Title: Something Wicked Arc Entertainment Director: Darin Scott Writer: Joe Colleran Cast: Shantel Vansanten, John Robinson, Julian Morris and Brittany Murphy Running time: 91 min, Rated R (Language, Violence, Sexuality) Special Features: None Available on DVD March 17th Christine (Shantel VanSanten) and her boyfriend James (John Robinson) are having dinner with her parents, and James decides to bring up the subject of marriage. Her parents immediately thrash the idea stating that Christine needs to focus on her studies at the university before settling down and starting a family, plus the two lovebirds are too young and James has a menial job with no education. Sounds like a total catch. They [ Read More ]
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- 4/10/2015
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Considering all of the posthumous releases that are primed to grant audiences one last glimpse of an actor or actress who left this life too soon, Brittany Murphy’s name comes as a startling inclusion given it’s the year 2015. After passing away on December 20, 2009, her last role will come some six years later as a child psychologist in Darin Scott’s psychological thriller Something Wicked. Why do I mention this fact? Only because of the disturbing pull quote on the front of the DVD sleeve for Something Wicked – “Brittany Murphy’s Final Movie.” Am I the only one who takes issue with such a blatant exploitation of the actress’ unfortunate passing?
But this isn’t an editorial on the morality of marketing material. My only job here is to review a film that comes across as a tonally ambiguous psycho-thriller that blends the blinding qualities of love with the unpredictable state of mental illness.
But this isn’t an editorial on the morality of marketing material. My only job here is to review a film that comes across as a tonally ambiguous psycho-thriller that blends the blinding qualities of love with the unpredictable state of mental illness.
- 3/15/2015
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
"There are daggers in men's smiles." With its macabre ending and high body count, William Shakespeare's Macbeth is far from a happy play, so it can be considered a bad omen to find one of its quotes written in the condensation on your car's windshield. But unfortunately for Christine, that's exactly what she discovers one frantic night in Something Wicked, a horror film that hits DVD on March 17th from Arc Entertainment and features a cast that includes Brittany Murphy in her final film performance. We've been provided with an exclusive clip from Something Wicked in which a night swim turns sinister.
"Inspired by true events, a young couple seeks to re-build their lives after a disastrous car crash that kills her parents. But secrets from their past threated to disrupt their budding relationship. Christine (Shantel VanSanten) is stalked by a creepy, masked stranger, while James (John Robinson) experiences...
"Inspired by true events, a young couple seeks to re-build their lives after a disastrous car crash that kills her parents. But secrets from their past threated to disrupt their budding relationship. Christine (Shantel VanSanten) is stalked by a creepy, masked stranger, while James (John Robinson) experiences...
- 3/11/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Something Wicked had a short theatrical run in late 2014. Completed in 2009, the film claims to be actress Brittany Murphy's last movie. Though, Abandoned (2010) claimed the same thing. Something Wicked will release March 17th. And, the film is inspired by true events, involving a psychiatrist and a failing relationship. The film also stars Julian Morris, Shantel VanSanten and John Robinson. A teaser clip, for the film's release, is hosted here. The clip shows the character Susan (Murphy) dealing with a patient. Later, unmanned machines begin running as a woman screams. Then, a female character peaks out from behind a door, masked. Fans of horror or of psychological thrillers can pick up this title on March 17th. Or, fans of Murphy can see her in one of her last roles, before her tragic death. More details on the release are hosted below. Release Date: March 17th, 2015 (DVD). Director: Darin Scott. Writers: Joe Colleran and Joseph Mungra.
- 3/8/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A TV spot has arrived online ahead of the release of Brittany Murphy's final film, Something Wicked, and we have it for you right here. The film will be distributed in more than 70 theaters in Los Angeles and the surrounding area as well as Las Vegas, Nv, on September 12, 2014.
Click here to find a show time near you.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”), and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Uptown Girls, Clueless).
Something Wicked is a Merchant Films production, directed by Darin Scott, written and produced by Joe Colleran. Merchant Films Releasing is distributing the film.
For more info visit the official Something Wicked website, "like" Something Wicked on Facebook, and follow Something Wicked on Twitter.
Click here to find a show time near you.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”), and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Uptown Girls, Clueless).
Something Wicked is a Merchant Films production, directed by Darin Scott, written and produced by Joe Colleran. Merchant Films Releasing is distributing the film.
For more info visit the official Something Wicked website, "like" Something Wicked on Facebook, and follow Something Wicked on Twitter.
- 9/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Before she passed on at an all too young age, Brittany Murphy was carving herself quite the niche in the horror community. A trailer has finally arrived for her final film, Something Wicked, and we have it for you right here.
