Make-Out with Violence (2008)

Director:

Deagol Brothers

Writers:

Deagol Brothers (written by)
Cody DeVos (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | Romance

Tagline:

Dead is the present tense

Plot:

MAKE-OUT with VIOLENCE is a genre-bending tale of a boy trying to fulfill his unrequited love for a girl who has risen from the dead...

Plot Keywords:

Love | Twin | Summer | Unrequited Love | High School

Awards:

7 wins

Cast

Eric Lehning	...	Patrick
Cody DeVos	...	Carol
Leah High	...	Addy
Brett Miller	...	Beetle
Tia Shearer	...	Anne Haran
Jordan Lehning	...	Rody
Josh Duensing	...	Brian
Shellie Marie Shartzer	...	Wendy
Amanda Bailey	...	Donna Carrigan
David Carney	...	Motorcyclist
Jack Doyle	...	Mr. Darling
Kevin Doyle	...	The Professor
Patricia Doyle	...	Mrs. Carrigan
Zach Duensing	...	Hunter #1
Steve Duensing	...	Mr. Hearst

Also Known As:

Wendy, Darling (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Argentina:105 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival) | USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA

Company:

Limerent Pictures

Trivia:

Synthpop group How I Became the Bomb wrote several songs for the film, but due to licensing issues the tracks were unable to be used in the final cut. The three songs, which appear on HIBTB's debut album "Deadly Art," synchronize with certain cues written as replacements by The Non-Commissioned Officers. The Bomb's "Harvest" was replaced with "Ride", "Atlas" replaced with "Bury That", and "Blood Will Tell" with "West Winds 2".

Quotes:

Addy: Let's get awesome.

Slightly creepy, very funny, and perversely engaging little indie

The Deagol Brothers' "Make-Out with Violence" is a stylish, smart, sweet little American indie that is sure to leave the viewer buzzing. This isn't your typical genre film, and the quirky mix of comedy and horror defies description. Films that terrorize with tongue firmly planted in cheek are among my favorites, but "Make-Out with Violence" doesn't even fit that profile.

The film opens with the slightly creepy voice-over of little brother Beetle (scene-stealer Brett Miller), segues to flashbacks shot with a soft, dreamy, oversaturated look, then takes the viewer on a ride through the most perverse summer this group of slightly off-kilter misfits has ever had. The soundtrack is one of the film's strongest elements, mostly the work of composer Jordan Lehning (who also plays lead character Rody). The writing, direction, editing, and production of the film are all the handiwork of a small group of multitalented family members. Even the actors had a hand in the film's creative process. The two brothers at the center of the film (Eric Lehning and Cody DeVos) are also credited as writers, along with the Deagols. The film is shot and edited with such precision that there isn't a single frame of filler. Every word, every camera angle, every visual and sound effect is devoted to advancing the story. The filmmakers certainly made the best use of their low budget -- from all appearances there were no post-production special effects. Everything appears to have been done in-camera. No small feat for a genre film. This is quite an impressive calling card for these first-time feature filmmakers.