Filmscope Entertainment has secured exclusive film and TV rights to Us author Margaret Weis. Star of the Guardians sci-fi novels. The protagonist is a Royal Guardian who battles her ex-lover, a powerful and ruthless warlord, in the ultimate fight to control a galaxy and to restore glory to the kingdom and the rightful heir to the throne. Filmscope partners Deidre Kitcher and John V Soto intend to start by adapting the first novel of the series, The Lost King, into two films. It.s the most ambitious undertaking yet by the filmmaking duo whose credits include Soto's The Reckoning, Needle and Crush, and almost certainly would require the backing of a Hollywood studio or mini-major . .We are talking to several Us based parties at the moment, although open to discuss this project with others,. Kitcher and Soto tell If. Kitcher first read the books in the 1990s and sparked to the strong female protagonist,...
- 5/24/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Pauline Chan.s Darkroom Films and Filmscope Entertainment have signed co-production deals with two Chinese partners for cross-cultural comedy My Extraordinary Wedding.
The alliance means the film budgeted at $5 million, written and directed by Chan, will get a wide release in Chinese cinemas. Due to shoot in Western Australia and China in the first half of next year, the film will follow a wedding that turns into a wild chase from Perth to Busselton and beyond.
The Chinese partners are Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production Company (Hengdian) and China Film Assist (Cfa), whose combined distribution networks encompass 5,600 screens nationwide.
Chan and Filmscope Entertainment.s Deidre Kitcher will produce with Hengdian.s Zhijiang Liu and Cfa.s Geng Ling. This will be the third collaboration between Chan and Liu following 33 Postcards, which she wrote and directed, and Mario Andreacchio.s The Dragon Pearl, which she produced.
.Each of the producers brings their special expertise and resources,...
The alliance means the film budgeted at $5 million, written and directed by Chan, will get a wide release in Chinese cinemas. Due to shoot in Western Australia and China in the first half of next year, the film will follow a wedding that turns into a wild chase from Perth to Busselton and beyond.
The Chinese partners are Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production Company (Hengdian) and China Film Assist (Cfa), whose combined distribution networks encompass 5,600 screens nationwide.
Chan and Filmscope Entertainment.s Deidre Kitcher will produce with Hengdian.s Zhijiang Liu and Cfa.s Geng Ling. This will be the third collaboration between Chan and Liu following 33 Postcards, which she wrote and directed, and Mario Andreacchio.s The Dragon Pearl, which she produced.
.Each of the producers brings their special expertise and resources,...
- 11/12/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Writer-director John V. Soto.s crime thriller The Reckoning will be launched in Australia on September 4 by Selina Chong.s Sc Movies.
A six-screen release- three in Perth and one each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane- is planned for the film which stars Jonathan Lapaglia as a troubled detective who hunts two runaway teenagers who hold video footage that identifies a cop killer.
Luke Hemsworth, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence, Viva Bianca and Alex Williams round out the cast.
.We had offers from a couple of other Aussie distributors but Selina was definitely the most passionate and committed,. said Filmscope Entertainment.s Soto, who in May was named best director at the British Independent Film Festival, where The Reckoning had its world premiere.
Backed by ScreenWest and Lottery West, the film was produced by Filmscope Entertainment.s Deidre Kitcher, with Robert Lundberg, Roger and Kim Savill and Malcolm and Kate Rudd as executive producers.
A six-screen release- three in Perth and one each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane- is planned for the film which stars Jonathan Lapaglia as a troubled detective who hunts two runaway teenagers who hold video footage that identifies a cop killer.
Luke Hemsworth, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence, Viva Bianca and Alex Williams round out the cast.
.We had offers from a couple of other Aussie distributors but Selina was definitely the most passionate and committed,. said Filmscope Entertainment.s Soto, who in May was named best director at the British Independent Film Festival, where The Reckoning had its world premiere.
Backed by ScreenWest and Lottery West, the film was produced by Filmscope Entertainment.s Deidre Kitcher, with Robert Lundberg, Roger and Kim Savill and Malcolm and Kate Rudd as executive producers.
