The Greenskeeper (2002)

User Rating:

2.2/10   

Directors:

Kevin Greene
Adam Johnson
(more)

Writers:

Kevin Greene (writer)
Alex Weir (writer)

Release Date:

May 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

It's Par for the Corpse

Plot:

Assistant greenskeeper invites friends for a country club birthday party. A killer dressed as a greenskeeper crashes the party and kills people with golf tools.

Plot Keywords:

Country Club | Golf | Bong

Cast

Allelon Ruggiero	...	Allen Anderson
Bruce Taylor	...	John Anderson
Ron Lester	...	Styles
Steve Rickman	...	Chas
Thomas Merdis	...	Otis Washington
John Rocker	...	The Greenskeeper / George Anderson
Melissa Ponzio	...	Elena Rodriguez
Jamie Renell	...	Champ
Allison Kulp	...	Mary Katherine
Michael Short	...	Chet
Christi Taylor	...	Mary Jane
Patrick Donovan	...	Stu
Stephanie Bingham	...	Mary Beth
John Judy	...	Officer Cox
Kevin Greene	...	Chip
Alfea Thomas	...	Mrs. Anderson
Grace Baine	...	Rosa One
Adriana Jimenez	...	Rosa Two
Larry Wachs	...	The Milkman
Adam Johnson	...	Bartender
Eric Von Haessler	...	Redneck
Alex Weir	...	The Sympathetic Guy (as Alex Wier)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bethany Crouch	...	Rain Drop
Elizabeth Cupples	...	Muffy
Tim Frasier	...	Helmet Boy

Directed by
Kevin Greene
Adam Johnson
Tripp Norton

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Kevin Greene		writer
Alex Weir		writer

Produced by
Jenni Gold	....	post-production producer
Kevin Greene	....	producer
Tripp Norton	....	producer

Original Music by
Kip Winger

Cinematography by
Matthew MacCarthy

Production Design by
Elliott Boswell

Art Direction by
Elliott Boswell

Makeup Department
Courtney Brame	....	hair stylist
Courtney Brame	....	makeup artist
Austin Morgan	....	assistant special makeup effects
Mike Poteat	....	assistant special makeup effects
Sabrina Wagner	....	first assistant special makeup effects

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ole Bannom	....	first assistant director
Kishawnna Terry	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Jimmy Jay	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Mike Clark	....	boom operator
Mike Clark	....	sound mixer
Mick Davies	....	boom operator
Whit Norris	....	sound recordist
Daniel Schaefer	....	sound editor
Daniel Schaefer	....	sound mixer
Aron Siegel	....	sound recordist
Geordy Sincavage	....	foley mixer
Jay Ticer	....	sound recordist
Allen Lee Williams III	....	boom operator
Brian S.M. Wroth	....	foley editor

Special Effects by
Roy Wooley	....	special effects

Stunts
Jeff Anderson	....	stunt double: John Rocker

Camera and Electrical Department
Stephen Crocker	....	assistant camera
Alfeo Dixon	....	still photographer
Marc Dobiecki	....	director of photography: second unit
Keith Gordon	....	grip
Sherman Johnson	....	second assistant camera
Eric Leftridge	....	first assistant camera: second unit
Levi Loy	....	electrician
David McLean	....	gaffer
Michael Mogadon	....	second assistant camera: second unit
Mike Pearce	....	grip
Jacob Ross	....	key grip

Editorial Department
Mark Quod	....	colorist

Other crew
Nicole Duncan	....	key set production assistant
Robin Meyers	....	script supervisor
Sara Mountford	....	production assistant
Andrew Pippin	....	production assistant
Daniel Riley	....	assistant production coordinator
William Thurmond	....	production coordinator
Angela Walker	....	production assistant
Mindy Whire	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Ghost Man on Third Productions

Distributors

• Casablanca Filmes (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
• Casablanca Filmes (2005) (Brazil) (VHS)
• Ghost Man on Third Productions
• New Concorde (USA)
• Showcase Entertainment (International)

Special Effects

• AGI Studio (cgi effects)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, sexuality, drug content and language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

UK:18 | USA:R | Finland:K-18

Filming Locations:

Georgia, USA

Company:

Ghost Man on Third Productions

Movie Connections:

References "Sesame Street" (1969)

This...is...God...awful

Sometimes I read reviews and comments on IMDB, and though I disagree with them, I can find some reason why the person writing might think what they do.

This is not the case, however, with "The Greenskeeper". Nearly every IMDB review of this "film" praises it despite the fact that it is completely void of any positive quality whatsoever. This harsh truth (that IMDB users find a way to praise the unpraise-able) reaches a disturbing level with regards to "The Greenskeeper".

Likening this to "Caddyshack" or "Friday the 13th" should be considered a crime against humanity. These two films are a comedy classic and a horror gem (respectively) while "The Greenskeeper" shares nothing in common with those films other than the fact that it is a movie. "The Greenskeeper" has sorry acting, terrible characters, a lame killer, and an over-done plot. I wouldn't be surprised to see reviews praising this film for "originality" simply because it takes place on a freaking golf course.

But the biggest misconception about this movie is not regarding its quality, but regarding its genre and intent. This film is NOT a spoof. It is NOT a farce. It is not a parody or a satire. This is not a comedy, and it is NOT FUNNY IN ANY WAY! The attempts at humor are ill-placed, poorly conceived and just plain awful. This film is NOT an entry in the "Horror-Comedy" genre alongside films like "Scary Movie".

This movie does not take itself completely seriously (and anyone can realize that), but that does not change the fact that the VERY obvious intent was to make a slasher movie, not a laugh-out-loud horror spoof. I fail to see the aspect of this "film" that makes IMDB reviewers consider it a "spoof".

This movie is redeemed (somewhat) by the fact that it is so bad it can garner a chuckle, but that's hardly done on purpose. If you like to watch movies and make comments in a Mystery Science Theatre-type atmosphere, then this would possibly be a good selection for you. If you are watching this to find a quality film, you should (and will) be disappointed on every front.