2011 - 90 mins. - Rated Rd: Alex OrwellC: Alexandra Staden, Victor McGuire, Adam Rayner, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Ashley Mulheron as Shoe
A group of reality show contestants are assigned a series of tasks to complete while locked overnight in an abandoned prison, but things take a turn for the dangerous when the spirit of a sadistic warden shows up to kill everyone off.
An abandoned prison setting where there is all kinds of gruesome ways for the characters to die. A ghost story that comes to life. This should have been a homerun, but The Task ends up missing the mark. The Task should have been scary. It should have been intense. The material lends itself to it. However, with The Task that sense of terror never comes alive. With the setting, that sense of menace, of fear is never palpable. The deaths lack the kind of impact that they should have had.
A group of reality show contestants are assigned a series of tasks to complete while locked overnight in an abandoned prison, but things take a turn for the dangerous when the spirit of a sadistic warden shows up to kill everyone off.
An abandoned prison setting where there is all kinds of gruesome ways for the characters to die. A ghost story that comes to life. This should have been a homerun, but The Task ends up missing the mark. The Task should have been scary. It should have been intense. The material lends itself to it. However, with The Task that sense of terror never comes alive. With the setting, that sense of menace, of fear is never palpable. The deaths lack the kind of impact that they should have had.
- 8/22/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
The After Dark Originals continue to entice horror watchers to theatres this January 28th. The Task is one of the eight films to be shown by After Dark Films and this is a horror piece set within a reality show. Once immersed in a dilapidated correctional facility, a prison warden comes back from the dead to inflict torture. Cover your eyes and then watch the two minute trailer inside!
The synopsis for The Task here:
"Having accepted the challenge to play on The Task reality show, six students have each been offered the chance to win no less then $10 thousand dollars towards their college student loans. The only thing they'll be required to do, is survive the night of terrifying dares that await them in an abandoned prison. As they each take turns, testing their abilities to cope with the horror that lurks in the shadows, they will one by one face the ultimate terror.
The synopsis for The Task here:
"Having accepted the challenge to play on The Task reality show, six students have each been offered the chance to win no less then $10 thousand dollars towards their college student loans. The only thing they'll be required to do, is survive the night of terrifying dares that await them in an abandoned prison. As they each take turns, testing their abilities to cope with the horror that lurks in the shadows, they will one by one face the ultimate terror.
- 1/15/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
What if a reality show turns to be reality? Perhaps inspired by "Survivor", After Dark Films presents "The Task" which revolves around six young students joining a new reality show in which their only task is to survive. A red band trailer for the movie is now available for preview.
Having to face terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison hoping to win a hefty cash prize, the youngsters are not prepared when malicious spirits take over the game. Unable to escape the labyrinthine prison, the contestants become unwitting pawns caught at the center of a blood-soaked night of terror.
"The Task" is directed by Alex Orwell and starring Texas Battle, Alexandra Staden, Adam Rayner, Ashley Mulheron as well as Antonia Campbell-Hughes. This horror film will make its way out on U.S. theaters on January 28.
Having to face terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison hoping to win a hefty cash prize, the youngsters are not prepared when malicious spirits take over the game. Unable to escape the labyrinthine prison, the contestants become unwitting pawns caught at the center of a blood-soaked night of terror.
"The Task" is directed by Alex Orwell and starring Texas Battle, Alexandra Staden, Adam Rayner, Ashley Mulheron as well as Antonia Campbell-Hughes. This horror film will make its way out on U.S. theaters on January 28.
- 1/14/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Canadian distributor sold The Bang Bang Club to U.S. distributor Tribeca Film.
While the Canadian release, which was initially expected for October 29, was postponed, the U.S. release in theatres is expected "in the second quarter of 2011, as well as on video-on-demand, and other platforms" according to Tribeca Film.
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe...
While the Canadian release, which was initially expected for October 29, was postponed, the U.S. release in theatres is expected "in the second quarter of 2011, as well as on video-on-demand, and other platforms" according to Tribeca Film.
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe...
- 11/24/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
The second trailer of The Bang Bang Club is now online and the Canadian release has been postponed.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
- 11/16/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
After it had being screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Bang Bang Club will be released in Canadian theatres on October 29. For the moment, no U.S. or European release dates have been confirmed for this Canadian film.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
- 9/27/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
A name originally given to a group of four photographers who chronicled the tail end of the apartheid era in South Africa, The Bang Bang Club is now also a bio-pic of that same quartet from director Steven Silver with stars Malin Akerman (Watchmen), Taylor Kitsch (John Carter of Mars), Ryan Phillipe (Flags Of Our Fathers) and Ashley Mulheron (Lesbian Vampire Killers).
For a full run down on the real quartet check out this article on Wikipedia but for a look at the film you can check out a series of clips below.
For a full run down on the real quartet check out this article on Wikipedia but for a look at the film you can check out a series of clips below.
- 8/15/2010
- Screen Anarchy
For the moment, no release date has been announced for the film The Bang Bang Club, a co-production between Canada and South Africa. However, the film's teaser can be seen.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
Finally, The Bang Bang Club is currently showcased at the 2010 Cannes Film Market.
This film directed by Steven Silver (The Last Just Man) takes place during the final years of the apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s. These days are seen through the eyes and lens of four young photographers who, among other things, captured the fight between the National Peacekeeping Force and the African National Congress in the Tokoza township. These photographers are Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld).
The film is adapted from the book of the same name written by Greg Marinovich and Jao Silva. Besides, the film also stars Malin Åkerman, Ashley Mulheron and Russel Savadier.
Finally, The Bang Bang Club is currently showcased at the 2010 Cannes Film Market.
- 5/18/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
This week, Lesbian Vampire Killers debuts in America a the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The comedic horror film has been receiving a lot of buzz, as its male stars are UK television stars, and also because of the women featured in the film.
Total Film Magazine recently profiled the women who play the lesbian vampire killers, asking them their favorite vampire movies (besides the one they're in, of course) and the making of the film.
Let's meet them:
Louise Dylan as Anke
Favorite vampire film: From Dusk Till Dawn
On her character: "She’s one of four Swedish tourists, we’ve all been studying myths and legends in Stockholm and we’ve come over to investigate vampires in our Vw. So, we’re basically fun-loving Swedish students looking for a good time." Silvia Colloca as Carmilla
Favorite vampire film: Van Helsing
On her character: "I am the leader...
Total Film Magazine recently profiled the women who play the lesbian vampire killers, asking them their favorite vampire movies (besides the one they're in, of course) and the making of the film.
Let's meet them:
Louise Dylan as Anke
Favorite vampire film: From Dusk Till Dawn
On her character: "She’s one of four Swedish tourists, we’ve all been studying myths and legends in Stockholm and we’ve come over to investigate vampires in our Vw. So, we’re basically fun-loving Swedish students looking for a good time." Silvia Colloca as Carmilla
Favorite vampire film: Van Helsing
On her character: "I am the leader...
- 3/11/2009
- by Trish Bendix
- AfterEllen.com
You’ve either been waiting for this for a while now, or you don’t care, in which case, you probably didn’t click on the link to see me typing this. So, for those who actually did click, here it is, the official trailer for the Brit horror comedy “Lesbian Vampire Killers”. Starring James Corden and Matt Horne as the two sad saps, with able assists from lovelies MyAnna Buring, Silvia Colloca, Vera Filatova, and Ashley Mulheron. Phil Claydon directs. With their women having been enslaved by the local pack of lesbian vampires thanks to an ancient curse, the remaining menfolk of a rural Welsh town send two hapless young lads out onto the moors as a sacrifice.
- 2/17/2009
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
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