Updated, 3:27 Pm: A lawsuit filed against Netflix by subjects of its 2018 docuseries Afflicted has been dropped after nearly four years.
The plaintiffs’ attorney filed court papers Tuesday with Judge Armen Tamzarian asking that the case be dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. The court papers do not state why the case was not being pursued further or whether a settlement was reached.
Claiming defamation, fraud and invasion of privacy, the suit filed in August 2019 alleged that the plaintiffs were duped by the streamer and other defendants into participating in “a salacious reality television program that questioned the existence of their chronic illnesses and portrayed them as lazy, crazy hypochondriacs and/or malingerers.”
The suit also lists Doc Shop Productions, series creator Dan Partland and other producers as defendants.
Previously, August 2019: Netflix is being sued for defamation, fraud and invasion of privacy by subjects of its 2018 unscripted...
The plaintiffs’ attorney filed court papers Tuesday with Judge Armen Tamzarian asking that the case be dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. The court papers do not state why the case was not being pursued further or whether a settlement was reached.
Claiming defamation, fraud and invasion of privacy, the suit filed in August 2019 alleged that the plaintiffs were duped by the streamer and other defendants into participating in “a salacious reality television program that questioned the existence of their chronic illnesses and portrayed them as lazy, crazy hypochondriacs and/or malingerers.”
The suit also lists Doc Shop Productions, series creator Dan Partland and other producers as defendants.
Previously, August 2019: Netflix is being sued for defamation, fraud and invasion of privacy by subjects of its 2018 unscripted...
- 6/8/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Clay McLeod Chapman's What Kind Of Mother: "Since making his horror debut with The Remaking in 2019 and its follow-up Whisper Down the Lane in 2020, Clay McLeod Chapman has become known as “one of horror’s modern masters,” and “the real deal” when it comes to “high-grade horror”. In 2022, he cemented this reputation with his “legitimately terrifying” third novel Ghost Eaters, a “thoughtful and smart (if grim) exploration of how addiction destroys lives,” that “should make Clay McLeod Chapman a star,” (Vulture). Now, Chapman returns with What Kind of Mother, an unyielding blend of domestic suspense and supernatural horror that results in a visceral exploration of parental grief.
The last thing Madi Price ever wanted to do was return to her hometown of Brandywine, Virginia.
But seventeen years after leaving with her infant daughter, Kendra, Madi is forced to return after Kendra decides to move in with her previously estranged father.
The last thing Madi Price ever wanted to do was return to her hometown of Brandywine, Virginia.
But seventeen years after leaving with her infant daughter, Kendra, Madi is forced to return after Kendra decides to move in with her previously estranged father.
- 5/10/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Apollo, the popular mobile app dedicated to fiction podcasts, announces a major redesign of its platform and the launch of Apollo+, a new subscription service for ad-free listening and access to exclusive content. Available for free on iOS and Android devices, Apollo cuts through the noise of 5 million podcasts, curating a catalog of 9,000+ fiction shows, each categorized by its genre, format, and additional tags.
Rebuilt from scratch after assessing the mistakes and successes of the prototype launch, the latest playback and discovery update brings a faster and more responsive experience to the entire app. Listeners can explore up-to-date editorial playlists, find the show they want to listen to, and save it to their library for later. Apollo makes finding new fiction podcasts easier and more accessible to a broad audience.
Apollo+ is introduced today, featuring 49 shows from independent creators. Participating shows and creators include Wooden Overcoats, Tonia Ransom's Afflicted,...
Rebuilt from scratch after assessing the mistakes and successes of the prototype launch, the latest playback and discovery update brings a faster and more responsive experience to the entire app. Listeners can explore up-to-date editorial playlists, find the show they want to listen to, and save it to their library for later. Apollo makes finding new fiction podcasts easier and more accessible to a broad audience.
Apollo+ is introduced today, featuring 49 shows from independent creators. Participating shows and creators include Wooden Overcoats, Tonia Ransom's Afflicted,...
- 4/24/2023
- Podnews.net
He may have been preceded by characters like Lord Ruthven and Carmilla, but Dracula is still the quintessential vampire, with Bram Stoker’s iconic novel boasting over two hundred cinematic adaptations and inspiring most modern vampire media. That being said, vampire movies have long worked their way out from beneath the shadow of Stoker’s gothic opus, offering up insanely varied stories about our favorite blood-sucking beasts.
And with Chris McKay’s upcoming Renfield proving that there are still fresh spins to be had on the Dracula formula, we’ve decided to come up with a list celebrating six of the most under-appreciated vampire movies out there. After all, there’s nothing like discovering a hidden gem within a sea of similar genre flicks.
To be featured on this list, a movie needs to be specifically about vampires (that means no other supernatural creatures like werewolves) and has to approach...
And with Chris McKay’s upcoming Renfield proving that there are still fresh spins to be had on the Dracula formula, we’ve decided to come up with a list celebrating six of the most under-appreciated vampire movies out there. After all, there’s nothing like discovering a hidden gem within a sea of similar genre flicks.
To be featured on this list, a movie needs to be specifically about vampires (that means no other supernatural creatures like werewolves) and has to approach...
- 4/12/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Ellen, the upcoming TV series thriller from New Regency and QCode, has added Liz Caribel (God’s Time), Karan Gill (I May Destroy You), Craig Tate (Reprisal), Ty Olsson (Supernatural), and Hart Bochner (Die Hard).
Caribel will star opposite Lin Shaye (Insidious), who we previously revealed to be starring last month. The action-thriller is now in production.
The six-episode series, which is being financed by The Revenant and The Beast Must Die outfit New Regency, follows a nefarious land developer who gets more than he bargained for when he tries to intimidate an 80-year-old widow into abandoning her Montana ranch.
