Max’s first Spanish Original series “When Nobody Sees Us” has assembled an all-star cast including “The Flash” actor Maribel Verdú, “Mission Impossible’s” Mariela Garriga and Austin Amelio from “Fear The Walking Dead.”
Ben Temple (“Upon Entry”) and Dani Rovira (“El campeón”) are also set to star in the show, which is based on Sergio Sarria’s novel of the same name.
Set during Holy Week in southern Spain’s Morón de la Frontera, Verdú plays Lucía Gutiérrez, a seargant in the Civil Guard who’s investigating the unexpected death of a neighbor, ostensibly by suicide. She also suspects a series of strange occurences taking place during the first Easter procession might be linked. Meanwhile Garriga stars as Magaly Castillo, a special agent sent to a nearby U.S. Army base to investigate the disappearance of an American soldier. Amelio co-stars as Sergeant Andrew Taylor, a military policeman who accompanies...
Ben Temple (“Upon Entry”) and Dani Rovira (“El campeón”) are also set to star in the show, which is based on Sergio Sarria’s novel of the same name.
Set during Holy Week in southern Spain’s Morón de la Frontera, Verdú plays Lucía Gutiérrez, a seargant in the Civil Guard who’s investigating the unexpected death of a neighbor, ostensibly by suicide. She also suspects a series of strange occurences taking place during the first Easter procession might be linked. Meanwhile Garriga stars as Magaly Castillo, a special agent sent to a nearby U.S. Army base to investigate the disappearance of an American soldier. Amelio co-stars as Sergeant Andrew Taylor, a military policeman who accompanies...
- 2/15/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Toledo, Spain — Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the greenlight and start of production of its first new Spanish series for Max, crime thriller “When Nobody Sees Us,” whose eight episodes will be directed by Spain’s Enrique Urbizu (“No Rest for the Wicked”). The produced by “Elite” producer Zeta Studios.
Based on the same title novel by Sergio Sarria, “When Nobody Sees Us” has been written by lead writer Daniel Corpas heading a writing team with the collaboration of Arturo Ruiz and Isa Sánchez.
Set against Spain’s 2023 Holy Week celebrations, “When Nobody Sees Us,” is set in Morón de la Frontera, south east of Seville in Andalusia’s deep Spain, next to a U.S. Army Air Force base. There, Lucía Gutiérrez, a Spanish Civil Guard sergeant, investigates the bizarre suicide of a neighbour and strange events at the first Holy Week float processions.
Meanwhile, Magaly Castillo, a U.S. army...
Based on the same title novel by Sergio Sarria, “When Nobody Sees Us” has been written by lead writer Daniel Corpas heading a writing team with the collaboration of Arturo Ruiz and Isa Sánchez.
Set against Spain’s 2023 Holy Week celebrations, “When Nobody Sees Us,” is set in Morón de la Frontera, south east of Seville in Andalusia’s deep Spain, next to a U.S. Army Air Force base. There, Lucía Gutiérrez, a Spanish Civil Guard sergeant, investigates the bizarre suicide of a neighbour and strange events at the first Holy Week float processions.
Meanwhile, Magaly Castillo, a U.S. army...
- 6/27/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Max has made its first series order in Spain.
Last year, Max owner Warner Bros Discovery decided to pull out of production for Max predecessor HBO Max in much of Europe and underwent a period of painful cuts, but Spain was one of the few countries in Europe to avoid the cull.
Max has now greenlit the start of production on When Nobody Sees Us, an eight-part thriller from Zeta Studios and based on the Sergio Sarria novel of the same name. This also marks the first Spanish production since HBO Max was combined with Discovery+ to create Max.
Daniel Corpas leads the writing team, with the collaboration of Arturo Ruiz and Isa Sanchez. Enrique Urbizu will direct.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Spanish Holy Week celebrations, the series is a thriller led by two policewomen trying to solve a series...
Last year, Max owner Warner Bros Discovery decided to pull out of production for Max predecessor HBO Max in much of Europe and underwent a period of painful cuts, but Spain was one of the few countries in Europe to avoid the cull.
Max has now greenlit the start of production on When Nobody Sees Us, an eight-part thriller from Zeta Studios and based on the Sergio Sarria novel of the same name. This also marks the first Spanish production since HBO Max was combined with Discovery+ to create Max.
Daniel Corpas leads the writing team, with the collaboration of Arturo Ruiz and Isa Sanchez. Enrique Urbizu will direct.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Spanish Holy Week celebrations, the series is a thriller led by two policewomen trying to solve a series...
- 6/27/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros Discovery left Spain out of its clampdown on European original programs for HBO Max, and has now doubled down on the country by ordering a soccer comedy there.
Production is underway in Madrid on Playing Dirty (Monos con Pistola) The seven-part series comes from Jorge Valdano Sáenz and Pablo Tébar and is based on an idea from Carolina Bang and Álex de la Iglesia, whose drama 30 Coins is one HBO Max Europe’s most high-profile originals. The series is produced by Bang and de la Iglesia’s Pokeepsie Films, which is part of Banijay Iberia.
Playing Dirty follows the life of soccer agent Alberto Martín Ruiz, otherwise known as ‘Beto,’ as he leaves the comfortable life of working at a large soccer agency to go it alone and start his own venture. Navigating between his daily delirious struggle with soccer players and his stressful family life, his only solace is his girlfriend,...
Production is underway in Madrid on Playing Dirty (Monos con Pistola) The seven-part series comes from Jorge Valdano Sáenz and Pablo Tébar and is based on an idea from Carolina Bang and Álex de la Iglesia, whose drama 30 Coins is one HBO Max Europe’s most high-profile originals. The series is produced by Bang and de la Iglesia’s Pokeepsie Films, which is part of Banijay Iberia.
