In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Amy Hill packed her bags in Hollywood and returned home to her family in Hawaii, thinking she would quarantine there. But the actor-comedian’s short-lived break from production came to an end with a surprise Zoom call in April.
Hill, 67, stars in director Quentin Lee’s sci-fi feature “Comisery” as a Japanese American psychiatrist based in, ironically, Hawaii. Having previously collaborated with Lee in the webseries “Comedy InvAsian,” she didn’t hesitate to sign on to be the lead in an experimental project filmed entirely over Zoom.
“I’ve played a psychiatrist, therapist before, so the challenge, for me, was figuring out how this is a different character than the ones I’ve played before,” the veteran actor tells Variety. “Now that I’m getting older, my time is more valuable, because I have fewer moments left in life. So I don...
Hill, 67, stars in director Quentin Lee’s sci-fi feature “Comisery” as a Japanese American psychiatrist based in, ironically, Hawaii. Having previously collaborated with Lee in the webseries “Comedy InvAsian,” she didn’t hesitate to sign on to be the lead in an experimental project filmed entirely over Zoom.
“I’ve played a psychiatrist, therapist before, so the challenge, for me, was figuring out how this is a different character than the ones I’ve played before,” the veteran actor tells Variety. “Now that I’m getting older, my time is more valuable, because I have fewer moments left in life. So I don...
- 9/1/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
2010 - 90 mins. - Rated R
D: Sean Tretta
C: Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet, Tiffany Shepis, Louis Mandylor, Ed Lauter, Noah Todd, Joe Ricci, Sebastian Kunnappilly, Zena Otsuka, Jonathan Northover, David C. Hayes, Richard Anderson, Kevin Tye, Michael Tassoni
Group of scientists discover a method of reanimating the dead through stem cell research that results in a gunshot victim being brought back to life, but things go awry as he takes on violent tendencies.
Muddled, though intriguing film introduces Tiffany Shepis as the narrator and lead character of the film. However, her character isn't as instrumental to the story as some of the other characters and she ends up fading into the background for most of the second half. Still, she turns in one of the best performances of her career, to date. The story charts into standard stalk and slash in the last act. And the overall story doesn't feel complete.
D: Sean Tretta
C: Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet, Tiffany Shepis, Louis Mandylor, Ed Lauter, Noah Todd, Joe Ricci, Sebastian Kunnappilly, Zena Otsuka, Jonathan Northover, David C. Hayes, Richard Anderson, Kevin Tye, Michael Tassoni
Group of scientists discover a method of reanimating the dead through stem cell research that results in a gunshot victim being brought back to life, but things go awry as he takes on violent tendencies.
Muddled, though intriguing film introduces Tiffany Shepis as the narrator and lead character of the film. However, her character isn't as instrumental to the story as some of the other characters and she ends up fading into the background for most of the second half. Still, she turns in one of the best performances of her career, to date. The story charts into standard stalk and slash in the last act. And the overall story doesn't feel complete.
- 7/8/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
If you like me are a fan of horror hottie Tiffany Shepis then you'll be happy to know that Mti Home Video have scored the rights to distribute the Nwr and Ominous Production co-project 'The Frankenstein Syndrome'. And it's set to hit Us DVD this 5 July. It's a modern retelling of the classic Mary Shelley novel and comes courtesy of writer/director Sean Tretta ('Death of a Ghost Hunter'). The gorgeous Tiffany (below) stars alongside veteran actor Ed Lauter along with Louis Mandylor, Kristina Wayborn, Scott Anthony Leet, Patti Tindall, Maya Stojan, Shane Dean, David C. Hayes, Michael Tassoni and Richard Anderson. Check out the trailer below, artwork coming soon....
- 3/23/2011
- Horror Asylum
Yes, yes and yes my loyal peeps! The wait is almost over for what might be the most anticipated web series there's been since the debut of The Guild. Michael Flores' Western X has had festival stops, has been promoted all over the web, has its own merchandise and has been picked up by Koldcast.tv which will air the intro and first three episodes on December 9th, next Thursday.
The supernatural western web series stars Vernon G. Wells, Dustin Hale, Richard Anderson, Jayson James, Kaily Alissano, Kerry Keepers, Deneen Melody, Angelique Deuitch, Ross Nelson, Ed Vanderlee, Josh Pilsbury, George Velasquez, Cisco Saavedra, Damian Hajjar, Bart Overbey, Ed Garyand Jordan Rio and tells the story about a mysterious traveler with pieces of his memory erased who must walk the wastelands of a western world to find the truth behind his identity.
I've seen the first three episodes and was...
- 12/4/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Watch the mini-web spot for Western X and it's premiere at the Sac Sci-fi and Horror Con. Who freakin doesn't love westerns and then add in a little supernatural stuff! I'm in baby! I'm so in for this and so ready!
This ground breaking web series from creator Michael Flores stars Vernon G. Wells, Dustin Hale, Richard Anderson, Jayson James, Kaily Alissano, Kerry Keepers, Deneen Melody, Angelique Deuitch, Ross Nelson, Ed Vanderlee, Josh Pilsbury, George Velasquez, Cisco Saavedra, Damian Hajjar, Bart Overbey, Ed Gary and Jordan Rio.
Plot:
A mysterious traveler with pieces of his memory erased must walk the wastelands of a western world to find the truth behind his identity.
Visit the offical Western X site
Visit the official Western X Facebook page
Support Indie film!
This ground breaking web series from creator Michael Flores stars Vernon G. Wells, Dustin Hale, Richard Anderson, Jayson James, Kaily Alissano, Kerry Keepers, Deneen Melody, Angelique Deuitch, Ross Nelson, Ed Vanderlee, Josh Pilsbury, George Velasquez, Cisco Saavedra, Damian Hajjar, Bart Overbey, Ed Gary and Jordan Rio.
Plot:
A mysterious traveler with pieces of his memory erased must walk the wastelands of a western world to find the truth behind his identity.
Visit the offical Western X site
Visit the official Western X Facebook page
Support Indie film!
- 8/26/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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