Based on an original idea from Jalmari Helander (Big Game), the project marks the third small screen tie-up between busy audio and content firm QCode, New Regency, and producers Automatik and Oddfellows, following upcoming series Gaslight and The Edge of Sleep. The Courier outfit 42, which developed the project with Automatik,...
Caribel will star opposite Lin Shaye (Insidious), who we previously revealed to be starring last month. The action-thriller is now in production.
The six-episode series, which is being financed by The Revenant and The Beast Must Die outfit New Regency, follows a nefarious land developer who gets more than he bargained for when he tries to intimidate an 80-year-old widow into abandoning her Montana ranch.
Based on an original idea from Jalmari Helander (Big Game), the project marks the third small screen tie-up between busy audio and content firm QCode, New Regency, and producers Automatik and Oddfellows, following upcoming series Gaslight and The Edge of Sleep. The Courier outfit 42, which developed the project with Automatik,...
- 11/16/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Killers guitarist Dave Keuning took an indefinite hiatus from the band in 2017 due to exhaustion from their heavy touring schedule — and he wasn’t involved with the creation of their 2020 LP Imploding The Mirage — but he’s hardly been inactive. Two years ago, he released his under-the-radar solo debut Prismism, and his second LP, A Mild Case of Everything, will come out on June 25th.
“Quite a few of these songs were shown to the Killers and, for whatever reason, not used,” he says on the phone from his home in San Diego.
“Quite a few of these songs were shown to the Killers and, for whatever reason, not used,” he says on the phone from his home in San Diego.
- 4/21/2021
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions to Produce ‘Power Rangers’ Alum Amy Jo Johnson’s Next Movie
Amy Jo Johnson, who played the Pink Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers TV series, has her next movie to direct in the works.
Johnson is set to helm Ends of the Earth, a dramatic love story set against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Erica Huggins, president of Fuzzy Door Productions — the Family Guy mastermind Seth MacFarlane’s production banner — on board to produce.
The Power Rangers alum wrote the script for Ends of the Earth over the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Set in Gander, Newfoundland, the indie pic portrays a romance told over three ...
Johnson is set to helm Ends of the Earth, a dramatic love story set against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Erica Huggins, president of Fuzzy Door Productions — the Family Guy mastermind Seth MacFarlane’s production banner — on board to produce.
The Power Rangers alum wrote the script for Ends of the Earth over the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Set in Gander, Newfoundland, the indie pic portrays a romance told over three ...
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions to Produce ‘Power Rangers’ Alum Amy Jo Johnson’s Next Movie
Amy Jo Johnson, who played the Pink Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers TV series, has her next movie to direct in the works.
Johnson is set to helm Ends of the Earth, a dramatic love story set against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Erica Huggins, president of Fuzzy Door Productions — the Family Guy mastermind Seth MacFarlane’s production banner — on board to produce.
The Power Rangers alum wrote the script for Ends of the Earth over the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Set in Gander, Newfoundland, the indie pic portrays a romance told over three ...
Johnson is set to helm Ends of the Earth, a dramatic love story set against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Erica Huggins, president of Fuzzy Door Productions — the Family Guy mastermind Seth MacFarlane’s production banner — on board to produce.
The Power Rangers alum wrote the script for Ends of the Earth over the summer amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Set in Gander, Newfoundland, the indie pic portrays a romance told over three ...
Documentarian Peter LoGreco has signed an overall deal with the Intellectual Property Corporation (Ipc).
LoGreco is a documentary showrunner, director, and producer. Under the deal, he will collaborate with Ipc’s CEO, Eli Holzman, and president, Aaron Saidman, to develop original series and showrun series for Ipc.
LoGreco previously served as showrunner and director for the pilot of the company’s new HBO series “We’re Here,” which he is now overseeing as production begins on the first season. Ipc and LoGreco’s have also previously partnered on the first season of A&e’s documentary series, “Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole.”
“Peter is a phenomenal filmmaker whose taste and talent are ideally suited to the sort of premium documentary content that Ipc produces,” said Holzman and Saidman in a joint statement. “Peter is a consummate professional, a seasoned director and executive producer, and an artist we respect and admire.
LoGreco is a documentary showrunner, director, and producer. Under the deal, he will collaborate with Ipc’s CEO, Eli Holzman, and president, Aaron Saidman, to develop original series and showrun series for Ipc.
LoGreco previously served as showrunner and director for the pilot of the company’s new HBO series “We’re Here,” which he is now overseeing as production begins on the first season. Ipc and LoGreco’s have also previously partnered on the first season of A&e’s documentary series, “Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole.”
“Peter is a phenomenal filmmaker whose taste and talent are ideally suited to the sort of premium documentary content that Ipc produces,” said Holzman and Saidman in a joint statement. “Peter is a consummate professional, a seasoned director and executive producer, and an artist we respect and admire.
- 1/23/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Seven people who appeared in the 2018 Netflix docuseries “Afflicted” have sued the streaming service and the show’s producers for defamation, false-light invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment and fraud over the way they were depicted on screen.
The seven-episode series, which debuted on Netflix in August 2018, follows the stories of people suffering from and attempting to treat chronic illnesses; among the subjects were Jamison Hill, Pilar Olave, Jill Edelstein and Bekah Dinnerstein.
But in court papers filed Wednesday in Los Angeles, Hill, Olave, Edelstein and Dinnerstein — joined by Dinnerstein’s brother Nicholas Dinnerstein and her partner Jesse Bercowetz, and Edelstein’s partner Janine Feczko — said they were “duped” into participating.
Also Read: Netflix Signs 'Game of Thrones' Creators David Benioff and Db Weiss to Overall Film and TV Deal
In the filing, the plaintiffs say they thought the show would be “a serious documentary” that would spread awareness of their conditions.
