Written and Directed by: Paul Soter
Featuring: Pell James, Johnathon Schaech, Jenn Foreman
After the marketing blitz of the After Dark Horrorfest films, some of which were fun and others were abysmal, the production company decided to branch out into the original content arena. These releases, done on independent-film budgets and often leaving any real lasting impact, are straight-to-dvd horror films that are more suited to screening on a lazy weekend afternoon on the Chiller channel than anything that would become someone's new favorite film. Still, I've been a fan of Johnathon Schaech since The Doom Generation, so when I saw Dark Circles sitting on the new release shelf at my local video store, I picked it up.
Following in the footsteps of other recent horror releases like Baby Blues, Dark Circles fixates on the stress and pressure put upon new parents in the aftermath of an addition to the family.
Featuring: Pell James, Johnathon Schaech, Jenn Foreman
After the marketing blitz of the After Dark Horrorfest films, some of which were fun and others were abysmal, the production company decided to branch out into the original content arena. These releases, done on independent-film budgets and often leaving any real lasting impact, are straight-to-dvd horror films that are more suited to screening on a lazy weekend afternoon on the Chiller channel than anything that would become someone's new favorite film. Still, I've been a fan of Johnathon Schaech since The Doom Generation, so when I saw Dark Circles sitting on the new release shelf at my local video store, I picked it up.
Following in the footsteps of other recent horror releases like Baby Blues, Dark Circles fixates on the stress and pressure put upon new parents in the aftermath of an addition to the family.
- 7/3/2013
- by Amanda Rebholz
- Planet Fury
Title: Steve Chong Finds Out That Suicide Is a Bad Idea Director: Charlie Lavoy Starring: Stanley Wong, Joseph Sökmen, Owen Hornstein III, Tyler Russell, Jenn Foreman, Jennie Freeman A recent world premiere at the 16th annual Dances With Films, the evocatively titled micro-budget indie film “Steve Chong Finds Out That Suicide Is a Bad Idea” tries to put a bearded, decidedly fraternal spin on the whole “Return of the Secaucus 7″ sub-genre, wherein young adults grapple with changes in life and their relationships. If there’s a certain easygoing charm to the movie, there’s also a lack of forward-leaning momentum or insight to make these characters stick to the psyche. Mopey, [ Read More ]
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- 6/12/2013
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
With Lionsgate set to finally release the After Dark Original Dark Circles on DVD, Digital Download, and On Demand this coming May 21st, they've unveiled a new clip for the supernatural horror flick. Check it out!
Dark Circles was written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do) with Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer. The DVD extras include an audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter.
Synopsis:
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman have each of them wondering if they are suffering from...
Dark Circles was written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do) with Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer. The DVD extras include an audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter.
Synopsis:
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman have each of them wondering if they are suffering from...
- 5/16/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Dark Circles
Street Date: 5/21/13
DVD Srp: $26.98
Program Description
After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter … Continue reading →...
Street Date: 5/21/13
DVD Srp: $26.98
Program Description
After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter … Continue reading →...
- 5/16/2013
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
It's Thursday trailer time and todays featured flick just happens to be After Dark Original's 'Dark Circles'. Lionsgate have revealed the new trailer over at Dread Central and the arm of their home entertainment division will be bringing the supernatural horror from Broken Lizard ('Club Dread', 'Super Troopers') member Paul Soter to DVD, digital download and VOD this May. 'Dark Circles' stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. Head below to check out the new trailer....
- 3/28/2013
- Horror Asylum
With Lionsgate set to finally release the After Dark Original Dark Circles on DVD, Digital Download, and On Demand this coming May 21st, they've unveiled a new trailer for the supernatural horror flick.
Dark Circles was written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do) with Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer. The DVD extras include an audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter.
Synopsis:
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman have each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations or if...
Dark Circles was written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do) with Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer. The DVD extras include an audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter.
Synopsis:
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman have each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations or if...
- 3/27/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be unleashing the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' on DVD, Digital Download and VOD this May. The supernatural chiller was originally part of the line-up for After Dark Originals and stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2') and Pell James ('Zodiac') as a pair of new parents whom through nights of sleep-deprivation due to their whinging kid begin seeing things in their house. The 'Dark Circles' bit of course referring to those dark bits under your eyes that come on more through lack of sleep. Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers all co-star and the flick is set for release from 21st May. Head below to check out the DVD artwork....
- 3/6/2013
- Horror Asylum
Lionsgate just dropped us a line to let us know they have two new features poised and ready for their DVD and digital download debuts on May 21st. Read on for the latest on one of the After Dark Originals, Dark Circles, and Cool Air.
After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter and will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.
Synopsis
When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things...
After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter and will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.
Synopsis
When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things...
- 3/5/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The trailer for the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' has finally been unveiled. The first film to be released by After Dark Films, as part of their new After Dark Originals 2 series, stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. It'll be unleashed it all its glory later this year so stay tuned for a release date announcement soon. For now head below for the new trailer and get your fill of shocks and jumps....
- 1/15/2013
- Horror Asylum
It's been several months since last we mentioned Dark Circles, a new After Dark Original heading our way from writer/director Paul Soter, but the trailer has finally arrived, and we have it for you right here, shivers included!
Synopsis:
After Dark Films kicks off After Dark Originals 2 with its first chilling feature of the new series that will send shivers down your spine. Dark Circles, written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and starring Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), will have its blood-curdling theatrical release in 2013. It co-stars Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer.