From the Press Release
The long-awaited final film of the late actress Brittany Murphy will hit theaters beginning April 4, 2014. Something Wicked has been rated R and will debut in the Regal Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon (Valley River Center Stadium 15) on April 4 with more than 20 additional regional Regal Cinema theaters to follow weekly. A nationwide expansion will occur shortly after.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (upcoming Peter Bogdanovich movie Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”) and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile,...
From the Press Release
The long-awaited final film of the late actress Brittany Murphy will hit theaters beginning April 4, 2014. Something Wicked has been rated R and will debut in the Regal Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon (Valley River Center Stadium 15) on April 4 with more than 20 additional regional Regal Cinema theaters to follow weekly. A nationwide expansion will occur shortly after.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (upcoming Peter Bogdanovich movie Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”) and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile,...
- 4/1/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Los Angeles, March 19: Late Actress Brittany Murphy's last film "Something Wicked" will hit the screens April 4 in Eugene, Us, where it was shot.
The movie's debut comes four years after her death. She died in December 2009 from pneumonia, anaemia and multiple drug intoxication. She was 32, reports people.com.
Five months later her husband Simon Monjack, died under similar circumstances, with the cause of death officially ruled as acute pneumonia and severe anaemia.
Produced by Joe Colleran, "Something Wicked" is a psychological thriller about a young couple embarking on their honeymoon against their parents'.
The movie's debut comes four years after her death. She died in December 2009 from pneumonia, anaemia and multiple drug intoxication. She was 32, reports people.com.
Five months later her husband Simon Monjack, died under similar circumstances, with the cause of death officially ruled as acute pneumonia and severe anaemia.
Produced by Joe Colleran, "Something Wicked" is a psychological thriller about a young couple embarking on their honeymoon against their parents'.
- 3/19/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Washington, March 19: Brittany Murphy's last fim 'Something wicked' is set to release in April in Eugene, Oregon.
The film, which is directed by Darin Scott, comes four years after the 32-year-old actress died in December 2009 from pneumonia, anemia and multiple drug intoxication, People Magazine reported.
Producer Joe Colleran said that the 'Uptown Girls' star plays a psychiatrist and would describe her performance as the most chilling performance of her career.
The film also stars Shantel VanSanten, John Robinson, Julian Morris and James Patrick Stuart. (Ani)...
The film, which is directed by Darin Scott, comes four years after the 32-year-old actress died in December 2009 from pneumonia, anemia and multiple drug intoxication, People Magazine reported.
Producer Joe Colleran said that the 'Uptown Girls' star plays a psychiatrist and would describe her performance as the most chilling performance of her career.
The film also stars Shantel VanSanten, John Robinson, Julian Morris and James Patrick Stuart. (Ani)...
- 3/19/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Brittany Murphy's final film is to be released in April.
Titled Something Wicked, the independent thriller focuses on a newlywed woman who goes on a honeymoon against her parents' wishes, then must rethink her marriage after the tragic death of her parents.
Four years after Murphy's death, the film will premiere in Eugene, Oregon on April 4.
After its premiere, the movie will expand to cinemas in Portland and Seattle the following week.
Producer Joe Colleran has said that Murphy will play "a psychiatrist who observes the couple's deteriorating relationship and sets out to determine what sinister forces are driving the madness".
He added: "I would describe Brittany's performance as the most chilling performance of her career."
The movie also stars Shantel VanSanten, John Robinson, Julian Morris and James Patrick Stuart.
Murphy died in December 2009 at the age of 32. Her initial autopsy report declared that she died from anemia, pneumonia and drug intoxication.
Titled Something Wicked, the independent thriller focuses on a newlywed woman who goes on a honeymoon against her parents' wishes, then must rethink her marriage after the tragic death of her parents.
Four years after Murphy's death, the film will premiere in Eugene, Oregon on April 4.
After its premiere, the movie will expand to cinemas in Portland and Seattle the following week.
Producer Joe Colleran has said that Murphy will play "a psychiatrist who observes the couple's deteriorating relationship and sets out to determine what sinister forces are driving the madness".
He added: "I would describe Brittany's performance as the most chilling performance of her career."
The movie also stars Shantel VanSanten, John Robinson, Julian Morris and James Patrick Stuart.
Murphy died in December 2009 at the age of 32. Her initial autopsy report declared that she died from anemia, pneumonia and drug intoxication.
- 3/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Brittany Murphy's last film is finally seeing the light of day. The actress's swan song, an indie thriller titled Something Wicked, will be released in Eugene, Ore., on April 4. The movie's debut comes four years after the actress, at the age of 32, died in December 2009 from pneumonia, anemia and multiple drug intoxication. (Five months later, her husband, Simon Monjack, died suddenly under similar circumstances, with the cause of death officially ruled as acute pneumonia and severe anemia.) Now, audiences can see Murphy in what producer Joe Colleran describes as a "psychological thriller about a young couple embarking on their honeymoon against their parents' wishes.
