Freaks of Nature (film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Robbie Pickering |
| Produced by | Matthew Tolmach |
| Written by | Oren Uziel |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Fil Eisler |
| Cinematography | Uta Briesewitz |
| Edited by | Craig Alpert |
Production company |
LStar Capital |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $70,958[1] |
Freaks of Nature is a 2015 American comedy horror film directed by Robbie Pickering, written by Oren Uziel, and stars Nicholas Braun, Mackenzie Davis, Josh Fadem, Joan Cusack, Bob Odenkirk, Keegan-Michael Key, Ed Westwick, Patton Oswalt, Vanessa Hudgens, and Denis Leary.
The film was released in a limited release on October 30, 2015, by Columbia Pictures.[2]
Plot
In the town of Dillford, vampires, humans and zombies used to get along, but with the arrival of extraterrestrial beings, it's humans vs. vampires vs. zombies in all-out mortal combat. Now three teenagers must try to get things back to "normal."
Cast
- Nicholas Braun as Dag Parker
- Jacob Eddington as young Dag
- Mackenzie Davis as Petra Lane
- Josh Fadem as Ned Mosely
- Max Wright as young Ned
- Joan Cusack as Peg Parker
- Bob Odenkirk as Shooter Parker
- Keegan-Michael Key as Mr. Mayhew P. Keller
- Ed Westwick as Milan Pinache
- Patton Oswalt as Stuart Miller
- Vanessa Hudgens as Lorelei
- Denis Leary as Rick Wilson
- Ian Roberts as Chaz Mosely, Sr
- Utkarsh Ambudkar as Parminder
- Cerina Vincent as Daisy
- Chris Zylka as Chaz Mosely, Jr.
- Mae Whitman as Jenna Zombie
- Werner Herzog as Voice of the Perfect Being
- Derek Mears as Wolf
- Aurora Perrineau as Vampiress
- Pat Healy as Zombie priest
Production
In March 2011, Jonah Hill was reported to be in talks to make his directorial debut with The Kitchen Sink.[3] However, in February 2012, Robbie Pickering was chosen as the director for the film.[4]
Casting
in January 2013, it was reported that Nicholas Braun, was in talks to join the film, as well as Chris Zylka.[5] in July of that same year, it was announced Vanessa Hudgens was in talks to join the film, as well as Denis Leary.[6] on August 15, 2013, it was announced Ed Westwick was in talks to join the film.[7] on August 19, 2013, it was announced Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, and Ian Roberts, Keegan-Michael Key, and Mackenzie Davis had all joined the cast of the film.[8]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in Los Angeles and Vancouver, BC on August 15, 2013 and lasted 37 days at different locations in LA including Santa Clarita, Temple City and Van Nuys High School.[9] Locations of shooting in Vancouver included Steveston, Metrotown Mall and A.R. Macneill Secondary School.
Release
The film was initially scheduled for a January 9, 2015 release, however in October 2014, Sony pushed it back to September 4, 2015.[10] Eventually, on October 16, 2015, Sony announced it would be released on October 30, 2015 in a limited release.[11]
Soundtrack
"My Life Is Right" Performed by Big Star
"Fever Dreaming" Performed by No Age
"Days" Performed by The Drums
"Kill For Love" Performed by Chromatics
"It's Simply Love" Performed by The Longo Brothers
"On My Mind" Performed by CharlieRED
"Deceive" Performed by Trentemøller
"Moments Of Love" Performed by Debbie Martin
"The Heat" Performed by Jungle
"Jump On It" Performed by SweatBeatz
"Germ Free Adolescents" Performed by X-Ray Spex
"Evil Soul" Performed by The Young Werewolves
"User" Performed by KOVAS
"Fall In Love Again" Performed by Fuzzy Dora
"We Didn't Start The Fire" Performed by Billy Joel
"Born On A Saturday Night" Performed by Mean Jeans
"It's Alright, It's OK" Performed by Primal Scream
Critical Reception
Tim Janson of The SciFi Movie Page gave the film just 2 stars out of 5 citing "The ideal way to watch the film would be with your hand on the fast forward button, stopping when Key, Leary, Odenkirk, and Oswalt are on screen and skipping through when they are not." [12]
References
- ↑ "Freaks of Nature (2015)". Box Office Mojo. 2015-11-01. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
- ↑ Dave Trumbore (October 16, 2015). "‘Freaks of Nature’ Red-Band Trailer Is Horrifying in All the Wrong Ways". Collider.com. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (March 1, 2011). "Jonah Hill To Make Directing Debut On Black List Drama ‘The Kitchen Sink’". Deadline. PMC. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (February 7, 2012). "Robbie Pickering To Direct ‘The Kitchen Sink’ At Sony Pics". Deadline.com. PMC. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (January 20, 2013). "Davis, Braun in talks for ‘Kitchen Sink’". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 30, 2013). "Vanessa Hudgens in Talks for Sony’s ‘Kitchen Sink,’ Denis Leary Set (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 15, 2013). "‘Gossip Girl’ Alum Ed Westwick in Negotiations to Star in Sony’s ‘Kitchen Sink’ (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk And Ian Roberts Join Genre Mash-Up ‘Kitchen Sink’". Deadline.com. PMC. August 19, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Verrier, Richard (August 21, 2013). "'The Kitchen Sink' is among movies filming around L.A.". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ↑ Barton, Steve (October 2, 2014). "Sony Moves its Kitchen Sink to Late 2015". Dread Central. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ↑ Trumbore, Dave (October 16, 2015). "‘Freaks of Nature’ Red-Band Trailer Is Horrifying in All the Wrong Ways". Collider.com. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- ↑ "'Freaks of Nature Blu-Ray Review': SciFi Movie Page review". Tim Janson. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
External links
- Freaks of Nature at the Internet Movie Database
- Freaks of Nature at Box Office Mojo
- Freaks of Nature at Rotten Tomatoes
- Freaks of Nature at Metacritic