Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to “The Little Stranger,” excluding the U.K., France and Switzerland, where it will be distributed by Pathé. Academy Award nominee Lenny Abrahamson (“Room”) will direct the film, a chilling ghost story, which will begin production in the U.K. this summer for release in 2018. “The Little Stranger” will star Academy Award nominee Charlotte Rampling, Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter. Lucinda Coxon, who wrote the screenplay adaptation of Focus’ “The Danish Girl,” has adapted “The Little Stranger” from Sarah Waters’ acclaimed 2009 novel of the same name.
In a remote English village after the close of World War II, a local practitioner, Dr. Faraday (Gleeson), is called to the...
– Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to “The Little Stranger,” excluding the U.K., France and Switzerland, where it will be distributed by Pathé. Academy Award nominee Lenny Abrahamson (“Room”) will direct the film, a chilling ghost story, which will begin production in the U.K. this summer for release in 2018. “The Little Stranger” will star Academy Award nominee Charlotte Rampling, Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter. Lucinda Coxon, who wrote the screenplay adaptation of Focus’ “The Danish Girl,” has adapted “The Little Stranger” from Sarah Waters’ acclaimed 2009 novel of the same name.
In a remote English village after the close of World War II, a local practitioner, Dr. Faraday (Gleeson), is called to the...
- 5/26/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
MoreHorror.com
The little short film that won't quit is still making waves in the horror community.
After tearing up the film festival circuit, Heir has been nominated for a 14th annual Rondo Hatton Award in the Best Short Film category.
You can cast your vote for this year's awards at the official website here.
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures’ Zach Green and Richard Powell produced (Worm, Familiar) in association with Marc Roussel and Ron Basch from Red Sneakers Media (Remote,...
The little short film that won't quit is still making waves in the horror community.
After tearing up the film festival circuit, Heir has been nominated for a 14th annual Rondo Hatton Award in the Best Short Film category.
You can cast your vote for this year's awards at the official website here.
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures’ Zach Green and Richard Powell produced (Worm, Familiar) in association with Marc Roussel and Ron Basch from Red Sneakers Media (Remote,...
- 2/23/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The short film Heir has been tearing up the festival circuit and now has been nominated for Best Short Film at this years iHorror Awards.
Heir is the fourth short from Fatal Pictures. You can cast your vote for the short film here, as well as vote for other films which make up the 2016 iHorror Awards list. One of your favorite horror films of last year might be there! Vote Now!
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures...
Heir is the fourth short from Fatal Pictures. You can cast your vote for the short film here, as well as vote for other films which make up the 2016 iHorror Awards list. One of your favorite horror films of last year might be there! Vote Now!
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures...
- 1/19/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Marc Rousel's spooky short The Last Halloween is available in full and the director even passed along four haunting new character posters to share here. The film, which takes place at Halloween in a time of societal collapse is fast become a holiday staple around these parts.
The film stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Angela Besharah and Julian Richings as "Chatterbox."
Synopsis:
The city is quiet; the streets, deserted. It doesn’t much feel like Halloween, and yet four young trick-or-treaters – a Ghost, a Devil, a Grim Reaper and a Witch – make their way through the night, door to door and house by house, gathering up an unlikely harvest of kindness amid the devastated wreckage of society’s collapse.
In a world where the only rule is that the [Continued ...]...
The film stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Angela Besharah and Julian Richings as "Chatterbox."
Synopsis:
The city is quiet; the streets, deserted. It doesn’t much feel like Halloween, and yet four young trick-or-treaters – a Ghost, a Devil, a Grim Reaper and a Witch – make their way through the night, door to door and house by house, gathering up an unlikely harvest of kindness amid the devastated wreckage of society’s collapse.
In a world where the only rule is that the [Continued ...]...
- 10/27/2015
- QuietEarth.us
The teaser trailer for the critically acclaimed horror short Heir has been released. We have the teaser for you to view below the details.
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media will be hitting the festival circuit in the near future.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
About Heir
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm,...
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media will be hitting the festival circuit in the near future.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
About Heir
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm,...
- 7/23/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Fatal Pictures released a teaser trailer for Heir - a horror short film directed by Richard Powell. Also in this round-up: release details for Army of Frankensteins and The Horror Network, as well as news on Tokyo Gore School from Myx TV's Horror Programming.
Heir: Starring the iconic Bill Oberst Jr., Heir will have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Tuesday, July 28th:
Press Release: "Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father and son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote and The Last Halloween. This practical effects horror short is a monster movie unlike any other, it is a bleak and fantastical examination of one of societies darkest taboos that aims to stimulate the mind and wrench the gut with equal power.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr. (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead,...
