When Kate’s long-abandoned daughter Charlotte is orphaned, she leaves her career in porn to finally be a mother; a psychotic fan has other plans.
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Overview

Synopsis

One phone call can change your life. Kate Swanson is cult porn star Tabitha Swan. Charlotte’s her daughter, given up for adoption when Kate was sixteen. When Charlotte’s adoptive parents are killed, Kate takes a chance to reconnect with the life she never had back home. Kate’s friend Justine gets her a job with Michael, an old high school acquaintance, house-sitting a place he hopes to sell. Mother and daughter settle in awkwardly, but the house has a few unwanted guests too. Kate’s past casts a menacing shadow when a psychotic fan takes her captive. Mother and daughter face a night of terror, their fledgling bond the only thing that might save them.

Team

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Paul Thompson

Director, Writer
Since 2004, Paul has directed several short films, and music videos for Canadian artists. Commercials he produced have aired nationally. In addition to his creative projects, Paul is well known as one of the leading digital and HD technicians in Toronto’s feature film industry with credits ranging from Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Resident Evil: Afterlife, and Pacific Rim.
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Luke Sneyd

Writer, Social Media
Luke Sneyd is a writer and musician. He's written and produced the short films Where the Wild Things Go, Doe, and Quarantine (all directed by Paul Thompson). Their pilot script for the zombie television series Grave New World won 1st place in the Page International Screenwriting Awards contest (2006), as well as prizes from Slamdance and the Cloud Creek People's Pilot.
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Rick Jang

Producer
Rick has been producing since 2011, Gitaskog (2012), Mr Viral(2012) his film Mr Viral, was in the Calgary Film Festival 2012, and is selected as the closing film in the coming Canadian Film Festival 2013.
Rick has been working in film industry since 2006, in the Locations Department.

Reviews

Ratings (457)

