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- 9/11/2015
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Reviewed by Robert J. Thompson II
MoreHorror.com
When I first heard about Zack Parker, being from Indiana, myself, my first thought was, “No way! Someone in Indiana makes movies for more than five grand!? And they don't sneak into locations, to do it? Get out of town!” – Because while the people of Indiana are very film-friendly, the state Government is not so welcoming.
So to hear someone goes out of their way to film in-state when they have a budget that means they don't have too, it was kind of shocking. All this said, I immediately sought out Zack's work, starting with Scalene. I must admit that I wasn't a fan. Not for a lack of quality, or anything particularly wrong with the work. Calm down. It simply wasn't this cat's meow. This happens, sometimes.
But, when I heard about “Proxy”, I was so intrigued by the story, and...
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When I first heard about Zack Parker, being from Indiana, myself, my first thought was, “No way! Someone in Indiana makes movies for more than five grand!? And they don't sneak into locations, to do it? Get out of town!” – Because while the people of Indiana are very film-friendly, the state Government is not so welcoming.
So to hear someone goes out of their way to film in-state when they have a budget that means they don't have too, it was kind of shocking. All this said, I immediately sought out Zack's work, starting with Scalene. I must admit that I wasn't a fan. Not for a lack of quality, or anything particularly wrong with the work. Calm down. It simply wasn't this cat's meow. This happens, sometimes.
But, when I heard about “Proxy”, I was so intrigued by the story, and...
- 12/28/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The only things that I knew about Proxy before going in, was that it featured Joe Swanberg, was directed by Zack Parker, that also directed Scalene, and that I really liked the cover art. I knew that there was a quote on the front cover from the La times, calling the film “A worthy successor to Rosemary’s Baby”, and that’s about it. I guess I can kind of see the comparison that the La Times reviewer was trying to make, but for any fans of Rosemary’s Baby, it puts an expectation in your head that Proxy will have an incredibly hard time living up to. At the end of the day, some horrific things happen in this film, but I would have a hard time categorizing it as a straight-up horror film. To set your expectations a little closer to reality, Proxy is sort of about Munchausen By Proxy.
- 8/9/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Lonely people will certainly do crazy things to get attention.
Director Zack Parker presents a dark thriller with twist and turns in “Proxy.” Latino-Review had an exclusive telephone interview with Parker to discuss the storyline and ideas behind this gory and violent movie.
Here’s the synopsis:
Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) feels alone in this world. When she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant after leaving her Ob/Gyn, it almost seems to be a blessing in disguise when Esther finds consolation in a support group, especially from the kindly Melanie (Alexa Havins). The two women strike up a close friendship and Esther’s life of sadness and solitude is opened up to understanding and even acceptance. However, their bond gets increasingly dangerous as they can no longer tell what’s real and what’s in their heads.
Anchored by a trio of strong female performances from Havins, Rasmussen, and...
Director Zack Parker presents a dark thriller with twist and turns in “Proxy.” Latino-Review had an exclusive telephone interview with Parker to discuss the storyline and ideas behind this gory and violent movie.
Here’s the synopsis:
Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) feels alone in this world. When she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant after leaving her Ob/Gyn, it almost seems to be a blessing in disguise when Esther finds consolation in a support group, especially from the kindly Melanie (Alexa Havins). The two women strike up a close friendship and Esther’s life of sadness and solitude is opened up to understanding and even acceptance. However, their bond gets increasingly dangerous as they can no longer tell what’s real and what’s in their heads.
Anchored by a trio of strong female performances from Havins, Rasmussen, and...
- 4/21/2014
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
Director Zack Parker has a knack for marrying unnerving incident to shifty, hard-to-pin-down characters. His latest film, the psychological thriller “Proxy,” could sort of be described as a sociopathic lesbian love triangle… and yet it’s more than that, even. For ShockYa, Brent Simon recently had a chance to speak to Parker one-on-one, about his movie, what sort of storytelling excites and drives him, making movies in his native Indiana, being a stay-at-home dad and how the California Raisins helped lead him to where he is today. The conversation is excerpted below: ShockYa: Like “Scalene,” your previous film, it feels like “Proxy” is very invested in exploring shifting audience sympathies. Not at all in [ Read More ]
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- 4/18/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
*an online screener of this film was provided by IFC Films. Director: Zack Parker. Writers: Kevin Donner and Zack Parker. Cast: Joe Swanberg, Kristina Klebe, Alexa Havins and Alexia Rasmussen. Proxy is the second thriller this film fan has seen from Richmond, Indiana based director Zack Parker. Parker continues to tackle difficult material. His first film, Scalene (2011) dealt with rape and a handicapped man. His second film is a little more fatalistic as two women participate in murder. Proxy is a psychological thriller, with a lot of surprises. An unconventional script switches protagonists at the mid-way point of the film and the result is somewhat confusing, but also unpredictable. Proxy is a serious film, which will leave many wondering: what just happened? The story begins but does not end with the character Esther (Alexia Rasmussen). Esther is desperately lonely and she becomes pregnant to validate herself. However, she does not actually want the child.
- 4/18/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Seeing director Zack Parker’s new thriller Proxy will undoubtedly represent two of the most unforgettable hours you spend in the cinema this year — if, that is, you can get past the first five minutes. In the film, Alexia Rasmussen plays a heavily pregnant woman named Esther who loses her baby as the result of a brutal beating, which takes place in the aforementioned opening minutes, and subsequently befriends another bereaved mother called Melanie (Alexa Havins) at a grief support group. But is Melanie quite what she seems? And, for that matter, is Esther?
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- 4/17/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
Scalene director Zack Parker will have his thriller Proxy debut through video-on-demand April 18th, 2014. IFC Midnight will debut the film on various formats, with a theatrical launch also taking place, simultaneously. The film stars: Joe Swanberg (V/H/S), Kristina Klebe (Zone of the Dead), Alexa Havins and Alexia Rasmussen. Fans of thrillers can preview the launch here. The film begins with a very pregnant, young woman, named Esther (Rasmussen). Esther is attacked close to her due date, but she finds solace in a survivor therapy group. But, some of Esther's new friends have nefarious intentions. Proxy has received several positive reviews, already. Mike Pereira likes the film's straight-forward narrative style: "it unapologetically aims for the audience’s throat and doesn’t waste any time in doing so." Parker's storytelling is often terse as seen in his previous thriller Scalene. As well, Scott Weinberg of FearNet notices the film's sombre tones: "[it is] a shocking tale of.
