Pen (2011)

A gift in the wrong hands turns into a nightmare for all who come in contact with it. Evil turns love into a deadly game for those who should have left well enough alone.

Director:

Christopher Ambriz

Writer:

Christopher Ambriz

Stars:

Will McCann, John Ellis, Jessica Lee Golden

Cast

Cast overview:
Will McCann	...	Eloy
John Ellis	...	Detective
Jessica Lee Golden	...	Gina
Paul Droutsas	...	David
Dale Stephan	...	Thief
Berna Bazan-Towns	...	Ophelia

Storyline

The story of Eloy as he looks for a graduation gift for his girlfriend Gina. He comes across an odd woman vending at a local flea market. He offers to buy a antique pen from her but she refuses. So through less than honest methods he gets the pen from her. Afterwards people that are close to Eloy meet their grisly fates, writing down their own deaths with the cursed pen.

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Genres:

Short | Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

1 January 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Night Creature Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

First film produced without Director Christopher Ambriz's longtime producer partner Louis Alvarado during production, Ambriz found himself working with a new producer Yadira Gonzales. Alvarado would later oversee postproduction on Pen and produce the follow up El Cucuy.

User Reviews

A tale of morality that magnifies the negative consequences associated with the attainment of items that we are not meant to have.

This film is an excellent example of of a short horror story that is unique, taking a new spin on morality regarding what happens when the main character gets what he desires through means that are unconventional. The often dramatic moments are well directed, and the special effects capture the essence of the film depicting gore in an artistic elegance. This creates a visual impact that remains with the viewer well after the picture is finished. This short horror story is a must see for all fans of the genre. It is direct and to the point, as it tells a story that brings forth the essence of morality and the negative consequences that occur when people make decisions that are egocentric and unethical in nature.