Head Count is a comedy thriller film directed by Ben and Jacob Burghart, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Doke. The film follows the story of Kat, who just got out of prison but an unknown is pointing his own gun at his head. As the empty rounds click away, Kat remembers what happened to each bullet from his gun. Head Count stars Aaron Jakubenko as Kat, Melanie Zanetti as Jo, Ryan Kwanten as Sawyer, Chris Bylsma as Cassidy, Addam Bramich as Brian, and Polaris Banks as Flint. So, if you love the comedy thriller film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Vengeance (Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Vengeance, the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak (“The Office”), is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster who travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death...
Vengeance (Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Vengeance, the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak (“The Office”), is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster who travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death...
- 9/29/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Film Releasing has acquired international sales rights, excluding North America, to the debut feature from the Burghart Brothers, “Head Count.”
The company plans to begin sales on the film during the Cannes Film Market.
“Head Count” follows the story of an escaped prisoner, Kat, who finds himself facing an unknown assailant with his own revolver pointed straight at his head. To survive, he must remember what happened on the crazy ride that brought him to this point, one bullet at a time.
The cast includes Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Aaron Jakubenko (“Tidelands”), Melanie Zanetti (“Bluey”), Chris Bylsma (“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie”), Addam Bramich (“Poker Face”), Polaris Banks (“Reklaw”) and Cinnamon Shultz (“Winter’s Bone”).
“Headcount” is directed by Jacob and Ben Burghart from a screenplay they wrote with Josh Doke. Tristan Barr and David Gim of Continuance Pictures serve as producers,...
The company plans to begin sales on the film during the Cannes Film Market.
“Head Count” follows the story of an escaped prisoner, Kat, who finds himself facing an unknown assailant with his own revolver pointed straight at his head. To survive, he must remember what happened on the crazy ride that brought him to this point, one bullet at a time.
The cast includes Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Aaron Jakubenko (“Tidelands”), Melanie Zanetti (“Bluey”), Chris Bylsma (“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie”), Addam Bramich (“Poker Face”), Polaris Banks (“Reklaw”) and Cinnamon Shultz (“Winter’s Bone”).
“Headcount” is directed by Jacob and Ben Burghart from a screenplay they wrote with Josh Doke. Tristan Barr and David Gim of Continuance Pictures serve as producers,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Shout! Studios has acquired all North American distribution rights to the neo-Western thriller Head Count, from Continuance Pictures and Method Media. Filmmakers Jacob and Ben Burghart — together known as The Burghart Brothers — are directing in their feature debut, from their script written with Josh Doke, with Aaron Jakubenko (Tidelands), Melanie Zanetti (Raven’s Hollow) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) set to star. Shout! Studios and the filmmakers are planning a strategic launch of the movie next year, beginning with major film festivals and film markets in 2023.
Based on the Burgharts’ 2014 short of the same name, the film billed as Blood Simple meets Memento follows Kat (Jakubenko), who, after escaping prison, finds his own revolver pointed to his head by an unknown assailant. As the empty rounds click away, Kat tries to remember what happened to each bullet, as impulsive officer Sawyer (Kwanten) is hot on his tail, and his ex-lover...
Based on the Burgharts’ 2014 short of the same name, the film billed as Blood Simple meets Memento follows Kat (Jakubenko), who, after escaping prison, finds his own revolver pointed to his head by an unknown assailant. As the empty rounds click away, Kat tries to remember what happened to each bullet, as impulsive officer Sawyer (Kwanten) is hot on his tail, and his ex-lover...
- 8/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscilloscope Laboratories is teaming with Mailchimp once again for #SupportTheShorts, a free streaming event featuring a selection of short films from the SXSW Film Festival on the global streaming platform Mailchimp Presents.
#SupportTheShorts launched last year when SXSW was canceled due to Covid-19 and hundreds of short filmmakers lost the opportunity for their work to be seen. To remedy this, Mailchimp partnered with Oscilloscope to give these short films and their creators a digital home where their work could be enjoyed from anywhere.
This year’s online edition of SXSW brings back the platform for filmmakers to showcase their art at the festival and to a broader audience. In addition to the film licensing, Mailchimp and Oscilloscope supplied hundreds of SXSW festival badges to 18 organizations committed to boosting opportunities for underrepresented communities in the film industry.