- 4/12/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Zack Parker had largely been known for the slow-burn nature of his films, such as 2011's “Scalene,” and he wanted to change that perception. With “Proxy,” he did just that — and then some. The film, which debuted at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters on April 18, begins with a shocking assault. Alexia Rasmussen, playing a lonely pregnant woman named Esther, is brutally assaulted within minutes of the movie's opening, suffering a brutal beating that carries with it serious consequences both physical and psychological. Also read: IFC Midnight Scoops up Thriller ‘Proxy’ for North America “I knew I had to.
- 4/9/2014
- by Jordan Zakarin
- The Wrap
"I think you're the only one who understands..." Today's indie trailer is for the psychological horror thriller Proxy, from filmmaker Zack Parker, of the indie horror Scalene before this. Actress Alexia Rasmussen plays a pregnant woman who is attacked and finds solace in new friends at a support group. But things get a bit twisted when she finds out more about new friends and their child. The cast includes Joe Swanberg, Alexa Havins and Kristina Klebe. This trailer makes the film look incredibly unsettling, focusing on the psychological aspects over the in-your-face horror. This may scare some folks more than others. Take a look. Watch the full theatrical trailer for Zack Parker's Proxy, direct from IFC's YouTube: Synopsis: Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) feels alone in this world. When she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant, it almost seems to be a blessing in disguise when Esther finds consolation in a support group,...
- 3/16/2014
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Horror films have a notorious habit of minimizing women and turning them into nothing more than victims. But the upcoming "Proxy," ensures that its female leads have a much more dominant presence. Writer/director Zack Parker, who most recently brought us another female-centric thriller, "Scalene," now takes us on another horrific journey. "Proxy" follows Esther (played by Alexia Rasmussen) soon after a brutal attack leaves her broken and alone, until she meets Melanie (Alexa Havins), a kind friend in a support group who helps provide Esther with the emotional stability she desperately needs. But it isn't long before this seemingly innocuous friendship begins to take its terrifying toll when the psychological damage with which both women are afflicted reaches its peak. The trailer gives very little away in terms of story, but the fast-paced cut of frightening images gives no doubt as to the unbearable world that each woman's attack has subsequently created,...
- 3/14/2014
- by Ziyad Saadi
- Indiewire
Proxy is a Horror movie co-written and directed by Zack Parker. He seems to have found his groove in creating character driven thrillers which dance on the edge of Horror as seen in his last flick Scalene and now his latest work Proxy. The story focuses on a pregnant lady who is subjected to a traumatic assault and a particular friendship that she forms in the aftermath which could be deception in disguise. IFC acquired the film after it's showin…...
- 3/14/2014
- Horrorbid
I hadn't heard of Proxy until this trailer for the upcoming April 18 release landed in my Inbox this morning. Written and directed by up-and-comer Zack Parker, the film tells of a pregnant woman (Alexia Rasmussen) who's viciously attacked, and ends up finding comfort in a support group, though it soon proves important to be wary of new friendships. It appears Proxy premiered at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival and has since followed that up with several festival appearances. Now IFC will give it a limited theatrical and On Demand release in mid-April and this trailer makes it look like it may be worth a once over, though the woman doing situps with a cigarette in her mouth seems a little... odd. Give it a look below along with the poster and a lengthier synopsis. yt id="arRhnf213E0" width="610" Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) feels alone in this world. When she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant,...
- 3/14/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for Zombie, Indiana, a Circus of the Dead teaser trailer, news on the line-up for FearFest Glasgow, an Escaping the Dead trailer, the trailer for Bb, and much more:
Zombie, Indiana Release Details: “The newest novel in Scott Kenemore’s bestselling series, Zombie, Indiana is the tale of a harrowing undead attack on the heartland of America. From the highest echelons of state government—to the gritty world of an eastside narcotics detective—to the elite folds of the state’s most-expensive prep school—this novel explores the impact of an invading zombie horde on a trio of Hoosier protagonists… each of whom has some dark secrets to keep.
Indiana governor Hank Burleson has spent eight years cutting social services, castrating the unions (not literally…yet), and chipping...
Zombie, Indiana Release Details: “The newest novel in Scott Kenemore’s bestselling series, Zombie, Indiana is the tale of a harrowing undead attack on the heartland of America. From the highest echelons of state government—to the gritty world of an eastside narcotics detective—to the elite folds of the state’s most-expensive prep school—this novel explores the impact of an invading zombie horde on a trio of Hoosier protagonists… each of whom has some dark secrets to keep.
Indiana governor Hank Burleson has spent eight years cutting social services, castrating the unions (not literally…yet), and chipping...
- 1/26/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
When committing crimes, you automatically resign yourself to the fact that when things go wrong, the consequences can be deadly. Luckily for us, in the new film Dead Draw, said consequences are just that and more. Read on for details.
We're not sure how Dread-worthy this one's gonna be, but we'll keep an eye on it!
From the Press Release
Gil Bellows (pictured; Shawshank Redemption, "Ally McBeal"), Bitsie Tulloch (The Artist, "Grimm"), and Michael Eklund (Watchmen, The Call) have signed on to star in the upcoming indie crime-thriller Dead Draw.
Written and directed by Brian Klemesrud, the film is being produced by Klemesrud’s Rocket3 Productions, and Faust Checho’s (Proxy, The Fields) Fsc Productions. Klemesrud has served as creative director on over 200 commercials and director on over a dozen shorts. This will be his feature directorial debut. Seasoned cinematographer Jim Timperman (Proxy, Scalene, Mr. Blue Sky) has signed on as Dp for the film.