The seven-episode series, which debuted on Netflix in August 2018, follows the stories of people suffering from and attempting to treat chronic illnesses; among the subjects were Jamison Hill, Pilar Olave, Jill Edelstein and Bekah Dinnerstein.
But in court papers filed Wednesday in Los Angeles, Hill, Olave, Edelstein and Dinnerstein — joined by Dinnerstein’s brother Nicholas Dinnerstein and her partner Jesse Bercowetz, and Edelstein’s partner Janine Feczko — said they were “duped” into participating.
Also Read: Netflix Signs 'Game of Thrones' Creators David Benioff and Db Weiss to Overall Film and TV Deal
In the filing, the plaintiffs say they thought the show would be “a serious documentary” that would spread awareness of their conditions.
- 8/8/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Though the plastic teeth felt awkward in my mouth, and the fake blood tasted like cough syrup, I knew that these were small sacrifices to make in the achieving of my Halloween goal. With my hair slicked back and my cape and cowl on, complete with plastic medallion, I resembled a miniature Bela Lugosi as he appeared in Dracula (1931). Well, Dracula if he wore metallic green parachute pants in place of black trousers. I worked with what I had. That night as my parents took me trick-or-treating through the neighborhood, and then later through my elementary school, I showed off my vampire prowess by hissing and twirling my cape. Instead of yelling trick-or-treat I echoed, “I want to suck your blood,” followed by, “I like your house, what’s this?” I was a curious child. Once I returned back home I dug through my candy bag searching for my favorite...
- 2/8/2018
- by GeekTyrant
- GeekTyrant
Caroline Preece May 9, 2017
As it's confirmed Netflix's 13 Reasons Why is returning for a second season, we explore its narrative style and portrayal of trauma...
Warning: contains spoilers for 13 Reasons Why
See related Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
There’s a scene in the penultimate episode of 13 Reasons Why in which everyone affected by the cassette tapes left behind by Hannah Baker - a 17-year-old high school student who recently committed suicide - discusses how much of her account is true. Throughout the series we’re told repeatedly that some tapes are outright lies, and that Hannah is simply trying to blackmail her classmates from beyond the grave.
By episode twelve, we’ve come to understand that this probably isn’t the case, and it’s as close to a twist as the series ever indulges in. While some events may have played out slightly differently, the...
As it's confirmed Netflix's 13 Reasons Why is returning for a second season, we explore its narrative style and portrayal of trauma...
Warning: contains spoilers for 13 Reasons Why
See related Looking back at Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
There’s a scene in the penultimate episode of 13 Reasons Why in which everyone affected by the cassette tapes left behind by Hannah Baker - a 17-year-old high school student who recently committed suicide - discusses how much of her account is true. Throughout the series we’re told repeatedly that some tapes are outright lies, and that Hannah is simply trying to blackmail her classmates from beyond the grave.
By episode twelve, we’ve come to understand that this probably isn’t the case, and it’s as close to a twist as the series ever indulges in. While some events may have played out slightly differently, the...
- 4/25/2017
- Den of Geek
'Affliction' movie: Nick Nolte as the troubled police officer Wade Whitehouse. 'Affliction' movie: Great-looking psychological drama fails to coalesce Set in a snowy New Hampshire town, Affliction could have been an excellent depiction of a dysfunctional family's cycle of violence and how that is accentuated by rapid, destabilizing socioeconomic changes. Unfortunately, writer-director Paul Schrader's 1998 film doesn't quite reach such heights.* Based on a novel by Russell Banks (who also penned the equally snowy The Sweet Hereafter), Schrader's Affliction relies on a realistic wintry atmosphere (courtesy of cinematographer Paul Sarossy) to convey the deadness inside the story's protagonist, the middle-aged small-town sheriff Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte). The angst-ridden Wade is intent on not ending up like his abusive, alcoholic father, Glen (James Coburn), while inexorably sliding down that very path. Making matters more complicated, Wade must come to terms with the fact that his ex-wife, Lillian (Mary Beth Hurt), will never return to him,...
- 8/25/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
‘Tis the season for awards, and while voters are busy weighing the merits of top Oscar contenders, the industry’s intangibles have fallen by the wayside. The year in film is comprised of so many movie moments and overlooked details that go unrecognized by Hollywood, so here’s a list of superlatives and unconventional awards that serve as an alternative to the prim-and-proper Oscars. There’s even more ground to cover than last year, so let’s get started …
Movies
Best Animal Title: Gold: “Birdman” Silver: “The Dog” Bronze: “Foxcatcher” Honorable Mention: “Big Bad Wolves”
Best Movie Set Primarily in One Location: “Locke,...
Movies
Best Animal Title: Gold: “Birdman” Silver: “The Dog” Bronze: “Foxcatcher” Honorable Mention: “Big Bad Wolves”
Best Movie Set Primarily in One Location: “Locke,...
- 12/31/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
To celebrate the release of Afflicted, out on DVD 6th October 2014, we are happy to say that we have a copy on DVD up for grabs courtesy of EntertainmentOne.
Afflicted comes straight from the producer of Insidious and Sinister, and winner of the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay awards at Austin’s prestigious Fantastic Fest, Afflicted reinvents a familiar horror genre with a smart and stylish combination of pulse-pounding action and bloody terror.
Afflicted is one of those movies where the less you know about it going in, the greater the reward. Without giving too much away, it takes a familiar horror genre and gives it a dazzling and totally unexpected spin. Co-writers, co-directors and co-stars Derek Lee and Clif Prowse have produced a stunning debut feature, packed with superlative effects, stunts and performances that belie the movie’s indie roots and modest budget.
Afflicted is available to...