Heir: Starring the iconic Bill Oberst Jr., Heir will have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Tuesday, July 28th:
Press Release: "Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father and son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote and The Last Halloween. This practical effects horror short is a monster movie unlike any other, it is a bleak and fantastical examination of one of societies darkest taboos that aims to stimulate the mind and wrench the gut with equal power.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr. (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead,...
- 7/22/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Release details for Forbidden Empire and Doomsdays, along with a promo video for A&E's Damien and details on the horror short, Heir, are featured in our latest round-up.
Forbidden Empire: Starring Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Forbidden Empire hits VOD on May 22nd:
"An 18th century explorer sets out on an epic journey to map the forbidden uncharted lands of Transylvania only to discover its dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a cursed, fantastical forest."
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Doomsdays: A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Eddie Mullins' Doomsdays hits theaters on June 5th:
"A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Doomsdays follows the misadventures of Dirty Fred (Justin Rice) and Bruho (Leo Fitzpatrick), a pair of free-wheeling squatters with a taste for unoccupied vacation homes in the Catskills. Their commitment to the lifestyle is challenged, however, when a runaway teen and an aimless young woman join their peculiar tribe.
Forbidden Empire: Starring Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Forbidden Empire hits VOD on May 22nd:
"An 18th century explorer sets out on an epic journey to map the forbidden uncharted lands of Transylvania only to discover its dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a cursed, fantastical forest."
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Doomsdays: A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Eddie Mullins' Doomsdays hits theaters on June 5th:
"A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Doomsdays follows the misadventures of Dirty Fred (Justin Rice) and Bruho (Leo Fitzpatrick), a pair of free-wheeling squatters with a taste for unoccupied vacation homes in the Catskills. Their commitment to the lifestyle is challenged, however, when a runaway teen and an aimless young woman join their peculiar tribe.
- 5/12/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A killer new poster design for Heir has been released. Looks pretty sick to us!
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to hit the festival circuit soon.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
From The Press Release
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote & The Last Halloween. This practical effects...
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to hit the festival circuit soon.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
From The Press Release
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote & The Last Halloween. This practical effects...
- 5/5/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Fatal Pictures recently celebrated a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
- 8/23/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes photos from Utero, The Last Halloween, and Phantasmagoria, release details on The Horror at 37,000 Feet starring William Shatner, casting news for The Divine Tragedies, and much more:
First Details on Utero: “Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park and Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles.
Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as a producer on the film.
Utero is about “an agoraphobic unwed mother who finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.”
Cameron’s latest film Truth or Dare, is playing...
First Details on Utero: “Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park and Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles.
Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as a producer on the film.
Utero is about “an agoraphobic unwed mother who finds her psyche unraveling as she becomes convinced that her unborn child is more monster than human.”
Cameron’s latest film Truth or Dare, is playing...
- 3/2/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Halloween is my favourite time of year, and so while we don’t normally post trailers for short films (sorry but there is only so much time in a day), I couldn’t resist passing up the opportunity to promote the latest short from Canadian filmmaker Marc Roussel. According to Twitch, Roussel is putting the final buff and polish on his latest film, but so far it is looking spectacular. The film follows four young trick-or-treaters who set out on a door-to-door adventure during what seems to be a post-apocalyptic setting. Adapted from the comic by Mark Thibodeau, The Last Halloween stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Julian Richings, Angela Besharah, Brendan Heard, Drew Davis, Jake Goodman, Zoe Fraser, Kritty Uranowski, Adrian Griffiths, Alastair Forbes, and Ali Adatia. Watch the teaser below. Enjoy!
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The post Teaser Trailer for ‘The Last Halloween’ appeared first on Sound On Sight.
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The post Teaser Trailer for ‘The Last Halloween’ appeared first on Sound On Sight.
- 2/28/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Yes, Halloween is still a while off but it never hurts to prepare yourself early. Because you never know which Halloween may be your last.Toronto based director Marc Roussel is putting the final buff and polish on his latest short film, The Last Halloween, and the first teaser has arrived for what looks to be a spooky good time in the spirit of films like The Monster Squad. Four young trick-or-treaters set out on a door-to-door adventure - making their way from house to house, collecting strange treats as they go - that could very well end up being... the Last Halloween!Adapted from the comic by Mark Thibodeau, The Last Halloween stars Ron Basch, Emily Alatalo, Julian Richings, Angela Besharah, Brendan Heard, Drew Davis, Jake...
