrealism, black comedy, and religious zealotry throughout...
Cigar Box Guitar T-Shirt
£20.00
A cigar box guitar t-shirt available in black cotton. The Cigar Box Guitar T-Shirt celebrates the revival of the lowly cigar box guitar, a favourite amongst bluegrass performers, country music maestros and jug bands, and a must have for all members of the 3 Stringers Union. A modern revival of these...
Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison T-Shirt
£20.00
A classic country music t-shirt available in black or white cotton. The Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison T-Shirt is inspired by the two live shows that the legendary Man In Black performed at Folsom Prison, California on January 13th 1968. The T-Shirt features a re-imagined concert poster in a vintage...
Colt 45 - Peacemaker T-Shirt
£20.00
A classic Old West weapon t-shirt available in black or white cotton. The Colt 45 - Peacemaker T-Shirt celebrates the legendary gun that won the West. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver, also known as the Colt 45 and the Peacemaker was the legendary gun of the Wild West designed...
Charles Starkweather Nebraska T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. 'The Jury Brought In A Guilty Verdict...' The Charles Starkweather Nebraska T-Shirt is inspired in part by the notorious crimes of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate who went on a killing spree across Nebraska and Wyoming between 1957 and...
Wild At Heart - Bobby Peru T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Celebrate Willem Dafoe's career defining performance as Barry Gifford's Bobby Peru in the cult classic film from David Lynch, Wild At Heart. The Wild At Heart - Bobby Peru T-Shirt is just one of a new set of unique and unofficial tees...
Cigar Box Guitar Heroes T-Shirt
£20.00
A cigar box guitar t-shirt available in black cotton. The Cigar Box Guitar Heroes T-Shirt celebrates the legendary country blues man Seasick Steve. Cigar Box Guitars played an integral part in the evolution of jug bands and American blues and the earliest examples of the form can be dated back to the...
The Weather Underground T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Weather Underground T-Shirt from Hellwood was inspired by the Weather Underground Organisation of the 1960's and 70's, better known as The Weathermen. The group conducted a campaign of bombings through the mid-1970s and took part in actions such as...
The Soggy Bottom Boys T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Inspired by Joel and Ethan Coen's cult classic movie, O Brother Where Art Thou?, The Soggy Bottom Boys T-Shirt celebrates the traditional folk quartet featured at the heart of the film and portrayed by George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson...
William F Buckley vs Gore Vidal T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. In 1968, as the Democrat and Republican Parties held their respective conferences, ABC Television presented a series of televised debates between the right wing William F Buckley Jr and the left wing Gore Vidal. The William F Buckley...
The Charles Manson Trial T-Shirt
£20.00
A Charlie Manson t-shirt available in black cotton. ‘Mr and Mrs America you are wrong...’ The Charles Manson Trial T-Shirt is inspired by the infamous speech made by notorious killer and cult leader Charles Manson at the conclusion of the murder trial that saw him sentenced to death. When California abolished...
Death Valley '69 T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Charlie Manson led his self styled 'Family' out into the desert. 1969 was the year of Helter Skelter and Death Valley would provide sanctuary to his chosen few. The Death Valley 69 T-Shirt is also inspired by the song recorded...
Winkies Mulholland Drive T-Shirt
£20.00
A cult film t-shirt available in black cotton. The Winkies Sunset Blvd T-Shirt is inspired by the mysterious diner featured in David Lynch's award winning movie Mulholland Drive. "Winkie's on Sunset Blvd", the diner where much of the film's action takes place,is neither "Winkie's" nor on Sunset in real life....
Dead Man's Hand T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.The infamous Dead Man's Hand, Aces and Eights, the final hand held by Wild Bill Hickok in Nuttal and Mann's Saloon on the day he was shot and killed by Jack McCall.
Charlie Will Rise Again T-Shirt
£20.00
A Charles Manson T-Shirt in black cotton and available in gents and ladies styles. Notorious leader of the Manson Family and infamous killer, Charles Manson, died in November 2017 at the age of 83 while incarcerated in the California State Prison, Corcoran. The Charlie Will Rise Again T-Shirt is a tongue...
Born In Blood Buried In The Mud T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Born In Blood, Buried In The Mud T-Shirt is inspired by the key lyric from Alt Country superstar Johnny Dowd's song Brother Jim which opened up his 2004 album Cemetery Shoes. Andy Gill, in his Independent review of the...
Aileen Wuornos Graffiti T-Shirt
£20.00
A serial killer t-shirt available in black or white cotton. The Aileen Wuornos Graffiti T-Shirt features the infamous American serial killer responsible for the deaths of seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Wuornos was featured in two award winning documentaries by British filmmaker Nick Broomfield and saw her story adapted by Hollywood...
Carnivale T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Carnivale T-Shirt is inspired by the much missed HBO series set during the Great Depression. Cancelled after two seasons of a projected six season run, Carnivale remains a visually stunning series telling the story of the battle between good...
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test T-Shirt is inspired by Tom Wolfe's non fiction book detailing the experiences of Ken Kesey and The Merry Pranksters as they travelled across the United States in a colorfully painted school bus named Further. Fuelled by LSD spiked Kool-Aid,...