- 6/23/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Writer-director John V. Soto.s third feature The Reckoning will have its world premiere in competition at the British Independent Film Festival next month.
Screening at the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square on May 10, the crime thriller has been nominated for best film, director and actor.
The cast is headed by Jonathan Lapaglia (The Slap, Love Child), Luke Hemsworth (Kill Me Three Times, Brothers in Arms), Hanna Mangan Lawrence (X, Spartacus: Blood and Sand), Viva Bianca (X, Spartacus) and Alex Williams (Paper Planes, Never Tear Us Apart).
The plot follows a troubled detective (Lapaglia) as he hunts two runaway teenagers who hold video footage that identifies a cop killer.
The tentative Australian release date is September 4, playing on 8-10 screens in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The film has been sold in seven international territories by Lightning Entertainment, which aims to close further deals at the Cannes film market.
.Jonathan,...
Screening at the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square on May 10, the crime thriller has been nominated for best film, director and actor.
The cast is headed by Jonathan Lapaglia (The Slap, Love Child), Luke Hemsworth (Kill Me Three Times, Brothers in Arms), Hanna Mangan Lawrence (X, Spartacus: Blood and Sand), Viva Bianca (X, Spartacus) and Alex Williams (Paper Planes, Never Tear Us Apart).
The plot follows a troubled detective (Lapaglia) as he hunts two runaway teenagers who hold video footage that identifies a cop killer.
The tentative Australian release date is September 4, playing on 8-10 screens in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The film has been sold in seven international territories by Lightning Entertainment, which aims to close further deals at the Cannes film market.
.Jonathan,...
- 4/29/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
We haven't heard much about John Soto's new film The Reckoning lately, but here to kick off your holiday week we have the new teaser trailer and some additional artwork to share.
Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth star in the Australian crime thriller The Reckoning, written and directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush). It co-stars Viva Bianca, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, and Alex Williams.
Deidre Kitcher produced with Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill, and Kim Savill executive producing.
Synopsis:
After his partner is murdered, a detective must track down two runaway teens whose camera holds the identity of the killer.
For more info be sure to "like" The Reckoning on Facebook.
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Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth star in the Australian crime thriller The Reckoning, written and directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush). It co-stars Viva Bianca, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, and Alex Williams.
Deidre Kitcher produced with Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill, and Kim Savill executive producing.
Synopsis:
After his partner is murdered, a detective must track down two runaway teens whose camera holds the identity of the killer.
For more info be sure to "like" The Reckoning on Facebook.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be reckoned with in the comments section below!
- 12/23/2013
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth are joining The Reckoning, a film from Lightning Entertainment. The film will be directed John V. Soto (Crush). Hemsworth, much like the third Manning brother, is the lesser known of the Hemsworth clan, that has Thor and Gale as the other members. Lapaglia is the son of Without A Trace star Anthony Lapaglia. Check the press release for more deets on the film.
Los Angeles – Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth will star in the crime thriller The Reckoning, written and to be directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment who is set to handle International sales rights to the film.
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
Los Angeles – Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth will star in the crime thriller The Reckoning, written and to be directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment who is set to handle International sales rights to the film.
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
- 3/30/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Brothers reign today, it would seem. News has come out about the ucpoming crime thriller “The Reckoning,” written and to be directed by John V. Soto (“Needle,” “Crush”). What’s the news, you ask? Well, “The Reckoning” will star Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth, actors who both have very famous brothers. Lapaglia will play Det. Robbie Green and Hemsworth with play Det. Jason Pearson. Lapaglia is the younger brother to Anthony Lapaglia. His first big break was in 1996 with the TV show, “New York Undercover.” He went back to his native Australia to star in the TV adaptation of the Christos Tsiolkas’ novel “The Slap” and to play the title [ Read More ]
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- 3/26/2013
- by monique
- ShockYa
We first told you about the new film from the director of the 2010 Australian supernatural film Needle, John V. Soto, entitled The Reckoning, way back in October; and we now have an update on the film's progression for you!
