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Xenobites

  • 20082008
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Xenobites (2008)
After the fifth war, the crime rate rises over five hundred percent. Law enforcement is replaced by xenobites: psychotic demons that execute justice in deadly ways. Icarus Van Calder, a private investigator and former criminal in the underworld, is hired
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A private investigator is hired to retrieve an important tape among the Yakuza in a dystopian future policed by demons.A private investigator is hired to retrieve an important tape among the Yakuza in a dystopian future policed by demons.A private investigator is hired to retrieve an important tape among the Yakuza in a dystopian future policed by demons.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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  • Director
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Writer
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Stars
    • Michael Fredianelli
    • Kevin Giffin
    • Jana Ireton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Writer
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Stars
    • Michael Fredianelli
    • Kevin Giffin
    • Jana Ireton
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    • 6User reviews
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    Xenobites (2008)
    Michael Fredianelli and Michael Nosé in Xenobites (2008)
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    Michael Nosé in Xenobites (2008)
    Michael A. Martinez in Xenobites (2008)
    Shai Wilson and Michael Fredianelli in Xenobites (2008)

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    Michael Fredianelli
    Michael Fredianelli
    • Icarus Van Calderas Icarus Van Calder
    Kevin Giffin
    • Lupus De Miloas Lupus De Milo
    Jana Ireton
    • Margo Lancasteras Margo Lancaster
    Michael Nosé
    Michael Nosé
    • Mark Ogawaas Mark Ogawa
    Henry Lee
    Henry Lee
    • Ken Yoshiharaas Ken Yoshihara
    Anthony Spears
    Anthony Spears
    • Teagan Trogwatersas Teagan Trogwaters
    Shai Wilson
    • Cassidy Holdenas Cassidy Holden
    James Soderborg
    • Stanley Lancasteras Stanley Lancaster
    E.C. Andersen
    • Jack Turneras Jack Turner
    • (as Eric Andersen)
    James Z. Feng
    • Boss Tanakaas Boss Tanaka
    Ronald Nosé
    • Lassettas Lassett
    Brian Marquez
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Edronda Guiriba
    • Hookeras Hooker
    Winnie Fu
    • Sesame Eshidaas Sesame Eshida
    Michael A. Martinez
    • Victimas Victim
    • (as Mike A. Martinez)
    Martin Nosé
    • Yakuza Henchas Yakuza Hench
    Mark Menor
    • Yakuza Henchas Yakuza Hench
    Anthony Reyes
    • Yakuza Henchas Yakuza Hench
    • Director
      • Michael Fredianelli
    • Writer
      • Michael Fredianelli
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Production was officially terminated after only three days of filming when cinematographer 'Michael Nose' quit. Director Michael Fredianelli then decided to make A Bird in the Bush (2008) and it was only after he completed that project that he returned to finish Xenobites (2008) when a successful trailer featuring the three days' footage was screened.
    • Goofs
      Actor Anthony Spears' name is misspelled in the closing credits.
    • Quotes

      Boss Tanaka: Find that fucking tape now!

    • Connections
      Features Charley Varrick (1973)

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    another Fredianelli-going-around-killing-people movie
    Since SIN CITY came out a couple years ago a lot of films have jumped on the action-noir bandwagon. This one distinguishes itself with about twice as much violence as CITY while on a practically non-existent budget.

    Earnest (if uneven) performances and rapid-fire editing try their damnedest but can't overcome a thoroughly uncompelling story focusing on another 1-dimensional antihero. While the backstory is potentially intriguing (the government unleashes undead demons to aid in law enforcement), it all boils down to an cliché-ridden overall narrative (rogue investigator versus Yakuza henchmen while out to find the MacGuffin VHS tape).

    That said, the action scenes are very well-done and actually improve substantially as the film goes along. Just when you're about to doze off during the sluggish mid-section, a neat footchase erupts traversing rooftops, public store frontage, parking garages, hedgerows, etc. The film also pulls a few surprises later on - killing off a lot of characters when you don't expect it at all. Even one undeserving character dies particularly brutally via plastic bag suffocation... with a pt. blank shot in the face to add insult to injury.

    Highlights include a Yakuza mass-murder scene rivaling the 1989 PUNISHER movie, the aforementioned footchase, a hilarious dream sequence, and some sporadically good gore.

    Impressive for the budget, but the film would have benefited immeasurably from some tightening up, some set design, and some more dynamic lighting.
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    • Sep 13, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Xenocide Progression
    • Filming locations
      • San Jose, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Wild Dogs Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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