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- 2/27/2014
- Screen Anarchy
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s massive feature includes a review for Nobody Can Cool, first details on The Night Crew, Heir, and a Doctor Who documentary called Who’s Changing: An Adventure In Time With Fans, a new clip from Muck, trailers for Blood Shed, NightBeasts, and Virginia Obscura, and much more:
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
- 1/19/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Fatal Pictures has unveiled a Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
- 1/16/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
- 10/9/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
While there’s nothing better than a good horror movie theater viewing, we often forget that short films can be just as rewarding. Think about it – you can typically find them for free online, they usually show some of the best up and coming talents in the genre, and most of the time they can be even more creative and original because the filmmakers are also funding the project themselves. I’ve seen some pretty good horror shorts in my day, and I think it’s time I start sharing them with you all – no sense in being greedy!
For my first of many recommendations, I’m looking at our Canadian friends from Fatal Pictures and their tremendous little body-horror short titled Familiar. Running at about twenty-two minutes, I was able to catch Familiar at the New York City Horror Film Festival back in November, and man was I blown away.
For my first of many recommendations, I’m looking at our Canadian friends from Fatal Pictures and their tremendous little body-horror short titled Familiar. Running at about twenty-two minutes, I was able to catch Familiar at the New York City Horror Film Festival back in November, and man was I blown away.
- 8/5/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
by David Harkness, MoreHorror.com
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
- 8/3/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
From the twisted minds who brought forth the excellent shorts Worm and Familiar comes a new tale of terror Heir. This one sounds savage and promises plenty of practical effects. Why not check it out And while youre at it why not check out the brand new poster for the film Heir stars Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies Take This Lollipop Children of Sorrow) and Robert Nolan (Sick Worm Familiar). Richard Powell writes and directs while Zach Green Marc Roussel Ron Basch and Richard Powell produce.
- 7/28/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Marc Roussel is the Canadian director behind various short films. One his latest efforts, Remote (starring: Ron Basch, Sarah Silverthorne, George Komorowski, Peter Racanelli, Julie McCarthy, Nadia Di Carlo, Chris Willis, Ruth Barrett and Don Tjart) is a horror / thriller in which a man communicates via his television set to one of the former tenants of his residency. However, as there conversation progresses, he discovers that she was murdered by a vengeful slasher and it's up to him to try and prevent what happened in the past while in the present. With Remote, Marc Roussel showed that he is capable of directing a competently acted short film with a sleek, professional look on a modest budget. Remote also showed an ability to build and craft suspense through dialogue and the actions that the characters take instead of through editing techniques or gratuitous violence. Perhaps Marc Roussel will carry over these abilities into a feature film?...
- 12/15/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Sweet Tooth Movie PosterDirector: Marc Roussel.
Writers: Marc Roussel, Ben Wilkinson, and Mark Thibodeau.
Sweet Tooth is a horror short of five minutes from director Marc Roussel based on the writing of Roussel, Ben Wilkinson and Mark Thibodeau. This film was part of the 24 Hour Toronto Film Challenge for 2006. In this competition, filmmakers have one day to make a short film based on certain elements. The essentials for Sweet Tooth were the use of the word Legend, the prop poison and the theme or plotline of Ghost Story. All three of these subjects are incorporated in this little film, which is both darkly comedic and effective in the film's delivery of the conclusion.
This movie obviously clips by at a quick pace, but essentially the film is a myth builder on this reviewer's favourite holiday, Halloween. In the film, a dejected adult trick or treater takes out his frustrations on...
Writers: Marc Roussel, Ben Wilkinson, and Mark Thibodeau.
Sweet Tooth is a horror short of five minutes from director Marc Roussel based on the writing of Roussel, Ben Wilkinson and Mark Thibodeau. This film was part of the 24 Hour Toronto Film Challenge for 2006. In this competition, filmmakers have one day to make a short film based on certain elements. The essentials for Sweet Tooth were the use of the word Legend, the prop poison and the theme or plotline of Ghost Story. All three of these subjects are incorporated in this little film, which is both darkly comedic and effective in the film's delivery of the conclusion.
This movie obviously clips by at a quick pace, but essentially the film is a myth builder on this reviewer's favourite holiday, Halloween. In the film, a dejected adult trick or treater takes out his frustrations on...
- 7/22/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Elusive Man Alt' PosterThe last time The Elusive Man was on 28Dla directors Marc Roussel and Mark Sanders were taking their comedic horror short to the Stiff film festival in Seattle back in June. Now, the film has been nominated for Best Editing and Best Directing in Pasadena, with a follow-up screening in Atlanta, Georgia September 3rd at the Dragon Convention International Short Film Festival. As well, this sixteen minute film has a new film poster seen left, which highlights several of the twisted members from the film. These characters, with one exception, like to torture a befuddled man as they search for another disappearing character. Re-watch the trailer for this short inside, with more Dragon Con attendees coming within the week!
