Dreamkiller PosterDirector: Catherine C. Pirotta.
Writer: Clyde Ware.
The independent thriller Dreamkiller had a limited theatrical run in February of this year. Now, the film is being distributed by its own production company Delaware Pictures, with a DVD release probable. This is director Catherine C. Pirotta's first time in the director's chair, so some leeway can be given. However, the film feels like amateur hour from beginning to end. Made, likely, for under $50K, Dreamkiller shows some low production values, with some interesting writing hampered by execution.
The film centrally revolves around character Nick, played by Dario Deak (Universal Soldiers), who is a neurologist in search of a cure for fear. These high ambitions are thwarted by a mentally ill woman with grief or abandonment issues. Throw in some people committing suicide through secondary routed stimuli (sub-conscious) and you have Dreamkiller rolled up in a nice bow.
Andrew Barker from Variety.
Writer: Clyde Ware.
The independent thriller Dreamkiller had a limited theatrical run in February of this year. Now, the film is being distributed by its own production company Delaware Pictures, with a DVD release probable. This is director Catherine C. Pirotta's first time in the director's chair, so some leeway can be given. However, the film feels like amateur hour from beginning to end. Made, likely, for under $50K, Dreamkiller shows some low production values, with some interesting writing hampered by execution.
The film centrally revolves around character Nick, played by Dario Deak (Universal Soldiers), who is a neurologist in search of a cure for fear. These high ambitions are thwarted by a mentally ill woman with grief or abandonment issues. Throw in some people committing suicide through secondary routed stimuli (sub-conscious) and you have Dreamkiller rolled up in a nice bow.
Andrew Barker from Variety.
- 7/12/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Dreamkiller will be out in theatres in a limited fashion on February 19th. To help with the premiere 28Dla will be giving away two t-shirts to a randomly selected viewer who sends an e-mail to the link listed below. For those unfamiliar with the project, Dreamkiller involves overcoming one's fear. The story was pulled from Nazi experiments performed upon those unlucky enough to be part of the Holocaust. Finding positives in dark material Dreamkiller will have some specific theatre locations for the premiere at a later date. Enter the contest below.
A synopsis for Dreamkiller here:
"Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame and honor creep into the lives of Doctor Nicholas Nemet (Dario Deak), and Doctor Marvin Stalberg (John Colton), a series of murders occurs among cured patients which mirror the victims’ initial homicidal fears."
Director: Catherine C. Pirotta.
A synopsis for Dreamkiller here:
"Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame and honor creep into the lives of Doctor Nicholas Nemet (Dario Deak), and Doctor Marvin Stalberg (John Colton), a series of murders occurs among cured patients which mirror the victims’ initial homicidal fears."
Director: Catherine C. Pirotta.
- 1/27/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
After it's theatrical premiere on Wednesday, January 13th at the Arclight in Hollywood, Director Catherine C. Pirotta's Dreamkiller will be getting a limited theatrical run. Starring Dario Deak with co-stars John Colton, Penny Drake, Kelly Chambers, Diandra Newlin and guest appearances by Tyrone Power Jr. and John Savage. Executive producers Stephane Mermet and Hollywood fixture Clyde Ware, also a co-writer, derived the idea for this psychological thriller from experiments conducted by Nazis during the Holocaust.
Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame and honor creep into the lives of Doctor Nicholas Nemet (Dario Deak), and Doctor Marvin Stalberg (John Colton), a series of murders occurs among cured patients which mirror the victims’ initial homicidal fears.
When police detectives become involved, the life of Nemet becomes engulfed by the outside investigation and his own desperate curiosity to resolve the events.
Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame and honor creep into the lives of Doctor Nicholas Nemet (Dario Deak), and Doctor Marvin Stalberg (John Colton), a series of murders occurs among cured patients which mirror the victims’ initial homicidal fears.
When police detectives become involved, the life of Nemet becomes engulfed by the outside investigation and his own desperate curiosity to resolve the events.
- 1/8/2010
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Source: Delaware Pictures)
- Fangoria
Director Catherine Pirotta's Dreamkiller will be released January 15th during a limited run in Los Angeles. Based on horrible experiments run by Nazi doctors in World War II, Dreamkiller stars John Colton, Penny Drake, Kelly Chambers, Diandra Newlin, Dario Deak and Tyron Power Jr. The film offers a positive message on dealing with common fears and how denial disempowers rather than empowers those experiencing phobias.Up-and-comer Dario states of the film: "I hope this reminds people that it is in our selves to overcome fear." Check this one out at the Arclight Hollywood Cinemas in Los Angeles on the 15th. For those not in the greater La' metropolitan area have a look at the synopsis and trailer for the film. A DVD release date is forthcoming.
A synopsis for Dreamkiller here:
"Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame...
A synopsis for Dreamkiller here:
"Two doctors embark on a research project to cure fear-ridden, phobic patients of all varieties. Just as fame...
- 12/22/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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