Freak Out (2004 film)

Infobox Film
name = Freak Out


image_size = 190 kb
caption = DVD cover of Freak Out
director = Christian James
producer = Ian Chaplin
Yazz Fetto
Christian James
Steven Kovacs
Simon Nurrish
Dan Palmer
writer = Christian James
Dan Palmer
narrator =
starring = James Heathcote
Dan Palmer
music = Stuart Fox
cinematography = Christian James
editing =
distributor = Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (USA) (all media)
Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2005) (UK) (all media)
Epix Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
released = September 11, 2004
runtime = 92 min
country = UK
language = English
budget = £30,000 (estimated)
gross =
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website = [www.freakoutmovie.com]
amg_id = 1:324047
imdb_id = 0329099

Freak Out is a 2004 low-budget, independent film released on September 11, 2004 in the UK.

Tagline

"It's Cheap 'n Nasty!"

ynopsis

When a dangerous escaped mental patient turns up on the doorstep of a die-hard horror nerd, the witless horror aficionado attempts to mold the unwitting reject into the perfect killing machine in a blood-drenched tribute to the stalk-and-slash frighteners of yesteryear. Merv Doody James Heathcote may not know much, but he does know horror films; if it features sharp objects and sexually adventurous sorority girls, chances are he's seen it -- multiple times. But seeing murderous mayhem on the screen and standing face-to-face with a real-life killing machine are two very different experiences, and when the genuine article comes knocking at his front door, Merv has a serious panic attack. Upon regaining his cool and realizing the potential in the hapless killer, Merv invites best pal Onkey Dan Palmer over and the two soon set about executing one of the most maniacal makeovers in screen history. Now outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with the world's most dangerous spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage of death and destruction that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.

Cast

Production

Freak Out began filming on October 20, 1999, and ended June 12, 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK, and London, England, UK.

Reception

The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics. It has been a "Certified Fresh" film on Rotten Tomatoes with 83% overall approval from critics and 66% from users.

Awards

In 2004, Director Christian James, won the Commendation Award during the Festival of Fantastic Films, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.

Trivia

*Desmond Cullum-Jones (Old Man Wilson) died shortly after filming his role.

*The first feature-length movie to film inside Broadcasting House, home of BBC Radio.

*The film took just under five years to complete.

*The dialogue spoken by Onkey (Dan Palmer) to Merv (James Heathcote) during the Blair Witch Play is a direct lift of a Jurghen Prochnow's speech in Beverly Hills Cop II.

*The town map in the background of the Police Station scene includes a "Silver Shamrock" bar. This is a homage to the Silver Shamrock corporation from .

*Over ten different people played the character of the Looney; Yazz Fetto provided the voice.

*Jeff Dylan Graham was originally cast in a cameo role, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.

*Ska punk band Less Than Jake made a cameo as "the American ska sensation Less Than Jake".

External links

* [http://www.freakoutmovie.com Official website]
* [http://www.freakoutmovie.com/trailers.shtml Watch the trailer]
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