Playing Dirty follows the life of soccer agent Alberto Martín Ruiz, otherwise known as ‘Beto,’ as he leaves the comfortable life of working at a large soccer agency to go it alone and start his own venture. Navigating between his daily delirious struggle with soccer players and his stressful family life, his only solace is his girlfriend,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Valdimar Jóhannsson’s Icelandic-Swedish-Polish drama “Lamb,” starring Noomi Rapace was awarded best film and actress for Rapace at the 54th edition of Sitges’ International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, which wrapped Sunday.
The prizes add to an Originality Prize which the film received when competing at July’s Cannes Un Certain Regard.
“Lamb,” a horror-comedy combo, follows protagonist Maria, played by Rapace, a woman living with her husband in the total loneliness of the Icelandic countryside. According to a Variety review, “creepy-funny-weird-sad ‘Lamb’ proves just how far disbelief can be suspended if you’re in the hands of a director — and a cast, and a SFX/puppetry department — who really commit to the bit.” Lamb is produced by Go to Sheep, Black Spark Film & TV and Madants with New Europe Film Sales and A24 attached.
Rapace shared best actress honors with Susanne Jensen in Peter Brunner’s “Luzifer.” Justin Kurzel...
The prizes add to an Originality Prize which the film received when competing at July’s Cannes Un Certain Regard.
“Lamb,” a horror-comedy combo, follows protagonist Maria, played by Rapace, a woman living with her husband in the total loneliness of the Icelandic countryside. According to a Variety review, “creepy-funny-weird-sad ‘Lamb’ proves just how far disbelief can be suspended if you’re in the hands of a director — and a cast, and a SFX/puppetry department — who really commit to the bit.” Lamb is produced by Go to Sheep, Black Spark Film & TV and Madants with New Europe Film Sales and A24 attached.
Rapace shared best actress honors with Susanne Jensen in Peter Brunner’s “Luzifer.” Justin Kurzel...
- 10/18/2021
- by Emilio Mayorga
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of the streamer’s Oct. 26 arrival in Spain, representatives from several shows commissioned for WarnerMedia’s HBO Max assembled at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Sunday to preview their shows, slated to arrive on the platform on or after its launch.
Four series were presented to an at-capacity press conference held in San Sebastian’s Kuursal conference center, the main hub for the Spanish festival.
First up was “Todo lo otro,” a release day launch for HBO Max staring multi-hyphenate Abril Zamora who writes, directs and stars in the story of a group of 30-somethings living in Madrid who have reached adulthood and found themselves living lives different from what they’d once dreamed. Playing the series’ lead protagonist, Zamora stars as Daphne, pushing middle age, recently single and with a crap job. Complicating things even more, she finds herself falling for her best friend, who himself is...
Four series were presented to an at-capacity press conference held in San Sebastian’s Kuursal conference center, the main hub for the Spanish festival.
First up was “Todo lo otro,” a release day launch for HBO Max staring multi-hyphenate Abril Zamora who writes, directs and stars in the story of a group of 30-somethings living in Madrid who have reached adulthood and found themselves living lives different from what they’d once dreamed. Playing the series’ lead protagonist, Zamora stars as Daphne, pushing middle age, recently single and with a crap job. Complicating things even more, she finds herself falling for her best friend, who himself is...
- 9/19/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Special Mention: Dead Ringers
Directed by David Cronenberg
Written by David Cronenberg and Norman Snider
Canada, 1988
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Dead Ringers is one of David Cronenberg’s masterpieces, and Jeremy Irons gives the most highly accomplished performance of his entire career – times two. This is the story of Beverly and Elliot Mantle (both played by Irons), identical twins who, since birth, have been inseparable. Together, they work as gynecologists in their own clinic, and literally share everything between them, including the women they work and sleep with. Jealousy comes between the two when Beverly falls in love with a new patient and decides he no longer wants to share his lady friend with Elliot. The twins, who have always existed together as one, have trouble adapting and soon turn against one another. Unlike the director’s previous films, the biological horror in Dead Ringers is entirely conveyed through the psychological...
Directed by David Cronenberg
Written by David Cronenberg and Norman Snider
Canada, 1988
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Dead Ringers is one of David Cronenberg’s masterpieces, and Jeremy Irons gives the most highly accomplished performance of his entire career – times two. This is the story of Beverly and Elliot Mantle (both played by Irons), identical twins who, since birth, have been inseparable. Together, they work as gynecologists in their own clinic, and literally share everything between them, including the women they work and sleep with. Jealousy comes between the two when Beverly falls in love with a new patient and decides he no longer wants to share his lady friend with Elliot. The twins, who have always existed together as one, have trouble adapting and soon turn against one another. Unlike the director’s previous films, the biological horror in Dead Ringers is entirely conveyed through the psychological...
- 10/29/2015
- by Ricky Fernandes
- SoundOnSight
Every year, we here at Sound On Sight celebrate the month of October with 31 Days of Horror; and every year, I update the list of my favourite horror films ever made. Last year, I released a list that included 150 picks. This year, I’ll be upgrading the list, making minor alterations, changing the rankings, adding new entries, and possibly removing a few titles. I’ve also decided to publish each post backwards this time for one reason: the new additions appear lower on my list, whereas my top 50 haven’t changed much, except for maybe in ranking. I am including documentaries, short films and mini series, only as special mentions – along with a few features that can qualify as horror, but barely do.
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Special Mention:
Häxan
Directed by Benjamin Christensen
Denmark / Sweden, 1922
Häxan (a.k.a The Witches or Witchcraft Through The Ages) is a 1922 silent documentary about the history of witchcraft,...
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Special Mention:
Häxan
Directed by Benjamin Christensen
Denmark / Sweden, 1922
Häxan (a.k.a The Witches or Witchcraft Through The Ages) is a 1922 silent documentary about the history of witchcraft,...
