- Needle (film)
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Needle 
Directed by John V. Soto Produced by Diedre Kitcher Screenplay by John V. Soto and Anthony Egan Starring Michael Dorman
Jessica MaraisMusic by Jamie Blanks Cinematography Stephen F. Windon Editing by Jason Ballantine Studio Filmscope Entertainment Distributed by Lionsgate LLC Release date(s) August 27, 2010 (Oz Film Festival) Running time 90 Minutes Country Australia Language English Budget A$3.2 million[1] Needle is a 2010 independent supernatural horror film starring Michael Dorman, Jessica Marais, Travis Fimmel, Trilby Glover, and Ben Mendelsohn, and directed by John V. Soto.[2] Needle is structured as a murder mystery, with six distinct clues pointing to one of ten suspects; the trailer is intentionally misleading.[3] The film premiered at Cinefest OZ in August 2010,[4] and has since screened at the British Horror Film Festival[5] and Screamfest Horror Film Festival;[6] Australian release is planned for early 2011.[7][8] Needle was filmed over six weeks in Perth, Western Australia.[1][9]
Director John V. Soto credits influences from such horror and mystery films as Hellraiser, Urban Legend, and I Know What You Did Last Summer.[3]
Contents
Plot
Ben Rutherford (Michael Dorman), a college student, inherits from his father an 18th century box, called Le Vaudou Mort.
Ben shows the box to his friends, and the very same night the box is stolen. Soon after that, his closest friends start dying in mysterious ways. Le Vaudou Mort is actually a "voodoo" machine designed as a tool for revenge. When the target's photograph is put into the box, a wax doll is created, giving the user power to kill or physically harm the represented person. A killer has started to use the device against Ben’s friends.
Ben, still unaware of the nature of the box and of the fact that it has been stolen, shows some picture of Le Vaudou Mort to Professor Banyon, his archaeology teacher, seeking information on the origins of the box. Professor Baynon contacts Dr. Halmanay, who provides to Ben some clues on the origins and uses of the box.
Ben and his brother Marcus (Travis Fimmel), who has not been forgiven by Ben since their father died in a car accident after a harsh discussion with him, figure out the power of the device and search for the killer.
Cast
- Michael Dorman as Ben Rutherford
- Travis Fimmel as Marcus Rutherford
- Tahyna Tozzi as Mary
- Jessica Marais as Kandias
- Trilby Glover as Isabel
- Khan Chittenden as Jed
- Luke Carroll as Nelson
- Nathaniel Buzolic as Ryan
- Jane Badler as Professor Banyon
- John Jarratt as Paul the Coroner
- James Hagan as Samuel Rutherford
- Ben Mendelsohn as Detective Meares
- Malcolm Kennard as Detective Reddick
- Murray Bartlett as Tony Martin
- Quinton George as Mr Joshua
- Caroline McKenzie as Eliza Shaw
- Sam Longley as Basketball Coach
- Igor Sas as Dr. Halmanay
Awards
- Screamfest (2010) - Best Horror Make-up Effects[10]
- British Horror Film Festival (2010) - Best Cinematography[5]
- British Horror Film Festival (2010) - Best Special Effects (by MEG FX)[5]
- British Horror Film Festival (2010) - Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Marais)[5]
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival (2011) - Best Cinematography (Stephen Windon)[11]
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival (2011) - Best Actor (Michael Dorman)[11]
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival (2011) - Special Jury Prize (Needle, John V. Soto)[11]
- Melbourne Underground Film Festival (2011) - Best Poster Artwork
References
- ^ a b Harvey, Shannon (2010-08-20). "Filmmaker shows how to do it his way". The West Australian. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/movies/7794219/filmmaker-shows-how-to-do-it-his-way/. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Official site". http://www.needlemovie.com/. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ a b Decker, Sean. "Interview with Soto, John V. (Needle)". http://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/soto-john-v-needle. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Needle at Cinefest OZ". http://www.cinefestoz.com.au/view/films/needle/. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ a b c d "British Horror Film Festival 2010 Official Winners". http://www.thefilmfestivalguild.com/#/horror/4539883264. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Needle". http://www.screamfestla.com/showFilm2010.php?movie=needle. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Australian horror film Needle selected for Screamfest". Encore Magazine (Focal Attractions). 2010-09-13. http://www.encoremagazine.com.au/australian-horror-film-needle-selected-for-screamfest-4633. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Facebook information page". http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=163128801738. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Aussie film set to screen at Screamfest Horror Film Festival". World Movies. 2010-09-13. http://www.worldmovies.net/default.aspx?page=newsdisplay&cid=306. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Screamfest 2010 Winners". http://www.screamfestla.com/winners2010.php. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
- ^ a b c "Filmscope Entertainment". http://filmscope.com.au/needle-wins-awards-at-muff-continues-box-office-run/. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
External links
Categories:- 2010 films
- Australian films
- English-language films
- Australian horror films
- Films shot in Australia
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