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Keri M.
Posted 5 months ago
good over all concept.
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Tammy P.
Posted 6 months ago
Well done!
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Bernard v.
Posted 6 months ago
Great potential!
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Clare B.
Posted 6 months ago
Can't wait to see finished project.
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Michael C.
Posted 6 months ago
Starts out slow but nice buildup! If the scares are right, this could be a great creepy movie.
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Perry M.
Posted 6 months ago
All the way guys!
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ronald s.
Posted 6 months ago
This has a ton of potential. I'm in.
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Lily K.
Posted 6 months ago
I love a good thriller. This seems a bit risque, but that should work well for you in a bland marketplace. A real standout, especially your redux trailer.
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Christy M.
Posted 6 months ago
Nice!
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Erica B.
Posted 6 months ago
Looks interesting!
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Maddie F.
Posted 6 months ago
So well done!! I would totally see this in theaters!
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Robert T.
Posted 6 months ago
Great trailer, with suspense, and character.
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Jeff M.
Posted 6 months ago
Good and solid!
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Kevin C.
Posted 6 months ago
Pretty cool and creepy. Looks like a throw-back thriller. It'd be wicked if you pull that off.
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Erik K.
Posted 6 months ago
Looks really interesting, can't wait for it!
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Rob T.
Posted 6 months ago
Cant wait to see the finished product
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Jean Marc S.
Posted 6 months ago
Great looking teaser. :)
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Brian C.
Posted 6 months ago
Good luck team!
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Jonah G.
Posted 6 months ago
I hope this is a sign that thrillers are making a resurgence. Interesting story.
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Ben S.
Posted 6 months ago
Good looking trailer!
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Ari M.
Posted 6 months ago
It's nice to see a thriller here. So many sci-fi things and generic horror. The porn is a twist too that should fill the seats.
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Michael I.
Posted 6 months ago
This is a legit movie - you have a lot going on - enough to fill up 90 minutes. Some of these teams don't seem to realize how much story and character are needed for a feature film. Hope this one makes it past those comic book ones.
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Jolene K.
Posted 6 months ago
not bad
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Dean S.
Posted 6 months ago
The porn component and the relationship seem to add a contemporary intelligent twist on the slasher genre!
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Ryan C.
Posted 6 months ago
I've seen all your material and I'm voting for you. I think you really have it together!
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Zach H.
Posted 6 months ago
This is my favourite in the competition. An old school thriller with a contemporary porno-twist. A Stalker, a beautiful women, a giant scary house -- yup. Oh and then you add in that she's a porn star, she has a daughter who hates her and a modern day torture-porn room. Sounds more than promising!
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Lindsay P.
Posted 6 months ago
I'm not a thriller kind of person but I really liked this trailer! Good luck!
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Kevin L.
Posted 6 months ago
Good luck guys! Does Anthony keep his shirt on in this?
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William R.
Posted 6 months ago
Great shots and the trailer music was awesome!
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George D.
Posted 6 months ago
This looks better than a lot of crappy thrillers coming out of Hollywood these days.
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Dug R.
Posted 6 months ago
I love the recut trailer - but this one still stands out too!
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Natalia N.
Posted 6 months ago
This movie has grown on me through the weeks. I prefer the new re-cut of the trailer so I'm rating it based on that one. Keep it up!
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Tyler S.
Posted 6 months ago
This is quite a sad look on what if a pornstar had a child.
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Jeffrey C.
Posted 6 months ago
You guys have a good eye for this kind of film. Looks great!
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HEZIEANN C.
Posted 6 months ago
Wow this looks intense!
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Daniel R.
Posted 6 months ago
This looks really good....hope it avoids the pitfalls of the Jodie-Foster-type mother-children-thrillers....
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Semantha M.
Posted 6 months ago
looks like something totally different to watch than the usual stuff thats out there
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Siluck S.
Posted 6 months ago
Best of luck. Looks great!
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Vincent B.
Posted 6 months ago
Very nice work! I really like this
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mark m.
Posted 6 months ago
Good lick guys - nice that you seem to have a character focus in the story as opposed to just torture.
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Glen M.
Posted 6 months ago
Your teaser rocks. Looks much more like a real movie than others here.
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Jack W.
Posted 6 months ago
Really solid acting for this kind of freebie. And I am hella freaked out by the hair removal stuff. Gross, but in an good way.
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Andrew C.
Posted 6 months ago
Great job putting this together. It feels like a real movie trailer. Premise seems like it has potential, and you are definitely on target for the kind of budget they're giving out.
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greg c.
Posted 6 months ago
Thrillers are my favourite genre. This looks very promising!
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Ken N.
Posted 6 months ago
Decent acting. Might I recommend a more experienced sound recordist?!
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Robert J.
Posted 6 months ago
I love a good thriller! This seems to have the bones for it. Best of luck.
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Adam T.
Posted 6 months ago
Nice job. Nicely shot for a low budget pitch. I think you have some solid performances too. Good potential.
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Helen M.
Posted 6 months ago
It's different but I don't think it would appeal to a wide audience
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Chad M.
Posted 6 months ago
Good job on this trailer. Looks interesting.
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John P.
Posted 6 months ago
Fantastic!
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Michelle E.
Posted 6 months ago
I don't feel like there is much going on here story-wise and the acting is rather weak. Just not pulled in with this one.
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Joslyn P.
Posted 6 months ago
Not really into the sexual stuff, but it was suspensful. good luck!
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Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago
I think this has some potential as a concept but I think this trailer was lacking the suspense that is normally created during this type of trailer. It felt very overacted as well and some of the scenes felt a little disjointed.
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Paul T.
Posted 7 months ago
Thanks everyone for your support!
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Roy K.
Posted 7 months ago
Nice job on this. I think you have a legit chance of getting this film made with or without the snobs who look down on genre films.
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Triage J.
Posted 7 months ago
The concept is great, but the acting is forced, and the lighting could use some major improvement. Staging the scenes pre-shoot, if you're not already using a storyboarder, could be good.
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CR B.
Posted 7 months ago
Wasn't sure about the description at first, but I think you have a way of keeping this from getting cheesy. Nicely shot and good supporting cast.
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Derek B.
Posted 7 months ago
Solid and very cinematic. This one feels the most like a film you would see a preview for.
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Adam O.
Posted 7 months ago
would definitely watch this.
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Kaitlyn M.
Posted 7 months ago
I won't lie, when I first saw this, I didn't know what to make of this from the first few seconds. I think you guys set yourself up for a really strong and captivating transition there - I just wish you had used it a little more. I think that switch can be a huge hook for your audience.