We're not sure how Dread-worthy this one's gonna be, but we'll keep an eye on it!
From the Press Release
Gil Bellows (pictured; Shawshank Redemption, "Ally McBeal"), Bitsie Tulloch (The Artist, "Grimm"), and Michael Eklund (Watchmen, The Call) have signed on to star in the upcoming indie crime-thriller Dead Draw.
Written and directed by Brian Klemesrud, the film is being produced by Klemesrud’s Rocket3 Productions, and Faust Checho’s (Proxy, The Fields) Fsc Productions. Klemesrud has served as creative director on over 200 commercials and director on over a dozen shorts. This will be his feature directorial debut. Seasoned cinematographer Jim Timperman (Proxy, Scalene, Mr. Blue Sky) has signed on as Dp for the film.
- 1/3/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Like Drinking Buddies? You're Next? Well, then you're probably a Joe Swanberg fan, and you should listen up!
Proxy, the fourth feature film by writer-director-producer Zack Parker (Scalene), premiered Tuesday night at theToronto International Film Festival and stars mumblecore king Joe Swanberg. The film follows the pregnant Esther, played by Alexia Rasmussen (Our Idiot Brother), after she is viciously attacked while walking home from a doctor's appointment. Disfigured and traumatized, Esther joins a support group, hoping to come to terms with her assault, but what she finds there is much more intriguing.
Before the premiere of the film on Tuesday, we were able to chat with Zack Parker about high frame rates and high tension.
Proxy, the fourth feature film by writer-director-producer Zack Parker (Scalene), premiered Tuesday night at theToronto International Film Festival and stars mumblecore king Joe Swanberg. The film follows the pregnant Esther, played by Alexia Rasmussen (Our Idiot Brother), after she is viciously attacked while walking home from a doctor's appointment. Disfigured and traumatized, Esther joins a support group, hoping to come to terms with her assault, but what she finds there is much more intriguing.
Before the premiere of the film on Tuesday, we were able to chat with Zack Parker about high frame rates and high tension.
- 9/15/2013
- by Sasha James
- Cineplex
Selected as part of the Vanguard program at the Toronto International Film Festival, the trailer for Proxy has arrived online and as expected, it is utterly creepy. Tiff warns us saying: “Proxy begins with some deeply disturbing content, but this immensely challenging thriller will reward audiences who stick with it as it delves into very dark territory and confronts our every assumption and belief about what we have seen”. The film is anchored by a trio of strong female performances from Alexa Havins, AlexiaRasmussen, and Kristina Klebe and mumblecore auteur Joe Swanberg (Drinking Buddies), and is directed by Zack Parker (Scalene).
Synopsis: A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon...
Synopsis: A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon...
- 9/8/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The very disturbing trailer (see below) for "Proxy" has finally been released. It is a new horror movie co-written and directed by Zack Parker. He seems to have found his groove in creating character driven thrillers which dance on the edge of horror. as seen in his last flick "Scalene" and now his latest work "Proxy". The story is focuses on a pregnant lady who is subjected to a traumatic assault and a particular friendship that she forms in the…...
- 8/30/2013
- Horrorbid
Watch the trailer for Proxy, an a new horror film co-written and directed by Zack Parker. It seems Parker has found his niche in creating character-driven thrillers verging on the edge of horror, as seen in his last film Scalene and now Proxy. The story is centered on a pregnant woman who is subjected to an extremely violent assault and a certain friendship she forms in the aftermath that may not be what it seems.
“As a very-pregnant Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) walks home after a doctor’s appointment, she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant. In the wake of this traumatic event, the quiet and lonely woman finds some consolation from kindly Melanie (Alexa Havins), whom she meets at a support group. At first, Esther’s life of sadness and solitude seems to be finally opening up to the possibility of a real friendship. That is, until a chance...
“As a very-pregnant Esther (Alexia Rasmussen) walks home after a doctor’s appointment, she is viciously attacked by a hooded assailant. In the wake of this traumatic event, the quiet and lonely woman finds some consolation from kindly Melanie (Alexa Havins), whom she meets at a support group. At first, Esther’s life of sadness and solitude seems to be finally opening up to the possibility of a real friendship. That is, until a chance...
- 8/28/2013
- by Jemma George
- DailyDead
The official teaser for Zack Parker’s Indiana-produced indie chiller Proxy has hit the web courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter. The film will have its world premiere at the 38th Toronto Film Festival as part of the Vanguard section on September 10th, 2013. The follow-up to the Parker’s critically acclaimed Scalene stars Alexia Rasmussen (Mary Not Seen), Alexa Havins (Torchwood), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and Joe Swanberg (You’re Next). Longtime Tiff programmer Colin Geddes said: Be warned: Proxy begins with some deeply disturbing content, but this immensely challenging thriller will reward audiences who stick with it as it delves into very dark territory and confronts...
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- 8/28/2013
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
One of the many genre pics showing at the Toronto International Film Festival next month is Proxy, from Scalene director Zack Parker. Inside, you can check out the festival poster, courtesy of The Playlist.
In the film, a very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Alexia Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Alexa Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Kristina Klebe and Joe Swanberg round out the cast.
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In the film, a very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Alexia Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Alexa Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Kristina Klebe and Joe Swanberg round out the cast.
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- 8/16/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
News of a new film from Round One Entertainment that mixes martial arts and horror landed in our inbox, and it also includes two of our favorite horror stars so of course we're happy to provide the first word on The Ultimate Throwdown.
From the Press Release:
The Ultimate Throwdown stars retired Team Lockout cage fighter Rob Davidson (Game of Deception), horror icon Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th, Sickle), scream queen Tiffany Shepis (pictured; Night of the Demons, Intrusion: Disconnected), and Mixed Martial Arts legend Bill "Superfoot" Wallace (A Force of One, Los Bravos).
The film is in the final stages of pre-production with the first day of production scheduled for July 24th near Portland, Indiana, with principal photography wrapping in mid-August. It was written and will be produced by Rob Davidson and is directed by Jim Dougherty. The score will be composed by Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th, Deep...
