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The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell (2006)
16 out of 19 people found the following comment useful :-
Ambitious Film-making, 26 June 2006
Author: Optiville from Los Angeles, CA
I attended the world premiere of this film at the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival and enjoyed what I saw very much. It is hard to explain this movie to someone who hasn't seen it...and I think that is a good thing, as it needs to be experienced to appreciate it for what it really is. This film is a completely visceral experience from beginning to end. The use of sound, special effects, on-screen graphics, etc. engage all of your senses and really draw you into what is happening on-screen. For first-time filmmakers, the creators of this (soon to be) trilogy should be lauded for their decision to employ numerous ambitious techniques to produce a successful, dark, funny, apocalyptic tale. Job well done for all parties involved! :) :) :)
14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful :-
Captivating, inventive, and completely FRESH!, 26 June 2006
Author: flickchick79 from United States
I saw this movie during it's midnight premiere of the LA FILM FESTIVAL. I prepared myself to see a bad movie full of guts and gore, but instead witnessed a clever and engaging film. I loved it!! The characters were well developed and highly entertaining and surprisingly, the cast was actually talented. The story was unlike anything I had seen before(something that Hollywood should try!)and the humor was brilliantly witty! This film has everything you could ask for...plot, character, comedy and horror...and it delivers. Give the film a chance and you won't be disappointed (but don't give it only 15mins and turn it off because it's different). This is the type of film that is bound to pave the way to new and creative film-making.
17 out of 23 people found the following comment useful :-
Threshold of Hell Is An Interesting Place To Go, 26 June 2006
Author: ShoeyShoe from Los Angeles
Went to a midnight screening at the Crest in Westwood with some of my UCLA buds. Gotta say, I thought I might fall asleep since it started at 12am, but that wasn't the case. The movie's frenetic pace made for an exhilaration from beginning to end. It's akin to that rare sort of novel where you find yourself checking to see how many pages are left and hoping there are more, not fewer. A less imaginative movie coddles the audience. This movie opens up and says, "Here we go. You better hold on tight." The confidence the filmmaker's show in its audience's ability to follow every turn was such a breath of fresh air. But I could see a less savvy audience being turned off by this same confidence. If you like to try new things... If you like to challenge yourself... If you're sick of the tripe Hollywood is producing... You should see this film. With an embarrassment of riches at the filmmaker's fingertips, my only gripe is I will have to see it again to catch all the references and allusions.
11 out of 13 people found the following comment useful :-
A champion of independent film, 26 June 2006
Author: dtillman23 from Los Angeles, CA
I got a chance to catch The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell at its World Premiere at the L.A. Film festival. I would unabashedly recommend the film--especially to indie film-lovers and cult flick-enthusiasts worldwide. The filmmakers worked wonders in bringing a post-apocalyptic satire to the big screen on a meager budget.
The acting is, at times, pitch perfect and the story is a kind of Oh Brother Where art Thou meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas set in 2097, New America. The cinematography, editing, graphics and animation sequences are stunning and visually entertaining.
The film is a bit unconventional in structure, but the History Channel documentary/comic book style of the film is original and works well. While it has political and social overtones, the comedic setups were usually paid off with satisfying hilarity. The film started a bit slow, but it soon took off and kept me on the edge of my seat the rest of the way.
As this is only part one, I hope the filmmakers will be granted the budget and name talent to make part two even better than the first installment.
11 out of 13 people found the following comment useful :-
Good Time at the Beachparty!, 26 June 2006
Author: backman-1 from United States
Saw the film at the LA Film Festival and had a great time. It's not a Hollywood film, it's very much an independent spirit and as such the story telling is not your traditional formulaic arc. It feels like a historical chronicle of the end of the world and the rebuilding afterwards with sections of narrative dialog.
There is a fascinating array of characters and character work presented in the piece.
The visual effects are amazing when you consider what is achieved on a micro budget. The filmmakers have taken imagination and creativity over a big budget. I particularly enjoyed the digital effects with the introduction of each character and the use of narration and biography writers to frame the story.
I loved it and am looking forward to the next installment.
10 out of 12 people found the following comment useful :-
World Premiere, 26 June 2006
Author: (imdb@jasonpearce.com) from United States
I also attended the midnight screening at the LA Film Festival on Friday, June 23, 2006. I liked the film and got the impression that most everyone else did as well.