Interesting story, but I do think the trailer came a little close to being rather cheesy/one dimensional at points.
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Jenna R.
Posted 7 months ago
You are NOT my mother.
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Paula D.
Posted 7 months ago
I like a trailer that leaves me wanting to see more. Good job guys
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Georgia M.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks like this project has a lot of potential. Creepy stalker fans make great villains!
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Rogel D.
Posted 7 months ago
That house is pretty creepy. What's going on in there??
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Enzo V.
Posted 7 months ago
A promising premise and excellent creep factor with the lotion and hair removal.
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Colin T.
Posted 7 months ago
has some interesting parts, pretty well done
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Sunny A.
Posted 7 months ago
I feel like this storyline has already been made a lot in the world. What makes this one different? Booop.
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Peter H.
Posted 7 months ago
Yes, a good old fashion thriller. My advice... more blood!
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Marisa W.
Posted 7 months ago
I'm not usually into horror or thrillers, but this looks good.
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Roxanne M.
Posted 7 months ago
I felt the trailer to be very cheesy. Simply not interested.
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Al P.
Posted 7 months ago
Demeaning to women at least in this clip.
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Brian C.
Posted 7 months ago
Love the flashes of horror at the end!
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Christine S.
Posted 7 months ago
Creepy, but with an emotional core!
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Astrid T.
Posted 7 months ago
Good Trailer
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Silas B.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks good'n creepy
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Jason L.
Posted 7 months ago
That was hilarious!
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maureen c.
Posted 7 months ago
looks intriguing...at the bare bones with this intro hope not whole story told in this clip...
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Teresa S.
Posted 7 months ago
Trailer was intriguing, nicely filmed, acting needs to improve but good potential.
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Anthony N.
Posted 7 months ago
I just rewatched. I am totally behind Starkers as my pick as the most feasible and commercial of the project on the site.
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Ian F.
Posted 7 months ago
Really liked the concept. I think this has a lot of potential.
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Rocco V.
Posted 7 months ago
looking good
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Pina V.
Posted 7 months ago
Good luck!
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Ryan F.
Posted 7 months ago
Oooh suspenseful and great contrast too! Keep up the good work.
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George T.
Posted 7 months ago
It will be a challenge to walk the line between being scary and being cliche. But I think this has an effective approach if you sell the characters in a big way.
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Deryck D.
Posted 7 months ago
hot actress
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Sarah P.
Posted 7 months ago
AWESOME summary, cheeeeesy trailer.
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Rod N.
Posted 7 months ago
This one looks interesting. Hope it's not full of clichés.
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Bella M.
Posted 7 months ago
ooo scary idea!
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Amy Z.
Posted 7 months ago
I am so impressed! Love the plot!
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Sheila W.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks amazing! Can't wait to see full film!!!
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KingPin L.
Posted 7 months ago
Nice! And creepy too!
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Andre v.
Posted 7 months ago
Creepy! Nice creation of tension and a glimpse into characters.
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Sue T.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks like it has potential...
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Julie P.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks interesting, best of luck
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Róise M.
Posted 7 months ago
really wanna see how this would turn out
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Derek C.
Posted 7 months ago
interesting concept
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Andrea K.
Posted 7 months ago
Great story. I WOULD totally watch this.
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John K.
Posted 7 months ago
Concept was good but a little weak
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david p.
Posted 7 months ago
liked the concept you guys went with but not fully intrigued
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Elayne T.
Posted 7 months ago
Intriguing concept. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Denis J.
Posted 7 months ago
this is impressive. i want to know more about these characters
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Monty J.
Posted 7 months ago
So proud of you guys
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Katie U.
Posted 7 months ago
Excellent!
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Dan M.
Posted 7 months ago
wicked
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KevinBacon B.
Posted 7 months ago
Amazing I agree this is debom digity! Great story! Great Potential! Director did a great job! Great Crew and cast! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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dwke q.
Posted 7 months ago
I think this is debom digity
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Sheldon I.
Posted 7 months ago
Looks good. Very good!
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Dina B.
Posted 7 months ago
looks in interesting
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Chuck E.
Posted 7 months ago
I see some potential here if the filmmakers go beyond exploitation cinema and attempt to explore some different territory.
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Will B.
Posted 8 months ago
Interesting concept and sense of story. Put some real actors in this film and it will work!
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Jason T.
Posted 8 months ago
Has some promise. Play up the danger more.
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Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago
Feels like a TV movie - sexy woman victim stuff.
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Carolyn K.
Posted 8 months ago
Really pulled me into the story. Well done! I hope to see much more!
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Ally R.
Posted 8 months ago
i really like that charlotte girl well done. i like her p.i.t.a. shirt. good touch.
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Talia R.
Posted 8 months ago
actings awesome, story lines awesome, really want to see more!
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Wednesday J.
Posted 8 months ago
Exciting... I want to see more....
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Melanie .
Posted 8 months ago
Lots of potential here. Good premise. Can't wait to see the full feature when it gets made!
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Doug K.
Posted 8 months ago
The story has potential. Acting needs some work.
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Jeremy D.
Posted 8 months ago
Know you're friends with the Post Apocalyptica crew, they're my homies, therefore you guys are straight with me... Plus your trailer is dope, I'm gonna have to give this an 8 :) .. Good luck guys!
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Mike L.
Posted 8 months ago
nice job good luck.
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anda r.
Posted 8 months ago
I am tired of the overdone (in TV, movies, etc) theme of pretty young women being terrorized by some loser. Do we as a society enjoy SO much watching the weaker of us suffer? How is such a movie going to improve our morals in North America??? I am tired, tired of this theme!!
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Samuel P.
Posted 8 months ago
looks cool
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Richard K.
Posted 8 months ago
Distraught teen flick.... hmmm, could be decent... could be an epic fail. I'm about all the girls in bras though.
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Jonathan R.
Posted 8 months ago
Compelling idea and the filmmakers clearly have a handle on how to deliver both the loving side, and the creepy side of the film.
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michael p.
Posted 8 months ago
There is a lot of potential developing the mother daughter relationship.... cool, dark concept. One of the best trailers here.
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Dorian W.
Posted 8 months ago
Looks like a really cool psychological thriller, with a very unique premise! Beautifully filmed and edited as well. Best of Luck!
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Chuck F.
Posted 8 months ago
for a teaser, it was mega slow missed the thrill
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Araxi K.
Posted 8 months ago
Good story with a lot of metaphors, actresses are very pretty and the villain is very creepy.
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Harmin K.
Posted 8 months ago
What the hell does her being a porn star have to do with anything?
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Travis S.
Posted 8 months ago
PT,
Well done. Budget some dough and some help to get a good creative team.
Best of Luck.
T.
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Joanna M.
Posted 8 months ago
Good concept. The director's abilities are strong. The acting is decent.
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Annika H.
Posted 8 months ago
Looks good
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Luke S.
Posted 8 months ago
Great job!
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Aaron D.
Posted 8 months ago
A deft hand is needed when trying to make a movie like this work, felt a bit ham fisted and unintentionally funny in some of the 'scary' parts
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Rouyi F.
Posted 8 months ago
Sorry, but this looks terrible. Who wrote this? The porn star and stalker storyline is a cliché of the worst kind.
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Martin H.
Posted 8 months ago
The Director knows what he's doing.
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RRavi V.
Posted 8 months ago
Whoa --- creepy! What do they have in mind for the rest of the movie? I hope to find out...
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jester b.
Posted 8 months ago
Looks interesting!
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Kevin B.
Posted 8 months ago
Looking forward to it!
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Tim L.
Posted 8 months ago
Directions seem smart and the acting is competent and convincing. Solid visual qualities and production value. Looks engaging and contemporary.
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Perry M.
Posted 8 months ago
Can't wait to see it!
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Sean B.
Posted 8 months ago
Powerful story... full of all the
intense elements to make a classic on the edge of your seat thrilling film.
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Craig U.
Posted 8 months ago
Very professional looking. Looks well directed. And creepy (in a good, thriller kind of way).
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Brad P.
Posted 8 months ago
Should be a fun ride!
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Tim L.
Posted 8 months ago
Confusing.
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jamie b.
Posted 8 months ago
Amazing!
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Mark R.
Posted 8 months ago
Great Premise!!
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Amanda L.
Posted 8 months ago
Now I really want to see it!
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Rebecca F.
Posted 8 months ago
Amazing teaser! Amazing story! Good Luck!
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Gina M.
Posted 8 months ago
Can't wait to see the rest!
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Donald Y.
Posted 8 months ago
Excellent teaser trailer. If the movie is 90% as good, it is better than 90% of the films in this genre.
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ellie p.
Posted 8 months ago
I completely disagree with someones incorrect opinion. And I would like to see them try. Everyone is untitled to their own opinion though and here's mine Amazing story. I hope to see it in theatres. It really get's you wanting to know more. I thought it was perfect, defiantly one of the best I've seen.
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Daniel H.
Posted 8 months ago
From a conceptual standpoint, this film could be really interesting. I feel that the porn angle acts as an excuse to add extra sexual content into the film, which I suppose is a legitimate marketing tool. Also, the title could use some significant work. The setting seems too stereotypical as well.
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Kevin P.
Posted 8 months ago
Bad location sound. Bad ADR. Acting is bad, the girl was decent.

