Deadland (2009)

A man must cross post-world war III terrain and the new martial-law to save his missing wife.

Director:

Damon O'Steen

Writer:

Gary Weeks

Stars:

Gary Weeks, Brian Tee, William Katt

7 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Weeks	...	Sean Kalos
Brian Tee	...	Jax
William Katt	...	Shiv
Harrison Page	...	Red
Chad Mathews	...	P.O. Harris
Cullen Douglas	...	Nathaniel
Emily-Grace Murray	...	Katie Johnson
Philip Boyd	...	P.O. Anderson
Mike Lutz	...	P.O. Shockley
Branden Waits	...	P.O. Clarence
Davis Neves	...	Zoona
William Colquitt	...	Commander Rufler
Tony Weeks	...	Harold
Jason-Shane Scott	...	Krannen
Tara Frix	...	Lexi

Storyline

Intertwined within it's sci-fi action/thriller roots, at its core DEADLAND is a story of hope set in a post-apocalyptic world. After five years of searching, survivor Sean Kalos stumbles upon proof that his missing wife may still be alive in the new United Provinces. World War III's nuclear strikes on the U.S. set the nation back 200 years, and hope is all but lost when every survivor of the war is infected by a fatal nuclear plague. What was designed to be the new rebirth has become martial law, and the Officers of the Province wield their power with cruelty. When Sean crosses them, he finds himself in the middle of a personal war, and his quest for his wife inspires hope in a land that has forgotten the meaning of the word.

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Plot Keywords:

survivor | plague | alternate history | world war three | lost love | 

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Taglines:

The Beginning of the End

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some sexual content

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 April 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Steeling Pennies

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deadeye Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The women's prison camp was actually a pig farm in rural Georgia.

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

User Reviews

Fantastic Post-Apocalyptic Action Thriller

Where will you be…what will you do… and how will you protect your loved one's in a post-apocalyptic world? The sci-fi action/thriller DEADLAND plunges you into a world of martial law, and takes you along the journey of Sean (Gary Weeks) a survivor of World War III's nuclear strikes on the U.S. A pandemic reigns as many survivors were infected by a fatal nuclear plague and separated into different concentration camps by Officers of the New Provinces. The quest starts when the protagonist finds evidence that his missing wife (Emily-Grace Murray) may still be alive in the new United Provinces. His determination to find her is equal to his personal war against the cruel Officers of the New Provinces. Jax (Brian Tee) an unexpected ally brings a bit of humor to the realistic struggles in the action filled drama. DEADLAND visually demonstrates our fear as well as our hope in a post-apocalyptic world.

Director Damon O'Steen, and writer/producer Gary Weeks, present a fantastic post-apocalyptic thriller considering their budget. All aspects of the film were impressive with excellent cinematography, moving score, superb acting, and great direction. You will not be disappointed in this indie film that visually portrays a depressing yet hopeful future. I found this gem at the Derby City Film Festival February 2010 and loved it! -3rd Dog Script aka Betsy Malone © 2010