- 3/18/2014
- by Mary Green
- PEOPLE.com
Before she passed on at an all too young age, Brittany Murphy was carving herself quite the niche in the horror community. Her final film, Something Wicked, is about to be released.
From the Press Release
The long-awaited final film of the late actress Brittany Murphy will hit theaters beginning April 4, 2014. Something Wicked has been rated R and will debut in the Regal Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon (Valley River Center Stadium 15) on April 4 with more than 20 additional regional Regal Cinema theaters to follow weekly. A nationwide expansion will occur shortly after.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (upcoming Peter Bogdanovich movie Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”) and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Uptown Girls, Clueless).
Something Wicked is...
From the Press Release
The long-awaited final film of the late actress Brittany Murphy will hit theaters beginning April 4, 2014. Something Wicked has been rated R and will debut in the Regal Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon (Valley River Center Stadium 15) on April 4 with more than 20 additional regional Regal Cinema theaters to follow weekly. A nationwide expansion will occur shortly after.
The hauntingly seductive thriller about obsession and young love gone wrong stars Shantel VanSanten (Gang Related, “One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), John Robinson (upcoming Peter Bogdanovich movie Big Sur, Lords of Dogtown), Julian Morris (“Once Upon a Time,” “Pretty Little Liars,” Valkyrie), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural,” “Hot in Cleveland”) and Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Uptown Girls, Clueless).
Something Wicked is...
- 3/18/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Something Wicked, which was completed just before the star's death in 2009, is to have a belated premiere
• Brittany Murphy: obituary
The late Brittany Murphy's final movie is to debut on the big screen more than four years after filming was completed, according to the New York Daily News.
Something Wicked's writer and producer, Joe Colleran, said the low-budget thriller would screen in Eugene, Oregon, near to locations where it was shot in 2009, on 4 April. He said editors had taken special care to present Murphy's final performance to filmgoers in the best format possible.
"It is an additional responsibility; you do want her performance to be the best it can be, because unfortunately it's her last performance," Colleran told the newspaper. "The first months of reviewing the footage and starting to put things together and then seeing her and hearing her voice, it's very emotional. It has been an extremely protracted process,...
• Brittany Murphy: obituary
The late Brittany Murphy's final movie is to debut on the big screen more than four years after filming was completed, according to the New York Daily News.
Something Wicked's writer and producer, Joe Colleran, said the low-budget thriller would screen in Eugene, Oregon, near to locations where it was shot in 2009, on 4 April. He said editors had taken special care to present Murphy's final performance to filmgoers in the best format possible.
"It is an additional responsibility; you do want her performance to be the best it can be, because unfortunately it's her last performance," Colleran told the newspaper. "The first months of reviewing the footage and starting to put things together and then seeing her and hearing her voice, it's very emotional. It has been an extremely protracted process,...
- 3/18/2014
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
It's been about three years since Something Wicked, which marked Brittany Murphy's final film appearance, wrapped; and finally the flick has made its way out of post-production. Read on for the latest.
From the Press Release
Fans of the late actress Brittany Murphy will no longer have to wait to see the beloved star in her last role. Something Wicked, Murphy’s final film, has completed post-production and will be presented to distributors in the next few weeks. Fans can follow the Something Wicked Facebook page for updates.
The film completed production in late 2009 but was delayed in post due to the tragic death of Murphy. In addition to Murphy’s performance as Susan, the moral center of the film, Something Wicked stars Shantel VanSanten (“One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), Julian Morris (Valkyrie, “Pretty Little Liars”), John Robinson (Elephant, Lords of Dogtown), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural”) and introducing Angelique Perrin.
From the Press Release
Fans of the late actress Brittany Murphy will no longer have to wait to see the beloved star in her last role. Something Wicked, Murphy’s final film, has completed post-production and will be presented to distributors in the next few weeks. Fans can follow the Something Wicked Facebook page for updates.
The film completed production in late 2009 but was delayed in post due to the tragic death of Murphy. In addition to Murphy’s performance as Susan, the moral center of the film, Something Wicked stars Shantel VanSanten (“One Tree Hill,” Final Destination), Julian Morris (Valkyrie, “Pretty Little Liars”), John Robinson (Elephant, Lords of Dogtown), James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural”) and introducing Angelique Perrin.