From the Press Release:
The Ultimate Throwdown stars retired Team Lockout cage fighter Rob Davidson (Game of Deception), horror icon Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th, Sickle), scream queen Tiffany Shepis (pictured; Night of the Demons, Intrusion: Disconnected), and Mixed Martial Arts legend Bill "Superfoot" Wallace (A Force of One, Los Bravos).
The film is in the final stages of pre-production with the first day of production scheduled for July 24th near Portland, Indiana, with principal photography wrapping in mid-August. It was written and will be produced by Rob Davidson and is directed by Jim Dougherty. The score will be composed by Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th, Deep...
- 6/25/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The director of Scalene, Zack Parker, is currently in post-production on his latest film, Proxy, and we have some images to share with you.
A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Alexia Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Alexa Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Kristina Klebe and Joe Swanberg round out the cast. Look for the film to hit the festival circuit this fall.
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A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Alexia Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Alexa Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy. Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Kristina Klebe and Joe Swanberg round out the cast. Look for the film to hit the festival circuit this fall.
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- 2/19/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
“In Production” is a regular column which focuses on notable independent films that are currently shooting. If you would like your film to be included in this space, please send an email to nick@filmmakermagazine.com
Principal photography has commenced on the star-studded film adaptation of Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer-prize winning play August: Osage County. Directed by John Wells (The Company Men), the domestic drama focuses on the Weston family who reunite after their alcoholic patriarch mysteriously disappears. Meryl Street plays the explosive, pill-popping matriarch Violet, taking over from Tony-award winner Deanna Dugan in the play’s Broadway run. August: Osage County also stars Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich), Juliette Lewis (Hick), Ewan McGregor (Beginners), Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Chris Cooper (Lone Star), Dermot Mulroney (Zodiac), Sam Shepard (Killing Them Softly), Margo Martindale (Scalene), Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and Misty Upham (Frozen River). Harvey Weinstein is producing alongside Jean Doumanian...
Principal photography has commenced on the star-studded film adaptation of Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer-prize winning play August: Osage County. Directed by John Wells (The Company Men), the domestic drama focuses on the Weston family who reunite after their alcoholic patriarch mysteriously disappears. Meryl Street plays the explosive, pill-popping matriarch Violet, taking over from Tony-award winner Deanna Dugan in the play’s Broadway run. August: Osage County also stars Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich), Juliette Lewis (Hick), Ewan McGregor (Beginners), Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Chris Cooper (Lone Star), Dermot Mulroney (Zodiac), Sam Shepard (Killing Them Softly), Margo Martindale (Scalene), Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and Misty Upham (Frozen River). Harvey Weinstein is producing alongside Jean Doumanian...
- 10/4/2012
- by Byron Camacho
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
V/H/S was released on VOD services last week and we’re continuing our exclusive series of interviews with the directors behind the found footage anthology film. Today, I have my interview with Joe Swanberg, who acted in Ti West’s segment and directed his own. Continue reading to learn why he enjoys acting and directing, the films that inspired his segment, and what horror films he’s appearing in next.
Ti West recently told me that he shot his segment before the other directors were on board. How did you get involved with Ti’s film?
Joe Swanberg: Ti and I met at SXSW in 2005. We both had our first films there, so we’ve been buddies for a long time. We’ve sort of collaborated on things in the past, but never in a really visible way. Ti acted for me in Silver Bullets and he cast me,...
Ti West recently told me that he shot his segment before the other directors were on board. How did you get involved with Ti’s film?
Joe Swanberg: Ti and I met at SXSW in 2005. We both had our first films there, so we’ve been buddies for a long time. We’ve sort of collaborated on things in the past, but never in a really visible way. Ti acted for me in Silver Bullets and he cast me,...
- 9/4/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Starting off with something of a bang, Scalene takes us back through the events that led to the moment when the mother of a mentally handicapped child takes her vengeance on the girl he’s been accused of raping. Taking the kind of typical great performance we’ve come to expect from Margo Martindale and supporting it with great turns by Hanna Hall and Adam Scarimbolo, the story sets up the three leads with just enough sympathy for all three that by the time the truth comes out it’s hard to say exactly what the right course of action should have been. It would be easy to write off Scalene for being just another dramatic thriller with a twist, but Martindale’s superb work elevates it to something surprising.
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- 8/20/2012
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Chicago – By the age of 15, actress Hanna Hall had delivered iconic lines in two of the most acclaimed films of the ’90s. After famously yelling, “Run, Forrest, run!” in Robert Zemeckis’s Oscar-winner, “Forrest Gump,” Hall nailed the unforgettable line, “Obviously, doctor, you’ve never been a 13-year-old girl,” in Sofia Coppola’s directorial debut, “The Virgin Suicides.”
Since then, Hall has tackled a wide variety of audacious roles in both mainstream releases, such as Rob Zombie’s 2007 “Halloween” remake, and independent productions including Adam Sherman’s edgy 2010 drama, “Happiness Runs.” In her latest film, “Scalene,” Hall plays Paige, a compassionate college student who signs up to care for a mentally handicapped man, Jakob (Adam Scarimbolo). When she suspects that Jakob is being abused by his mother, Janice (Margo Martindale), Paige attempts to “save” him by devising a plan that could potentially result in her own doom. Director/co-writer Zack Parker...
Since then, Hall has tackled a wide variety of audacious roles in both mainstream releases, such as Rob Zombie’s 2007 “Halloween” remake, and independent productions including Adam Sherman’s edgy 2010 drama, “Happiness Runs.” In her latest film, “Scalene,” Hall plays Paige, a compassionate college student who signs up to care for a mentally handicapped man, Jakob (Adam Scarimbolo). When she suspects that Jakob is being abused by his mother, Janice (Margo Martindale), Paige attempts to “save” him by devising a plan that could potentially result in her own doom. Director/co-writer Zack Parker...
