Socket (2007)

Dr. Bill Matthews is struck by lighting. While recovering at the hospital where he works, he begins an intimate relationship with Dr. Craig Murphy, who invites Bill to join a strange group of lightning survivors.

Director:

Sean Abley

Writer:

Sean Abley

Stars:

Derek Long, Matthew Montgomery, Alexandra Billings

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Derek Long	...	Bill Matthews
Matthew Montgomery	...	Craig Murphy
Alexandra Billings	...	Dr. Emily Andersen
Rasool J'Han	...	Carol (as Rasool Jahan)
Allie Rivenbark	...	Olivia
Sean Abley	...	Mike
Jay Costelo	...	Kennedy
Victor Herminio Lopez	...	Alex
Sandy Lawson Jr.	...	Lisa
Alisha Seaton	...	Andi
Amy Seeley	...	Joanna (as Amy Sidney)
Georgia Jean	...	Shelly
Bridgette Wright	...	Tanika
Andrew Pinon	...	Paramedic
Bob Koenig	...	Sullivan (as Bob 'Bobaloo' Koenig)

Storyline

After being struck by lightning, Dr. Bill Matthews recovers in the hospital where he also works. An intern named Craig Murphy slips him a card inviting him to a meeting of "people just like us." In this "group," Bill finds other survivors who have been electrocuted in various ways. But the doctor soon discovers that the members are addicted to the electric current. And not only does Bill become hooked, his relationship with sexy Dr. Craig Murphy deepens, setting a chain of events into shocking motion.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | lightning | struck by lightning | doctor | male underwear | 

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Taglines:

Plug In... Get Off

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dark Blue Films, Velvet Candy Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Derek Long and Matthew Montgomery were both pleased that they weren't asked to shave off their body hair for the film - a common practice for male actors in gay films.

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Goofs

When Bill is breaking up with Murphy you can clearly see Murphy's arms, which show no signs of surgery scars or socket prong holes that were previously given to him.

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Quotes

[first Lines]
Dr. Emily Andersen: For some reason you were left with no burn marks, however the current used your hands and feet as it's escape route so you'll probably have nerve damage in all four extremities.
Bill Matthews: Permanent?
Dr. Emily Andersen: Not necessarily, but you should prepare yourself for the very real possibility that you won't be returning to surgery.

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Crazy Credits

Check Out These Other Out GLBT Filmmakers and their work! Rosser Goodman Michael D. Akers (as Michael Akers) Sandon Berg Rodney Johnson Rob Williams Paul Etheredge (as Paul Etheredge Ouzts) Phillip J. Bartell Michael J. Saul Jaymes Thompson

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Soundtracks

"Last Night"
Written by Jennifer Kes Remington and Nathaniel T. Cartier
Published by Hey Dogg! Publishing and Cartier Publishing

User Reviews

Far from perfect, but a lot of fun!

Wow - some reviews have been rather harsh, don't you think? Here are my thoughts on this movie without giving too much away. It had an interesting premise that I haven't seen before. It moved along at a nice clip and never left me bored. The actors were handsome and it had enough nudity to be "fun" without being tacky. It was an enjoyable way to spend part of an evening and it is a movie I would watch again.

Yes - there are times in the movie where the smallish budget is evident

• but it didn't really take me out of the movie. Yes - some of the

actors might have been a little stiff, but once again; didn't take me out of the flick.

So often, people complain about the "gay stereotypes" in these movies. Guess what folks. "Stereotypical" gay people exist. Just because they aren't as "straight acting," "hipster," or "edgy" as you are does not make them less relevant.

Kudos to the director, staff and everyone else involved for making something interesting and fun.