Dead End is the embodiment of the old saying “road to nowhere.” In this 2003 horror movie, one unlucky family’s annual trip to grandma’s house doesn’t go according to plan. What awaits these unsuspecting characters is a series of events that will steer them straight into the unknown. It’s one hell of a Christmas in this macabre holiday tale, which stirs up uncertainty and unrest as the pavement stretches on forever.
Dead End first showed up on video-store shelves around 2004 after enjoying great success at multiple film festivals. Made on a low budget of less than a million dollars and with a small cast of actors, this California-shot yet French-financed horror-comedy has, strangely enough, yet to be reissued on a physical media format higher than DVD. Nevertheless, it remains a cult favorite all these years later. The colorful dialogue, the progressively unnerving atmosphere, and the ensemble of...
Dead End first showed up on video-store shelves around 2004 after enjoying great success at multiple film festivals. Made on a low budget of less than a million dollars and with a small cast of actors, this California-shot yet French-financed horror-comedy has, strangely enough, yet to be reissued on a physical media format higher than DVD. Nevertheless, it remains a cult favorite all these years later. The colorful dialogue, the progressively unnerving atmosphere, and the ensemble of...
- 12/7/2023
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Reviewed by Kevin Scott, MoreHorror.com
Dead End (2003)
Directors: Jean Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Writers: Jean Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Cast: Ray Wise (Frank Harrington), Lin Shaye (Laura Harrington), Mick Cain (Richard Harrington), Alexandra Holden (Marion Harrington), Billy Asher Rosenfeld (Brad Miller), Amber Smith (Lady in White), Steve Valentine (Man in Black)
I’m always amazed at how long a film will stay stagnate on my Netflix list. This one sat on it for I’m thinking around six months or so. What’s even more amazing are the pre conceived notions about the film that I get from the synopsis and the cover art. I’m usually more surprised than anything else, and that can be good or bad. I’m an optimist for the most part, and am almost always glad that I went ahead and took care of business and watched it. With the directors’ names, I...
Dead End (2003)
Directors: Jean Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Writers: Jean Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa
Cast: Ray Wise (Frank Harrington), Lin Shaye (Laura Harrington), Mick Cain (Richard Harrington), Alexandra Holden (Marion Harrington), Billy Asher Rosenfeld (Brad Miller), Amber Smith (Lady in White), Steve Valentine (Man in Black)
I’m always amazed at how long a film will stay stagnate on my Netflix list. This one sat on it for I’m thinking around six months or so. What’s even more amazing are the pre conceived notions about the film that I get from the synopsis and the cover art. I’m usually more surprised than anything else, and that can be good or bad. I’m an optimist for the most part, and am almost always glad that I went ahead and took care of business and watched it. With the directors’ names, I...
- 6/24/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
On this date in...
1980: Texas ("starring Beverlee McKinsey") premiered on NBC. The show was created by John William Corrington, Joyce Corrington, and Paul Rauch. The show lasted until December 31, 1982. Another World returned to 60 minutes (from 90) that day.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Laurie Heineman (ex-Sharlene, Another World; ex-Mary, As The World Turns)
President Barack Obama - 50
Sebastian Roché (ex-Jerry, General Hospital) - 47
Crystal Chappell (Gina, Venice; Carly, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Olivia, Guiding Light; ex-Maggie, One Life To Live; ex-Jane, Santa Barbara; ex-All My Children) - 46
James Tupper (Andrew, Grey's Anatomy; ex-Jack, Men In Trees) - 46
Timothy Adams (ex-Ron, One Life To Live; ex-Rob, Guiding Light; ex-Casey, Sunset Beach) - 44
Daniel Dae Kim (ex-Jin, Lost; ex-Dr. Kim, All My Children) - 43
Mick Cain (ex-cj, The Bold And The Beautiful) - 33
Abigail Spencer (ex-Becca, All My Children; ex-Miss Farrell, Mad Men) - 30
Editor's Note: If you would like to...
1980: Texas ("starring Beverlee McKinsey") premiered on NBC. The show was created by John William Corrington, Joyce Corrington, and Paul Rauch. The show lasted until December 31, 1982. Another World returned to 60 minutes (from 90) that day.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Laurie Heineman (ex-Sharlene, Another World; ex-Mary, As The World Turns)
President Barack Obama - 50
Sebastian Roché (ex-Jerry, General Hospital) - 47
Crystal Chappell (Gina, Venice; Carly, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Olivia, Guiding Light; ex-Maggie, One Life To Live; ex-Jane, Santa Barbara; ex-All My Children) - 46
James Tupper (Andrew, Grey's Anatomy; ex-Jack, Men In Trees) - 46
Timothy Adams (ex-Ron, One Life To Live; ex-Rob, Guiding Light; ex-Casey, Sunset Beach) - 44
Daniel Dae Kim (ex-Jin, Lost; ex-Dr. Kim, All My Children) - 43
Mick Cain (ex-cj, The Bold And The Beautiful) - 33
Abigail Spencer (ex-Becca, All My Children; ex-Miss Farrell, Mad Men) - 30
Editor's Note: If you would like to...
- 8/4/2011
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Psych does a damn fine Twin Peaks tribute last night
In the episode, Shawn (Roday) and Gus (Hill) receive an anonymous e-mail about a cinnamon festival in the tiny northern California town of Dual Spires (First reference! I could have made it a drinking game had I not technically been on the clock). Their shared love of cinnamon lures them into the quirky town that has no Internet or cell phone service. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious death of a local high school girl.
Harsh Realities and Domestic Double Standards: Can Daytime Soaps Reclaim Their Turf From Euro-Soaps and Snooki?
Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens writes: "Could it be that drama lovers want to see more storylines based in reality—even the violent aspects of reality—or is it simply that we're all societal voyeurs who can't tune out the emotional carnage these scripted and/or unscripted shows are serving up?...
In the episode, Shawn (Roday) and Gus (Hill) receive an anonymous e-mail about a cinnamon festival in the tiny northern California town of Dual Spires (First reference! I could have made it a drinking game had I not technically been on the clock). Their shared love of cinnamon lures them into the quirky town that has no Internet or cell phone service. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious death of a local high school girl.
Harsh Realities and Domestic Double Standards: Can Daytime Soaps Reclaim Their Turf From Euro-Soaps and Snooki?
Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens writes: "Could it be that drama lovers want to see more storylines based in reality—even the violent aspects of reality—or is it simply that we're all societal voyeurs who can't tune out the emotional carnage these scripted and/or unscripted shows are serving up?...
- 12/3/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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