Penny Dreadful (2006)

Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.

Director:

Richard Brandes

Writers:

Diane Doniol-Valcroze (story), Arthur K. Flam (story) (as Arthur Flam)

Stars:

Rachel Miner, Mimi Rogers, Chad Todhunter

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
Rachel Miner	...	Penny Deerborn
Mimi Rogers	...	Orianna Volkes
Chad Todhunter	...	Alvin
Mickey Jones	...	Eddie
Liz Davies	...	The Hitchhiker
Michael Berryman	...	Gas Station Attendant
Lucy Rogers-Ciaffa	...	Young Penny
Elyse Mirto	...	Penny's Mother (as Elyse Marie Mirto)
Tammy Filor	...	Mary Saunders
Casey Sander	...	Truck Driver

Storyline

Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.

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Plot Keywords:

name in title | two word title | breasts | curly blonde hair | nudity | 

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Taglines:

Don't forget to breathe...

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/terror, some sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The BMW's CA license plate is 3GQD685. GQD is not used by the CA DMV. The same plate number was used on the Nash Bridges (1996) 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.

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Goofs

When they're driving up into the mountains, the moon is in first quarter. But when the storm hits a few hours later, the moon is full.

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Quotes

The Hitchhiker: [whispering in the dark] Penny...

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Crazy Credits

The credits appear on the misty windows of abandoned cars in a dark junkyard.

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Connections

Featured in Sanity: Stay Away (2006)

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Soundtracks

The Helicopter Song
Performed by Dealers of Dynamite
Written by Josh Zee

User Reviews

I won't die this way!

Now, this had all the elements of good horror - suspense, screams, breasts, and slashing. Not too bad for a film that takes place in the woods at night.

Penny (Rachel Miner) is traveling with her therapist (Mimi Rogers) to overcome her fear of cars after an auto accident as a child. Now, everyone knows not to pick up hitchhikers, and you should especially know not to take them into the woods, but hey, there wouldn't be a movie if they did the smart thing.

She, with a fear of cars, ends up stuck in a car with her dead therapist, and thus begins a night of horror. Dead bodies are piling up all over as she screams to get out.

I won't spoil it except to say that I really liked the ending.

And, I sure want to see some more of Tammy Filor.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Penny Dreadful

Filming Locations:

Big Bear City, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,482,000, 19 November 2006

Gross USA:

$321,875

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$394,447

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brandes Films International, Hart Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1