Stars: Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Joanne Kelly, Robert Picardo, Fiona Gubelmann, Zack Ward, David de Lautour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle | Written and Directed by Travis Oates
Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge. As their friends start disappearing for no apparent reason, tensions grow as the survivors try to figure out what is gong on, without disappearing themselves.
If there is one thing I have learned from watching horror films over the years, is that going to a secluded lodge which is ‘miles from anywhere’ may seem like a fantastic idea but it Never is. If you are low on fuel by the time you get there, you might as well just lie down on the floor and wait for the inevitable.
Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge. As their friends start disappearing for no apparent reason, tensions grow as the survivors try to figure out what is gong on, without disappearing themselves.
If there is one thing I have learned from watching horror films over the years, is that going to a secluded lodge which is ‘miles from anywhere’ may seem like a fantastic idea but it Never is. If you are low on fuel by the time you get there, you might as well just lie down on the floor and wait for the inevitable.
- 1/20/2016
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Vertical Entertainment. **there are spoilers here. Director/writer: Travis Oates. Cast: Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Zack Ward, Joanne Kelly, Fiona Gubelmann, David de Latour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle, Emelie O’Hara, Samantha Jacober Another cabin, another group of friends and another malevolent force. These are some of the plot elements that repeat in indie horror films. Thankfully, first time director Travis Oates offers a little bit of mystery, in Don't Blink. This time, ten friends find themselves dealing with an invisible force. This entity likes to torment the characters, while making some disappear. Oates' story offers a lot of mystery. Who is the force? And, where are the characters disappearing to? Only one of these questions can be answered; the rest is up to the viewer. Though often slow and slightly drawn out, Don't Blink brings a lot...
- 9/23/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Stars: Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Joanne Kelly, Robert Picardo, Fiona Gubelmann, Zack Ward, David de Lautour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle | Written and Directed by Travis Oates
Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge. As their friends start disappearing for no apparent reason, tensions grow as the survivors try to figure out what is gong on, without disappearing themselves.
If there is one thing I have learned just from watching the horror films over the last few weeks it is that going to a secluded lodge which is ‘miles from anywhere’ may seem like a fantastic idea but never is. If you are low on fuel by the time you get there, you might as well just lie down on the floor and wait for the inevitable.
Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge. As their friends start disappearing for no apparent reason, tensions grow as the survivors try to figure out what is gong on, without disappearing themselves.
If there is one thing I have learned just from watching the horror films over the last few weeks it is that going to a secluded lodge which is ‘miles from anywhere’ may seem like a fantastic idea but never is. If you are low on fuel by the time you get there, you might as well just lie down on the floor and wait for the inevitable.
- 9/23/2014
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Exists, Don’t Blink, and The Wolves of Savin Hill, an announcement of the Fifth Annual PollyGrind Film Festival, Dead Rage first details, and more:
New Clip from Exists: “For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway – a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a blood curdling force of nature is unleashed – something not exactly human, but not completely animal – an urban legend come to terrifying life and seeking murderous revenge.
Opening in select theaters and On Demand on Friday, October 24th, 2014. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and written by Jamie Nash, Exists stars Dora Madison Burge,...
New Clip from Exists: “For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway – a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a blood curdling force of nature is unleashed – something not exactly human, but not completely animal – an urban legend come to terrifying life and seeking murderous revenge.
Opening in select theaters and On Demand on Friday, October 24th, 2014. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and written by Jamie Nash, Exists stars Dora Madison Burge,...
- 9/21/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Writer: Travis Oates
Director: Travis Oates
Starring: Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Zack Ward, Joanne Kelly, Fiona Gubelmann, David de Latour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle, Emelie O’Hara, Samantha Jacober
Release date: Today (September 19th) on VOD and in select theaters
Production Company: Vertical Entertainment
Don’T Blink is proof that a movie does not have to appear particularly revolutionary or shocking to be effective. It is a clever study in concept—one that does not spoon-feed us answers, but would rather examine what happens when said concept is applied to a group of young people who want answers as badly as we do. Do they get them? Luckily, that’s not really the point.
One of my major issues with a lot of independent horror films is that their attempts at character development often end up as overwrought confessionals that do nothing to endear me to the people involved.
Director: Travis Oates
Starring: Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Zack Ward, Joanne Kelly, Fiona Gubelmann, David de Latour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle, Emelie O’Hara, Samantha Jacober
Release date: Today (September 19th) on VOD and in select theaters
Production Company: Vertical Entertainment
Don’T Blink is proof that a movie does not have to appear particularly revolutionary or shocking to be effective. It is a clever study in concept—one that does not spoon-feed us answers, but would rather examine what happens when said concept is applied to a group of young people who want answers as badly as we do. Do they get them? Luckily, that’s not really the point.
One of my major issues with a lot of independent horror films is that their attempts at character development often end up as overwrought confessionals that do nothing to endear me to the people involved.
- 9/19/2014
- by Holly Interlandi
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Mena Suvari (American Pie, American Beauty), Brian Austin Green (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2), Zack Ward (A Christmas Story, Transformers), Joanne Kelly (Warehouse 13), Fiona Gubelmann (Wilfred), David de Lautour, Leif Gantvoort, Curtiss Frisle, Emelie O’Hara and Samantha Jacober, Don’t Blink is set for release on September 18th on VOD, Sept 19th in select cinemas across the Us and then hits DVD on Tuesday Oct 14th courtesy of Vertical Entertainment & Premiere Entertainment.
