Black Ribbon (2007)

A writer buys a typewriter which brings out his deepest and darkest desires.

Director:

John Orrichio

Writer:

John Orrichio

Stars:

Tony Rugnetta, Jacki Vogel, Rudy J. Altenor

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tony Rugnetta	...	Kenneth Richardson
Jacki Vogel	...	Beth
Rudy J. Altenor	...	Joey
Berenice Di Piazza	...	Housekeeper
Debbie D	...	Emily
Deirdre Verdolino	...	Jennifer Gesner
Gerry Kirschbaum	...	Beth's Father
Jeannie Sconzo	...	Det. Audra Simmons
S. Freddor	...	Willie
Brandon Slagle	...	John Thompson
William Schineller	...	Eric
Cathy Loch	...	Molly
Rachel Reasoner	...	Sadie
Anthony Rugnetta Jr.	...	Tommy
Casandra Tisdale	...	Nana

Storyline

Kenneth Richardson is a tormented writer, possessed, affected by a haunted machine. His wife Beth has a volatile relationship with him resulting from the haunted typewriter that has consumed Kenneth's life. Joey is a mentally challenged man with the mind of an eight year old, befriended by Kenneth. Nana is Joey's mother and protector. Jennifer Gesner is a Goth chick, who aligns herself with Kenneth to achieve the most horrifying ritual of Satan worship. Isabella Conti becomes the housekeeper for Ken and Beth, an innocent young lady caught in the web of horror and terror as Ken's life dramatically transforms into a life of misery. Ted Richardson is the father of Ken.

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Plot Keywords:

typewriter | writer | satan worship | sadist | mentally challenged | 

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Taglines:

A Journey Into Darkness...

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Connections

References Requiem for a Vampire (2006)

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Soundtracks

Lava Lamp of Love
Written by Jim Baker and John Orrichio
Performed by John Orrichio and Cathy Loch
Courtesy of John Orrichio Productions

User Reviews

Not so bad as user reviews indicate

The acting was terrible in the early scenes. The punk and his rather Junoesque girlfriend beating up the black retarded guy, for instance, that was unforgivably bad. And when the main character and his wife speak to each other, it was terrible. However, it's a surreal and unreal horror film, and once the unreality of it became more pronounced, I was able to follow the story.

Problems with the story? Narrative problems? Yes, totally. But the main character's descent into sadistic cruelty was kind of shocking, perhaps more shocking after all of the jokey scenes preceding it.

I enjoyed the development and remain in shock that one of the characters was totally naked for the entire final half of the film. The nudism, plus the sadism, plus the rape, plus the murder, plus the Satanism -- it kind of creeps up on you and creeps you out. At least it did me.

Would I recommend this? Yes, watch it. But go in with open eyes and expect some campy horror scenes. Not method acting, but delivering lines in order to make the story go forward.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gold Castle Films, Orrichio Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1