From the Press Release
Jonathan Lapaglia (pictured) and Luke Hemsworth will star in the crime thriller The Reckoning, written and to be directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment, who is set to handle international sales rights to the film.
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill, and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
The story revolves around a detective who discovers footage at a murder scene, shot by two teenagers, that provides clues to the identity of a killer.
From the Press Release
Jonathan Lapaglia (pictured) and Luke Hemsworth will star in the crime thriller The Reckoning, written and to be directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment, who is set to handle international sales rights to the film.
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill, and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
The story revolves around a detective who discovers footage at a murder scene, shot by two teenagers, that provides clues to the identity of a killer.
- 3/25/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Luke Hemsworth, the oldest brother of Chris Hemsworth ("Thor," "The Avengers") and Liam Hemsworth ("The Hunger Games," "The Expendables 2"), has snagged the leading role in a crime thriller titled "The Reckoning." Lightning Entertainment, the company handling international sales rights of the film, announced Hemsworth's casting on Monday. Hemsworth will be joined in the film by actor Jonathan Lapaglia (younger brother of actor Anthony Lapaglia). Written and directed by John V. Soto ("Needle," "Crush"), the "Reckoning" follows a detective (Hemsworth, pictured left) who discovers video footage at a murder scene which provides...
- 3/25/2013
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth will star in the crime thriller The Reckoning, written and to be directed by John V. Soto (Needle, Crush), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment who is set to handle International sales rights to the film.
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
The story revolves around a detective who discovers footage at a murder scene, shot by two teenagers, that provides clues to the identity of a killer. The teens have since gone missing, and as the detective retraces their journey, he soon uncovers a trail of deceit and murder that leads all the way back to him.
Kitcher says that the thriller is “best described as Memento meets Kalifornia.”
A Filmscope Entertainment production,...
The Reckoning will start principal photography on April 29th on location in Australia. Deidre Kitcher (Needle, Crush) is producing. Robert Lundberg, Greg Coote, David Calvert-Jones, Roger Savill and Kim Savill will executive produce the film.
The story revolves around a detective who discovers footage at a murder scene, shot by two teenagers, that provides clues to the identity of a killer. The teens have since gone missing, and as the detective retraces their journey, he soon uncovers a trail of deceit and murder that leads all the way back to him.
Kitcher says that the thriller is “best described as Memento meets Kalifornia.”
A Filmscope Entertainment production,...
- 3/25/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jonathan Lapaglia and Luke Hemsworth are set to star in the crime thriller The Reckoning , written and to be directed by John V. Soto ( Needle , Crush ), it was announced today by Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment. The story revolves around a detective who discovers footage at a murder scene, shot by two teenagers, that provides clues to the identity of a killer. The teens have since gone missing, and as the detective retraces their journey, he soon uncovers a trail of deceit and murder that leads all the way back to him. Kitcher says that the thriller is .best described as 'Memento' meets 'Kalifornia.'. Australian born Jonathan Lapaglia, the younger brother of Anthony Lapaglia, will play the lead role of Detective Robbie Green. Lapaglia's first break...
- 3/25/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Kriv Stenders is set to follow-up hit film Red Dog with the Western Australian-set thriller Kill Me Three Times.
The new feature, set in a sun-drenched Australian surfing town, follows a young woman at the centre of three tales of murder, blackmail and revenge. Kill Me Three Times will be produced by former Screen Nsw chief executive Tania Chambers, and Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings (Death At A Funeral, A Few Best Men).
In May 2012, when production on horror film Wolf Creek 2 was delayed, director Greg McLean was attached to direct the film. At that stage, Kill Me Three Times was going to star Alice Braga (who also starred in Wolf Creek) in the lead role, as well as Abbie Cornish, Ben Mendelsohn and Sullivan Stapleton. McLean is currently directing Wolf Creek 2 in South Australia.
Stenders' last feature, Red Dog, grossed more than $22 million at the Australian box...
The new feature, set in a sun-drenched Australian surfing town, follows a young woman at the centre of three tales of murder, blackmail and revenge. Kill Me Three Times will be produced by former Screen Nsw chief executive Tania Chambers, and Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings (Death At A Funeral, A Few Best Men).