Afflicted comes straight from the producer of Insidious and Sinister, and winner of the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay awards at Austin’s prestigious Fantastic Fest, Afflicted reinvents a familiar horror genre with a smart and stylish combination of pulse-pounding action and bloody terror.
Afflicted is one of those movies where the less you know about it going in, the greater the reward. Without giving too much away, it takes a familiar horror genre and gives it a dazzling and totally unexpected spin. Co-writers, co-directors and co-stars Derek Lee and Clif Prowse have produced a stunning debut feature, packed with superlative effects, stunts and performances that belie the movie’s indie roots and modest budget.
Afflicted is available to...
- 10/2/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
If there's one "found footage" flick that you should really be putting the effort in to dig up, it's director/actor duo Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's thrilling Afflicted – and it'll be spreading its charms on UK DVD this October 6, courtesy of Entertainment One.
Executive produced by Insidious and Sinister producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones alongside producers Chris Ferguson and Zach Lipovsky, Afflicted stars Clif Prowse, Derek Lee, Michael Gill and Baya Rehaz.
Special features on the disc are yet to be determined.
Synopsis
Best friends Derek and Clif embark on the trip of a lifetime, planning to travel to the ends of the earth, see the world, and live life to the fullest, while documenting their adventures via video footage posted to their website. But things take a dark and bloody turn when, following an amorous encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris, Derek starts to show signs of a mysterious affliction.
Executive produced by Insidious and Sinister producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones alongside producers Chris Ferguson and Zach Lipovsky, Afflicted stars Clif Prowse, Derek Lee, Michael Gill and Baya Rehaz.
Special features on the disc are yet to be determined.
Synopsis
Best friends Derek and Clif embark on the trip of a lifetime, planning to travel to the ends of the earth, see the world, and live life to the fullest, while documenting their adventures via video footage posted to their website. But things take a dark and bloody turn when, following an amorous encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris, Derek starts to show signs of a mysterious affliction.
- 9/10/2014
- by Gareth Jones
- DreadCentral.com
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead return to the wild world of horror features (the pair have a short in the upcoming V/H/S sequel) with a movie that looks interesting, even if it feels very similar to something else you may have seen earlier this year.
Spring stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Evan, a lost young man who escapes to Italy after a number of tragic events destroy his home life. There he meets the woman of his dreams (Nadia Hilker) except it quickly becomes clear that the beautiful woman is hiding a dark secret.
The story is very reminiscent of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's Afflicted (review) though the monster here isn't much of a secret and the style of Ben [Continued ...]...
Spring stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Evan, a lost young man who escapes to Italy after a number of tragic events destroy his home life. There he meets the woman of his dreams (Nadia Hilker) except it quickly becomes clear that the beautiful woman is hiding a dark secret.
The story is very reminiscent of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's Afflicted (review) though the monster here isn't much of a secret and the style of Ben [Continued ...]...
- 9/5/2014
- QuietEarth.us
How did a low budget horror movie about a diminutive Irish monster spawn five sequels, a new reboot, and the career of Jennifer Aniston? EW tracks the deranged history of the Leprechaun franchise.
British actor Warwick Davis says he has “specific” fans—well-wishers who want to discuss just one of the several fantasy franchises in which he has appeared. “People talk about Star Wars, people talk about Harry Potter,” he explains, “and people talk about Leprechaun.”
Alert readers will have noticed that one of these franchises is not like the others. While Star Wars and Harry Potter have raked in billions of dollars,...
British actor Warwick Davis says he has “specific” fans—well-wishers who want to discuss just one of the several fantasy franchises in which he has appeared. “People talk about Star Wars, people talk about Harry Potter,” he explains, “and people talk about Leprechaun.”
Alert readers will have noticed that one of these franchises is not like the others. While Star Wars and Harry Potter have raked in billions of dollars,...
- 8/25/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
A film adaptation of Capcom’s popular survival horror video game franchise Dead Rising is shambling steadily forward, with news that Legendary Pictures’ new Legendary Digital Media division has set Leprechaun: Origins director Zach Lipovsky to helm the film, which will exclusively debut on Crackle before hitting Blu-Ray, TV and VOD services.
It’s exciting to see Lipovsky score a gig like this – the only reality TV show I ever invested time in was On the Lot, a short-lived filmmaking competition on which he placed fifth. Back then, I recall Lipovsky delivering some immensely enjoyable short films (see if you can find “Danger Zone” or “Die Hardly Working” online). Since that show, he has found success in horror – prior to Leprechaun: Origins, Lipovsky directed Tasmanian Devils and co-produced Afflicted.
Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing the Dead Rising adaptation, which boasts a script by Mortal Kombat: Legacy producer Tim Carter.
It’s exciting to see Lipovsky score a gig like this – the only reality TV show I ever invested time in was On the Lot, a short-lived filmmaking competition on which he placed fifth. Back then, I recall Lipovsky delivering some immensely enjoyable short films (see if you can find “Danger Zone” or “Die Hardly Working” online). Since that show, he has found success in horror – prior to Leprechaun: Origins, Lipovsky directed Tasmanian Devils and co-produced Afflicted.
Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing the Dead Rising adaptation, which boasts a script by Mortal Kombat: Legacy producer Tim Carter.
- 8/21/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Welcome back to This Week In Discs! If you see something you like, click on the title to buy it from Amazon. Operation Petticoat The USS Sea Tiger has seen better days as a Navy sub during World War II, but it hasn’t seen any action. Commander Sherman (Cary Grant) would like the chance to rectify that before the boat is sent to a watery grave, and with the help of a shifty junior officer (Tony Curtis) he sets out to give the Sea Tiger one last shot at glory. Who knew it would come with an assist from five Army nurses in need of a lift? This 1959 comedy classic has been on my list of shame for far too long so it was great to not only finally see it but also to discover just how fantastic it truly is. Grant is as charming as ever here playing a wonderful combination of suave and frazzled...