- 8/9/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Margo Martindale is an Emmy Award-winning actress — this past year, for her supporting performance in “Justified” — but still more likely to be stopped by someone who thinks she might be their old guidance counselor than stalked by a TMZ photographer. That comes from more than 20 years of respected character work in everything from “The Rocketeer,” “The Firm” and “28 Days” to “Ghosts of Mississippi,” “The Hours” and “Secretariat.” In one of her more recent films, though — the rather excellent little independent, character-rooted thriller “Scalene,” which hits DVD this coming week — Martindale gets to show her chops in a leading role. For ShockYa, Brent Simon had a chance to speak to [ Read More ]...
- 7/27/2012
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
“In Production” is a regular column which focuses on notable independent films that are currently shooting.
Shooting from mid-July in Eastern Indiana, Scalene director Zack Parker’s Proxy is a suspense thriller about Esther (Alexia Rasmussen), a pregnant woman who joins a support group after being attacked one night and strikes up a dysfunctional relationship with a fellow victim (Alexa Havins). Parker’s last feature Scalene, which is set for release on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on July 31st, received glowing reviews for its clever use of the fractured narrative – potentially one of the most over-used cinematic devices of the past three decades. Parker has assembled many of the same crew for Proxy, including composers The Newton Brothers and d.p. Jim Timperman, and added SFX makeup artist James Ojala (Hellboy II, True Blood). Proxy stars Rasmussen (The Comedy), Havins (When In Rome), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and...
Shooting from mid-July in Eastern Indiana, Scalene director Zack Parker’s Proxy is a suspense thriller about Esther (Alexia Rasmussen), a pregnant woman who joins a support group after being attacked one night and strikes up a dysfunctional relationship with a fellow victim (Alexa Havins). Parker’s last feature Scalene, which is set for release on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on July 31st, received glowing reviews for its clever use of the fractured narrative – potentially one of the most over-used cinematic devices of the past three decades. Parker has assembled many of the same crew for Proxy, including composers The Newton Brothers and d.p. Jim Timperman, and added SFX makeup artist James Ojala (Hellboy II, True Blood). Proxy stars Rasmussen (The Comedy), Havins (When In Rome), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and...
- 7/26/2012
- by Byron Camacho
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by Breaking Glass Pictures. Director: Zack Parker. Writers: Brandon Owens, and Zack Parker. Cast: Margo Martindale, Hanna Hall, Adam Scarimbolo, Jim Dougherty, Ladonna Pettijohn, Raymond Kester, Angela Steele, Sean Blodgett, Frank T. Ziede, Mark A. Nash, and Eric Monroe. Tagline: "The truth is just a point of view." Scalene is an exceptional film built around three characters' perspectives. Each has their own truth in relation to certain tragic events. Zack Parker's third film also sets up those tragic events with a reverse narrative. The film's story begins from a certain violent point and then works its way backwards through each characters' eyes. This storytelling style is effective and Scalene will hopefully find a large audience when it releases later this month. A scalene triangle has three unequal sides. The perspectives in the film are also unequal. Jakob's (Adam Scarimbolo) perspective is the.
- 7/9/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Alexia Rasmussen (pictured), Alexa Havins, Kristina Klebe and Joe Swanberg have joined the cast of Proxy, directed by Scalene helmer Zack Parker. Parker and Kevin Donner penned the script.
A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy.
Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
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A very pregnant Esther Woodhouse (Rasmussen) is walking home after her latest Ob appointment, when she is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. When Esther seeks consolation in a support group, she finds friendship and empathy in Melanie (Havins), another mother scarred with tragedy.
Esther soon begins to believe that the horrific event might be a bittersweet act of fate. However, friendship and empathy can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Read more...
- 6/26/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Zack Parker's Scalene met with a great deal of acclaim so we've been looking forward to his next project. Today word has come that he's working on the European-style suspense-thriller Proxy and has thus far gathered an impressive roster of stars for the film.
From the Press Release:
Named one of the “Seven Fresh Faces of Sundance 2012” by Gen Art, Alexia Rasmussen (Our Idiot Brother, The Comedy, and Mary Not Seen – the short film that would become Martha Marcy May Marlene) has joined the cast of the indie thriller Proxy. Directed by Zack Parker of the critically acclaimed Scalene (review here), which releases everywhere on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on July 31st, the film is being produced by Parker’s Along The Track Productions and Faust Checho’s Fsc Productions (The Fields). The screenplay was penned by Parker and Kevin Donner and is also set to star Alexa Havins ("Torchwood", 27 Dresses,...
From the Press Release:
Named one of the “Seven Fresh Faces of Sundance 2012” by Gen Art, Alexia Rasmussen (Our Idiot Brother, The Comedy, and Mary Not Seen – the short film that would become Martha Marcy May Marlene) has joined the cast of the indie thriller Proxy. Directed by Zack Parker of the critically acclaimed Scalene (review here), which releases everywhere on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on July 31st, the film is being produced by Parker’s Along The Track Productions and Faust Checho’s Fsc Productions (The Fields). The screenplay was penned by Parker and Kevin Donner and is also set to star Alexa Havins ("Torchwood", 27 Dresses,...
- 6/26/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes news on a Christmas horror anthology, the newest episode of Midnight Horror Show, a teaser for an upcoming zombie webseries, and more:
Zombie Girl Diary: “Zombie Girl Diary is a phenomenal film in the making starring Jim Krut and Jimmyo Burril. It is a story about a mother and daughter fighting to survive throughout a zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter other survivors and come together to make their way through this crazy world, now turned upside down. You’ll have to watch our film and see who makes it out alive!”
For more information on the film and a 30 second teaser trailer, visit their official Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ZombieGirlDiary
Midnight Horror Show: Episode 3 of Midnight Horror Show was released earlier this month. The webseries features an original horror shorts...
Zombie Girl Diary: “Zombie Girl Diary is a phenomenal film in the making starring Jim Krut and Jimmyo Burril. It is a story about a mother and daughter fighting to survive throughout a zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter other survivors and come together to make their way through this crazy world, now turned upside down. You’ll have to watch our film and see who makes it out alive!”