- 10/30/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
28Dla first reported on Blind Alley way back in 2011. Since then, the film has completed production and Antena 3 Films has released a trailer for the feature. The clip shows Rosa (Ana de Armas) trapped in a laundromat with two shapeshifters. Both of the creatures want to devour Rosa, but someone steps in their way. Have a look at the trailer for Blind Alley below, courtesy of Upcoming Horror Movies. Director/writer: Antonio Trashorras. Cast: Ana de Armas, Leonor Varela, and Diego Cadavid. A trailer for Blind Alley is here: The film's fan page is here: Blind Alley on Facebook | | Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28 Days Later: An Analysis Email Subscription
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- 1/23/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Phase 4 is waiting to distribute writer/director Antonio Trashorras's new taut Spanish horror flick 'Blind Alley' (Aka 'El callejon'). There's no official Us release date planned just yet but hopefully with this new trailer for the project things will start to move with more haste. The laundrette-based slasher flick stars the gorgeous Ana de Armas (below) who of course manages to slip her top off during the movie for a spin dry or two. Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela also star in the flick penned by Trashorras who also served as co-writer of Guillermo del Toro's 'The Devil's Backbone'. Head below to check out the new trailer and in case the entire project had slipped your mind we've also chucked up a poster to help refresh your memories....
- 1/23/2013
- Horror Asylum
A while back we told you Phase 4 Films picked up U.S. distribution rights to horror film Blind Alley, the directorial debut of Spanish screenwriter Antonio Trashorras, and now finally we have a trailer.
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Wash the blood out in the comments section below!
- 1/22/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We've been monitoring Blind Alley's progress for some time and we've shown off plenty of images from the Spanish thriller. The one thing missing? A trailer. We can now remedy that as we have a preview for you after the jump. Honestly, it's a bit wonky and probably gives the whole movie away, but it demonstrates some of the madcap style it's bringing to the table.
Directed by Antonio Trashorras - co-writer of Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone - Blind Alley was shot in Colombia with stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor VarelaIn.
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to,...
Directed by Antonio Trashorras - co-writer of Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone - Blind Alley was shot in Colombia with stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor VarelaIn.
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to,...
- 1/22/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Throughout the month of October, Editor-in-Chief and resident Horror expert Ricky D, will be posting a list of his favorite Horror films of all time. The list will be posted in six parts. Click here to see every entry.
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150: Session 9
Directed by Brad Anderson
Written by Stephen Gevedon and Brad Anderson
2001, USA
If there was ever a perfect setting for a horror movie, it would be the abandoned Danvers State Mental Hospital. Built in 1878 on an isolated site in rural Massachusetts, it was a multi-acre, self-contained psychiatric hospital rumoured to have been the birthplace of the pre-frontal lobotomy. The hospital was the setting for the 2001 horror film Session 9, where an asbestos clean-up crew discover a series of nine tapes, which have recorded a patient with multiple personalities, all of which are innocent, except for number nine. With a shoestring budget and no real special effects, Session 9...
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150: Session 9
Directed by Brad Anderson
Written by Stephen Gevedon and Brad Anderson
2001, USA
If there was ever a perfect setting for a horror movie, it would be the abandoned Danvers State Mental Hospital. Built in 1878 on an isolated site in rural Massachusetts, it was a multi-acre, self-contained psychiatric hospital rumoured to have been the birthplace of the pre-frontal lobotomy. The hospital was the setting for the 2001 horror film Session 9, where an asbestos clean-up crew discover a series of nine tapes, which have recorded a patient with multiple personalities, all of which are innocent, except for number nine. With a shoestring budget and no real special effects, Session 9...
- 10/3/2012
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Antonio Trashorras' Blind Alley has found a U.S. distributor in Phase 4 Films.
Trashorras co-penned The Devil's Backbone with Guillermo del Toro. He shot Blind Alley in Colombia with stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor VarelaIn.
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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Trashorras co-penned The Devil's Backbone with Guillermo del Toro. He shot Blind Alley in Colombia with stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor VarelaIn.
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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- 5/21/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Phase 4 Films has picked up U.S. distribution rights to horror film Blind Alley, the directorial debut of Spanish screenwriter Antonio Trashorras. Look for the flick via VOD on Phase 4's World Premieres platform by the fall.
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Wash the blood out in the comments section below!
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Wash the blood out in the comments section below!
- 5/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The 2012 Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (Nifff) runs July 6th-14th in Switzerland, and the first few details of what they have planned this year are trickling out. Read on if you plan to be in the area this summer!
Barely two months before the celebrations begin, the Nifff is announcing details of more of the festivities planned for between 6 and 14 July 2012: P.O.V. – Point Of View, a retrospective of Found Footage and the very first films to be presented in the Ultra Movies and Films Of The Third Kind sections!
Pov (Point of View) Retrospective:
Found Footage – discover fictional films composed of supposedly documentary video footage, currently proving very popular at the box office thanks to films such as Paranormal Activity and Rec.
Point Of View explores this form of cinematography which simulates reality in order to bewitch viewers more effectively. The boundaries between reality and fiction...
Barely two months before the celebrations begin, the Nifff is announcing details of more of the festivities planned for between 6 and 14 July 2012: P.O.V. – Point Of View, a retrospective of Found Footage and the very first films to be presented in the Ultra Movies and Films Of The Third Kind sections!
Pov (Point of View) Retrospective:
Found Footage – discover fictional films composed of supposedly documentary video footage, currently proving very popular at the box office thanks to films such as Paranormal Activity and Rec.
Point Of View explores this form of cinematography which simulates reality in order to bewitch viewers more effectively. The boundaries between reality and fiction...
