Mothman’s Got Cakes.
After spending our month-long theme on toxic masculinity with difficult watches like Funny Games (listen), Deadgirl (listen) and Hard Candy (listen), we’re taking a break from the theme and wrapping up November with a look at Mark Pellington‘s 2002 high strangeness chiller The Mothman Prophecies.
The Mothman Prophecies sees journalist John Klein’s (Richard Gere) wife Mary (Debra Messing) experience a strange moth-like vision immediately before she dies from a brain tumor. Two years later, John suddenly finds himself hundreds of miles out of his way in the remote town of Point Pleasant, where there has been a proliferation of “mothman” sightings. While investigating with the local sheriff (Laura Linney), he concludes that the visions are omens of an impending disaster.
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After spending our month-long theme on toxic masculinity with difficult watches like Funny Games (listen), Deadgirl (listen) and Hard Candy (listen), we’re taking a break from the theme and wrapping up November with a look at Mark Pellington‘s 2002 high strangeness chiller The Mothman Prophecies.
The Mothman Prophecies sees journalist John Klein’s (Richard Gere) wife Mary (Debra Messing) experience a strange moth-like vision immediately before she dies from a brain tumor. Two years later, John suddenly finds himself hundreds of miles out of his way in the remote town of Point Pleasant, where there has been a proliferation of “mothman” sightings. While investigating with the local sheriff (Laura Linney), he concludes that the visions are omens of an impending disaster.
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- 12/4/2023
- by Trace Thurman
- bloody-disgusting.com
The episode of Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie covering The Mothman Prophecies was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Mike Conway, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
“Mary Klein cannot be found by looking. You will see her in time.”
“Based on a true story” is a favorite of writers and Hollywood executives alike. It can be taken verbatim or tweaked and can live in many genres. When myth crosses over into real events, it can be difficult to discern what the focus of a property should be upon. The writer of The Mothman Prophecies was called and consulted about the book he wrote over 20 years after it was published, and he seems to really enjoy it. His account, at least in his eyes, is a very real and frightening story that happened to a people and its town...
“Mary Klein cannot be found by looking. You will see her in time.”
“Based on a true story” is a favorite of writers and Hollywood executives alike. It can be taken verbatim or tweaked and can live in many genres. When myth crosses over into real events, it can be difficult to discern what the focus of a property should be upon. The writer of The Mothman Prophecies was called and consulted about the book he wrote over 20 years after it was published, and he seems to really enjoy it. His account, at least in his eyes, is a very real and frightening story that happened to a people and its town...
- 6/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This feature contains spoilers for The Mothman Prophecies
Twenty years ago, on Jan 25, 2002, The Mothman Prophecies opened in movie theaters. Starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney and directed by Mark Pellington, the movie was a critical and commercial nonstarter, but in recent years it has developed a cult following as a truly creepy psychological horror flick.
Adapted from the book by John A. Keel, the film follows Gere’s reporter character John Klein, whose wife witnesses a flying moth-like creature with red eyes shortly before dying of a brain tumor. Two years later, he finds himself lost in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where strange sightings of a similar figure are on the rise. As he becomes a part of this mystery he’s likewise grappling with his lingering grief, and his sanity begins to unravel.
Atmospheric and unsettling, the movie also features one of the weirdest product placements in cinema...
Twenty years ago, on Jan 25, 2002, The Mothman Prophecies opened in movie theaters. Starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney and directed by Mark Pellington, the movie was a critical and commercial nonstarter, but in recent years it has developed a cult following as a truly creepy psychological horror flick.
Adapted from the book by John A. Keel, the film follows Gere’s reporter character John Klein, whose wife witnesses a flying moth-like creature with red eyes shortly before dying of a brain tumor. Two years later, he finds himself lost in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where strange sightings of a similar figure are on the rise. As he becomes a part of this mystery he’s likewise grappling with his lingering grief, and his sanity begins to unravel.
Atmospheric and unsettling, the movie also features one of the weirdest product placements in cinema...
- 1/28/2022
- by Aaron Sagers
- Den of Geek
It’s been quite some time since we’ve gotten on update on Chrysalis from director John Klein, but now that Barnholtz Entertainment and Cinedigm are bringing the acclaimed Glass City Films/Huckpoten Entertainment production to DVD on February 24th, we have the… Continue Reading →
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- 2/16/2015
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
John Klein's award winning post-apocalyptic zombie film Chrysalis has been retitled for North American distribution. Now called, Battle Apocalypse, the film hits DVD this month by Barnholtz Entertainment via Cinedigm.