For more information on the film and a 30 second teaser trailer, visit their official Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ZombieGirlDiary
Midnight Horror Show: Episode 3 of Midnight Horror Show was released earlier this month. The webseries features an original horror shorts...
- 5/27/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The long road to get Scalene out to the masses is almost over for indie filmmaker Zack Parker, as Breaking Glass Pictures has announced a July 31st Blu-ray/DVD release date for his film Scalene, a dark, edgy thriller that asks you to decide the truth for yourself in the face of tragedy.
Written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and starring Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale (“Justified”, “A Gifted Man”), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, The Virgin Suicides) and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land), Scalene brings the best and the worst in everyone to the surface in a twisted, layered tale of betrayal, lies and revenge.
Trickily told from three points of view, perceptual thriller Scalene (review here) revolves around a mother's (Martindale) revenge after her mentally challenged, twenty-something son (Scarimbolo) is accused of a sexual assault by his student caretaker (Hanna Hall).
The DVD release...
Written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and starring Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale (“Justified”, “A Gifted Man”), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, The Virgin Suicides) and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land), Scalene brings the best and the worst in everyone to the surface in a twisted, layered tale of betrayal, lies and revenge.
Trickily told from three points of view, perceptual thriller Scalene (review here) revolves around a mother's (Martindale) revenge after her mentally challenged, twenty-something son (Scarimbolo) is accused of a sexual assault by his student caretaker (Hanna Hall).
The DVD release...
- 5/25/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
You may have noticed that I utilized the term “Hitchcockian” in the headline for this piece, though, to be honest, I’m not sure if that descriptor is entirely accurate. Know this: I haven’t seen the film yet, so I can’t verify that the word has been used in a truthful fashion. However, the embedded trailer seems to contain a fair amount of Hitchcock-flavored intensity, so I’m thinking everything should be hunky dory. Of course, if the big guy’s spirit is nowhere to be found in the film itself, there will be much fist-shaking in the near future. Much fist-shaking. Anyway, take a moment to check out this press release: Breaking Glass Pictures is proud to announce the July 31 Blu-Ray (Srp $29.99) and DVD (Srp $24.99) release of Scalene, a dark, edgy thriller that asks you to decide the truth for yourself in the face of tragedy. Written and directed by Zack Parker,...
- 5/23/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
May 14, 2012 – Philadelphia, Pa — Breaking Glass Pictures is proud to announce the July 31 Blu-Ray (Srp $29.99) and DVD (Srp $24.99) release of Scalene, a dark, edgy thriller that asks you to decide the truth for yourself in the face of tragedy.
Written and directed by Zack Parker, and starring Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale (“Justified”, “A Gifted Man”), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, The Virgin Suicides) and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land).… More...
Written and directed by Zack Parker, and starring Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale (“Justified”, “A Gifted Man”), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie’s Halloween, The Virgin Suicides) and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land).… More...
- 5/23/2012
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
By MoreHorror.com
Starting next week, on May 4th through May, 20th, Porto Alegre will be the Latin American Capital of Genre Cinema as Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 unleashes.
Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre, the biggest genre film festival of Latin America will be back for its 8th edition, with 17 days of pure cinephilia, exhibiting 150 films – including 87 features from 32 countries: 5 having their world première, 12 in national première and 43 in their Latin America première. The festival will also bring more than 35 guests, including the duo that will be getting a Career Achievement Award: David Schmoeller and Stuart Gordon. Schmoeller, in the occasion, will also have the première of his first feature in 14 years: “Little Monsters”.
The festival will open and close with two world premières: “Nervo Craniano Zero”, directed by Paulo Biscaia Filho will open the festival and “Cell Count”, directed by Todd E. Freeman will close it.
Starting next week, on May 4th through May, 20th, Porto Alegre will be the Latin American Capital of Genre Cinema as Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 unleashes.
Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre, the biggest genre film festival of Latin America will be back for its 8th edition, with 17 days of pure cinephilia, exhibiting 150 films – including 87 features from 32 countries: 5 having their world première, 12 in national première and 43 in their Latin America première. The festival will also bring more than 35 guests, including the duo that will be getting a Career Achievement Award: David Schmoeller and Stuart Gordon. Schmoeller, in the occasion, will also have the première of his first feature in 14 years: “Little Monsters”.
The festival will open and close with two world premières: “Nervo Craniano Zero”, directed by Paulo Biscaia Filho will open the festival and “Cell Count”, directed by Todd E. Freeman will close it.
- 5/1/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh is a modern, Midwesternized spin on the giallo sub-genre from writer/director Jakob Bilinski, and we have a look at the teaser trailer, several stills, and more!
Synopsis:
Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh tells the tale of a man with a sordid past who returns to the small town he's long since abandoned to bury his niece. Convinced she was murdered, he begins digging around the town and in the process uncovers its dark secrets, which include a deranged cult and a high body count.
The film stars Bill Gobin, Kayla Crance (East of Nowhere), Jim Dougherty (Scalene), Angela Steele (Beverly Lane), Scott Ganyo (Shade of Grey, Obsolescence, Spike TV's "1000 Ways To Die"), Rosalind Rubin (12 Rounds, Cleaner, Obsolescence), Grant Niezgodski (Reality, Reality on Demand), Sidney Shripka (Reality, Reality on Demand), Kevin Roach (The Book of Dallas, Reality on Demand), Alexander Hahn, and Jim O'Rear (Day of the Dead,...
Synopsis:
Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh tells the tale of a man with a sordid past who returns to the small town he's long since abandoned to bury his niece. Convinced she was murdered, he begins digging around the town and in the process uncovers its dark secrets, which include a deranged cult and a high body count.
The film stars Bill Gobin, Kayla Crance (East of Nowhere), Jim Dougherty (Scalene), Angela Steele (Beverly Lane), Scott Ganyo (Shade of Grey, Obsolescence, Spike TV's "1000 Ways To Die"), Rosalind Rubin (12 Rounds, Cleaner, Obsolescence), Grant Niezgodski (Reality, Reality on Demand), Sidney Shripka (Reality, Reality on Demand), Kevin Roach (The Book of Dallas, Reality on Demand), Alexander Hahn, and Jim O'Rear (Day of the Dead,...