- 5/16/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The Solution Entertainment Group (.The Solution.) has acquired international rights to Grand Piano, the new thriller from Spanish producing team Adrian Guerra and Rodrigo Cortés (upcoming Red Lights, Buried), starring Elijah Wood (upcoming The Hobbit, The Lord Of The Rings trilogy), written by Damien Chazelle and to be directed by sought after Spanish director Eugenio Mira (The Birthday), it was announced today by The Solution.s founders and partners, Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel.
Guerra and Cortés will produce the film, scheduled to start shooting in July, under their Spain-based company, Nostromo Pictures.
Forced into early retirement because of crippling stage fright, Wood is a piano virtuoso who returns to the stage where the recital turns deadly and he is forced to literally play for his life in the tense and twisted psychological thriller.
The Solution will be presenting the title to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
Guerra and Cortés will produce the film, scheduled to start shooting in July, under their Spain-based company, Nostromo Pictures.
Forced into early retirement because of crippling stage fright, Wood is a piano virtuoso who returns to the stage where the recital turns deadly and he is forced to literally play for his life in the tense and twisted psychological thriller.
The Solution will be presenting the title to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
- 5/9/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It's been a while since we last heard about Blind Alley (aka Callejón), but a couple of new stills have landed online for Antonio Trashorras' terror tale, and as always we're right here to scoop 'em up and bring them to ya! Feel free to leave a tip in the tip jar, thanks!
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Wash the blood out in the comments section below!
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid, and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Wash the blood out in the comments section below!
- 1/12/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
From writer/director Antonio Trashorras comes terror down a Blind Alley, which stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela. We've just now landed another slew of images for the vampire flick being sold in Berlin. "In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor." You'll find the poster inside with the new image gallery open by clicking here.
- 1/12/2012
- bloody-disgusting.com
Monster Brawl
Director/writer: Jesse T. Cook
Country: Canada
Running Time: 85 mins
Certificate: 18
Starring: Dave Foley, Art Hindle, Robert Maillet, Kevin Nash, Jimmy Hart, Herb Dean
The writer and director of 2008's horror flick Scarce, Jesse T. Cook, revisits the genre in his latest film Monster Brawl. “The time will come when monsters shape the futures of all” begins a suitably jocular voice-over that introduces us to the “most highly-anticipated extreme sport ever”. Making a horror enthusiast's hypothetical pub chat a reality, Cook pits some of the genre's most celebrated figures against each other in the wrestling ring.
Eight of the most powerful ghouls of all time from all four corners of the earth come together and are structured into “two conferences” with middle and heavy weight “monsters” and “creatures”, such as “Witch Bitch”. An American TV show set-up is quickly established with presenter, Buzz Chambers hosting from a secret cemetery location.
Director/writer: Jesse T. Cook
Country: Canada
Running Time: 85 mins
Certificate: 18
Starring: Dave Foley, Art Hindle, Robert Maillet, Kevin Nash, Jimmy Hart, Herb Dean
The writer and director of 2008's horror flick Scarce, Jesse T. Cook, revisits the genre in his latest film Monster Brawl. “The time will come when monsters shape the futures of all” begins a suitably jocular voice-over that introduces us to the “most highly-anticipated extreme sport ever”. Making a horror enthusiast's hypothetical pub chat a reality, Cook pits some of the genre's most celebrated figures against each other in the wrestling ring.
Eight of the most powerful ghouls of all time from all four corners of the earth come together and are structured into “two conferences” with middle and heavy weight “monsters” and “creatures”, such as “Witch Bitch”. An American TV show set-up is quickly established with presenter, Buzz Chambers hosting from a secret cemetery location.
- 11/8/2011
- Shadowlocked
42 – Nosferatu: The First Vampire
Directed by F.W. Murnau
1922 – Germany
The earliest surviving film based on Dracula is Nosferatu, an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. One of the first vampire movies, it is perhaps on one of the best vampire movies ever made. Generally creepy from beginning to the last frame.
41- Spirits Of The Dead (Histoires extraordinaires)
Directed by
Federico Fellini (segment Toby Dammit)
Louis Malle (segment William Wilson)
Roger Vadim (segment Metzengerstein)
1968 – France
First thing to notice is the three directors: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle and Roger Vadim. Second you need to take notice in the cast which includes Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp, Salvo Randone, James Robertson Justice, Françoise Prévost and Marlène Alexandre. Spirits Of The Dead is an adaptation of three Edgar Allan Poe stories that amount to one mixed bad, but with one incredible segment that needs to be seen.
Directed by F.W. Murnau
1922 – Germany
The earliest surviving film based on Dracula is Nosferatu, an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. One of the first vampire movies, it is perhaps on one of the best vampire movies ever made. Generally creepy from beginning to the last frame.
41- Spirits Of The Dead (Histoires extraordinaires)
Directed by
Federico Fellini (segment Toby Dammit)
Louis Malle (segment William Wilson)
Roger Vadim (segment Metzengerstein)
1968 – France
First thing to notice is the three directors: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle and Roger Vadim. Second you need to take notice in the cast which includes Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp, Salvo Randone, James Robertson Justice, Françoise Prévost and Marlène Alexandre. Spirits Of The Dead is an adaptation of three Edgar Allan Poe stories that amount to one mixed bad, but with one incredible segment that needs to be seen.
- 10/28/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
You never know quite what path Antonio Trashorras is going to take you on. He first gained international attention in 2001 with his screenplay of The Devil's Backbone, a haunting ghost story set in the Spanish Civil War; last year his screenplay for Agnosia was a costume drama romantic crime film. His feature directorial debut, El Callejon (which means 'blind alley') is an outrageously fun homage to exploitation and slasher cinema. With nods to directors such as Dario Argento and Jess Franco, it is definitely made for lovers of the genre: a well-controlled and campy film that packs a colourful punch and leaves the audience guessing to the last moment. Lucy is a young girl from Cuba, working as a maid in a resort hotel...