- 7/1/2014
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
While I spend most of my free moments writing about independent horror and spreading the good word of underrated scares, I still feel like too many of you haven’t seen some of the best genre movies I’ve caught this year. Hell, I’d gladly host personal screenings for every single one of you, but my Mom always told me not to trust strangers, and I simply don’t have the pizza money for that kind of hunger - but We Got This Covered will do you one better!
For our newest contest, we’re giving away two Blu-Ray copies of Afflicted, my favorite horror film of the year so far. Written and directed by newcomers Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this found footage indie horror manages to avoid all the awful subgenre stereotypes that make movies like Chernobyl Diaries an unappetizing waste. Imagine Chronicle meets skin-crawling, modern terror...
For our newest contest, we’re giving away two Blu-Ray copies of Afflicted, my favorite horror film of the year so far. Written and directed by newcomers Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this found footage indie horror manages to avoid all the awful subgenre stereotypes that make movies like Chernobyl Diaries an unappetizing waste. Imagine Chronicle meets skin-crawling, modern terror...
- 7/1/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Speaking of Afflicted, we’ve been provided with an exclusive look at the movie that clocks in at over four minutes and will give you a very good idea of what to expect from this inventive found footage-style vampire movie.
Afflicted received a theatrical release last month and is already available on digital services, but for those waiting on a Blu-ray and DVD version, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and CBS Films will make the Blu-ray and DVD editions will be available on July 1st.
“This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Winner: Best Picture (Horror), Best Screenplay (Horror), Best Director (Horror) at Fantastic Fest, and recipient of...
Afflicted received a theatrical release last month and is already available on digital services, but for those waiting on a Blu-ray and DVD version, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and CBS Films will make the Blu-ray and DVD editions will be available on July 1st.
“This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Winner: Best Picture (Horror), Best Screenplay (Horror), Best Director (Horror) at Fantastic Fest, and recipient of...
- 7/1/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
On Demand DVD New Releases June 30-July 6 Afflicted Two best friends see their trip of a lifetime take a dark turn when one of them is struck by a mysterious affliction. Now, in a foreign land, they race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely. Clif Prowse, Derek Lee, Michael Gill (R, 1:25) 7/1 Behaving Badly Rick is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of Nina. He’ll have to deal with his best friend’s horny mom, a drug abusing boss, even the mob. Selena Gomez, Mary-Louise Parker (R, 1:38) 7/1 Pre-theatrical release Flex Is Kings “Flexing” is a dance … Continue reading →
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- 6/30/2014
- by Meredith Ennis
- ChannelGuideMag
Given its fairly reliable audience base, the horror genre affords burgeoning filmmakers the chance to showcase their skills in inventive fashion, which the fresh, technically accomplished “Afflicted” surely does. A shared effort in just about every way between writer-director-actors Clif Prowse and Derek Lee, the movie — a Toronto Film Festival selection and a smash hit at Fantastic Fest last year — chronicles an international video travelogue gone wrong, when one of the pair has an encounter with a mysterious Parisian woman and succumbs to an illness that includes all sorts of uncomfortable transformations. For ShockYa, Brent Simon recently had a chance to speak to Prowse and Lee one-on-two, about trading on [ Read More ]
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The post Exclusive: Clif Prowse and Derek Lee Talk Afflicted, Indie Genre Filmmaking appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 6/30/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
In anticipation of the official Blu-ray/DVD release of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's truly killer vampire flick Afflicted (review), we have an exclusive deleted scene for you to wrap your heads around. Dig it!
Afflicted Release Details
The award-winning, critically acclaimed horror thriller Afflicted spreads terror on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital July 1st, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Afflicted tells the chilling tale of two best friends whose documented journey around the world takes a horrifying turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Written, directed, and co-starring breakthrough filmmaking duo Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this excitingly original entry in the found-footage horror genre took home awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay (Horror Feature category) at the 2013 FantasticFest in addition to awards of recognition at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
Bonus features on both the...
Afflicted Release Details
The award-winning, critically acclaimed horror thriller Afflicted spreads terror on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital July 1st, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Afflicted tells the chilling tale of two best friends whose documented journey around the world takes a horrifying turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Written, directed, and co-starring breakthrough filmmaking duo Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this excitingly original entry in the found-footage horror genre took home awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay (Horror Feature category) at the 2013 FantasticFest in addition to awards of recognition at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
Bonus features on both the...
- 6/27/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Just when you think the found footage boat has officially set sail, another flick comes along that reminds you why this sub-genre can be awesome. Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's truly killer vampire flick Afflicted (review) is just such a film, and we recently spoke with them about it!
The thing about a good found footage movie, first and foremost, is that it has to feel real. Once a false note is hit, the illusion is broken and the experience is ruined. We asked the duo how they approached this fact.
"For us it was about never breaking the illusion," says Lee. "If we managed to sell over the top in the found footage genre and people bought it? That is super gratifying. We were so hard on our selves to not break it. That final fight scene of the film, we would have way preferred to shoot that scene traditionally!
The thing about a good found footage movie, first and foremost, is that it has to feel real. Once a false note is hit, the illusion is broken and the experience is ruined. We asked the duo how they approached this fact.
"For us it was about never breaking the illusion," says Lee. "If we managed to sell over the top in the found footage genre and people bought it? That is super gratifying. We were so hard on our selves to not break it. That final fight scene of the film, we would have way preferred to shoot that scene traditionally!
- 6/23/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Afflicted received a theatrical release last month and is already available on digital services, but for those waiting on a Blu-ray and DVD version, their release isn’t too far away. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and CBS Films will make the Blu-ray and DVD editions will be available on July 1st and they contain a number of bonus features, including deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and a look at the making of the window jump scene.