- 4/30/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Zack Parker’s Scalene is a small midwestern gem of a psychological thriller, with several moments that are as shocking as any that will find their way to commercial movie screens all year. Parker and his co-writer, longtime collaborator Brandon Owens use two storytelling devices that have gone in and out of vogue — out-of-sequence and multiple-perspective recounting of events — to marvelous effect. Shot in the filmmaker’s home state of Indiana, it is a heady and tragic mind bender, one that has been unduly overlooked by the major American fests while having had a long run on the regional circuit.
The film opens with Janice, expertly played by Margo Martindale, character actress extraordinaire, in her first starring turn after winning an Emmy for her role in FX’s Justified, arriving at the suburban home of Paige (Hanna Hall, who once played Forrest Gump’s daughter) and brutally assaulting her. The...
The film opens with Janice, expertly played by Margo Martindale, character actress extraordinaire, in her first starring turn after winning an Emmy for her role in FX’s Justified, arriving at the suburban home of Paige (Hanna Hall, who once played Forrest Gump’s daughter) and brutally assaulting her. The...
- 1/26/2012
- by Brandon Harris
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
(Scalene opens in New York City at the reRun Gastropub for a one-week run beginning Friday, January 20, 2012. Visit the official website of Along the Tracks Productions for more information about the film.)
If you’ve seen Zack Parker’s Scalene, then you might understand why I feel weird describing the experience of watching it as “a pleasant surprise.” But it’s true. Even though this film is comprised of scenes and plot twists that are as disturbing as any that are likely to appear on screen this year, what struck me most loudly was the realization that I was in the hands of a director who was working with limited production means yet that didn’t matter. Parker’s command over the elements at his disposal enabled him to produce something truly indelible.
Considering my current general state of exhaustion when it comes to filmmaking that has “proudly edgy” tattooed on its forehead,...
If you’ve seen Zack Parker’s Scalene, then you might understand why I feel weird describing the experience of watching it as “a pleasant surprise.” But it’s true. Even though this film is comprised of scenes and plot twists that are as disturbing as any that are likely to appear on screen this year, what struck me most loudly was the realization that I was in the hands of a director who was working with limited production means yet that didn’t matter. Parker’s command over the elements at his disposal enabled him to produce something truly indelible.
Considering my current general state of exhaustion when it comes to filmmaking that has “proudly edgy” tattooed on its forehead,...
- 1/19/2012
- by Michael Tully
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
It isn't often that little indie films get week-long theatrical runs, especially in the Big Apple, but from January 20th-26th, 2012, you can catch Zack Parker's Scalene at the reRun Theater in Brooklyn. Best of all, stars Margo Martindale and Adam Scarimbolo, producer Carlos Jimenez Flores, and director/co-writer/co-producer Parker will be at the theater throughout the 20th and 21st for Q&As after the showings.
Showtimes:
Friday, January 20th (7pm, 10pm) * Special Guests In Person *
Saturday, January 21st (7pm, 10pm) * Special Guests In Person *
Monday, January 23rd (7pm)
Tuesday, January 24th (7pm)
Wednesday, January 25th (10pm)
Thursday, January 26th (7pm)
Click here for additional info on the reRun Theater and here for tickets.
Trickily told from three points of view, perceptual thriller Scalene (review here) revolves around a mother's (Martindale) revenge after her mentally challenged, twenty-something son (Scarimbolo) is accused of a sexual assault by his student...
Showtimes:
Friday, January 20th (7pm, 10pm) * Special Guests In Person *
Saturday, January 21st (7pm, 10pm) * Special Guests In Person *
Monday, January 23rd (7pm)
Tuesday, January 24th (7pm)
Wednesday, January 25th (10pm)
Thursday, January 26th (7pm)
Click here for additional info on the reRun Theater and here for tickets.
Trickily told from three points of view, perceptual thriller Scalene (review here) revolves around a mother's (Martindale) revenge after her mentally challenged, twenty-something son (Scarimbolo) is accused of a sexual assault by his student...
- 1/13/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
In early September we told you about indie filmmaker Zack Parker's somewhat unorthodox rollout schedule for his new film Scalene, and now we have an update from him with regard to the special features we can expect on the DVD and Blu-ray along with a trailer for one very special "extra".
Winner of multiple awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature at Dances with Films in Los Angeles, Best Feature/Best Director at the Cincinnati Film Festival, and Best Drama/Best Film at the Geek Independent Film Festival, Scalene (review coming soon) is a perceptual thriller told from three points of view that revolves around a mother's revenge after her mentally-challenged son is accused of a sexual assault by his college caretaker.
The film is currently available on DVD and will be released on Blu-ray exclusively via the Along the Tracks website on November 8th. In addition,...
Winner of multiple awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature at Dances with Films in Los Angeles, Best Feature/Best Director at the Cincinnati Film Festival, and Best Drama/Best Film at the Geek Independent Film Festival, Scalene (review coming soon) is a perceptual thriller told from three points of view that revolves around a mother's revenge after her mentally-challenged son is accused of a sexual assault by his college caretaker.
The film is currently available on DVD and will be released on Blu-ray exclusively via the Along the Tracks website on November 8th. In addition,...
- 10/20/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? Some of the best authors will tell you that writing a short story is a lot harder than writing a long one, that you have to weigh every sentence. What better medium to see how this theory plays itself out beyond that than with movie trailers? The Awakening Trailer I've found my attention drifting when it comes to what I find interesting in horror films nowadays. My definition has grown looser over time,...
- 9/23/2011
- by Christopher Stipp
- Slash Film
We first got word about Zack Parker's third feature film, Scalene, about four months ago, and now not only do we have an official trailer to share, but we also have the lowdown on how you can pre-order a copy of the flick on either DVD or Blu-ray! Read on for all the details.
Along The Tracks Productions has launched a newly designed website to coincide with the release of the official trailer for Scalene and also to announce the pre-order of the film on DVD and Blu-ray.