For a midnight showing, I was impressed that nearly every seat was filled. There was also more audience participation than I'm accustomed to, for the audience cheered when the title appeared, laughed and clapped during the film, and stayed for the credits. More so, about three-quarters stayed to learn more about the film during the Q&A that followed -- an impressive audience at 2:30 a.m.
I've never seen a movie quite like this one. It had a quick pace, over-the-top violence and gore, a sarcastic wit, and at least a dozen characters. It's one of those films you wish you could see again, in not to simply catch and appreciate all of its humor.
12 out of 17 people found the following comment useful :-
Standing at the Threshold of New America, 26 June 2006
Author: paintingwithlife (mikedor@hotmail.com) from United States
Starting with the title, this campy, hilarious, New American film is gushing with the zeal of the youthful, hip, and edgy filmmakers. Charting a primordial course towards a new genre, Writer/Director/Lead Kevin Wheatley and his directing collaborator Johnny Gillette, along with co-conspirator Cameron Pierce, have touched on something quite new and fresh. Hearkening back to the multi-format style of some of their predecessors like Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, the filmmakers lucidly blend time-shifting storytelling with "expert" testimony, hand drawn animation and graphics with live action, and clever writing with strong performances.
A first attempt at making a feature film is usually marred with over-acting, technical blunders, and misguided "post-fixes". This film, however, is an overachiever for these first time filmmakers. Their strong storytelling skills shine through in their History Channel-on-mescaline style, and the wait for their next foray has already been too long.
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7 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
Surprise Hit, 26 June 2006
Author: Jay Wilson from United States
Frankly, I was dragged to this movie by my girlfriend who works for a major development company in town. The screening was at Midnight on the Westside and I was dreading it. She had heard good things as this movie has quiet buzz growing around it already.
In the end, she was right. I left the theater thinking I had seen the start of something big.
For starters, the film looks amazing visually. It has a great "look" and intercuts with some cool animations and after-effects style shots. Very high production value for an indie.
Secondly, the movie is hilarious. Sure, I might have a sick sense of humor, but if you love off-beat humor (like Wet Hot American Summer or Wes Anderson) mixed with a little bit of gore (which is also very well done) then you'll love this movie. It reminded me of a cool graphic novel.
Not to mention there are a bunch of young actors in this movie who will make names for themselves. Truly some great performances!
I could rave about this movie for 3000 words, but I won't. It's a shame that sometimes movies as great as this can't find an audience. If people just get a chance to see this movie, it is destined to become a cult hit.
8 out of 11 people found the following comment useful :-
A fresh and innovative film, 26 June 2006
Author: jdg1230 from United States
I was fortunate enough to enjoy this incredibly out-of-the-box, stylized cinematic treat at the LA Film Fest, and feel completely encouraged that the next generation of filmmakers will usurp the mainstream machine's unimaginative grip on the industry.
The movie rolls by at a rapid pace, introducing you to barrage of creative characters in a well-established world of the future. I was very impressed by the comedy blended within the gory and bizarre realm of New America.
Bravo to the entire crew that brought this film to fruition, because the hard work clearly paid off. I found myself quoting and reliving some of the most hilarious and brutal moments after I left the theater.
Keep an eye on this crew of filmmakers!
6 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
An original and intelligent cult film in-the-making, 26 June 2006
Author: lemoncurry11 from United States
I caught the premiere of "The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell" on Friday night as part of the L.A. Film festival and was highly entertained. This film is a breath of fresh air with a truly original vision at a time when the majority of movies labeled as 'independent' have begun to fall into the same bloated budget, formulaic naval-gazing as their studio-backed counterparts. Beach Party feels like the next generation of the Bruce Campbell style of horror/comedies that have all but disappeared in the wake of special-effects-heavy shock and gore fests. Not quite a horror but not quite a comedy, Beach Party's characters are offbeat and the story line is so unique that it comes across more like a cult film in the making. This film is an intelligent, eye-catching and campy alternative to the cookie-cutter action flicks that flood the screens this time of year. It's a fun ride and, judging by the packed house and the crowd's reaction at the premiere, this film has successfully addressed an audience that has long been overlooked by the studios.
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