Corkscrew Hill (2001)

Featuring a cast of computer-animated mythical creatures and humans, "Corkscrew Hill" immerses guests in a Celtic journey that is conveyed through a four-and-a-half minute animated story ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jeffrey Kleiser, Diana Walczak

Writers:

Jeffrey Kleiser, Diana Walczak

Stars:

Jenna Lamia, Judith McSpadden, Don Leslie

Cast

Credited cast:
Jenna Lamia	...	Paddy
Judith McSpadden	...	Moll
Don Leslie	...	Duncan
Ralph Gunderman	...	Pooka
Bob Bottone	...	Hurley
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dan Fitzgerald	...	McTavish
Peter James	...	Archibald

Storyline

Featuring a cast of computer-animated mythical creatures and humans, "Corkscrew Hill" immerses guests in a Celtic journey that is conveyed through a four-and-a-half minute animated story and large format stereoscopic 3-D experience. It is important to note that the animated story takes place during one continuous shot - with no cuts or cheats. Also, the ride showcases a number of innovations including digital stereoscopic projection, a stereoscopic pre-show and motion base technology. The "Corkscrew Hill" story takes guests back in time and uses myths of Ireland, computer-animation and new projection technologies to create the illusion that the audience shrinks down to the size of fairies. The premise of the ride is that, after being miniaturized, guests are directed into an old wooden box where they are strapped into seats and from which they embark on an adventure. After two boys, Paddy and Fenton, find the box, "Corkscrew Hill" guests encounter a cast of fantastic mythical ...

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic short | hill | box | ireland | witch | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Screened as a 4D movie experience exclusively at the Ireland area of Busch Gardens Williamsburg until 2010, when it was retired to make way for the Europe In The Air ride.

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Details

Official Sites:

KWCC

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2001 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1