Filmmaker Vaughn Stein’s previous movies “Inheritance” and “Every Breath You Take” explore different facets of the suspense thriller. He returns to the genre once again with “Cellar Door,” finding a new creative element to explore. All of these movies feature cinematographer Michael Merriman, and in the past four years the pair have crafted standout thrillers. Stein talked to Deepest Dream about his approach to “Cellar Door” and why he saw it as a “dark fairy tale.”
I have Two Blu-rays of “The Beast Within,” a thriller starring Kit Harington, up for grabs. Blu-rays are courtesy of Well Go USA. Check my post for entry details!
Filmmaker Lowell Dean’s “Die Alone” is billed as a horror thriller and although that description is apt, the narrative also has a ton of humanity amidst all that darkness. Dean and actor Douglas Smith talked to Deepest Dream about their feature which is now out in theaters and available on Digital and On Demand.
Efren Ramirez stars in “Seven Cemeteries” as Miguel, a zombie who teams up with parolee (Danny Trejo) to take on a ruthless drug lord (Sal Lopez). Directed by John Gulager, “Seven Cemeteries” is basically a zombiefied version of “The Magnificent Seven.” Ramirez, whose credits include “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Due Justice,” talks about his latest feature.
“Bogart: Life Comes In Flashes” is a documentary that explores the life and career of Hollywood actor Humphrey Bogart. Bogart’s own words as well as unseen archives, letters and interviews are featured in the documentary.
Director Isaac Florentine’s latest movie “Hounds of War” is directly in line with his creative aesthetic. When shooting action scenes, the sequences should almost always be fluid. Quick cutting, disorienting action has its time and place, but Florentine aims to bring “clarity” into these moments. Part of that approach springs from his lifelong passion for martial arts. Check out our interview with Florentine, as he elaborates on this rare technique of filmmaking.
Paradox Effect - photos courtesy of ITA and Scott Weintrob
CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes and I love Olga Kurylenko (“To The Wonder,” “Boudica: Queen of War”), and he recently saw (and appreciated) the action thriller “Paradox Effect.” Co-starring Harvey Keitel, the is now available on digital. Director Scott Weintrob reflected on the creative challenges of making “Paradox Effect.”
He might be the new Captain America and she may be Deadpool’s strong-willed soulmate, but can Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin take down the monsters of “Elevation?” Check out the trailer and let us know if this movie will be on your radar!
Inspired by a true story, “My Penguin Friend” centers on a penguin named DinDim who bonds with João (Jean Reno), a melancholy fisherman needs purpose in his life. Alexia Moyano stars as Adriana, a kindhearted researcher who realizes DinDim is a very special animal. Moyano talked to Deepest Dream about how the movie brought her back to her own youth. Check out our interview below!
