Trip Out (2005)

Director:

James M. Hausler

Writer:

James M. Hausler

Release Date:

2005 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

When a detour IS the destination.

Plot:

An old grudge, a misunderstood sexual advance and a drug score hurl three suburban teens into a head on collision of lust, intoxication, and pent up aggression.

Cast

Christopher M. Clark	...	Colby
Taylor Coffman	...	Christine
Sean Galdo	...	Rooney
Christopher Gillespie	...	Store Manager
James M. Hausler	...	Tommy
Keeley Hommel	...	Goth Girl
James Keegan	...	Shelby
Eco Lopez	...	Sasha
David Lubinsky	...	Vladymir
Michael Mandell	...	Richard
Amy McWilliams	...	Colby's Mom
Celia Medavoy	...	History Teacher
Megan Ramirez	...	Freshman Girl 2
Christina Rowena	...	Secretary
Jon Townson	...	Colby's Teacher
Vanessa Vaughn	...	Mrs. Kensington
Jason Williams	...	Brent
William Wiyugal	...	Trent

Directed by
James M. Hausler

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
James M. Hausler

Produced by
Christina Kotlar	....	co-producer
Juliana Penaranda	....	producer
Michelle Vogler	....	line producer

Original Music by
Christopher Mangum

Cinematography by
Sheila Smith

Film Editing by
Yon Van Kline

Production Design by
Libby Sallaway

Costume Design by
Libby Sallaway

Makeup Department
Michelle Bankson	....	assistant makeup artist
Michelle Bankson	....	key hair stylist

Production Management
Christopher Edwards	....	post-production supervisor (as Chris Edwards)

Sound Department
Nancy Cabrera	....	foley artist
Branka Mrkic	....	dialogue editor

Visual Effects by
Luke DiTommaso	....	visual effects

Camera and Electrical Department
Jamie Bradley	....	key grip
Nimit Phongnimit	....	grip
Wes Sullivan	....	gaffer
Mike Wilson	....	best boy electric

Music Department
Christo Pavlov	....	conductor
Christo Pavlov	....	orchestra contractor
Christo Pavlov	....	orchestrator

Other crew
Timothy P. Haskins	....	production coordinator
David Lubinsky	....	creative consultant
Johnny Sacko	....	location manager

Production Companies

• Beat Pirate Films

Distributors

• Westlake Entertainment Group (2008-2009) (USA) (DVD)
• Hollywood Wizard (2006-2009) (non-USA) (all media)
• VOD Wizard (2007-2009) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Sofia Metropolitan Orchestra  orchestra

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated R for drug use, pervasive strong language, sexuality and some violence - all involving teens

Runtime:

USA:95 min | USA:93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Company:

Beat Pirate Films

Trivia:

James Hausler wrote it when he was 19, started preproduction when he was 21 and shooting began shortly after his 22nd birthday.

Soundtrack:

Off White Love

Great Trip

"Trip Out" tells three times from three perspectives the story of three guys who get blasted on drugs, each story filling in details of the events that transpired up to the fateful events later on in the film. It's not a complicated movie but it is very entertaining.

The dialog in this movie is hysterical - especially that of Colby, white thug wannabe, who mouths off without provocation to acquaintances and strangers alike. He's somehow friends with Richard, the most popular man in school, who berates and belittles Colby, sometimes too much. Richard's brother is Tommy, introverted outcast whose role in the movie goes from sad alienated youth to something surprisingly sinister.

Events in the movie play out smoothly, parts that involve two or more of the central characters that have already been witnessed are skipped over with smooth transitions. The characters progress in smart ways, gaining and losing the viewer's sympathy in unexpected ways.

"Trip Out" is a short ride but always fun - drug use, swearing and sex are all present in abundance, all set to a great soundtrack. None of the actors are famous but they do a fine job, as well as the director. All in all a quality picture - worth catching if you can find it.