My Soul to Take (2010)

A serial killer returns to his hometown to stalk seven children who share the same birthday as the date he was allegedly put to rest.

Director:

Wes Craven

Writer:

Wes Craven

Stars:

Max Thieriot, John Magaro, Denzel Whitaker

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Max Thieriot	...	Bug
John Magaro	...	Alex
Denzel Whitaker	...	Jerome
Zena Grey	...	Penelope
Nick Lashaway	...	Brandon
Paulina Olszynski	...	Brittany
Jeremy Chu	...	Jay
Emily Meade	...	Fang
Raúl Esparza	...	Abel
Jessica Hecht	...	May
Frank Grillo	...	Paterson
Danai Gurira	...	Jeanne-Baptiste
Harris Yulin	...	Dr. Blake
Shareeka Epps	...	Chandele
Elena Hurst	...	Maria

Storyline

In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the last night the Riverton Ripper wrecked havoc on that terrifying night. Unaware of terrifying crimes being committed to the seven children, he has been plagued by nightmares of their murders while not aware if they hold true or if he is simply imagining the images that haunt him. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest...until it finishes the job it began the day he was born.

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Plot Keywords:

birthday | slasher | schizophrenia | possession | dual personality | 

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Taglines:

Only One Has The Power To Save Their Souls.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, and pervasive language including sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

25/8

Filming Locations:

Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,842,220, 10 October 2010, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$14,637,490, 31 October 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rogue,Relativity Media,Corvus Corax Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally titled '25/8'. Wes Craven announced on October 19, 2009 that the title was changed.

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Goofs

During the phone conversation between Brandon and Brittany Brandon's iPhone shows the home screen.

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Quotes

Penelope: What men will do to you in prison is nothing compared to what demons will do to you in hell, on beds of fire, for all eternity.
Brandon: I'm gonna get you for this, Penelope.

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Connections

Featured in Welshy Reviews: Scream 4: Part 1 (2011)

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Soundtracks

I WANT YOU TO KEEP EVERYTHING
Written by Jesse Elliott
Performed by These United States
Courtesy of United Interests

User Reviews

My Money to Take

I expect so much more from Wes Craven. The 3D was an afterthought as there is nothing even remotely jarring about any of the scenes in this movie. And what happened to the scenes in the trailer??? There are at least two that aren't in the film! If I had bothered to look at the survey cards being handed out on entry, I would have gotten the tip-off that this is going to be a honker. It asked, among other things, the following: Did you like this movie? Would you buy it on DVD? These questions are no-brainers for Wes Craven films. This is the first bomb from him (for me) and I hope it will be the last. If you were a teen or pre-teen attending the original NIghtmare on Elm Street then this one is not for you. Trust me.