In May 2012, when production on horror film Wolf Creek 2 was delayed, director Greg McLean was attached to direct the film. At that stage, Kill Me Three Times was going to star Alice Braga (who also starred in Wolf Creek) in the lead role, as well as Abbie Cornish, Ben Mendelsohn and Sullivan Stapleton. McLean is currently directing Wolf Creek 2 in South Australia.
Stenders' last feature, Red Dog, grossed more than $22 million at the Australian box...
- 12/28/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Year: 2009Director: John V. Soto, Jeffrey GerritsenCast: Christopher Egan, Brooke Harmon, Emma Lung, Christian Clark
Julian, an American student studying in Australia, takes up house sitting to earn some extra cash. He is elated when he is called to house sit for a very wealthy family with a magnificent home. However, soon after settling in, a mysterious girl shows up; she seduces him and he complies, though he is in a committed relationship. However, when he tries to end his relationship with her, she demonstrates her true intentions.
There is no denying that Crush is a great looking film. It's full of rich colors, expressive cinematography, gorgeous set pieces, and an equally gorgeous young cast. Visually and technically, the film could not be any better. It even completes itself with an impressive, if not at times distracting, soundtrack. Moreover, the acting from the cast is pretty solid and Christopher Egan...
- 9/9/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Troy)
- Fright Meter
2009 - 82 mins. - Rated R
D: Jeffrey Gerritsen, John V. Soto
C: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung, Brooke Harman, Christian Clark, Jenna Lind, Kane Manera, Elwyn Edwards, Luke Hewitt, Kerry-Ella McAullay, Gemma Pranita
A one night stand turns deadly for a college student when he sleeps with the niece of the person he is house sitting for.
What might seem like a standard film premise is given a nice horror twist. The first half is a little bit slow at times. The principal setting of Crush could have been used more effectively to create an eerie atmosphere. However, once the plot develops, Crush comes alive with energy and momentum. Crush becomes this rollercoaster ride of suspense. Emma Lung and Christopher Egan generate some fireworks with dynamic confrontational scenes. There is effective stalking scenes between protagonist and antagonist. A memorable dream sequence really hits the spot in creating tension and unease. And the finale is refreshingly unexpected.
D: Jeffrey Gerritsen, John V. Soto
C: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung, Brooke Harman, Christian Clark, Jenna Lind, Kane Manera, Elwyn Edwards, Luke Hewitt, Kerry-Ella McAullay, Gemma Pranita
A one night stand turns deadly for a college student when he sleeps with the niece of the person he is house sitting for.
What might seem like a standard film premise is given a nice horror twist. The first half is a little bit slow at times. The principal setting of Crush could have been used more effectively to create an eerie atmosphere. However, once the plot develops, Crush comes alive with energy and momentum. Crush becomes this rollercoaster ride of suspense. Emma Lung and Christopher Egan generate some fireworks with dynamic confrontational scenes. There is effective stalking scenes between protagonist and antagonist. A memorable dream sequence really hits the spot in creating tension and unease. And the finale is refreshingly unexpected.
- 6/27/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Some early concept art has been released for Dark Peak, by production group Angry Badger Pictures. This early graphic shows a spectre of a World War II pilot, whose aircraft disappeared mysteriously. A prop from a plane is shown left, in hazy blue mist and one gets a sense of a supernatural presence, from this artwork.
The plotline for Dark Peak follows several hikers into some remote woods. Once there, they must fight off vicious attacks from the brooding force pictured left. Production on Dark Peak begins in September of this year (2011) and those interested in gothic art and horror films can check out the film's synopsis below.
The synopsis for Dark Peak is below:
"A group of hikers on Dark Peak encounter a terrifying, mysterious force and the one surviving member must convince his rescuers that something is very wrong" (Stealth).
Completion Date: December, 2011.
Director: Ben Jagger.
Producers: Paul Tucker,...
