Unicorn City (2013)

Voss entices local gamers to create a Utopian society in an attempt to impress a potential employer, but paradise is disrupted when his nemesis lays claim to the city and Voss's true love.

Director:

Bryan Lefler

Writers:

Cameron Dayton (story), Adrian Lefler,

Stars:

Jon Gries, Matt Mattson, Clint Vanderlinden

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Gries	...	Shadowhawk
Matt Mattson	...	Clancy
Clint Vanderlinden	...	Rhubarb
Steve Berg	...	Pat
Missy Hill	...	Angie
Niklaas Duncan	...	Moonstrider
Devin McGinn	...	Voss
Jaclyn Hales	...	Marsha
R.J. Baker	...	Hastur's Gary
Ken Brown	...	Gary's Brother
James Jamison	...	Judge
Colleen Baum	...	Officer Cooley
Tom Markus	...	Officer Hamwater
Kevin Weisman	...	Jeff
Paul Mulder	...	WOTB Interviewer

Storyline

Voss is a gamer who is unemployed and looking for work. When a management position opens up at a gaming company, he interviews but lacks evidence of leadership abilities necessary to land the job. Given a week to prove himself, Voss does the only thing rational adult would do; create a Utopian society for gamers. Voss convinces his gaming guild to follow him into the mountains and has Marsha, his best friend, document his abilities. However things get complicated when Shadow Hawk, his gaming nemesis, arrives to over throw Voss' kingdom.

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Plot Keywords:

dungeons and dragons | larping | live action role playing

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Taglines:

You are what you pretend to be.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Alpine, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

DeepStudios, Salt Lake Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the "chased through the waves of grain" scene, actor Brandyn Cross, a LARPer, hit a pothole and lost his prosthetic leg. Fellow LARPer James C. Morris, in the same scene, tripped over the leg, and skinned his knee. As he was wearing a kilt at the time, this resulted in a bloody mess, and he was fussed over for several minutes before he demanded air and sunlight so he could recover in peace.

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Crazy Credits

Unicorn City's Hidden Producer: Goes to Emilie Lefler for not divorcing Adrian Lefler who ignored her for 4 years to get this film produced. Thanks gorgeous!!!

User Reviews

A great comedy for everyone

I had to travel about four hours to see this movie, but it was worth it. I happen to be a gamer, but you don't have to be one to enjoy this movie. It plays up all the gamer stereotypes, but the humor is universal. They don't get into game mechanics or terminology much, so anyone can understand it. The characters are so funny. The way they react to certain situations is priceless. I was laughing so hard, and I was not the only one. Everyone in our entire theater was laughing. The humor was goofy, but I don't think it was too over-the-top. I was an instant fan. I highly recommend seeing it if you are even remotely close to a theater that is playing it.