“This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Winner: Best Picture (Horror), Best Screenplay (Horror), Best Director (Horror) at Fantastic Fest, and recipient of awards of recognition from the Toronto International Film...
“This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Winner: Best Picture (Horror), Best Screenplay (Horror), Best Director (Horror) at Fantastic Fest, and recipient of awards of recognition from the Toronto International Film...
- 5/21/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The official Blu-ray / DVD release info is here in support of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's truly killer vampire flick, Afflicted (review), and we have everything you need to know right here along with the artwork!
From the Press Release
The award-winning, critically acclaimed horror thriller Afflicted spreads terror on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital July 1, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Afflicted tells the chilling tale of two best friends whose documented journey around the world takes a horrifying turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Written, directed and co-starring breakthrough filmmaking duo Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this excitingly original entry in the found-footage horror genre took home awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Horror Feature category) at the 2013 FantasticFest, in addition to awards of recognition at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
Bonus features on both the...
From the Press Release
The award-winning, critically acclaimed horror thriller Afflicted spreads terror on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital July 1, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Afflicted tells the chilling tale of two best friends whose documented journey around the world takes a horrifying turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted. Written, directed and co-starring breakthrough filmmaking duo Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, this excitingly original entry in the found-footage horror genre took home awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Horror Feature category) at the 2013 FantasticFest, in addition to awards of recognition at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
Bonus features on both the...
- 5/19/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
A new featurette is here in support of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's truly killer vampire flick, Afflicted (review), and it takes a close look at one of the movie's most insane moments. Dig it!
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz. Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
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Afflicted
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best...
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz. Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Yekra Player
Yekra is a revolutionary new distribution network for feature films.
Afflicted
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best...
- 4/23/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
CBS Films have unveiled yet another alternative and rather simplistic one-sheet for new found footage horror 'Afflicted', this time from artist Jay Shaw. The movie stars Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, who both also serve as co-writers and co-directors of the movie, along with Baya Rehaz and is now available both On Demand and in theatres. You can check it out on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox. Head below to take a look at the new alternative poster....
- 4/22/2014
- Horror Asylum
Another poster is here for the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review), this one from artist Jay Shaw. Do yourselves a favor, kids; head over to your cable box or click below and order this one Now! Dig it!
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz. Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Yekra Player
Yekra is a revolutionary new distribution network for feature films.
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz. Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Yekra Player
Yekra is a revolutionary new distribution network for feature films.
- 4/21/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
“Captured. On Film.” (That’s the real tagline!) Here’s an alternate poster for Clif Prowse and Derek Lee’s Afflicted (read our review), which is a cross between V/H/S and Chronicle. The found-footage film is now in limited theaters as well as VOD (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation and Xbox) via CBS Films. [...]...
- 4/21/2014
- by MrDisgusting
- bloody-disgusting.com
With a title like "Afflicted," and the skin-crawling movie posters that have accompanied, there's no question a creature is coming. But for "Afflicted" co-stars/co-directors Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, it's all about the timing and emotional expenditure to get to that first true scare in their horror film. It was back in late 2013 that I talked to longtime friends and collaborators Lee and Prowse, as they took their small budget film to genre-loving Fantastic Fest in Austin. On film, they happen to also play filmmaking friends Derek and Cliff, who travel overseas and are suddenly sidelined by a newly contracted health condition. It was just this past week the pair finally unleashed their found footage/documentary-style film into theaters, on a small enough scale that the film's greatest thrills and even its central creature have not been spoiled, to some degree. Below, however, are some spoilers. Check out what...
- 4/12/2014
- Hitfix
The latest film from CBS Films, “Afflicted,” is a horror film that’s quickly becoming one of the most talked about horror films of this year. Praise from Ain’t It Cool News, Bloody Disgusting, HitFix, Fangoria, and others keeps rolling in and now you can see it for yourself in theaters and through VOD. FilmOn is also loving “Afflicted”; the online service was able to interview the filmmakers and stars of the film, Clif Prowse and Derek Lee, exclusively for their viewers. See what they had to say by watching the interview below the post. Also below is the embed of FilmOn’s red carpet coverage of more of today’s hottest films [ Read More ]
The post FilmOn Gets One-on-One Interview with the Filmmakers Behind Afflicted appeared first on Shockya.com.
The post FilmOn Gets One-on-One Interview with the Filmmakers Behind Afflicted appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 4/9/2014
- by monique
- ShockYa
Another clip is here in promotion of the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review). Do yourselves a favor, kids; head over to your cable box or click below and order this one Now! Dig it!
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Yekra Player
Yekra is a revolutionary new distribution network for feature films.
Afflicted
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out...
CBS Films has released Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD platforms. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Yekra Player
Yekra is a revolutionary new distribution network for feature films.
Afflicted
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out...
- 4/7/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Just when everyone’s ready to start hammering in the final nail in the found footage coffin, then comes along a great little indie movie like Afflicted proving that Pov-style filmmaking really does still have a lot to offer. Co-writers and directors Clif Prowse and Derek Lee craft a truly disturbing and clever new spin on modern vampire lore, all while working within a modest budget.
Rather than letting their budgetary constraints hold back their story, Prowse and Lee let their stunning visuals and compelling story do all the heavy lifting, creating a horror tale that’s as scary as it is endearing.
Afflicted follows the characters of Derek (Lee) and Cliff (Prowse) as they embark on a year-long trip around the world after Derek is diagnosed with Avm, a neurological disease that could end his life at any moment. Things start off innocently enough for the two longtime pals as they arrive in Europe,...
Rather than letting their budgetary constraints hold back their story, Prowse and Lee let their stunning visuals and compelling story do all the heavy lifting, creating a horror tale that’s as scary as it is endearing.