The plotline for Dark Peak follows several hikers into some remote woods. Once there, they must fight off vicious attacks from the brooding force pictured left. Production on Dark Peak begins in September of this year (2011) and those interested in gothic art and horror films can check out the film's synopsis below.
The synopsis for Dark Peak is below:
"A group of hikers on Dark Peak encounter a terrifying, mysterious force and the one surviving member must convince his rescuers that something is very wrong" (Stealth).
Completion Date: December, 2011.
Director: Ben Jagger.
Producers: Paul Tucker,...
- 6/12/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Aussie director John V. Soto got in touch with us this evening to give us the lowdown on release plans for his horror feature Needle (we last spoke with him in October just prior to the flick’s Stateside debut at Screamfest La).
According to Soto, who previously co-directed the flick Crush with Jeff Gerritsen, North American rights for Needle (which was awarded the ‘Skully’ for Best Makeup at Screamfest La 2010) have been acquired by Grindstone Entertainment Group, LLC, who will release the feature through Lionsgate Home Entertainment, while Shochiku has picked up the distribution rights for Japan.
Says Soto, “Apart from wanting to make a cool horror film, it has always been a goal of mine to make a movie good enough to be released in North America through Lionsgate, who are genre specialists, so this is pretty exciting.”
Produced by Deidre Kitcher and starring Travis Fimmel, Trilby Glover,...
According to Soto, who previously co-directed the flick Crush with Jeff Gerritsen, North American rights for Needle (which was awarded the ‘Skully’ for Best Makeup at Screamfest La 2010) have been acquired by Grindstone Entertainment Group, LLC, who will release the feature through Lionsgate Home Entertainment, while Shochiku has picked up the distribution rights for Japan.
Says Soto, “Apart from wanting to make a cool horror film, it has always been a goal of mine to make a movie good enough to be released in North America through Lionsgate, who are genre specialists, so this is pretty exciting.”
Produced by Deidre Kitcher and starring Travis Fimmel, Trilby Glover,...
- 1/25/2011
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Los Angeles’ much-celebrated film festival Screamfest La is now up and running October 8-17 at the Mann’s 6 in Hollywood, CA, and we thought it appropriate to catch up with yet another of the filmmakers whose genre entries will be playing at Rachel Belofsky’s tenth annual cutting compendium of all things horrific.
Visit Screamfest online here for a full run-down of the films playing, as well as to purchase tickets. The highly anticipated Gierasch/Anderson Night of the Demons remake kicks off the fest Tonight.
With co-writer (with Anthony Egan) and director John V. Soto’s feature flick Needle celebrating its Los Angeles premiere at Screamfest this coming Saturday, October 9, at 7:30pm (tickets can be purchased here), filmmaker Soto sat down with Dread recently to discuss his film (which opens in April in Australia, with other territories soon to be announced). See a teaser trailer for Needle below.
Visit Screamfest online here for a full run-down of the films playing, as well as to purchase tickets. The highly anticipated Gierasch/Anderson Night of the Demons remake kicks off the fest Tonight.
With co-writer (with Anthony Egan) and director John V. Soto’s feature flick Needle celebrating its Los Angeles premiere at Screamfest this coming Saturday, October 9, at 7:30pm (tickets can be purchased here), filmmaker Soto sat down with Dread recently to discuss his film (which opens in April in Australia, with other territories soon to be announced). See a teaser trailer for Needle below.
- 10/8/2010
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Sydney, Australia native Christopher Egan cut his chops in a regular role on the long running hit soap opera Home and Away when he was just 16. He moved to La and it wasn.t long before he was hit there too. Egan appeared in the TV series Empire, Pretty/Handsome, and Vanished, and the films Alpha Male, Resident Evil: Extinction and Crush. But he left the TV series Kings when he was offered the leading man role in Letters to Juliet, a romantic tale starring Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave. Bonus . they shot the film througout Italy.s most romantic region, Tuscany. Egan was one of a small handful of actors under consideration to star in Mission Impossible...