Music in the begging should have been light heartted, I knew it was a horror straight from the begging, when visually it looked like a drama
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Jeremy N.
Posted 8 months ago
Good job. Looks spicy and spooky!
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Jac r.
Posted 8 months ago
yuck. this trailer makes me feel bad about everything, especially the writer.
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Jill B.
Posted 8 months ago
Good plot and good tension build. Got my attention!
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Greg S.
Posted 8 months ago
Great pace and look.
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Mick F.
Posted 8 months ago
Going starkers for Starkers!
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Jason M.
Posted 8 months ago
nicely done guys I'll be watching.
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George T.
Posted 8 months ago
Well done. Hope to see it in theatres soon.
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Rick J.
Posted 8 months ago
THANK YOU ALL FOR VOTING!
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Sara S.
Posted 8 months ago
Sorry folks, this just looks awful.
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Björn H.
Posted 8 months ago
Who sets out to make a bad film? Seriously?! Who does that?
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Richard T.
Posted 8 months ago
If there was more of Anthony, I'd a gave it a 9.
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Cathy J.
Posted 8 months ago
Creepy! I definitely want to watch it while hiding behind a blanket!
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Tony S.
Posted 8 months ago
Creepy! [shivers] I'd watch this for sure!
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Allan W.
Posted 8 months ago
Creepy concept, great depth - good job gang!!!

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