13 Sins (2014)

A cryptic phone call sets off a dangerous game of risks for Elliot, a down-on-his luck salesman. The game promises increasing rewards for completing 13 tasks, each more sinister than the last.

Director:

Daniel Stamm

Writers:

David Birke (screenplay), Daniel Stamm (screenplay),

Stars:

Mark Webber, Devon Graye, Tom Bower

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Webber	...	Elliot Brindle
Devon Graye	...	Michael Brindle
Tom Bower	...	Father
Rutina Wesley	...	Shelby
Ron Perlman	...	Det. Chilcoat
Pruitt Taylor Vince	...	Vogler
Clyde Jones	...	Gerry
Deneen Tyler	...	Joyce
Tom Lawson Jr.	...	Prof. Edgar Solomon (as Tom S. Lawson Jr.)
Sharon Smith	...	Hostess
Greg Pearson	...	Security Guard
Ritchie Montgomery	...	Apartment Manager
Brylee Kate Woodard	...	Little Girl
Sabrina Gennarino	...	Mother
Hugh Ettinger	...	Priest

Storyline

Elliot Brindle is a bright, meek salesman, drowning in debt - and desperate as he's about to marry the love of his life. Upon receiving a phone call informing him that he's on a hidden camera game show where he must execute 13 tasks to receive a sum total cash prize of $6.2M, Elliot dismissively follows through with his first two instructions: swat the fly that is currently bothering him, then eat the fly. With thousands of dollars suddenly appearing in his bank account, Elliot remains skeptical, though comforted by the knowledge that he can stop playing at anytime if only to lose every penny that he's won. Trapped into the horrors manipulated by unseen spectators, Elliot's need to complete the game escalates as the tasks grow more extreme, to a devastating point of no return.

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Plot Keywords:

game | desperate | stabbed by brother | disqualification | shot in the head | 

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Taglines:

You don't play the game. It plays you.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, bloody images and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2014 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Angry Little God

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,134 (USA) (18 April 2014)

Gross:

$9,134 (USA) (18 April 2014)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RADiUS-TWC, Dimension Films, IM Global

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

(At around 29 min) The "Ostrich" that they bring into the police station is an Emu.

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Connections

References Bridezillas (2004)

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Soundtracks

TURKEY IN THE STRAW
Arranged Andrew Patrick Oye
Performed by Andrew Patrick Oye
Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

User Reviews

13 Sins asks How far would you go?

OK so I admit I was a bit under educated going into this one and found out in my usual prepping that 13 Sins is actually an American remake of a Thai Horror/comedy, 13 Beloved that came out in 2006. I was drawn to it immediately being the huge Ron Perlman fan that I am, I was pleasantly surprised when I started watching and saw another familiar face in Rutina Wesley (True Blood) playing the pregnant fiancée.' there is another familiar face from True Blood as well in the unnamed father in law to Rutina, Tom Bower, who played in several episodes of the series. the film is full of notable character actors, all leading you to expect a great film.

Elliot (Mark Webber) is expecting a promotion to go along with his upcoming nuptials pregnant bride to be Shelby (Rutina). It looks like life is going to be roses for the couple, but looks are often deceiving and upon closer inspection we find the couple is in dire financial straights. The couple is struggling with a wedding pending, baby on the way and Elliots special needs brother, and it looks as though Elliot needs to rescue his destitute father as well.

Upon arriving at work he finds instead of a promotion, his problems are compiled with a pink slip. How can things get worse you ask? Just as it seems all hope is gone for poor Elliot, he gets a mysterious call offering a solution, 13 tasks each more strange and difficult than the last but for every task completed his bank account will grow, but once you start this game there is no turning back! How far would you be willing to go to make ends meet and find your financial freedom?

So to start with there's nothing all that new about this one, but it does offer up some nice little twists as you go. The characters are each interesting in their own right. The cast is fantastic, but not particularly challenged by the story, so although they do well they don't necessarily shine the way I had hoped for.The film has its moments of dark humor, some good action sequences, and interesting kills. The tasks put in front of Elliot will definitely lead to a discussion and some internal battles of conscious for the viewer.

All in all this film is a fun watch, a bit predictable but it it will also more than likely throw you a few curve balls. Its not a film that is going to change cinema history, but its worth a watch for sure. I will eventually add this one to the collection, as I could watch it again, and I do love some of the cast, but its not as fresh as I had hoped for, yet somehow its still interesting enough to be enjoyable and keep you watching.

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