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Crash Analysis: DEMON UNDER GLASS (2002)
Great addition to the vampire mythos Scientists capture a vampire for study Seems that Jon Cunningham’s first feature comes under some scrutiny for falling short of the mark, but don’t let that discourage you from taking a bite. The director co-wrote this wonderful script with Deborah Warner. It’s clear from the beginning the pair hoped…
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Crash Analysis: THE HAUNTING OF WHALEY HOUSE (2012)
A fairly decent independent effort A guide at a haunted house gives her friends a private tour Actor Graham Denman (Craig Gavin in the movie), told viewers during the behind-the-scenes footage to look for THE HAUNTING OF WHALEY HOUSE’s release in theatres during July 2012, but writer/director’s Jose Prendes’s $115,000 film, shot in twelve arduous…
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Crash Analysis: MIDNIGHT SON (2011)
If you liked MARTIN and VAMPIRE’S KISS… A young man comes of age – and he’s out for blood Scott Leberecht cut his teeth on movies as a visual effects specialist for such films as ERASER (1996), SPAWN (1997), and SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999), and as a screenwriter and director, MIDNIGHT SON is his first full-length…
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Crash Reports: TOO MANY PREDATORS Contest Victory
While many celebrated the coming of the New Year, I had a date with MoviePoet.com. The site offers a free screenwriting contest each month, and registered participants get to read and vote on the scripts – except last month. Each December, the site hosts a short film contest. The scripts must have been in a…
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Crash Analysis: THE PACT (2012)
A low budget horror with some staying power A sister wants answers, but the ghosts aren’t talking… Writer/director Nicholas McCarthy originally created THE PACT as a short, which played at Sundance. Three days later, he had a deal for this full-fledged feature – and the result doesn’t disappoint. Annie (Caity Lotz) and her sister Nicole…