The synopsis for The Elusive Man here:
"Blaine Sutherland is a wealthy man, an industrial chain manufacturer living in the lap of luxury. Being filthy rich is...
The synopsis for The Elusive Man here:
"Blaine Sutherland is a wealthy man, an industrial chain manufacturer living in the lap of luxury. Being filthy rich is...
- 7/12/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Directors Marc Roussel and and Mark Sanders will show horror, comedy The Elusive Man to audiences at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival June 5th. This sixteen minute short is sure to have viewers laughing or squirming to lines like "I could cut off his penis," or "you do have another ear" (Elusive). Have a look at the film's trailer and decide if you will attend the 2010 Stiff movie screenings.
The synopsis for The Elusive Man here:
"Blaine Sutherland is a wealthy man, an industrial chain manufacturer living in the lap of luxury. Being filthy rich is not one of the seven deadly sins, but that has not kept Blaine from having a target painted on his back - thanks to his gold-digging wife and her boy-toy, Lance - his wallet.
Blaine's life turns upside-down in an instant when what seems like an ordinary day turns into a life-and-death confrontation with...
The synopsis for The Elusive Man here:
"Blaine Sutherland is a wealthy man, an industrial chain manufacturer living in the lap of luxury. Being filthy rich is not one of the seven deadly sins, but that has not kept Blaine from having a target painted on his back - thanks to his gold-digging wife and her boy-toy, Lance - his wallet.
Blaine's life turns upside-down in an instant when what seems like an ordinary day turns into a life-and-death confrontation with...
- 6/1/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Not sure how this one was missed, but horror short Remote will play in Newport this week (April 23rd). The film utilizes isolation and the blending of time, or space to place character Matt at the scene of murder. The show has one showing only at 3:30pm, so if you are interested in the clip below head on down to Newport for the festivities, soon.
The synopsis for Remote here:
"On a cold February night, Matt loses his cable signal during a severe snowstorm. He's left with channel after channel of static, until he comes across a station that is the mirror image of his apartment, but 30 years in the past. He soon discovers that he can communicate with Justine, the young woman residing in the apartment on the television. As the two get to know each other, Matt discovers that Justine died on that very night 30 years ago.
The synopsis for Remote here:
"On a cold February night, Matt loses his cable signal during a severe snowstorm. He's left with channel after channel of static, until he comes across a station that is the mirror image of his apartment, but 30 years in the past. He soon discovers that he can communicate with Justine, the young woman residing in the apartment on the television. As the two get to know each other, Matt discovers that Justine died on that very night 30 years ago.
- 4/19/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Year: 2009
Directors: Marc Roussel
Writers: Marc Roussel
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: agentorange
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
[Editor's note: As I was putting the finishing touches on this review, director Marc Roussel emailed to say his short had just picked up "best short" at Thrillspy Film Festival in Washington, D.C.. Congrats Marc!]
Watching short films is always an odd experience. Maybe it's because of the restrictions on length, or maybe it's just that filmmakers inherently know that cranking out a short film is something they Have to do to break into the biz, but more often than not I find they lack focus and leave me with an overall feeling of dissatisfaction. Of course, there are also rare occasions when a short film can have it all. The brilliant work of Rodrigo Gudiño ("The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow") comes to mind, and now Marc Roussel's bite-sized, supernatural thriller Remote joins the ranks of the small category.
Why is it so good? Because Roussel was smart enough to focus on the writing. The story of Remote is tight. It takes a high...
Directors: Marc Roussel
Writers: Marc Roussel
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: agentorange
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
[Editor's note: As I was putting the finishing touches on this review, director Marc Roussel emailed to say his short had just picked up "best short" at Thrillspy Film Festival in Washington, D.C.. Congrats Marc!]
Watching short films is always an odd experience. Maybe it's because of the restrictions on length, or maybe it's just that filmmakers inherently know that cranking out a short film is something they Have to do to break into the biz, but more often than not I find they lack focus and leave me with an overall feeling of dissatisfaction. Of course, there are also rare occasions when a short film can have it all. The brilliant work of Rodrigo Gudiño ("The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow") comes to mind, and now Marc Roussel's bite-sized, supernatural thriller Remote joins the ranks of the small category.
Why is it so good? Because Roussel was smart enough to focus on the writing. The story of Remote is tight. It takes a high...
- 10/15/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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