Cool Air (2006)

Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt ... See full summary »

Director:

Albert Pyun

Writers:

Cynthia Curnan (adaptation), H.P. Lovecraft (short story)

Stars:

Morgan Weisser, Crystal Laws Green, Jenny Dare Paulin

Cast

Credited cast:
Morgan Weisser	...	Charles Baxter
Crystal Laws Green	...	Shockner (as Crystal Green)
Jenny Dare Paulin	...	Estella
Norbert Weisser	...	Deltoid
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Wendy Phillips	...	Mrs. Baxter

Storyline

Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt young man who rewrites exploitation sci-fi / horror scripts for a living, he takes a room in the mansion and learns of the mysterious doctor residing in the room above his own who dabbles in strange experiments. As he learns more about the circumstances of the doctor and the history of his landlady, her autistic daughter and the strange lodger across the hall, Baxter is inspired to write his long blocked "great American Screenplay". Working furiously, Baxter suffers a heart attack, and staggers up to see the doctor for treatment. He passes out immediately, but awakens a cured man. But at a terrible price. The Doctor, a strangely preserved woman named Shockner, persuades Baxter to stay until he recovers fully, and informs her "patient" of the medical condition that has forced her into a hermit's ...

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Plot Keywords:

heart attack | narrated by character | h.p. lovecraft | stroke | autism | 

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Taglines:

Horror isn't only found in the dark.

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some disturbing images

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the bottom of the stairwell in the boarding house is a poster for the 9th annual "Call to the Wall" at Malibu Surfrider Beach.

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Connections

Version of Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993)

User Reviews

why, oh why

The story in itself is good, but the script lacks any tension build up. Mostly because the acting is very animated and unrealistic. Just like the very, very bad voice over (voice overs in Horror movies do not work) The soundtrack makes the whole thing even worse, like a low quality 80's soft porn movie. There is not a flinch of tension, terror or horror in it. Even a 3th year old would be bored. Also the house interior lacks character just like the actors. No interesting camera angles, no special lighting effects. It is very bland. With the location, so much more could have been done. Because the exterior of the house does work. The whole does not do justice to the original story, Hopefully someone will make a good adaption more in the line of insidious.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hladan Vazduh

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,550,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (35 mm version) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1