Methodic (2007)

Methodic tells the story of a boy who becomes demonically possessed by an ominous presence known as "The Dollman". Forced to obey his dark half, the boy ultimately murders his parents on ... See full summary »

Director:

Chris R. Notarile

Writers:

Chris R. Notarile (screenplay), Brandon Slagle (screenplay),

Stars:

Brandon Slagle, Niki Rubin, Rachael Robbins

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brandon Slagle	...	Colin McDermott
Niki Rubin	...	Lana Matthews (as Niki Notarile)
Rachael Robbins	...	Melissa Matthews
Tony Dadika	...	Dan Grant
Charles Cyphers	...	Chief Sperranza
Stephen Muzzonigro	...	Nicholas Matthews
Daniel Werzinger	...	Dr. Pell (as Dan Werzinger)
Christine Allanach	...	Dr. Meadows
Renee Schiefer	...	Jeanette
Jena Mroz	...	Stevie
Zoe Hunter	...	Nurse Zoe
Kasey Williams	...	Nurse Kasey Sellers
Britt Hodges	...	Dr. Britt Harmon
Thomas Daniel	...	Ben the Meterman
Tawnya Manion	...	Terra

Storyline

Methodic tells the story of a boy who becomes demonically possessed by an ominous presence known as "The Dollman". Forced to obey his dark half, the boy ultimately murders his parents on his birthday and is sentenced to a life under a microscope at the state mental hospital. But evil cannot be contained so easily. Instead, "The Dollman" simply bides his time, dwelling within the boy- waiting for the day when he will become powerful enough to completely take over his human host. And when that day comes, god help us all.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | blood | halloween | murder of family | coma | 

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Taglines:

"The World's 1st BASHER Movie!"

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

MySpace page Official site

Release Date:

20 October 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cranford, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blinky Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

For her fall in the climax of the film, Niki Rubin refused to have a stunt double. She rehearsed the fall twice then did two takes of it.

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Quotes

Colin McDermott: ...so after I managed to somehow soak up all of the fucking water in the kitchen and in the empty space under the sink I put three or four fans in the dining room to try and dry up the carpet and air the place out. It smelled like Goddamn sewage which I kept thinking was probably loaded with all of the shit that my neighbors had to flush down the toilet every time someone called the cops on them for playing their music too loud at 2 AM every fucking Thursday morning. So anyway what, I dunno... ...
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Connections

Spoofs Halloween (1978)

User Reviews

OK first effort, should have been better

Very low budget effort from a director who has made a name for himself in fanfilms. Frankly, this is more of the same, a thinly veiled remake of Halloween. Why, when given the chance to do something original he fell back on the tried and true is a mystery and a bit of a shame as there is considerable talent on display. Even casting a family member as the lead worked out as she is one of the better actors in the film.

The reviews here are suspiciously high, I have to assume they are from friends and cast members. (Ironically, I found out about this film due to a feud the director is having with another filmmaker who does the same astroturfing!) Knock it off guys! My advice to Mr Notarile would be to do something entirely new. he has shown he can make a good film based on the ideas of others, now take that and do something we haven't seen!