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Pieces of Talent

  • 2014
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
773
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David, a local filmmaker, becomes obsessed with Charlotte, an aspiring actress working as a waitress, and begins filming a gory masterpiece.David, a local filmmaker, becomes obsessed with Charlotte, an aspiring actress working as a waitress, and begins filming a gory masterpiece.David, a local filmmaker, becomes obsessed with Charlotte, an aspiring actress working as a waitress, and begins filming a gory masterpiece.

  • Director
    • Joe Stauffer
  • Writers
    • David Long
    • Joe Stauffer
  • Stars
    • David Long
    • Kristi Ray
    • Taylor Kowalski
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    773
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joe Stauffer
    • Writers
      • David Long
      • Joe Stauffer
    • Stars
      • David Long
      • Kristi Ray
      • Taylor Kowalski
    • 10User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins total

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    David Long
    David Long
    • David Long
    Kristi Ray
    Kristi Ray
    • Charlotte
    Taylor Kowalski
    Taylor Kowalski
    • Jay Harper
    Barbara Weetman
    Barbara Weetman
    • Mary
    Jon Stafford
    Jon Stafford
    • Franklin Smallwood
    Nate Panning
    • Nathan Glock
    Joy Merrow
    • Jenny
    Shane Callahan
    Shane Callahan
    • Casting Guy
    John Marchioni
    • Detective
    Simon Crist
    • Bowling Alley Brat
    Shaun O'Rourke
    Shaun O'Rourke
    • Ricky
    Mike Kirkpatrick
    • Dead guy on farm
    Johnny Blanton
    • Strip Club Patron
    Sam Garton
    Sam Garton
    • Customer
    Charles Johnston
    • Investor #1
    Patt Noday
    Patt Noday
    • Radio Announcer
    Donna Stamm
    • Raven
    Klassified Tipsytwist
    • Jim
    • (as Klassified)
    • Director
      • Joe Stauffer
    • Writers
      • David Long
      • Joe Stauffer
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    10fnord33

    Q - Who is David Long?

    A- Possibly the most likable psychopath in the history of cinema.

    I don't watch horror movies to see people survive. I like a good killer that I can root for. Usually that means a unique killing style or good one liners. Sometimes a killer can be impressively devious or have so much personality you have to like him. It's very rare in horror to see a performance that makes you genuinely like the character as a person. David Long is a psychopath you could go bowling with. He seems like a fun guy. I mean, yeah, he kills people, but it's okay. That's just David.

    Kristi Ray is the perfect compliment. She's a little damaged by circumstance, but still a pure sparkling soul that would be irresistible to any goodhearted homicidal maniac.

    Joe Stauffer is definitely a director to look out for. This movie isn't just good for an indie film. It's a masterpiece. The performances, cinematography, writing, every aspect is top notch. It hits every note that a movie should hit. It's twisted, but also sweetly romantic. It's an art film. It's funny. I mean, if all you want is 'splosions this isn't for you, but if you want to see a well-executed original film that will stick with you, this is it.
    1robbciav

    Worst waste of time...

    This was such Shiite, I watched the whole thing, I doubt anyone else has. Another idiot with a camera and 20 bucks. All reviews are "unpaid" involved... includes IMDb. Try to watch it... you won't last, it sucks so bad it's painful. Oh the mess that made this will add tons of codoos to erase mine.... I hope I saved some of you time..........

    Shame on you... SHAME....

    BE EMBRRASSED for your involvement in this......
    5horrorchambers

    Modern Horror with a twist

    This is a well made movie with great sound. I think I was most impressed with the sound on this being a low budget movie. As for the actual film, I am not so sure it was exactly what I was hoping for. Sometimes the camera is moving around hand-held for no reason, like during a dialog scene in a parked car. For no reason, the camera is shaking here and there. I found it distracting. The acting was pretty good. Some of the acting was really bad. The main issue I had with this movie was the lack of any real character you can connect and identify with. Even the girl we are suppose to care about it a jerk. I was kind of disappointed, but again, I could tell the people involved worked hard. I guess I am just tired of modern Horror films being more concerned with disturbing us than telling us a compelling story that really involves us. It is what I call the "Post-SAW" American Horror Film. This is also why films like Fender Bender are doing so well. It was fun, entertaining and creepy. People are not happy with all the "Serbian Film" nonsense. Since when did it become uncool to enjoy a Horror film without feeling sickened by it? It seems more and more these films make me want to take a shower afterward, not entertain me.
    8trashgang

    you will get into the two characters

    Another perfect example that independent flicks aren't that bad at all. This is a pure horror with all elements in tact. It's beautifully shot and it do has an arty feeling sometimes but don't let that be in the way of seeing this beauty.

    I was surprised by 2 things, the acting that is excellent coming from Kristi Ray (Charlotte) and David Long (as himself). The other thing is the gore added in some scene's. The effects for such kind of flick are amazing.

    We follow Charlotte who is working at a strip club and hates every minute of it. By taking a break outsite she comes across David who just been smashed together. David introduces himself and Charlotte believes every minute what he says resolving in a friendship. But David has a dark side.

    The flick starts off with excellent gore and from there we do get to know both main leads. Sometimes it do move a bit slow but the way it was edited and filmed kept me watching. The gore and horror comes in slowly, first you have the hammer smashing that moves into the harder stuff.

    There's also a bit of nudity at the strip club and just watch one girl what she can do with her juggs. But the nudity isn't gratuitous, it do adds towards the depravity.

    Charlotte seeing some future with David and David seeing Charlotte as the perfect item for his film you can see what is coming.

    And did I mention the score that moves from weird sounds to the typical country style. Yes, it all fits in perfectly with the way of shooting.

    Don't expect a slasher or a cruel horror, this is more about the desperate meeting the sicky, and a sicky it is.

    Gore 2/5 Nudity 1,5/5 Effects 3/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5

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      For Nathan Glock's death scene, live ammunition was used to achieve the realistic effects of a close range shotgun blast.
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      Referenced in Making Out (2016)

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    • Release date
      • 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Also known as
      • Частицы таланта
    • Production company
      • Shutter Blade Media
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      1 hour 35 minutes
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