Sleeping Dogs Lie (2005)

Director:

Stuart Lessner

Writer:

Chumahan Bowen (writer)

Release Date:

28 February 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Mystery | Short | Drama

Plot:

Jeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnati, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to drive to the middle of nowhere town of Bueford, Texas to enlist the local authorities (Asner, Keenan) to help solve the murder mystery and forever put an end to the voices that haunt him. Hannon's own fate soon becomes entwined with the dusty town's long forgotten history.

Cast

Brad Wilk	...	Jeff Hannon
Edward Asner	...	Sheriff Delaney
Maynard James Keenan	...	Deputy Lance
Peter Looney	...	'Ole Timer
Chelsea Field	...	Maggie
Ione Inoke	...	Tow Truck Driver
Annie Burgstede	...	Voice of Priscilla
Steven Brooks	...	Voice of Baret
Kim Harris	...	Voice of Charlotte

Runtime:

25 min | USA:89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Palmdale, California, USA

Company:

Redrock Entertainment Development

Soundtrack:

The Drifter

Very nice

I had heard of this movie from a band web page. I downloaded the trailer and immediately bought the DVD. The trailer doesn't help the viewer figure out what kind of genre picture Sleeping Dogs Lie might be. The cinematography sets the mood of this roller coaster ride from the very first moment. It reminds me of a David Lynch ride, but with out the trippy visuals.

As for acting...well lets just say, some musicians can act. We truly see Hannon (Wilks) is being effected by certain events. Mr. Asner's sheriff actually has depth, as seen through his actions with other characters. Who was that deputy.....ha ha. Maynard brought an oddball but not goofy Deputy to the screen.

Overall, it was one of those I had to watch twice to catch things I might have missed the first time.

I did hate the fact that the BEHIND THE SCENES was longer than the actual production.