Chill (2007)

In this classic retro horror thriller, Sam, an aspiring writer, takes a job as a clerk in an L.A. inner city grocery market owned by the sinister Dr. Munoz, a former scientist who claims to... See full summary »

Director:

Serge Rodnunsky

Writers:

H.P. Lovecraft (short story "Cool Air"), Serge Rodnunsky

Stars:

Thomas Calabro, Ashley Laurence, Shaun Kurtz

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Calabro	...	Sam
Ashley Laurence	...	Maria
Shaun Kurtz	...	Dr. Munoz
James Russo	...	Detective Defazio
Victor Grant	...	Tre
Clark Moore	...	Tor
Barbara Gruen	...	Mrs. Herrero
Adam Vincent	...	Steven
Chad Nadolski	...	Dr. Torres
Drew Nye	...	Michael
Drew Mia	...	Monica (as Andrew Mia)
Heidi Holland	...	Tina
Rich Finley	...	Officer Arnold Roberts
Doug Friedman	...	Paul
Eddie Moffett	...	Mick

Storyline

In this classic retro horror thriller, Sam, an aspiring writer, takes a job as a clerk in an L.A. inner city grocery market owned by the sinister Dr. Munoz, a former scientist who claims to have a rare skin condition that forces him to live in sub-freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Sam befriends an attractive neighborhood boutique owner Maria and becomes unwittingly entwined in a threatening love triangle when she reveals that ex-boyfriend Detective Defazio, who is investigating the recent disappearance of two local prostitutes, is stalking her. But it's what Sam doesn't know that might prove more fatal. A darker, diabolical secret lurks behind the freezer walls of his newfound employment. Sam is horrified when he discovers that Munoz died some time ago, but has kept himself alive through occult measures and the flesh that he harvests from his kidnapped victims. With Defazio off track in his investigation, Sam becomes captive in this house of horrors. Time is running out and he must ...

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Plot Keywords:

necronomicon | skinning | tied up | female nudity | drugged | 

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Taglines:

He just wants your skin

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent and disturbing content, some sexuality, nudity and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cool Air

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$850,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rojak Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Bloody Birthday, Crazy Fat Ethel II, and Psycho from Texas (2013)

User Reviews

"Sam. I like you."

I rented this out of boredom on a Sunday night, and I regret it. I love bad movies. I feel an affection for them akin to what one feels for a special education kid. They try, and fail a lot, but you appreciate the merits of the attempt and recognize it for what it is.

That being said, there is really one way to surmise this film is awful. I have survived viewing of BloodRayne and the un-MST3K'ed Manos: The Hands of Fate. I and my wife were riffing this ten minutes into the film.

The only redeeming feature in this is the story, which was unique compared the usual fare (Hollywood could take a lesson here in looking for source material). However, everything else just fell flat...face first on to the concrete.

The acting was bad, even for a B- film. The dialog was painful, the acting uninspired. I've seen more convincing effects in homemade animated films, and the editing looks like it was done by a six year old kid riddled with ADD.

Honestly, only the most hardcore of Lovecraft fans will appreciate this. I respect his work, but I think he was rolling over in his grave when they wrapped on this pickle.