Under the Raven's Wing

Infobox Film
name = Under the Raven's Wing


caption =
director = Susan Adriensen
producer = Blue Eyed Productions
writer = Susan Adriensen
starring = Kimberly Amato
Coy DeLuca
Kamilla Sofie Sadekova
Jessica Palette
editing = Susan Adriensen
released = October 26, 2007
country = USA
language = English
website = http://www.undertheravenswing.com
imdb_id = 0963354

"Under the Raven's Wing" is a 2007 thriller starring Kimberly Amato, Coy Deluca, Kamilla Sofie Sadekova, and Jessica Palette. The movie premiered at the Full Moon Horror Film Festival on October 26, 2007 and screened a second time on October 27, 2007. "Under the Raven's Wing" was shot with the Panasonic AG-HVX200 in the state of New Jersey. The film's tagline: Transcendence is a gift. On January 15, 2008, BumsCorner.com named "Under the Raven's Wing" the best film of 2007, earning the Golden Fishwrap Award.

Plot

A cocky unseen filmmaker (Coy DeLuca) documents three young women about a murder they hadnt committed. Raven, (Kimberly Amato) the ringleader, believes in serene dimensions beyond this world and has the power to send you there. After all, she doesn't call it murder. Her and her two minions, Angel (Kamilla Sofie Sadekova) and Jessie, (Jessica Palette) call it Transcendence and it's the greatest gift to give. These girls want to spread their philosophy and this Director is just the man to do it. His desire to make a movie keeps him involved as he documents and recreates the girls glorious murder night.
The complicated lives of these three women unfold freely before the camera. However, without their knowledge, the Director has his own agenda and the documentary project starts to become about seduction and voyeurism. The girls stories appall yet captivate the Director as he finds himself becoming entangled in their grand plan. But Raven tries to control the production by keeping everyone in her psychological grip. Ultimately, the production goes terribly wrong and a power struggle ensues with the Director fearing for his life.

Cast

*Kimberly Amato as Raven
*Coy DeLuca as The Unseen Filmmaker
*Kamilla Sofie Sadekova as Angel
*Jessica Pallete as Jessie

Criticism and Ratings

"Under the Raven's Wing" premiered at Full Moon Horror Film Festival to positive fan response. It has continued to receive rave reviews for Susan Adriensen's development of the docu-style character study. Kimberly Amato also continues to garner positive reviews for her portrayal of 'Raven', the lost and misguided lead.
"Under the Raven’s Wing is a striking film that fascinates as it entertains...Kimberly Amato gives an incredibly nuanced performance. Under the Raven’s Wing is a striking film that fascinates as it entertains. Susan Adriensen has proven that she can play in the big leagues. Next time up, I bet she steals home." ~ Theron Neel, Scream TV
"...Raven created such depth in the story and characters that I was deliberating it with myself for a few days after the first viewing. I’m not a big thinker, so for a movie to sink in to a point to where I obsess on it, it’s gotta be something special...Raven gets the golden fishwrap this year. “Under the Raven’s Wing” is on the festival circuit...I urge you to scope it out. Keep an eye on their site (undertheravenswing.com) for info on screenings, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and let Raven pop out your eye and skull f*ck you." ~ Scraps, BumsCorner.com
“…the best acting I've seen in a low budget film EVER... Under The Ravens Wing in my book is one of the top 10 Indie films released in the last 5 years regardless of genre… is the future of Independent films...a future where filmmakers do it for all the right reasons and put their heart and souls into every aspect of the filmmaking process! 4 ½ out of 5 Severed Heads.” ~ Gorehounds Unite!
“I thoroughly enjoyed the film ...all the deeper facets...this is a kick‐ass thought provoking movie that almost demands multiple viewings. Under the Raven's Wing was such an interesting and thought provoking tale it's hard to find fault with it. 5 cans out of 5.” ~ Scraps, BumsCorner.com
“ [Under the Raven’s Wing] uses an interesting story structure and varied, visually compelling style… the performances are strong, particularly that of Kimberly Amato… all the way to its disturbing, yet satisfying, ending.” ~ Jane Rose, Pretty Scary
* [http://www.bumscorner.com/bumnuke/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1529 BumsCorner.com Best of 2007, Scraps]
* [http://www.screamtv.net/content/view/134/75/ Scream TV, Theron Neel]
* [http://www.pretty-scary.net/article1050.html Pretty-Scary.net] 5 out of 5
* [http://www.bumscorner.com/bumnuke/index.php?module=ProdReviews&func=showcontent&id=909 BumsCorner.com] 5 out of 5 Cans
* [http://www.freewebs.com/gorehoundsunite/undertheravenswing.htm Gorehounds Unite] 4.5 out of 5 Severed Heads
* [http://www.undertheravenswing.com/documents/mermaidheatherreview.pdf Mermaid Heather's Blogspot] 4 out of 5 Please Don't Transcend Me Raven
* [http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=10328 Arrow in the Head Review] 3.5 out of 4
* [http://www.fatally-yours.com/horror-reviews/under-the-ravens-wing/ Fatally-Yours]

Filming locations

*Carlstadt, New Jersey, USA
*Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USA
*North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

oundtrack Listing

Under the Raven's Wing including many songs during the film, however, no official soundtrack is expected to be released.

*"Todestanz" - Written and Performed by Otto's Daughter
*"Digital Black" - Written and Performed by Otto's Daughter
*"Eins, Zwei, Drei" - Written and Performed by Otto's Daughter
*"Taking Something" - Written and Performed by J. Fuchs
*"Song Number 10" - Written and Performed by Zane Thorne
*"Mourning" - Written and Performed by Zane Thorne
*"Dying Without You" - Written and Performed by Zane Thorne
*"Pain" - Music by E. Lizzie Borden, Lyrics by Aart Markenstein, Performed by World Without End
*"Walking on Ice" - Written by Aart Markenstein, Performed by World Without End
*"Reels 2058+" - Written by Aart Markenstein, Performed by World Without End
*"Black Orchid" - Written by Pat Kliesch, Performed by 3rDegree
*"Making Me Sad" - Written and Performed by Carrie Engdahl

External links

* [http://www.undertheravenswing.com Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/underravenswing Myspace site]
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* [http://www.kimberlyamato.com Kimberly Amato's Official site]
* [http://www.blueeyedproductions.com Blue Eyed Productions Official site]