Scalene, the winner of the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature at this year's Los Angeles-based film festival Dances with Films, stars Margo Martindale (currently Emmy nominated for her arc on the F/X series "Justified"), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie's Halloween), and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Lane). It was written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and produced by Parker and Carlos Jimenez Flores.
Along The Tracks Productions has launched a newly designed website to coincide with the release of the official trailer for Scalene and also to announce the pre-order of the film on DVD and Blu-ray.
Scalene, the winner of the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature at this year's Los Angeles-based film festival Dances with Films, stars Margo Martindale (currently Emmy nominated for her arc on the F/X series "Justified"), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie's Halloween), and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Lane). It was written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and produced by Parker and Carlos Jimenez Flores.
- 9/6/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Title: Scalene Director: Zack Parker Starring: Margo Martindale, Hanna Hall, Adam Scarimbolo, Jim Dougherty ‘Scalene’, a recent world premiere at the ongoing Dances With Films festival, opens with a jolt, in large part because one doesn’t expect to see Margo Martindale, a veteran character actress with more than 80 credits under her belt, doing physical battle with Hanna Hall, the young Jenny from ‘Forrest Gump’, and later costar of Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween’ remake. And yet there they are — one with a gun, the other in flight. They scuffle, yell and run about, giving clues of a greater familiarity with one another. Soon we’re winding backwards in time, and learning...
- 6/8/2011
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? Some of the best authors will tell you that writing a short story is a lot harder than writing a long one, that you have to weigh every sentence. What better medium to see how this theory plays itself out beyond that than with movie trailers? Film Socialisme Trailer We all can point to examples of those in this industry who have lost their edge, their hunger, their passion to make a good film.
- 5/28/2011
- by Christopher Stipp
- Slash Film
After reviewing Zack Parker's Inexchange (2005) and Quench (2008), I've been waiting to see what the young director might come up with next. Finally there's some light at the end of that tunnel as his new feature Scalene will be having its world premiere June 4th at the Dances with Films indie film festival. Read on for the details!
The Scalene premiere has a Facebook event page set up, and you can also get tickets directly from the Dances with Films website.
Synopsis:
Scalene is a perceptual thriller told from three points of view revolving around the rape of a female college student by a mentally handicapped man and his mother's subsequent revenge after his incarceration.
It was written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and produced by Parker and Carlos Jimenez Flores. The film stars Margo Martindale ("Justified"), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie's Halloween), and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land...
The Scalene premiere has a Facebook event page set up, and you can also get tickets directly from the Dances with Films website.
Synopsis:
Scalene is a perceptual thriller told from three points of view revolving around the rape of a female college student by a mentally handicapped man and his mother's subsequent revenge after his incarceration.
It was written by Brandon Owens and Zack Parker, directed by Parker, and produced by Parker and Carlos Jimenez Flores. The film stars Margo Martindale ("Justified"), Hanna Hall (Rob Zombie's Halloween), and Adam Scarimbolo (Stake Land...
- 5/12/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Zack Parker's Scalene came to me early in 2011 after following Parker and his gang making the movie in 2010. What Zack Parker has done is set the bar very high for indie filmmakers abroad! Scalene could play at any theater or movie channel on any given day. The film is a hybrid or sorts, not so much falling in the horror or hardcore thriller genre but it is what Parker described to me in our interview as a perceptual thriller.
Watching this extremely well written movie which tells the story about three main characters, one is a guarded mother named Janice Tremble (Margo Martindale) who takes care of her mentally challenged son Jakob (Adam Scarimbolo) who as the film unfolds you find out why he is in this condition and a horrible secret is uncovered by Paige Alexander (Hanna Hall) who befriends Jakob and learns more thwn she wants to know.
Watching this extremely well written movie which tells the story about three main characters, one is a guarded mother named Janice Tremble (Margo Martindale) who takes care of her mentally challenged son Jakob (Adam Scarimbolo) who as the film unfolds you find out why he is in this condition and a horrible secret is uncovered by Paige Alexander (Hanna Hall) who befriends Jakob and learns more thwn she wants to know.
- 3/20/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Zack Parker is an Indiana director who has what I consider to be a really special film that will be hitting the festival cicuit this year. His newest film Scalene simply impressed me from beginning to end. The film is one of those rare gems that offers the audience a Wtf ending so you can interpret the ending how you see fit, could be this way or it could be this way! The guy knows how to make a great indie thriller and make it look like a studio movie from Hollywierd! Check out my latest Versus with director Zack Parker and learn more about him and his film Scalene.
Brian S- First off tell me how you got into film making?
Zack Parker- It's really become quite the cliche of a lot of filmmakers of my generation. My Dad bought an 8mm Sony Handycam when I was around 11 years old.
Brian S- First off tell me how you got into film making?
Zack Parker- It's really become quite the cliche of a lot of filmmakers of my generation. My Dad bought an 8mm Sony Handycam when I was around 11 years old.
- 3/19/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Writer/director Joshua Hull is quickly making a name for himself within the horror genre in a very short time. His first feature, the zombie comedy Beverly Lane, debuted this past October to sell-out crowds and he’s currently gearing up for his next project Idiot Gore, which is set to start filming soon. Hull, who decided to use an unprecedented approach to his latest project by letting fans compete to create his killer, is keeping that collaborative spirit alive and will be filming scenes from Idiot Gore during the upcoming Days of the Dead convention.
Check out Hull’s five favorite indie genre projects below!
1. Scalene (Directed by Zack Parker)
Zack is good friend and I was lucky enough to attend the private screening of Scalene a few weeks back. It's not a horror film, it's a perceptual thriller starring Margo Martindale, Hannah Hall and Adam Scarimbolo. I had...
Check out Hull’s five favorite indie genre projects below!
1. Scalene (Directed by Zack Parker)
Zack is good friend and I was lucky enough to attend the private screening of Scalene a few weeks back. It's not a horror film, it's a perceptual thriller starring Margo Martindale, Hannah Hall and Adam Scarimbolo. I had...
- 3/15/2011
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
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