- 9/7/2010
- by Anne Brodie
- Monsters and Critics
Needle Alt' PosterAustralia is in no short supply of horror features for 2010. Already released or in the process of being released are Damned by Dawn, Road Kill, Prey, Crush, and now the supernatural thriller Needle. Written by John V. Soto (Crush) and Anthony Egan (Mortal Fools), the film is not expected to release until 2011, but Needle will make a surprise stop at the 2010 Cinefest 2010 Oz Film Festival beginning August 27th (Soto). Oz Fest' takes place in Perth and in celebration of the premiere, the film has a new poster seen left. Get set to for supernatural mayhem as an 18th Century mechanical device makes short work of several shocked college students (Soto). The film's trailer is inside with more details on Cinefest 2010 below.
The full synopsis for Needle here:
"Ben Rutherford, a young college student, inherits a small antique machine known as "La Vaudou Vaudou Mort" from his late father's estate.
The full synopsis for Needle here:
"Ben Rutherford, a young college student, inherits a small antique machine known as "La Vaudou Vaudou Mort" from his late father's estate.
- 7/7/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Canadian Movie PosterDirector: Oscar D'Roccster, and George Miller.
Writers: John V. Soto and Robert Lewis Galinsky.
Prey is a film from the production company Top Cat Films, which will release on DVD July 13, 2010. The film is known as The Outback in North America and the screener that was sent to this reviewer was actually from Top Cat Films. This is likely one company that wants its initial investment in this horror failure back. A quick note is required here to inform readers that Prey, despite what some sites states, was directed by the Queensland born George Miller (The Aviator, Frozen Assets) who walked out on the film in post-production (Scary). Director D'Roccster (likely a fake name) walked in to a cluster f*&^ of a film, which did not adhere to John V. Soto's (Crush) original script in anyway, shape, or form. The result is an incoherent, very loosely connected...
Writers: John V. Soto and Robert Lewis Galinsky.
Prey is a film from the production company Top Cat Films, which will release on DVD July 13, 2010. The film is known as The Outback in North America and the screener that was sent to this reviewer was actually from Top Cat Films. This is likely one company that wants its initial investment in this horror failure back. A quick note is required here to inform readers that Prey, despite what some sites states, was directed by the Queensland born George Miller (The Aviator, Frozen Assets) who walked out on the film in post-production (Scary). Director D'Roccster (likely a fake name) walked in to a cluster f*&^ of a film, which did not adhere to John V. Soto's (Crush) original script in anyway, shape, or form. The result is an incoherent, very loosely connected...
- 7/6/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Crush DVD Artwork
Directors: John Soto and Jeffrey Gerritsen.
Writer: John Soto.
John Soto's (Needle, Prey) Crush is a thriller film from Australia that puts Christopher Egan in the central role of an isolated housesitter. The film pays homage to Fatal Attraction with the tagline "Attraction Can Be Fatal," and the film offers a unique twist on the love affair gone very wrong angle. As well, the soundtrack enhances a visually appealing film from cinematographer Richard Malins (Stump, Crush).
The film's storyline centrally involves Julian (Egan), a prize winning martial arts champion. Egan is a multi-faceted character with a love for the drink and an occasional beautiful woman. These very human weaknesses land Julian in hot waters with his girlfriend, employer, teacher, and coach when Julian turns to the sexy Anna (Emma Lung) for intimacy and excitement.
Christopher Egan as Julian and Christian Clark as Wesley - Movie StillAndrew L.
Directors: John Soto and Jeffrey Gerritsen.
Writer: John Soto.
John Soto's (Needle, Prey) Crush is a thriller film from Australia that puts Christopher Egan in the central role of an isolated housesitter. The film pays homage to Fatal Attraction with the tagline "Attraction Can Be Fatal," and the film offers a unique twist on the love affair gone very wrong angle. As well, the soundtrack enhances a visually appealing film from cinematographer Richard Malins (Stump, Crush).
The film's storyline centrally involves Julian (Egan), a prize winning martial arts champion. Egan is a multi-faceted character with a love for the drink and an occasional beautiful woman. These very human weaknesses land Julian in hot waters with his girlfriend, employer, teacher, and coach when Julian turns to the sexy Anna (Emma Lung) for intimacy and excitement.
