#PierLuigi Malavasi

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nolanfunk: @undertheseascout 🍿 THE LONG NIGHT is out! Check it out if you like scary movies. 🔪🚿

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Ghost House (2017)

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The Long Night (2022)

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BTS ~ On Set of “The Runner” Day 5 Plot; The Runner is a true story dramatic feature directed by Michelle Danner​ starring Edouard Philipponnat as Aiden, a high school student who is arrested by the police for drug possession. As Aidan battles his addiction and demons, he is forced to go undercover to expose a drug kingpin. Cast; .:. Eric Balfour ~ Local Legend .:. Edouard Philipponnat ~ Aiden .:. Jessica Kelsey Amlee ~ .:. E Cooke Whiteiii ~ police officer .:. Cameron Morrell Douglas ~ detective Director .:. Michelle Danner Cinematographer .:. Pierluigi Malavasi Photographer .:. Stefania Rosini © Stefania Rosini

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THE LONG NIGHT - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Well Go USA Entertainment

SYNOPSIS:  New York transplant Grace goes in search of the parents she’s never known and a promising lead takes her to a southern plantation, the alleged stomping grounds of her childhood. Accompanied by her boyfriend they attempt to investigate her family’s whereabouts. Their arrival is plagued by bizarre events and the couple’s weekend takes a terrifying turn as a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader terrorize the pair on route to fulfilling a twisted ancient apocalyptic prophecy.

REVIEW: As Dr. Zaius warned Taylor in “The Planet of the Apes, “Don't look for it Taylor, you may not like what you find,” Grace goes in search of her biological parents with disastrous results.

Robert Sheppe and Mark Young’s screenplay places contemporary within a traditional tale that is set against the backdrop of a Southern plantation. Once the couple arrive the action is limited to the interior of the house and a small area of the surrounding grounds. The plot, I feel, misses some opportunities to engage the viewer as it lacks some details about the cult and the spirit trapped there. It all seems superficial as there is nothing to hook the viewer in terms of character development. There are moments when the dialogue seems uninspired or annoying. The secondary characters simply seem to be there to have a body count. The plot lacks any real gravitas so that at its best it felt like an R.L. Stein “Goosebumps” story. It’s not bad, it’s just that I can take out movies from the adult section now.

The location, costume designs and production values are solid. Rich Ragsdale does a fine job of setting up shots and, at times, capturing interesting performances. The film has a nice pace, but I found it lacking any tension or suspense. The cinematography was nice, crisp, and didn’t create any atmosphere, which the film needed. The special effects are suitable for the narrative and felt a bit reserved for this veteran genre fan.

Genre fans will recognize actress Scout Taylor-Comptonis from her role as Laurie Strode in the Rob Zombie “Halloween” films. Since then she’s added quite a few acting credits to her resume in both film and television projects. Her performance here doesn't gel, and that might be a result of what isn’t on the page and/or direction. It feels hollow-hearted and at times forced. There is a scene where she performs this physical transformation, but that could have been her or a stunt double. Whoever it was, nice job. Nolan Gerard Funk’s performance was annoying, again either the writing or direction, and the character could not die soon enough for me. Clearly Deborah Kara Unger and Jeff Fahey are in the film for their name recognition. They do a solid job working with the limitations of the material and were part of my interest in seeing the film through.

Understandably, THE LONG NIGHT is a flawed film. It feels like a horror film for a horror film’s sake. The narrative lacks anything new or different to elevate the concept. I was engaged because I was interested in seeing some of the actors and curious to how the story played out. In the end I found the film lacking any real “ooos” or “ahs,” and low on energy. For the veteran horror fan let me again turn to the words of the sage Dr. Zaius, “Don't look for it Taylor, you may not like what you find.”

CAST: Scout Taylor-Compton, Nolan Gerard Funk, Kevin Ragsdale, Deborah Kara Unger, and Jeff Fahey. CREW: Director - Rich Ragsdale; Screenplay - Robert Sheppe & Mark Young; Producers - Vasily Bernhardt, Daemon Hillin, Ryan R. Johnson, & Martin Sprock; Cinematographer - Pierluigi Malavasi; Score - Sherri Chung; Editor - Jay Gartland; Production Designer - Burns Burns; Costume Designer - Flora Ronzone; Special Effects Makeup - Kristy Holt Berry OFFICIAL:  https://www.wellgousa.com/films/the-long-night FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/pLjGGQFk4wk RELEASE DATE: In select theaters & available on Digital February 4th, 2022.

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay),  or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 6 / 10

Título Original: Carrie

Año: 2013

Duración: 100 min.

País: Estados Unidos

Director: Kimberly Peirce

Guion: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Lawrence D. Cohen (Novela: Stephen King)

Música: Steve Yedlin

Fotografía: Pierluigi Malavasi

Reparto: Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Gabriella Wilde, Portia Doubleday, Judy Greer,Alex Russell, Zoë Belkin, Ansel Elgort, Samantha Weinstein, Karissa Strain,Barry Shabaka Henley, Demetrius Joyette, Cynthia Preston, Arlene Mazerolle,Karissa Strain, Evan Gilchrist, Eddie Max Huband, Tyler Rushton, Skyler Wexler

Productora: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) / Screen Gems

Género: Drama, Horror

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1939659/

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSn7JyijA8k

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BTS ~ On Set of “The Runner” Day 6 Plot; The Runner is a true story dramatic feature directed by Michelle Danner​ starring Edouard Philipponnat as Aiden, a high school student who is arrested by the police for drug possession. As Aidan battles his addiction and demons, he is forced to go undercover to expose a drug kingpin. Cast; .:. Eric Balfour ~ Local Legend .:. Edouard Philipponnat ~ Aiden .:. Jessica Kelsey Amlee ~ .:. E Cooke Whiteiii ~ police officer .:. Cameron Morrell Douglas ~ detective Wall Director .:. Michelle Danner Cinematographer .:. Pierluigi Malavasi Photographer .:. Stefania Rosini © Michelle Danner​

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 4 / 10

Título Original: Ghost House

Año: 2017

Duración: 89 min.

País: Tailandia

Director: Rich Ragsdale

Guion: Kevin O'Sullivan, Jason Chase Tyrrell, Jason Chase Tyrrell, Kevin O'Sullivan (Historia: Rich Ragsdale, Kevin Ragsdale)

Música: Rich Ragsdale

Fotografía: Pierluigi Malavasi

Reparto: Scout Taylor-Compton, James Landry Hébert, Mark Boone Junior, Michael S. New,Elana Krausz, Kevin Ragsdale

Productora: Coproducción Tailandia-Estados Unidos; KNR Productions / Benetone Films / Benetone Hillin Entertainment. Distribuida por Vertical Entertainment [USA]

Género: Horror, Thriller

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4365566/

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9WvN8WVtrw