- 10/16/2011
- Screen Anarchy
From writer/director Antonio Trashorras comes terror down a Blind Alley which stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela. We've just now landed another slew of images, along with the official international one sheet. "In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor." Click the image below for all of the stills:...
- 7/19/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sometimes there's so much going on that news on some of the smaller films headed our way can fall between the cracks. Good thing for you we're always there to probe said cracks. Man, all of a sudden that sounded kind of gross.
In any event a couple of new images hit online recently for Antonio Trashorras' terror tale Blind Alley (aka Callejón), and we have them, along with the older images, right here for you in one nifty place along with the domestic one-sheet. Dig it!
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to,...
In any event a couple of new images hit online recently for Antonio Trashorras' terror tale Blind Alley (aka Callejón), and we have them, along with the older images, right here for you in one nifty place along with the domestic one-sheet. Dig it!
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to,...
- 7/19/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Three new photos from Blind Alley have been unveiled. This is the Spanish thriller from director Antonio Trashorras starring the quite stunning Ana de Armas. You'll find more images in this news item . Synopsis: In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (Ana De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
- 7/18/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
And even more new imagery from writer/director Antonio Trashorras' terror tale Blind Alley have made their way online and we've got your hot ticket to see every damned one of them.
Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela. Check out one new image below and the rest over at Aullidos. Thanks to DC reader Mark for the heads-up!
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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Blind Alley stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela. Check out one new image below and the rest over at Aullidos. Thanks to DC reader Mark for the heads-up!
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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- 5/23/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
From writer/director Antonio Trashorras comes terror down a Blind Alley, which stars Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela. Gearing up for sales at this week's Cannes, below you'll find the first ever details and image! "In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor."...
- 5/23/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
During the Cannes film market, Shock gave you a first look at Blind Alley , a new thriller from Antonio Trashorras, the co-writer of The Devil's Backbone . Aullidos scored a photo gallery that takes you beyond the one image we shared. You can follow this link to see more photos. In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (Ana De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
- 5/23/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Antonio Trashorras, writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone, is set for his directorial debut in Blind Alley. Two new posters for the film, which is in post, premiered at Cannes Marche Du Film (via Twitch).
Here’s the plot: In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
This should be on your list to see when it gets released, as Devil’s Backbone is one underrated gem.
Here’s the plot: In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
This should be on your list to see when it gets released, as Devil’s Backbone is one underrated gem.
- 5/20/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
With Blind Alley - the feature directorial debut from Antonio Trashorras, writer of Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone - now in post production two brand new pieces of promo art were unveiled in the Cannes Marche Du Film. They're creepy, atmospheric bits of work and we've got both for you - along with the previous stills - in the gallery below.In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about...
- 5/20/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Antena 3 Films is producing another horror feature in Spain, called Blind Alley. A young woman and a serial killer tangle in the back alleyways of Spain. Rosa (Ana de Armas) must outwit this murderer, before time runs out. Have a look at an early still from this feature, with Blind Alley set to complete in 2011. More details are below.
The synopsis for Blind Alley is below:
"In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer! At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor" (Film).
Completion Year: 2011.
Director/writer: Antonio Trashorras.
Producers: Ricardo García Arrojo, David Troncoso, and Andrés Calderón.
The synopsis for Blind Alley is below:
"In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer! At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor" (Film).
Completion Year: 2011.
Director/writer: Antonio Trashorras.
Producers: Ricardo García Arrojo, David Troncoso, and Andrés Calderón.
- 5/12/2011
- by soccerpro134@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Antena 3 Films is producing another horror feature in Spain, called Blind Alley. A young woman and a serial killer tangle in the back alleyways of Spain. Rosa (Ana de Armas) must outwit this murderer, before time runs out. Have a look at an early still from this feature, with Blind Alley set to complete in 2011. More details are below.
The synopsis for Blind Alley is below:
"In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer! At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor" (Film).
Completion Year: 2011.
Director/writer: Antonio Trashorras.
Producers: Ricardo García Arrojo, David Troncoso, and Andrés Calderón.
The synopsis for Blind Alley is below:
"In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer! At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of cat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor" (Film).
Completion Year: 2011.
Director/writer: Antonio Trashorras.
Producers: Ricardo García Arrojo, David Troncoso, and Andrés Calderón.
- 5/12/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Antonio Trashorras makes his directorial debut with Blind Alley and we've got your first look at actress Ana de Armas in the thriller. Trashorras co-penned The Devil's Backbone with Guillermo del Toro. He shot Blind Alley in Colombia Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela and his first endeavor in the director's chair is being shown off at Cannes. In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa (De Armas) finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
- 5/11/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
And we kick off Tuesday with some fresh info on the latest indie effort to hit our radar. Can you think of a better way? Yeah we can't either. Dig on the goods!
Below you'll find the first image and plot details for writer/director Antonio Trashorras' terror tale Blind Alley starring Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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Below you'll find the first image and plot details for writer/director Antonio Trashorras' terror tale Blind Alley starring Ana de Armas, Diego Cadavid and Leonor Varela.
Synopsis
In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and after hours of anguish, immersed in the sadistic game of rat and mouse the killer has subjected her to, the young girl will discover something even more disturbing about the nature of her aggressor.
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- 5/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If the name Antonio Trashorras strikes you as familiar there is a fighting chance that you are a fan of Guillermo Del Toro. Trashorras, you see, first rose to international prominence as the writer of Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone, and while he continues to be active as a writer Trashorras has been increasingly pushing into directing over recent years.His short film work shows a love for the giallo films of Mario Bava and he is now making his feature debut with the currently in production Blind Alley (El Callejon). In a tiny laundrette hidden down an alleyway, Rosa finds herself trapped, completely isolated and unable to escape the nightmarish situation of being attacked by a serial killer. At the break of dawn and...