Afflicted follows the characters of Derek (Lee) and Cliff (Prowse) as they embark on a year-long trip around the world after Derek is diagnosed with Avm, a neurological disease that could end his life at any moment. Things start off innocently enough for the two longtime pals as they arrive in Europe,...
- 4/7/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Now in theatres and on various VOD platforms is Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's new found footage horror 'Afflicted'. The movie is finally doing the rounds thanks to CBS Films and to accompany its release here's another new alternative poster from the project. 'Afflicted' is now showing in Us theatres and on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox. 'Afflicted' stars writer/directors Derek Lee and Clif Prowse as well as Baya Rehaz. Head below for the new one-sheet....
- 4/7/2014
- Horror Asylum
Another alternate poster is here in promotion of the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review). Do yourselves a favor, kids, head over to your cable box and order this one Now! Dig it!
CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
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CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
Catch...
- 4/6/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Found footage horror films are everywhere these days, but "Afflicted" looks like it could stand out from the rest of the pack. The film debuted at Toronto to favorable reviews, and now CBS Films Films has released a new TV spot (exclusive to Indiewire) in time for the film's release this weekend. The film was written, directed, and produced by Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, who star as a pair of lifelong friends who travel around the world to film a web series, made more meaningful by Lee's brain aneurysm, which has almost guaranteed him to an early death. When Lee starts to display new, superhuman powers following a hookup, the two are initially thrilled, then terrified when darker aspects of his change start to show through. "Afflicted" has earned positive reviews even among those tired of the found footage subgenre, with Indiewire's own critic writing favorably about it here.
- 4/4/2014
- by Max O'Connell
- Indiewire
Canada is a scary place. I know that may be hard to believe given its reputation south of the border, but it’s true. At least since the mid-1970s something about the Great White North has inspired its citizens to go forth and make horror films. Good ones at that. Derek Lee and Cliff Prowse’s Afflicted, one of our 13 Best Horror Films of 2013, is only the most recent to hit American theaters. It won’t be alone, either, as Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy continues to unsettle and confuse audiences in its third week. The glut of terrifying entertainment from Canada begs some sort of explanation. Obviously there’s more to the nation than the stereotype of the apologetic, self-effacing peacenik but the Maple Terror phenomenon is now large enough to merit some light-hearted analysis. Let’s start with Margaret Atwood. Back in 1972 she published a book of literary theory called “Survival: A Thematic Guide to...
- 4/4/2014
- by Daniel Walber
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The found footage style movie has been well abused in the last decade but as with any style or genre of filmmaking, it's not without high points. The Blair Witch project still stands as the juggernaugt, followed a close second by Cloverfield and some might argue Chronicle (though the only thing I really love about that movie is the concept and the fact that it marked the arrival of the very talented Dane DeHaan) and now we can add a third (or fourth, depending on where you fall) title to the list of stand out titles: Afflicted.
Written, directed and starring the duo of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted begins as a travelogue of two friends taking a yearlong trip around the world and documenting it for their friends and family at home. The trip kicks [Continued ...]...
Written, directed and starring the duo of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted begins as a travelogue of two friends taking a yearlong trip around the world and documenting it for their friends and family at home. The trip kicks [Continued ...]...
- 4/4/2014
- QuietEarth.us
Today, CBS Films is releasing Afflicted, the stunning debut feature from the filmmaking team of Clif Prowse and Derek Lee, which follows two friends (played by both Prowse and Lee, long-time pals in real life) as they travel the world, only to have their trip cut short when one of them becomes infected with a vampire-like virus.
During a recent press day, Daily Dead had the opportunity to sit down and chat with both Lee and Prowse about their wholly original spin on modern vampires, their thoughts on creating complicating characters, the challenges of Pov-style filmmaking and ideas for an Afflicted sequel.
First of all, congrats on Afflicted. You guys did a really fantastic job and definitely proved that found footage is still a viable storytelling device when done correctly. I read you guys have been making movies together since you were kids so I was curious: What made Afflicted...
During a recent press day, Daily Dead had the opportunity to sit down and chat with both Lee and Prowse about their wholly original spin on modern vampires, their thoughts on creating complicating characters, the challenges of Pov-style filmmaking and ideas for an Afflicted sequel.
First of all, congrats on Afflicted. You guys did a really fantastic job and definitely proved that found footage is still a viable storytelling device when done correctly. I read you guys have been making movies together since you were kids so I was curious: What made Afflicted...
- 4/4/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Let us be clear... the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review), is pretty damned awesome; and right now we have your chance to score a digital screening of it on us!
That's right, kids! We are giving away 10 Free Online Screenings of Afflicted [rated R] on a first-come/first-served basis. The promotion starts at 12:01 pm Pt 4/4/14; open only to legal residents of Us, 18 years of age or older; Void Where Prohibited; while supplies last; limit 1 free screening per person; free screening code expires 48 hours after redemption... to be clear, you have 48 hours to watch the movie Once you redeem the code.
Your code will be e-mailed to you later today, and it can be redeemed here!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
That's right, kids! We are giving away 10 Free Online Screenings of Afflicted [rated R] on a first-come/first-served basis. The promotion starts at 12:01 pm Pt 4/4/14; open only to legal residents of Us, 18 years of age or older; Void Where Prohibited; while supplies last; limit 1 free screening per person; free screening code expires 48 hours after redemption... to be clear, you have 48 hours to watch the movie Once you redeem the code.
Your code will be e-mailed to you later today, and it can be redeemed here!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
- 4/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Anyone who knows vampires only as the Twilight franchise’s sparkly-skinned specimens will get a rude shock if they watch the new found footage horror film Afflicted, which debuts to theaters and on VOD today.
