2010 - 25 mins. - Not Rated
D: Dany Gehshan
C: Ash Catherwood, Vanessa Burns, Paul Fowles, Ginette Gaskin, Robert Nolan
Cheating, workaholic has his world turned upside down when he discovers there's another version of himself living his life.
Severance has a classic, timeless premise that evokes memories of "The Twilight Zone". The idea of the loss of identity and the attempt to get it back resonates with viewers of all different types of generations. However, as scripted, Severance never fully takes advantage of an extremely strong film concept. Introductory scenes that establish who the characters are, make up over half of the film. Once the film's story is established, it doesn't allow for enough time for the film to build up a sense of urgency, a sense of paranoia, a sense of conspiracy. It doesn't allow for the film to craft a decent amount of suspense. The actions of the...
D: Dany Gehshan
C: Ash Catherwood, Vanessa Burns, Paul Fowles, Ginette Gaskin, Robert Nolan
Cheating, workaholic has his world turned upside down when he discovers there's another version of himself living his life.
Severance has a classic, timeless premise that evokes memories of "The Twilight Zone". The idea of the loss of identity and the attempt to get it back resonates with viewers of all different types of generations. However, as scripted, Severance never fully takes advantage of an extremely strong film concept. Introductory scenes that establish who the characters are, make up over half of the film. Once the film's story is established, it doesn't allow for enough time for the film to build up a sense of urgency, a sense of paranoia, a sense of conspiracy. It doesn't allow for the film to craft a decent amount of suspense. The actions of the...
- 1/31/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Canadian independent filmmaker Morgan Muscat (Severance, The Devil Walks Among You) has announced that he will write and produce a new short film for his Moonlit Road Entertainment banner, with principal photography slated to begin next summer in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The film, entitled Suffer The Little Children, is an adaptation of a Stephen King short story from the author's Nightmares and Dreamscapes collection. Ryan M. Andrews is set to direct this adaptation.
The film tells the story of an elderly elementary school teacher who begins to suspect that aliens are slowly taking over the bodies of her students. Is her attempt to save them an amazing act of courage, or a fatal trick of the mind? Muscat obtained the rights from King earlier this year and has since written two drafts of the script, which he calls "a tense, nerve-shattering story that will stick true to King's work". The...
The film tells the story of an elderly elementary school teacher who begins to suspect that aliens are slowly taking over the bodies of her students. Is her attempt to save them an amazing act of courage, or a fatal trick of the mind? Muscat obtained the rights from King earlier this year and has since written two drafts of the script, which he calls "a tense, nerve-shattering story that will stick true to King's work". The...
- 1/8/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Dany Gehshan is a man of many trades working as an actor and as a director. He just landed himself his first starring role in a future length film. He will be working under director Brooks Hunter's guidance in Kenneyville. He also just finished up directing producer Morgan Muscat's production of Severance starring Ash Catherwood and he has also a short film in which he stars and directs entitled Benjamin & Daniel. Here's what Dany Gehshan had to say.
So who is Dany Gehshan, and what are you all about?
I'm about art - Whether it's the painted picture, a logo, a design, or, more recently, writing a screenplay, directing a film or performing in one. There's something about the creative process that's thrilling, especially in being able to move someone to any emotion by openly sharing my own emotions through art, particularly in the case of film. It really connects people,...
So who is Dany Gehshan, and what are you all about?
I'm about art - Whether it's the painted picture, a logo, a design, or, more recently, writing a screenplay, directing a film or performing in one. There's something about the creative process that's thrilling, especially in being able to move someone to any emotion by openly sharing my own emotions through art, particularly in the case of film. It really connects people,...
- 10/17/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Morgan Muscat is the producer behind Severance (2010) starring Ash Catherwood. Originally, Morgan Muscat started out working as a production assistant (a job that he still does here and there) climbing his way up the ladder. He also bought the rights to the Stephen King short story "Suffer The Little Children" which he plans to produce into a short future starring Astrida Auza. We took a min. out to ask Morgan a few questions, here is what he had to say.
So who is Morgan Muscat and what is he all about?
I’m an independent filmmaker based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and I write and produce short films and mini documentaries under my small production company, Moonlit Road Entertainment, which I formed in 2005. In 2008, I graduated with honors from the Media Arts program at Sheridan College and have since been working steadily in the industry, working on personal independent projects as well as mainstream productions.
So who is Morgan Muscat and what is he all about?
I’m an independent filmmaker based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and I write and produce short films and mini documentaries under my small production company, Moonlit Road Entertainment, which I formed in 2005. In 2008, I graduated with honors from the Media Arts program at Sheridan College and have since been working steadily in the industry, working on personal independent projects as well as mainstream productions.
- 10/3/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
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