- 4/5/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Leonor Varela and Diego Cadavid will join leading lady Ana De Armas in the thriller Blind Alley . This is the film we first told you about last summer that's going to be directed by Antonio Trashorras. He also co-wrote The Devil's Backbone with Guillermo del Toro. Shooting begins in Colombia this week. De Armas plays a young woman trapped in a cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer while she is trapped in a laundromat.
- 2/10/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Reviewed at Fantastic Fest 2010.
"Agnosia," like "Julia's Eyes," which screens at the festival today, is the product of a Guillermo del Toro protege -- Eugenio Mira, whose first film, 2004's "The Birthday," caught the director/producer/force of nature's attention, if few others'. And it looks like it -- working off a screenplay by "The Devil's Backbone" writer Antonio Trashorras, Mira adeptly assembles lush, gothic visuals of the type that have become del Toro's signature. If only the film had the same amount of emotional impact. "Agnosia" is certainly the most lavishly beautiful film at Fantastic Fest, but it's structured around a story that doesn't seem to have enough to it to support a feature, either in what's at stake or in the characters.
The film starts with a group of investors arriving in the countryside to try out a new telescopic rifle, the joint product of German weapon manufacturer...
"Agnosia," like "Julia's Eyes," which screens at the festival today, is the product of a Guillermo del Toro protege -- Eugenio Mira, whose first film, 2004's "The Birthday," caught the director/producer/force of nature's attention, if few others'. And it looks like it -- working off a screenplay by "The Devil's Backbone" writer Antonio Trashorras, Mira adeptly assembles lush, gothic visuals of the type that have become del Toro's signature. If only the film had the same amount of emotional impact. "Agnosia" is certainly the most lavishly beautiful film at Fantastic Fest, but it's structured around a story that doesn't seem to have enough to it to support a feature, either in what's at stake or in the characters.
The film starts with a group of investors arriving in the countryside to try out a new telescopic rifle, the joint product of German weapon manufacturer...
- 9/30/2010
- by Alison Willmore
- ifc.com
Whatever it is you may expect from Eugenio Mira's Agnosia, chances are good it is not quite that. An unusual amalgam of elements and influences the picture is one part lush period piece, one part wildly inventive corporate espionage thriller, and one part romantic drama with all of those elements centering on the beautiful Joana Prats (Barbara Goenaga) a young woman with a most unusual medical condition.
Written by Antonio Trashorras - the acclaimed writer of Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone - the film begins with Joana as a young girl assisting her father, Artur - the maker of fine glass lenses - in a demonstration of his latest product, the world's first telescopic rifle scope. All is going well at first but when Artur witnesses first hand the use his creation will be put to he has a change of heart and refuses to sell it to anyone at all,...
Written by Antonio Trashorras - the acclaimed writer of Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone - the film begins with Joana as a young girl assisting her father, Artur - the maker of fine glass lenses - in a demonstration of his latest product, the world's first telescopic rifle scope. All is going well at first but when Artur witnesses first hand the use his creation will be put to he has a change of heart and refuses to sell it to anyone at all,...
- 9/27/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Barcelona's Roxbury Pics, Colombia's Dynamo Capital and Antena 3 Films will produce Callejon (Blond Alley), the feature film debut of Spanish screenwriter Antonio Trashorras. Spain-based Cuban actress Ana de Armas (The Boarding School, Sex, Party and Lies) will take the lead role, playing a young woman, Rosa, who -- trapped in a laundry during a long and hellish night -- attempts to escape from a serial murderer. Trashorras co-wrote the script of Guillermo del Toro's chiller The Devil's Backbone. He recently penned the Roxbury-produced Agnosia, Eugenio Mira's period psychological thriller, which Filmax Intl. has sold worldwide save for the U.S., Japan and Brazil. Spanish-language Callejon, which rolls early 2011 in Spain and at Colombian studios, is "an action thriller that finishes up as a horror film, a lowish-budget film with a twist," Faura told Variety. The project is in the vein of Gallic horror standouts High Tension or Them.
- 8/5/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Spanish screenwriter Antonio Trashorras is getting set to make his feature film debut with Callejon, or Blind Alley for you gringos out there.
According to Variety Spain-based Cuban actress Ana de Armas (pictured below; The Boarding School; Sex, Party and Lies) will take the lead role, playing a young woman, Rosa, who while trapped in a laundry during a long and hellish night attempts to escape from a serial murderer.
Trashorras co-wrote the script of Guillermo del Toro's chiller The Devil's Backbone so he's definitely no stranger to the genre. The Spanish-language flick is set to roll in early 2011 in Spain.
Callejon has been described as "an action thriller that finishes up as a horror film with a twist," and is said to be in the same vein as Gallic horror standouts High Tension and Them. More as it comes.
- Uncle Creepy
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According to Variety Spain-based Cuban actress Ana de Armas (pictured below; The Boarding School; Sex, Party and Lies) will take the lead role, playing a young woman, Rosa, who while trapped in a laundry during a long and hellish night attempts to escape from a serial murderer.
Trashorras co-wrote the script of Guillermo del Toro's chiller The Devil's Backbone so he's definitely no stranger to the genre. The Spanish-language flick is set to roll in early 2011 in Spain.
Callejon has been described as "an action thriller that finishes up as a horror film with a twist," and is said to be in the same vein as Gallic horror standouts High Tension and Them. More as it comes.