Dennis Wilson - Cease To Exist T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Cease To Exist was a song written by Charles Manson that ended up on The Beach Boys 20/20 album, rewritten by co-founder of the group Dennis Wilson. It is also the title of a 2008 documentary that chronicled...
Ed Kemper Quote T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. 'The First Good Looking Girl I See Tonight Is Going To Die.' The Ed Kemper Quote T-Shirt features a haunting and more than creepy quote from notorious serial killer Ed Kemper. Renowned for his large stature and high...
Donald Trump Pink Floyd Mash-Up T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. 'Just Another Prick With A Wall' The Donald Trump Pink Floyd Mash-Up T-Shirt is inspired by the controversial plans to build a border wall by new President of the United States Donald Trump, and the classic Pink Floyd track 'Another Brick...
The Unrepentant T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
The Unrepentant T-Shirt is inspired by the country rock track written and recorded by Steve Earle on his 1996 album 'I Feel Alright'.
Operation Northwoods T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Operation Northwoods was a proposed false flag operation against the Cuban government, that originated within the U.S. Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States government in 1962. Following the 9/11 attacks conspiracy...
Altamont Speedway T-Shirt
£20.00
A classic rock t-shirt in black cotton and available in gents and ladies styles. The Altamont Speedway T-Shirt is inspired by the events at what became known as the Nightmare At Altamont. On Saturday December 6th 1969, 300,000 people descended on the Altamont Speedway in California for what was being billed...
Dueling Banjos T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
Made famous by its inclusion in the 1972 Burt Reynolds movie, Deliverance, this unique Dueling Banjos T-Shirt celebrates the legendary instrumental tune written by Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith.
Wise Blood T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. First published in 1952, Wise Blood was the debut novel by American author Flannery O'Connor. Adapted in 1979, the Wise Blood T-Shirt is inspired by John Huston's Wise Blood movie starring Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes and John Huston himself as the...
Conspiracy Theorist T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Illuminati Fearing... 9/11 Truthing... Kennedy Assassinating... Bohemian Grove Worshipping... Time Travelling... Alien Hunting... Chemtrail Tracking... Mind Control Influencing... Right Wing Conspiring... Area 51 Visiting... Crazy Ass Conspiracy Theorist. Take a stand against the lies and deceits of the New World...
The Black Dahlia T-Shirt
£20.00
A white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The murder of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short inspired The Black Dahlia T-Shirt and is one of the oldest unsolved murder cases in Los Angeles history. Better known to history as The Black Dahlia, Short was found mutilated, her body sliced in half at...
Hotel California T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
Inspired by the classic Eagles track, the Hotel California T-Shirt is an original design featuring the iconic California landmark The Beverly Hills Hotel.
Gram Parsons T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Gram Parsons T-Shirt from Hellwood celebrates the country rock legend and former Byrd and Flying Burrito Brother. Gram Parsons short-lived career ended in Room 8 of the Joshua Tree Inn when he was found unresponsive and died later in...
Existence Is A Death Cult T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Many so-called death cults have found infamy. Groups like Jim Jones' Peoples Temple, Heaven's Gate and Aum Shinrikyo have come to define the term as any organization or group that indoctrinate members in devotion or worship of death, suicide...
Unabomber Ted Kaczynski T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.Hellwood Outfitters present the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski T-Shirt.Ted Kaczynski found infamy when between 1978 and 1995 he was responsible for killing three people and injuring 23 others with a series of homemade bombs. The Unabomber was the target of one of the...
Bugsy Siegel T-Shirt
£20.00
A classic mobster t-shirt available in black cotton. The Bugsy Siegel T-Shirt is inspired by one of the most infamous and feared mobsters of his day. Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel became one of the first 'front page' celebrity gangsters and is recognised as the driving force behind the development of the...
Frank Sheeran House Painter T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The Frank Sheeran House Painter T-Shirt is a tongue in cheek tee commemorating Jimmy Hoffa's famous first words to Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran, 'I heard you paint houses'. Sheeran confessed on his death bed to the killing of...
Edward Snowden Traitor T-Shirt
£20.00
A black or white cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. Edward Snowden, hero or traitor? Former CIA employee, computer professional and infamous for leaking classified NSA information, Snowden divides opinion. While the internet at large seems to be largely in support, we here at Hellwood can't resist taking...
Vintage American Highway T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.Check out this brand new and exclusive vintage American Highway T-Shirt. Vintage styled and available nowhere else.
Charlie Manson Helter Skelter T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles. The man who killed the Sixties, captured by the police and captured on this CHARLIE MANSON T-Shirt exclusively from Hellwood Outfitters. Charles Manson was the infamous leader of the so called Manson Family who in 1969 were behind the horrific...
H H Holmes Murder Hotel T-Shirt
£20.00
A black cotton t-shirt available in gents and ladies styles.
Checking into H H Holmes 'Murder Hotel' was a dangerous business, and a fatal one.This H H HOLMES T-Shirt is inspired by America's first serial killer.