Cool Air (2006)

Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt ... See full summary »

Director:

Albert Pyun

Writers:

Cynthia Curnan (adaptation), H.P. Lovecraft (short story)

Stars:

Morgan Weisser, Crystal Laws Green, Jenny Dare Paulin

Cast

Cast overview:
Morgan Weisser	...	Charles Baxter
Crystal Laws Green	...	Shockner (as Crystal Green)
Jenny Dare Paulin	...	Estella
Norbert Weisser	...	Deltoid

Storyline

Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt young man who rewrites exploitation sci-fi / horror scripts for a living, he takes a room in the mansion and learns of the mysterious doctor residing in the room above his own who dabbles in strange experiments. As he learns more about the circumstances of the doctor and the history of his landlady, her autistic daughter and the strange lodger across the hall, Baxter is inspired to write his long blocked "great American Screenplay". Working furiously, Baxter suffers a heart attack, and staggers up to see the doctor for treatment. He passes out immediately, but awakens a cured man. But at a terrible price. The Doctor, a strangely preserved woman named Shockner, persuades Baxter to stay until he recovers fully, and informs her "patient" of the medical condition that has forced her into a hermit's ...

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Plot Keywords:

heart attack | narrated by character | stroke | autism | h.p. lovecraft

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Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,550,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (35 mm version) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993)

User Reviews

Great adaption...

As an avid fan of Lovecraft's work and most things Lovecraftian, then it was with some expectation that I sat down to watch this movie. Especially as it wasn't a huge Hollywood production, which just added to the enjoyment of the movie, to be honest.

"Cool Air" delivered some really nice performances of the people hired for the various roles, especially as this movie is character driven and not really driven by a scary mood or the ability to shock the audience time and time again. This is as much a character driven movie as it is a story driven one.

This 2006 version of "Cool Air" is definitely well worth a watch if you enjoy the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. And even if you are unfamiliar with his work, there is some entertainment value to be found in this movie, as the story is nicely told and well executed. This is a great adaption based on Lovecraft's timeless piece of writing.

Despite this being a fairly low budget movie, then the director managed to get things to work out nicely, without making use of dazzling CGI effects. There is a bit usage of effects, and they worked out well enough.

Entertaining and enjoyable, "Cool Air" is well worth your time if you are looking for something to watch.