- Uncle Creepy
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- 8/5/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Devil's Backbone co-writer Antonio Trashorras is getting behind the tentatively titled Callejon (or, Blind Alley ). Shooting is expected to begin in Spain in early 2011. Trashorras describes the film as "an action thriller that finishes up as a horror film, a lowish-budget film with a twist." It tells of a young woman, actress Ana de Armas, who's trapped in a laundry room and has to escape from a killer. Roxbury Pics, Colombia's Dynamo Capital and Antena 3 Films are producing.
- 8/5/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Agnosia Movie PosterThe Spanish language film Agnosia is from director Eugenio Mara (The Birthday). Mara is a Spanish born director who has already received two award nominations for his previous film of 2004 The Birthday. Mara is now finishing work on the "romantic thriller" Agnosia (Agnosia). The film takes its name from a rare brain impact injury that leaves those afflicted with the inability to interpret sensory info'; this plot device is used in Agnosia as character Prats holds certain company secrets that could benefit two separate, competitive men. The full synopsis is below along with a trailer where the titles loosely translate to: "Imagine You Cannot Use Your Senses, Or Cannot Trust Your Senses - When You Cannot Love...Agnosia." Have a look at the teaser trailer for Agnosia below.
The synopsis for Agnosia here:
"Joana Prats suffers from agnosia, a strange neuropsychological illness that affects her perception. Although her...
The synopsis for Agnosia here:
"Joana Prats suffers from agnosia, a strange neuropsychological illness that affects her perception. Although her...
- 6/30/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
It's time.
The sales reel for Eugenio Mira's Agnosia was the most impressive thing by far that I saw at the European Film Market back in February and I have been waiting ever since for the chance to share some of these sumptuous images in motion with you, the Twitch reader. That chance came today.
The first public teaser for the film was released on the El Paid website today and while we've been promised an English version tomorrow - just as soon as the El Paid exclusive window expires - I just can't wait that long. So here's the Spanish version to tide you over.
What's it about?
Joana Prats suffers from agnosia, a strange neuropsychological illness that affects her perception. Although her eyes and ears are in perfect condition, her brain cannot interpret the stimuli she receives through them.
As the only one who knows the industrial...
The sales reel for Eugenio Mira's Agnosia was the most impressive thing by far that I saw at the European Film Market back in February and I have been waiting ever since for the chance to share some of these sumptuous images in motion with you, the Twitch reader. That chance came today.
The first public teaser for the film was released on the El Paid website today and while we've been promised an English version tomorrow - just as soon as the El Paid exclusive window expires - I just can't wait that long. So here's the Spanish version to tide you over.
What's it about?
Joana Prats suffers from agnosia, a strange neuropsychological illness that affects her perception. Although her eyes and ears are in perfect condition, her brain cannot interpret the stimuli she receives through them.
As the only one who knows the industrial...
- 6/24/2010
- Screen Anarchy
In the world of Spanish genre film this year it has been the Guillermo Del Toro produced effort Julia's Eyes that has been winning most of the advance attention but - while that film certainly looks just fine in its own right - the film that really deserves the anticipation is Eugenio Mira's Agnosia.
A supernatural thriller from the producers of Pan's Labyrinth, The Orphanage and Hierro, details have been intentionally scarce on this one with the creators being very careful to avoid the risk of spoilers. And, honestly, even after seeing the lengthy promo reel being presented by Filmax here at the Efm I still can't say much more of anything as far as what the film is actually about. But I can say that in terms of visuals and drawing the viewer in to a unique vision of the world, Agnosia is the best thing I have...
A supernatural thriller from the producers of Pan's Labyrinth, The Orphanage and Hierro, details have been intentionally scarce on this one with the creators being very careful to avoid the risk of spoilers. And, honestly, even after seeing the lengthy promo reel being presented by Filmax here at the Efm I still can't say much more of anything as far as what the film is actually about. But I can say that in terms of visuals and drawing the viewer in to a unique vision of the world, Agnosia is the best thing I have...
- 2/15/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Updated: We have added a production still and a concept piece which has been provided for us, both of which are after the break. We have also been informed that this is not a "retro-futuristic thriller" (although the synopsis sounds like it) and it's more in the vein of The Prestige or The Elephant Man.
Eugenio Mira (The Birthday) is at work on his second feature length film entitled Agnosia which stars Eduardo Noriega, Bárbara Goenaga, Felix Gomez, Lluis Homar and Martina Gedeck. Billed as a baroque, retro-futuristic thriller, it's about an optician who designs a massive deadly lens and is set in Spain in the late 19th century. With a screenplay written by Antonio Trashorras (The Devil's Backbone). Word is that shooting will start this month (if it's not already underway).
I'm trying to get more details, so stay tuned!
To boot, you can check out Mira's incredibly stylish...
Eugenio Mira (The Birthday) is at work on his second feature length film entitled Agnosia which stars Eduardo Noriega, Bárbara Goenaga, Felix Gomez, Lluis Homar and Martina Gedeck. Billed as a baroque, retro-futuristic thriller, it's about an optician who designs a massive deadly lens and is set in Spain in the late 19th century. With a screenplay written by Antonio Trashorras (The Devil's Backbone). Word is that shooting will start this month (if it's not already underway).
I'm trying to get more details, so stay tuned!
To boot, you can check out Mira's incredibly stylish...
- 11/5/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Fantastic Fest 2009, which takes place in Austin, Texas, USA Sept 24-Oct 1, 2009 has a bunch of female-directed horror films, both shorts and features, that rock! Celia Rico's Dos Manos Zurdas y un Racimo de Ojos Manchados de Gris, Tracie Laymon's Inside, Alicia Conway's Rite, Barbara Brancaccio's documentary Cropsey, and Esther Gronenborn's Kaifeck Murders are all screening this year. Find out synopses and more below...