Christopher Egan as Julian and Christian Clark as Wesley - Movie StillAndrew L.
- 6/28/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Phase 4 Films will distribute the sexual revenge thriller Crush on DVD July 13th to North American audiences and this first clip shows Emma Lung as Anna seducing Julian (Christopher Egan), an already attached housesitter. Shot in Australia, Crush also includes a supernatural element, which is likely witchcraft, in an independently shot feature from Nexus 6 Films. Comparable to Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction and others Crush will be available shortly and can be enjoyed in this early feature length trailer below.
The synopsis for the film here:
"Julian, an exchange student and disgraced martial arts champion, is seduced by a mysterious and beautiful woman, Anna, while house-sitting a lavish mansion. Anna's infatuation and obsessive behavior soon turns Julian's life into a living hell here not even his martial arts skills can save him" (Phase 4).
Release Date: July 13th.
Director: Jeffrey Gerritsen, and John Soto.
Producer: Deidre Kitcher.
Cast: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung,...
The synopsis for the film here:
"Julian, an exchange student and disgraced martial arts champion, is seduced by a mysterious and beautiful woman, Anna, while house-sitting a lavish mansion. Anna's infatuation and obsessive behavior soon turns Julian's life into a living hell here not even his martial arts skills can save him" (Phase 4).
Release Date: July 13th.
Director: Jeffrey Gerritsen, and John Soto.
Producer: Deidre Kitcher.
Cast: Christopher Egan, Emma Lung,...
- 6/9/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
John V. Soto's (Crush) Needle now has a fantastic looking trailer along with a more in-depth synopsis, each of which tell tales of revenge, voodoo and murder. Have you ever been wronged by a friend and wanted payback? Well, according the film Needle, you could just pick up an "antique machine," also known as "La Vaudou, Vaudou Mort" to send your friend to the other side. Some friends can be forgiven, but not in this film. Have a look at some of the ways one friend gets revenge on many others in this first trailer for Needle below.
The synopsis for Needle:
"Ben Rutherford, a young college student, inherits a small antique machine known as "La Vaudou Vaudou Mort" from his late father's estate. He shows the mysterious machine off to a group of his close friends who are suitably impressed, but he returns to his dorm room...
The synopsis for Needle:
"Ben Rutherford, a young college student, inherits a small antique machine known as "La Vaudou Vaudou Mort" from his late father's estate. He shows the mysterious machine off to a group of his close friends who are suitably impressed, but he returns to his dorm room...
- 3/2/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Melissa Georges The Triangle is getting ready to explode on to DVD on February 2nd. Triangle is a gripping psychological thriller starring Melissa George as Jess, a complicated single mother who ventures out on what she thinks is a carefree day at sea.
The film is written and directed by up and coming horror favorite Christopher Smith, the writer/director of Severance. Triangle is available on DVD and Blu-ray on February 2.
When Jess sets sail on her friend Greg’s (Michael Dorman, “The Secret Life Of Us”) yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Her suspicions are realized when the yacht hits a storm in the Bermuda Triangle and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety.
The ship appears deserted, but Jess is convinced she’s been on board before. They soon realize they...
The film is written and directed by up and coming horror favorite Christopher Smith, the writer/director of Severance. Triangle is available on DVD and Blu-ray on February 2.
When Jess sets sail on her friend Greg’s (Michael Dorman, “The Secret Life Of Us”) yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Her suspicions are realized when the yacht hits a storm in the Bermuda Triangle and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety.
The ship appears deserted, but Jess is convinced she’s been on board before. They soon realize they...
- 1/24/2010
- MoviesOnline.ca
Former Home and Away and new NBC series Kings star Chris Egan will feature in the new Australian thriller Crush. The film, which has been picked up for theatrical release in the first half of 2009, also stars The Jammed ‘s Emma Lung and Underbelly star Jenna Lind. Written and co-directed by John Soto with Jeff Gerritsen, the film tells the story of university student Julian (Egan) who is seduced by the mysterious Anna (Lung).
- 2/19/2009
- FilmInk.com.au
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