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The Dead Sleep (2010)
Direct To DVD "ghost movie" is a lot of fun!
OK, I got this movie in a box set containing 5 or so other direct-to-DVD movies and one theatrical film--it was under $6. The Dead Sleep is one of the last ones I'm viewing and it was definitely a cinematic treat for intellectual horror buffs (there's very little violence in the film) and fans of "The 6th Sense" and other such movies which rely far more on clever plotting and skilled ensemble acting to make their points than on standard horror movie plotting. The leads, especially the bored, somewhat selfish and introspective husband all do top-notch thesping and the 2nd Time Around-style plot is played out in straight-faced compelling style. Photography and editing all above-par for a non-theatrical. Check it out.
Rock and Roll Mobster Girls (1988)
Early Pre-Grunge Sleeper!
I played the character of Bruno Moultrock in this 1988 film.
It was an extremely exciting picture to work on, as the Seattle music scene was at its most vibrant, with the early seeds of the grunge movement just about to sprout. Since video tape was extremely expensive back then, we shot the film on used regular grade video in the high gain mode to give it a more cinematic look. The Doll Squad was played by the real Doll Squad, a girl punk band, which featured Patty Shemel (later part of Courtney Love's Hole) on drums. The film was shot totally in Seattle and contains vintage shots of no longer existent Seattle music clubs, like Squid Alley on Capitol Hill. This is the music scene that truly spawned the world famous grunge movement and perhaps the film derives its greatest relevancy and importance from that simple fact.
Attack of the Hideopoid (1989)
Wonderful Special Effects
I played Bruno Moultrock (for the second time) in this film. Although a flawed film, it does feature incredibly clever and well-done special effects. Many of the same people involved in this film were also connected with the earlier Rock'n'Roll Mobster Girls (1988), and this film, like its predecessor, features excellent late '80s pre-grunge and grunge style music which was filmed live in Seattle, where and when it happened. Many of the action scenes were filmed in North Bend, WA and the outdoor locations add greatly to the film's impact. The plot is a bit difficult to follow, as there seem to be about at least two different stories going at once, but, again, grunge music fans may appreciate the film.