Battle Apocalypse is available on DVD February 24, in addition to its already-available digital form.
Synopsis:
Joshua and Penelope are survivors of a deadly infection that laid waste to humanity 25 years ago. When they encounter fellow survivor Abira, their lives are forever changed as they fight off the remnants of the infected.
Funded entirely by Kickstarter [Continued ...]...
Battle Apocalypse is available on DVD February 24, in addition to its already-available digital form.
Synopsis:
Joshua and Penelope are survivors of a deadly infection that laid waste to humanity 25 years ago. When they encounter fellow survivor Abira, their lives are forever changed as they fight off the remnants of the infected.
Funded entirely by Kickstarter [Continued ...]...
- 2/11/2015
- QuietEarth.us
John Klein is set to release his zombie thriller Chrysalis as Battle Apocalypse. Barnholtz Entertainment via Cinedigm will handle the release and Battle Apocalypse will release on DVD February 24th, 2015. The film has been reviewed favourably here: Chrysalis Review on 28Dla. And, Battle Apocalypse follows Penelope (Sara Gorsky) and Joshua (Cole Simon) as they struggle to survive in an ever changing wasteland. This film was funded entirely through crowdsourcing. As well, this title has gone on to win numerous awards, including Best Actress (Gorsky, NYC Horror Fest) and Best Actor (Simon, Trail Dance Film Festival). The release of Battle Apocalypse is taking place on multiple formats. Available now on the Battle Apocalypse Homepage through Video-on-demand, this title will be available at many DVD retailers on the 24th. Fans of apocalyptic features are encouraged to take a look at the film, now! Release Date: February 24th, 2015 (DVD). Director: John Klein. Writer: Ben.
- 2/11/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Director: John Klein. Writer: Ben Kurstin. Cast: Sara Gorsky, Cole Simon, and Tanya Thai McBride. The Kickstarter campaign for Chrysalis described this film as a cross between Cormack McCarthy's The Road and 28 Days Later. Though, this film is much smaller than both of these apocalyptic films. Still, cinematographer and director John Klein captures the dark tone of these two films through the use of setting and characters. Everyone is just trying to survive, after an infection has ravaged the world. Chyrsalis is a true dystopian film. But, events are not too bleak as a trio moves about a rugged urban landscape. Truly indie, Chrysalis will resonate with many sci-fi or horror film fans. Chrysalis is a film about the central characters Penelope (Sara Gorsky) and Josh (Cole Simon). This couple wanders about a rundown city, twenty-five years after an infection has wiped out most of humanity. Penelope and Josh have...
- 7/25/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Before you go getting out your dictionaries - the word "chrysalis" is used to describe an insect at the stage of changing from larva to adult, during which it is inactive and encased in a hard cocoon. This would apply perfectly to a horror movie, yes?
From director John Klein comes Chrysalis starring Cole Simon, Sara Gorsky, and Tanya Thai McBride. Check out the artwork and more below.
Synopsis
Set 25 years after a deadly bio-terrorist attack transforms much of humanity into vicious, infected creatures, three survivors - Josh, Penelope, and Abira - struggle to rescue any stragglers and make their way out of the dilapidated remains of Chicago.
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From director John Klein comes Chrysalis starring Cole Simon, Sara Gorsky, and Tanya Thai McBride. Check out the artwork and more below.
Synopsis
Set 25 years after a deadly bio-terrorist attack transforms much of humanity into vicious, infected creatures, three survivors - Josh, Penelope, and Abira - struggle to rescue any stragglers and make their way out of the dilapidated remains of Chicago.
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- 5/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The post-apocalyptic thriller Chrysalis is complete. This film, from director John Klein, is set twenty-five years in the future. Also, the film stars Cole Simon, Sara Gorsky and Tanya Thai McBride. Chrysalis will debut April 24th, 2014 and film fans can preview the release, with the film's latest trailer. The story focuses on characters Joshua and Penelope. Together, they search for other survivors, after a cataclysmic event. A new woman joins their group, Abira, and events become even more desperate. Fans of indie horror can see more of the film below. The trailer for the film shows Joshua and Penelope dealing with strange characters and even cannibals. The full trailer is below. Release Date: April 24th, 2014. Director: John Klein. Writers: John Klein and Ben Kurstin. Cast: Sara Gorsky, Cole Simon, Tanya Thai McBride, Clayton Stamper and Kate Black-Spence. A theatrical trailer for the film is here: Source: Chrysalis at Igor's Lab Subscribe to 28 Days Later:.
- 4/7/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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