In this gripping suspense-thriller, 10 friends head to a remote mountain resort for a quiet weekend getaway. But upon their arrival, the rustic lodge is more than just sleepy … it’s deserted.
Food is served, baths are drawn and signs of guests are everywhere but the forest and cabin are eerily silent, devoid of all life. With no gas, cell service or phones to be found, the anxious group is left wondering what to do next.
Suddenly,...
In this gripping suspense-thriller, 10 friends head to a remote mountain resort for a quiet weekend getaway. But upon their arrival, the rustic lodge is more than just sleepy … it’s deserted.
Food is served, baths are drawn and signs of guests are everywhere but the forest and cabin are eerily silent, devoid of all life. With no gas, cell service or phones to be found, the anxious group is left wondering what to do next.
Suddenly,...
- 9/16/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
'American Horror Story' and 'Day of the Dead' star Mena Suvari heads up the cast of writer/director Travis Oates' new horror project 'Last Stop'. It recently completed production and was shopped around at this months European Film Market in Berlin and from all appearances seems to have a very mysterious 'Cabin in the Woods' feel to it. Suvari (below) stars alongside Brian Austin Green, Joanne Kelly, Robert Picardo, Zack Ward, Fiona Gubelmann, David de Lautour, Leif Gantvoort and Curtiss Frisle. Hopefully distribution rights are right around the corner, but for now you can check out the official sales art below....
- 2/17/2014
- Horror Asylum
Ever wondered what might happen if classic video game characters like Mario, Megaman and Link suddenly found themselves out of work? Series creators Jackson Stewart and William Rot explore that scenario in the hilarious short film The Cartridge Family: Battle for Employment, which premiered on the gaming site Screw Attack. The short, which you can watch in its entirety below, is the pilot for a planned sitcom about the lives of 8-bit video game characters who are magically released into the real world by an unwitting gamer. The cast includes many familiar genre names – including Almost Human co-stars Graham Skipper and Brian Gillespie as “Sergio” and “Twink,” with Curtiss Frisle (Acme Saturday Night) as “Roboman” and A.J. Bowen (You're Next) as the exasperated gamer who tries to acclimate his new pals to the real world... with hilariously violent results. There's even a Re-Animator connection: Barbara Crampton, star of the classic film,...
- 12/12/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
Jackson Stewart, writer of Supernatural and Invasion Roswell and William Rot, director of Trick is proud to announce the premiere of their new short, The Cartridge Family.
The Cartridge Family premiered on Screw Attack this morning. Mel Nixon Productions and Screw Attack have joined forces to give you a look at the video game crossover you never imagined! Now they smash their way onto the scene with the outrageous, hilarious short… The Cartridge Family.
Created by Jackson Stewart (“Supernatural”) and directed by William Rot (“Trick”) with an impressive cast Aj Bowen (“You’re Next”), Graham Skipper (“Almost Human”), Mekenna Melvin (TV’s “Chuck”), Barbara Crampton (“Re-Animator”) and Jeremy Slater (writer of Fox’s upcoming “Fantastic Four”), The Cartridge Family finds Jason, a thirty something gamer, residing with his favorite 8-bit game heroes; Sergio, Roboman and Twink (composites of Mario, Megaman and Link) and must help them face their greatest challenge yet – finding jobs.
The Cartridge Family premiered on Screw Attack this morning. Mel Nixon Productions and Screw Attack have joined forces to give you a look at the video game crossover you never imagined! Now they smash their way onto the scene with the outrageous, hilarious short… The Cartridge Family.
Created by Jackson Stewart (“Supernatural”) and directed by William Rot (“Trick”) with an impressive cast Aj Bowen (“You’re Next”), Graham Skipper (“Almost Human”), Mekenna Melvin (TV’s “Chuck”), Barbara Crampton (“Re-Animator”) and Jeremy Slater (writer of Fox’s upcoming “Fantastic Four”), The Cartridge Family finds Jason, a thirty something gamer, residing with his favorite 8-bit game heroes; Sergio, Roboman and Twink (composites of Mario, Megaman and Link) and must help them face their greatest challenge yet – finding jobs.
- 10/9/2013
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Chicago – In our latest comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Terri” starring John C. Reilly from the producers of “Blue Valentine” and “Half Nelson”!
“Terri” also stars Jacob Wysocki, Bridger Zadina, Creed Bratton, Olivia Crocicchia, Tim Heidecker, Justin Prentice, Mary Anne McGarry, Curtiss Frisle, Tara Karsian, Diane Salinger and Jenna Gavigan from co-writer and director Azazel Jacobs and co-writer Patrick Dewitt. The film opens in Chicago on July 22, 2011.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Terri” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Terri” starring John C. Reilly.
Image credit: Ato Pictures
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“Terri” also stars Jacob Wysocki, Bridger Zadina, Creed Bratton, Olivia Crocicchia, Tim Heidecker, Justin Prentice, Mary Anne McGarry, Curtiss Frisle, Tara Karsian, Diane Salinger and Jenna Gavigan from co-writer and director Azazel Jacobs and co-writer Patrick Dewitt. The film opens in Chicago on July 22, 2011.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Terri” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Terri” starring John C. Reilly.
Image credit: Ato Pictures
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- 7/6/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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