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house...
Synopsis:
After Dark Films kicks off After Dark Originals 2 with its first chilling feature of the new series that will send shivers down your spine. Dark Circles, written and directed by Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard infamy, the team behind Club Dread, Super Troopers, and Beerfest) and starring Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), will have its blood-curdling theatrical release in 2013. It co-stars Jennifer Foreman and Phillippe Brenninkmeyer.
When new parents Alex (Schaech) and Penny (James) retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house...
- 1/14/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
After Dark Films returns to the screen sometime in 2013 with an all-new slate of After Dark Originals. One film that is completed is Dark Circles and a trailer made its debut today.
When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman has each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations, or if their new home holds a dark, supernatural presence. As their fragile grasp on reality spirals into delirium, Alex and Penny find themselves nearly helpless to deal with the horrific truth of what is really going in this house.
Paul Soter writes and directs; Pell James, Jonathan Schaech, Jennifer Foreman and Andrea Frankle star. We'll keep you posted on on a release date.
When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman has each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations, or if their new home holds a dark, supernatural presence. As their fragile grasp on reality spirals into delirium, Alex and Penny find themselves nearly helpless to deal with the horrific truth of what is really going in this house.
Paul Soter writes and directs; Pell James, Jonathan Schaech, Jennifer Foreman and Andrea Frankle star. We'll keep you posted on on a release date.
- 1/14/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
After Dark has started to announced their lineup for “After Dark Originals 2″, which will include 8 new horror movie releases. The first film announced is Dark Circles, and we have the plot synopsis, photos, and a poster for you to check out:
“With the success of the After Dark Films Horrorfest ’8 Films To Die For’ brand, and the unanimous success of the first installment of After Dark Originals (Ado), Adf, in conjunction with Lionsgate and Im Global, is proud to announce that they will be bringing another set of 8 terrorizing films to theaters in 2012 — After Dark Originals 2 (ADO2)”
“When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman has each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations,...
“With the success of the After Dark Films Horrorfest ’8 Films To Die For’ brand, and the unanimous success of the first installment of After Dark Originals (Ado), Adf, in conjunction with Lionsgate and Im Global, is proud to announce that they will be bringing another set of 8 terrorizing films to theaters in 2012 — After Dark Originals 2 (ADO2)”
“When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman has each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations,...
- 2/3/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
If you're a fan of After Dark Films' Horrorfest '8 Films To Die For' then you would have lapped up last year's new After Dark Originals (Ado) series. The collection of 8 new horrors that included the likes of 'Husk', 'Seconds Apart', 'Banshee', 'The Task' and 'Fertile Ground' will return with a fresh octuple of horror goodness for 2012, one of which will be 'Dark Circles'. As previously reported Broken Lizard member Paul Soter wrote and directed supernatural chiller 'Dark Circles' and now a new one-sheet and a batch of new stills from the completed production have been unveiled. The movie stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James ('Zodiac'),Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. Check out the full plot and new assets below....
- 2/3/2012
- Horror Asylum
It was this past October when we first got word of Dark Circles, a new After Dark Original heading our way from writer/director Paul Soter, and now we can share the film's poster and a few stills along with details of After Dark Originals 2!
From the Press Release:
With the success of the After Dark Films (Adf) Horrorfest "8 Films To Die For" brand and the unanimous success of the first installment of After Dark Originals (Ado), Adf, in conjunction with Lionsgate and Im Global, is proud to announce that they will be bringing another set of eight (8) terrorizing films to theaters in 2012: After Dark Originals 2 (ADO2).
“We’re very proud of this new line of horror films, and Dark Circles is the perfect film to set the tone for our ‘newest brand of fear’.” -Courtney Solomon, CEO of After Dark Films
Continuing the success of After Dark Originals,...
From the Press Release:
With the success of the After Dark Films (Adf) Horrorfest "8 Films To Die For" brand and the unanimous success of the first installment of After Dark Originals (Ado), Adf, in conjunction with Lionsgate and Im Global, is proud to announce that they will be bringing another set of eight (8) terrorizing films to theaters in 2012: After Dark Originals 2 (ADO2).
“We’re very proud of this new line of horror films, and Dark Circles is the perfect film to set the tone for our ‘newest brand of fear’.” -Courtney Solomon, CEO of After Dark Films
Continuing the success of After Dark Originals,...
- 2/3/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
'Dark Circles' isn't a new horror about a murderous insomniac whose only distinctive feature are bags under his eyes but instead it's Paul Soter's new horror flick. Soter is one of those crazy members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard ('Super Troopers', 'Beerfest', 'Club Dread') and will helm the project from his own script. Bloody Disgusting caught up with Soter recently in a new interview ,available at the link below, in which he states the movie will be 'pure horror thriller'. Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James -below ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers are all on board as cast members and the movie has just wrapped post-production. Check out the plot deets below and make sure you head on over to Bd at the link to read the full interview.
- 11/25/2011
- Horror Asylum
Paul Soter ('Club Dread', 'Super Troopers'), one of the members of the Broken Lizard comedy team, has been tapped to helm new horror 'Dark Circles'. The new flick is the first announced horror installment for the 2012 set of After Dark Originals. Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James -below ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers are all set to star in . Check out the plot details below....
- 10/17/2011
- Horror Asylum
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