- 12/4/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A clip from one of Brittany Murphy's final films "Something Wicked" has been released. A courtesy of Entertainment Tonight, the footage gives the first look at the late actress who plays a psychiatrist named Susan in the thriller. In the clip, she is seen talking to a woman who shares her feeling about losing her parents before getting married.
"Something Wicked" revolves around a teenager and his girlfriend way out of his league who are planning a wedding. Unfortunately, their plans are torn apart by long buried skeletons in each other's past, along with a host of new trials.
Directed by Darin Scott, the film has Joe Colleran serving both as producer and screenwriter. Joining Brittany Murphy in the cast ensemble are Shantel VanSanten who plays Christine, John Robinson who stars as James, and James Patrick Stuart who takes the role of Bill. The film is currently in post-production...
"Something Wicked" revolves around a teenager and his girlfriend way out of his league who are planning a wedding. Unfortunately, their plans are torn apart by long buried skeletons in each other's past, along with a host of new trials.
Directed by Darin Scott, the film has Joe Colleran serving both as producer and screenwriter. Joining Brittany Murphy in the cast ensemble are Shantel VanSanten who plays Christine, John Robinson who stars as James, and James Patrick Stuart who takes the role of Bill. The film is currently in post-production...
- 12/24/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Brittany Murphy has joined Shantel VanSanten and John Robinson in "Something Wicked," a psychological thriller from producer-turned-director Darin Scott. The story follows a teenager and his girlfriend as their lives are thrown into chaos when her parents are killed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, filming is underway in Oregon. Joe Colleran, who is producing, wrote the script from a story by Joseph Mungra. Jai Khanna and Scott Chambers are executive producing.
- 6/12/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
It's only been a couple of weeks since Brittany Murphy was ditched from Stallone's thermo-actioner The Expendables, but credit to her, she's bounced back strongly, signing up for psychological thriller Something Wicked.Something Wicked sees Murphy join Shantel VanSanten who plays the hot girlfriend of a schlebby guy (John Robinson), whose life descends into chaos when her parents are gunned down. Producer-turned-director Darin Scott is behind the camera and first-time writer Joe Colleran provides the script.While nothing can repair the heartache of missing out on The Planet’s Most Awesome Action Movie™, Something Wicked should at least keep Murphy busy and takes her to the beautiful state of Oregon where the movie is filming.
- 6/12/2009
- EmpireOnline
Brittany Murphy has joined Shantel VanSanten and John Robinson in "Something Wicked," a psychological thriller from producer-turned-director Darin Scott.
The story follows a teenager and his girlfriend, who is way out of his league, whose lives are thrown into chaos when her parents are killed. The pic is shooting in Oregon.
Joe Colleran, who is producing, wrote the script from a story by Joseph Mungra. Jai Khanna and Scott Chambers are exec producing.
Murphy is repped by Paradigm and Media Talent Group.
The story follows a teenager and his girlfriend, who is way out of his league, whose lives are thrown into chaos when her parents are killed. The pic is shooting in Oregon.
Joe Colleran, who is producing, wrote the script from a story by Joseph Mungra. Jai Khanna and Scott Chambers are exec producing.
Murphy is repped by Paradigm and Media Talent Group.
- 6/11/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The new thriller Something Wicked (which we first told you about here) recently wrapped production in Oregon, and today the first images have appeared online.
Brittany Murphy (Sin City) stars in the Darin Scott (Dark House) helmed-pic, written by newcomer Joe Colleran, who also is producing.
In addition to a blog, a gallery of photos has appeared on the Follow A Film Facebook profile, with quite a few focusing on Shantel VanSanten (The Final Destination), who appears in Wicked as Lori.
From Merchant Films:
Somthing Wicked is a current day action thriller set in a mid-size American community (Eugene, Oregon) in the Pacific Northwest. Christine and her boyfriend James have just graduated from Highland High School and are looking forward to enjoying their future together. Everything appears to be going well until Christine and James realize that she is being stalked by a psychologically tormented and obsessed young man, who in the end,...
Brittany Murphy (Sin City) stars in the Darin Scott (Dark House) helmed-pic, written by newcomer Joe Colleran, who also is producing.
In addition to a blog, a gallery of photos has appeared on the Follow A Film Facebook profile, with quite a few focusing on Shantel VanSanten (The Final Destination), who appears in Wicked as Lori.
From Merchant Films:
Somthing Wicked is a current day action thriller set in a mid-size American community (Eugene, Oregon) in the Pacific Northwest. Christine and her boyfriend James have just graduated from Highland High School and are looking forward to enjoying their future together. Everything appears to be going well until Christine and James realize that she is being stalked by a psychologically tormented and obsessed young man, who in the end,...
- 6/8/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (FANGORIA.com)
- Fangoria
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