“We’re so proud to bring back Support the Shorts, a collection of short films from SXSW,...
#SupportTheShorts launched last year when SXSW was canceled due to Covid-19 and hundreds of short filmmakers lost the opportunity for their work to be seen. To remedy this, Mailchimp partnered with Oscilloscope to give these short films and their creators a digital home where their work could be enjoyed from anywhere.
This year’s online edition of SXSW brings back the platform for filmmakers to showcase their art at the festival and to a broader audience. In addition to the film licensing, Mailchimp and Oscilloscope supplied hundreds of SXSW festival badges to 18 organizations committed to boosting opportunities for underrepresented communities in the film industry.
“We’re so proud to bring back Support the Shorts, a collection of short films from SXSW,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
By now, a good majority of you guys have probably - hopefully - seen the 35 minute Casey Jones/Ninja Turtles fan film. It’s been posted on just about every major nerd site there is (including us), and I recently had the chance to talk to the filmmakers and star of the short film about the movie and what they’re planning next.
It was interesting for me to talk with these guys. In all honesty, it felt more like I was sitting and chatting with friends more than doing an interview. Frequently during our discussion we kept going off on tangents about other nerdy topics and subjects...That’s just how cool and laid back these guys were.
Let’s give a little info on them before getting right into it. Polaris Banks is the director (and just about everything else) behind this self-funded project, and his brother plays...
It was interesting for me to talk with these guys. In all honesty, it felt more like I was sitting and chatting with friends more than doing an interview. Frequently during our discussion we kept going off on tangents about other nerdy topics and subjects...That’s just how cool and laid back these guys were.
Let’s give a little info on them before getting right into it. Polaris Banks is the director (and just about everything else) behind this self-funded project, and his brother plays...
- 11/15/2011
- Cinelinx
A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan film has surfaced online, and it's a fairly impressive piece of work telling the origin story of Casey Jones, with some iconic comic book shots and homages to the franchise, and featuring good cinematography on what’s probably a relatively low budget.
Those involved, such as director Polarion Banks and star Hilarion Banks, have talent, though the specific storyline chosen, while well-told, holds the film back. Specifically, Casey Jones’ moral flaws undermine it.
Basically, despite the film’s merits, it’s too dark (thematically speaking), and not heroic enough. That is to say, not heroic enough in the true sense of the word. Casey Jones becomes a formidable and iconic figure over the course of the film, but although he fights evil, his methods mean he barely qualifies as a good guy.
There’s arguably an element of satire of a brutal vigilante,...
Those involved, such as director Polarion Banks and star Hilarion Banks, have talent, though the specific storyline chosen, while well-told, holds the film back. Specifically, Casey Jones’ moral flaws undermine it.
Basically, despite the film’s merits, it’s too dark (thematically speaking), and not heroic enough. That is to say, not heroic enough in the true sense of the word. Casey Jones becomes a formidable and iconic figure over the course of the film, but although he fights evil, his methods mean he barely qualifies as a good guy.
There’s arguably an element of satire of a brutal vigilante,...
- 9/22/2011
- Shadowlocked
From MTV Geek: The original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and Elias Koteas notwithstanding, Casey Jones: The Movie by Polaris Banks is probably the most spot-on film treatment of the hockey-masked avenger you will ever find. With superior acting, cinematography, and direction, it is more than just another fan film -- but rather something more akin to Tmnt as done by Martin Scorsese.
Banks describes his rationale for putting so much time and effort into Casey Jones: The Movie as follows: he "felt obligated to make the movie simply because he knew that nobody else would." In addition to wearing many hats on the production, including director, writer, and editor, he also plays ninja turtle Donatello -- yep, that's right, the turtles themselves are also in the film, as well as April O'Neil in her yellow jumpsuit. The look of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael are closer to...
Banks describes his rationale for putting so much time and effort into Casey Jones: The Movie as follows: he "felt obligated to make the movie simply because he knew that nobody else would." In addition to wearing many hats on the production, including director, writer, and editor, he also plays ninja turtle Donatello -- yep, that's right, the turtles themselves are also in the film, as well as April O'Neil in her yellow jumpsuit. The look of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael are closer to...
- 9/20/2011
- by MTV News Team
- MTV Splash Page
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