Dos Manos Zurdas y un Racimo de Ojos Manchados de Gris
(dir. Antonio Trashorras and Celia Rico, Spain, 19 min)
A love letter to the surreal, bloody classic giallos, by the screenwriter of The Devil's Backbone.
Inside (dir Tracie Laymon, USA, 13 min)
What do you do when there's something growing inside of you? You get rid of it.
Rite (dir. Alicia Conway, USA, 9 min)
Blossoming to adulthood is no picnic. A dreamish, jarring vision of growing up.
Cropsey
(dir. Barbara Brancaccio and Joshua Zeman,...
Dos Manos Zurdas y un Racimo de Ojos Manchados de Gris
(dir. Antonio Trashorras and Celia Rico, Spain, 19 min)
A love letter to the surreal, bloody classic giallos, by the screenwriter of The Devil's Backbone.
Inside (dir Tracie Laymon, USA, 13 min)
What do you do when there's something growing inside of you? You get rid of it.
Rite (dir. Alicia Conway, USA, 9 min)
Blossoming to adulthood is no picnic. A dreamish, jarring vision of growing up.
Cropsey
(dir. Barbara Brancaccio and Joshua Zeman,...
- 8/11/2009
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
As if the first wave of films wasn’t good enough the badasses over at Fantastic Fest have announced the 2nd wave of films and they have outdone themselves. With the additions of movie like ‘Zombieland’, ‘Survival of the Dead’, ‘Daybreakers’ and ‘Yatterman’ this is will be one of the best festivals of the year! Check out the announcement below:
Features:
Daybreakers (dir. Michael Spierig & Peter Spierig, 2009, USA)
The year is 2019. A mysterious plague has swept over the earth, transforming the majority of the world’s population into vampires. Humans are now an endangered, second-class species – forced into hiding as they are hunted and farmed for vampire consumption to the brink of extinction. It’s all up to Edward Dalton, a vampire researcher who refuses to feed on human blood, to perfect a blood substitute that might sustain vampires and spare the few remaining humans.
Doghouse
(dir. Jake West, 2009, UK...
Features:
Daybreakers (dir. Michael Spierig & Peter Spierig, 2009, USA)
The year is 2019. A mysterious plague has swept over the earth, transforming the majority of the world’s population into vampires. Humans are now an endangered, second-class species – forced into hiding as they are hunted and farmed for vampire consumption to the brink of extinction. It’s all up to Edward Dalton, a vampire researcher who refuses to feed on human blood, to perfect a blood substitute that might sustain vampires and spare the few remaining humans.
Doghouse
(dir. Jake West, 2009, UK...
- 8/10/2009
- by Scott
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
That's right folks, the second wave has been announced, and I'm tentatively planning on being there for the opening night world premier of Jared Hess' Gentlemen Broncos followed by the next few days of genre goodness. What does this lineup bring us? Quite the list:
How about the Spierig brothers long awaited next film, a post apocalyptic vampire vision of the future: Daybreakers!
The world premier of Studio 4C's animated Russian war scifi First Squad.
The North American premier of Tom Six's anal grafted centipede sickness Human Centipede (First Sequence).
The Us premier of Tarik Saleh's Swiss animated dystopic vision with voices from the likes of Vincent Gallo, Metropia!
The Us premier of Lee Demarbre's deliciously horrific Sasha Grey starrer Smash Cut. (Review coming soon)
The Us premier of Romero's latest, Survival of the Dead.
Takashi Miike's reimagining of the long running tv anime Yatterman. (Review...
How about the Spierig brothers long awaited next film, a post apocalyptic vampire vision of the future: Daybreakers!
The world premier of Studio 4C's animated Russian war scifi First Squad.
The North American premier of Tom Six's anal grafted centipede sickness Human Centipede (First Sequence).
The Us premier of Tarik Saleh's Swiss animated dystopic vision with voices from the likes of Vincent Gallo, Metropia!
The Us premier of Lee Demarbre's deliciously horrific Sasha Grey starrer Smash Cut. (Review coming soon)
The Us premier of Romero's latest, Survival of the Dead.
Takashi Miike's reimagining of the long running tv anime Yatterman. (Review...
- 8/10/2009
- QuietEarth.us
The directorial debut from Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew, with Leslie Feist in the lead! The latest from Oscar-winner Chris Landreth! A space monkey! The new Wallace and Gromit! The 2009 edition of the Worldwide Short Film Festival has just announced the complete lineup and there’s plenty in there to be excited about. Of course, I’m most excited to unveil the lineups for the midnight sections, which I had the privilege of programming again this year and I’m more than a little bit please with the result.
We start with Creepy, home to the horror pictures and a few comic spoofs on horror themes. Creepy’s got brilliant Mexican stop motion Fuera De Control, Pop Skull director Adam Wingard’s mumblecore slasher Laura Panic, Antonio Trashorras (you know him as the writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone) directed giallo Breed, Sundance hit Boob,...
We start with Creepy, home to the horror pictures and a few comic spoofs on horror themes. Creepy’s got brilliant Mexican stop motion Fuera De Control, Pop Skull director Adam Wingard’s mumblecore slasher Laura Panic, Antonio Trashorras (you know him as the writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone) directed giallo Breed, Sundance hit Boob,...
- 5/26/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
Best known as the writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone Spanish film maker Antonio Trashorras is also an increasingly accomplished director in his own right. And with his latest directorial effort Trashorras indulges his love for classic giallo. With Cristina Pons in the lead Dos manos zurdas y un racimo de ojos manchados de gris - amusingly titled simply Breed in English - the film is twenty minutes of surreal, bloody mystery and horror with all the style and smarts that you’d expect. But don’t take my word for it, we’ve got the entire film - English subtitled, no less - in the Twitch Player below the break.
- 12/16/2008
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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