Filmmaking on a limited budget is always a difficult proposition, but when your entire budget is what most productions – even so-called “low budget” films – spend on their catering… it’s damn near impossible. And if you have plans of your finished product looking any better than your Aunt Edna’s holiday footage from Atlantic City… well, forget it.
So, it was with no small amount of trepidation that I make my way out to the Northern State Hospital one fall evening to observe one of the last days of principal photography on the direct-to-dvd film from Valentine Entertainment, The Taken. The building where shooting was to take place is an old, just this side of dilapidated, former mental institution hidden away in the forests near Sedro Woolley, Wa. Walking from my car, I can hear the sounds of an AA meeting taking place in one of the still-used buildings far...
So, it was with no small amount of trepidation that I make my way out to the Northern State Hospital one fall evening to observe one of the last days of principal photography on the direct-to-dvd film from Valentine Entertainment, The Taken. The building where shooting was to take place is an old, just this side of dilapidated, former mental institution hidden away in the forests near Sedro Woolley, Wa. Walking from my car, I can hear the sounds of an AA meeting taking place in one of the still-used buildings far...
- 8/24/2010
- by Carnell
- DreadCentral.com
Have you ever been held captive against your will? Have you ever been chased by a psychopathic maniac? If not, then The Taken will provide an opportunity for you to live some of your darkest fears on DVD in 2010. From director and writer Richard Valentine, The Taken involves "six strangers, taken against their will, [who] wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath." Dark, disturbing, and devilishly sinister fans can check this one out in the comfort of their homes in 2010. Have a look at the synopsis, trailer, and cast information, all here.
The synopsis for The Taken:
"Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments.
Just when it's almost over for his victims, they get a chance to escape.
The synopsis for The Taken:
"Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments.
Just when it's almost over for his victims, they get a chance to escape.
- 1/11/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
I'm thinking there may be more than meets the eye to Richard Valentine's indie thriller, The Taken. Sure the trailer feels a lot like Saw and the poster looks even more like The Collector, but after reading the synopsis it may have more smarts than I originally expected. I've got my fingers crossed that there is a labyrinthine puzzle at work here.
Synopsis:
Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away, only to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments. But, just when they think it’s game over, they are offered a cruel chance of escape.
Now free from their confines, the remaining captives must venture out into the endless labyrinth of corridors and find a way out before the madman can bring them under his scalpel.
Synopsis:
Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away, only to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments. But, just when they think it’s game over, they are offered a cruel chance of escape.
Now free from their confines, the remaining captives must venture out into the endless labyrinth of corridors and find a way out before the madman can bring them under his scalpel.
- 1/4/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Hell just froze over.... Shooting begins this March in Vancouver on Bind, producer Dan Walton's (Gutterballs, Hanger) directorial debut. In the feature a weekend getaway to a scenic winter wonderland takes a deadly turn when a group of friends find themselves pitted against the elements and a dark presence with a bloody agenda. Christa Campbell (2001 Maniacs), Al Santos (Jeepers Creepers 2, American Gangster), Wolfgang J Weber (Into The Darkness), Travis Aaron Wade (Pig Hunt), Raine Brown (100 Tears) and Jessica Von (The Taken, Bloody Mary) all star. SFX work is being handled by Brian Sipe (Star Trek, Van Helsing, Pirates of the Caribbean).
- 12/15/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything regarding filmmaker Dan Walton’s planned feature directorial debut Bind, but today that’s all changed. Walton (who served as co-executive producer on 2008’s lurid Gutterballs) informed us that the film (which now features the tag-line "Hell Just Froze Over") is set to go before cameras in March of 2010 in Vancouver, Canada, and also provided us with a synopsis of the 80’s horror homage and an updated cast list.
According to Walton, who will direct from his own script, Bind tells the story of “a weekend getaway to a scenic winter wonderland that takes a deadly turn when a group of friends find themselves pitted against the elements and a dark presence with a bloody agenda.”
FX man Brian Sipe, whose previous credits include Van Helsing and Pirates of the Caribbean, will be on hand to provide what is expected...
According to Walton, who will direct from his own script, Bind tells the story of “a weekend getaway to a scenic winter wonderland that takes a deadly turn when a group of friends find themselves pitted against the elements and a dark presence with a bloody agenda.”
FX man Brian Sipe, whose previous credits include Van Helsing and Pirates of the Caribbean, will be on hand to provide what is expected...
- 12/14/2009
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Another trailer chock full of indie goodness hit online today in the form of Richard Valentine's Liam-less horror opus The Taken.
Said trailer hit today on the official The Taken site along with lots of other goodies! No word on distro yet, but we'll be watching!
Official Synopsis
"Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away, only to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments. But, just when you think it’s game over for his victims, they are offered a cruel chance of escape. Now free from their confines, the remaining captives must venture out into the endless labyrinth of corridors and find a way out before the madman can bring them under his scalpel."
The Taken - Trailer
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- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Said trailer hit today on the official The Taken site along with lots of other goodies! No word on distro yet, but we'll be watching!
Official Synopsis
"Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away, only to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments. But, just when you think it’s game over for his victims, they are offered a cruel chance of escape. Now free from their confines, the remaining captives must venture out into the endless labyrinth of corridors and find a way out before the madman can bring them under his scalpel."
The Taken - Trailer
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- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
- 4/2/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Another trailer debut from the indie horror film front today, this time from Valentine Entertainment. The company recently completed The Taken - and no, Liam Neeson isn't in it kicking everyone's ass to find his daughter. Written and directed by Richard Valentine, the film is described as a mix of Saw and Seven . Synopsis: Six strangers, taken against their will, wake up to find themselves prisoners of a masked Psychopath. One by one the abductees are ripped from their restraints and hauled away, only to fall victim to their captor's demented experiments. But, just when you think it.s game over for his victims, they are offered a cruel chance of escape. Now free from their confines, the remaining captives must venture out into the endless labyrinth of corridors and find a way...
- 4/2/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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