Dead Hooker in a Trunk (2009)

Set in beautiful Vancouver, four friends set out on an everyday errand and end up in a fight for their lives when they discover the body of a dead hooker left in their trunk. Lead by a sexy... See full summary »

Directors:

Jen Soska (as Jen), Sylvia Soska

Writers:

Jen Soska (as Jen), Sylvia Soska

Stars:

Rikki Gagne, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rikki Gagne	...	Junkie
Jen Soska	...	Geek
Sylvia Soska	...	Badass / 1989 The Cunt
C.J. Wallis	...	Goody Two Shoes (as CJ Wallis)
Loyd Bateman	...	Killer
Farley M. Gagne	...	Billy (as Farley M Gagne)
Tasha Lee Moth	...	Hooker (as Tasha Moth)
Carlos Gallardo	...	God
Ed Brando	...	Emergency Doctor
Tammy Field	...	Youth Group Girl
Tyler Hjorthoy	...	Youth Group Punk
Piper Hjorthoy	...	Guardian Angel
Dario Paris	...	Youth Group Guy
Michael Schaldemose	...	Helpful Man
John Tench	...	Cowboy Pimp

Storyline

Set in beautiful Vancouver, four friends set out on an everyday errand and end up in a fight for their lives when they discover the body of a dead hooker left in their trunk. Lead by a sexy, impulsive Badass, her distant Geek twin sister, their bible thumping, Jesus loving Goody Two Shoes friend, and a chaotic, rock star Junkie pal, the group has to put aside their differences to dispose of the body before they're next. Thrown into their own personal purgatory, they face off against persistent police, a sleazy motel manager, chainsaw wielding triads, and a brutal serial killer. All the while they are followed by a mysterious Cowboy Pimp who wants to claim the corpse for his own. Will they uncover the truth behind the body and be able to stand up to their demons? Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life filled with gun fights, extreme violence, blood, guts, gore, and goats. Dead Hooker In A Trunk is the unexpected first feature film written, directed, and produced by identical...

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Plot Keywords:

murdered during sex | woman murders a man | dead woman | sleeping in a bathtub | fully clothed sex | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first screenings of the film took place in February of 2010. The very first screening being at the Ghouls on Film Festival in the UK with the second being the Pretty/Scary DOA Bloodbath Film Fest in Texas a few days later.

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Crazy Credits

No hookers were harmed during the principal photography of this feature film production.

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Connections

Referenced in An American Mary in London (2012)

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Soundtracks

Grindhouse Garage
Written & Performed by C.J. Wallis (as CJ Wallis)
Used with permission

User Reviews

Modern grindhouse classic.

After reading some glowing reviews here (which, unfortunately, always triggers my suspicious and cynical nature), I was willing to give this movie a chance, though I was a bit worried that, from the title, I might be in for a cheesefest or someone trying way too hard. Luckily, neither is the case.

There are some distracting things wrong with this movie, but what's surprising is the sheer number of things that are RIGHT. If you're a fan of grindhouse movies, you're probably pretty forgiving of cheap-looking special effects, watery fake blood, and poorly developed characters. In fact, one could make a pretty good argument that a true grindhouse movie almost requires these elements.

This is an impressive debut, and I'd like to see what comes in the future. It'd be a shame if the Soska sisters never got any attention and a chance to prove that they can make really good movies. In the future, however, I'd probably suggest bringing in a script doctor to tighten up the script and give the characters a little more... well, character. Also, less singing in the next movie, please. Whenever someone gets up on a stage and sings, I immediately think to myself, "Filler!" It was admittedly a decent method of contrasting the characters, but that doesn't mean it wasn't also a bit tedious to sit through. I'd give this movie an 8/10, if they cut the musical numbers out.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Мёртвая шлюха в багажнике

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

IndustryWorks Pictures, Twisted Twins Productions, FortyFPS Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1