“The thing we found exciting was the idea of a vampire film that was completely divorced of sexuality, romanticism, and melodrama,” says Clif Prowse, who directed the movie with his childhood friend and fellow Canadian Derek Lee. “What would it actually be like if you were biologically compelled to eat human blood and to kill people? What would that do to you emotionally? It seemed...
“The thing we found exciting was the idea of a vampire film that was completely divorced of sexuality, romanticism, and melodrama,” says Clif Prowse, who directed the movie with his childhood friend and fellow Canadian Derek Lee. “What would it actually be like if you were biologically compelled to eat human blood and to kill people? What would that do to you emotionally? It seemed...
- 4/4/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
Sharpen those fans, kids! On tap right now are a trio of new clips in promotion of the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review). Check 'em out and get down with the sickness.
CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD outlets Today. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD outlets Today. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Cable On Demand, Playstation, and Xbox.
The film stars Lee, Prowse, and Baya Rehaz.
Synopsis
This terrifying horror thriller follows two best friends who set out on the trip of a lifetime around the world. Their journey, documented every step of the way, soon takes a dark and unexpected turn after an encounter with a beautiful woman in Paris leaves one of them mysteriously afflicted.
Learn more over on the official Afflicted website!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
- 4/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Insert requisite opening paragraph bemoaning the never-ending onslaught of bland, repetitive, amateurish films released under the ubiquitous guise of “found footage horror,” discuss how they make the same mistakes again and again and reduce the experience to little more than 80 minutes of frustration and boredom, and question how many, if any, of these films are in this format for any reason other than budgetary. Be sure to mention recent bright spots like The Den and Lucky Bastard though as a lead-in for the surprisingly fun, creative, and affecting film Afflicted. Derek Lee and Clif Prowse are best friends, have been for years, and have the video evidence to prove it. Clif is an amateur documentarian who dabbled in martial arts films to take advantage of Derek’s ethnicity, but his latest project is one close to both of their hearts. The duo is taking a year long trip around the world, and...
- 4/3/2014
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Derek Lee and Clif Prowse never expected their feature debut "Afflicted" to take off quite like it has, with a successful debut at the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness followed by wins for Best Horror Movie, Director and Screenplay at Austin's Fantastic Fest. With low expectations for their first-ever film, the Vancouver writer/directors did things like put their family, friends and real names in the film, along with their high school home movies. But now that the "supernatural documentary" (as they call it) has been enthusiastically embraced by horror fans both at home in Canada and abroad, the long-time friends don't regret a thing. Well, except maybe putting those home movies on the big screen.
"Afflicted" follows Lee and Prowse as the two jet off to Europe to fulfill Lee's bucket list by spending a year sightseeing abroad, and since they're both filmmakers, they bring a camera along to document the trip.
"Afflicted" follows Lee and Prowse as the two jet off to Europe to fulfill Lee's bucket list by spending a year sightseeing abroad, and since they're both filmmakers, they bring a camera along to document the trip.
- 4/3/2014
- by Rick Mele
- Moviefone
Exclusive time, kids! On tap right now is a brand new one-sheet for the first feature film from Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, Afflicted (review), which won big at last year's Fantastic Fest, nabbing awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and even Best Picture.
Like it? We also have a chance for you to win it! Read on!
The poster comes to us from artist Ryan Lynn, and we're giving it away along with 2 other alternate posters (3 posters total) to three lucky winners!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an e-mail to contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Please note that this contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt on Monday, April 14, 2014.
CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD outlets on April 4th. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play,...
Like it? We also have a chance for you to win it! Read on!
The poster comes to us from artist Ryan Lynn, and we're giving it away along with 2 other alternate posters (3 posters total) to three lucky winners!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an e-mail to contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Please note that this contest will end at 12:01 Am Pt on Monday, April 14, 2014.
CBS Films will release Afflicted in theaters and on various VOD outlets on April 4th. Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play,...
- 4/3/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
From Dusk Till Foregone: Prowse & Lee’s Entertaining Debut Suffers From Formatting Traps
There’s a lot of uncomfortable fun to be had as Afflicted unspools, the directorial debut of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, both playing versions of themselves in this faux documentary/found footage hybrid from filmmakers that seem to understand the importance of high stakes and emotionally invested tension. Unfortunately, they can’t quite get beyond the rather limited formatting ills of the found footage genre, defying logic and common sense as the effort to “capture everything” overrides rational thought. Despite its lapse into inevitability in the last act, however, this is certainly a winning effort that manages to utilize the cheapness of found footage to create some spectacular effects that may not have otherwise been possible on their budget, even as it backs their perspective into a corner.
Clif (Clif Prowse) and Derek (Derek Lee) have...
There’s a lot of uncomfortable fun to be had as Afflicted unspools, the directorial debut of Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, both playing versions of themselves in this faux documentary/found footage hybrid from filmmakers that seem to understand the importance of high stakes and emotionally invested tension. Unfortunately, they can’t quite get beyond the rather limited formatting ills of the found footage genre, defying logic and common sense as the effort to “capture everything” overrides rational thought. Despite its lapse into inevitability in the last act, however, this is certainly a winning effort that manages to utilize the cheapness of found footage to create some spectacular effects that may not have otherwise been possible on their budget, even as it backs their perspective into a corner.
Clif (Clif Prowse) and Derek (Derek Lee) have...
- 4/2/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
To help you figure out what to watch on VOD this month, we've compiled a list of the 10 best indies new to VOD this month that have yet to open theatrically. [Synopses provided by the distributors unless otherwise noted.] "Afflicted" (April 4) This ingenious feature debut follows two friends (played by co-directors Derek Lee and Clif Prowse) who set out to travel the world. But the trip soon takes a dark and bloody turn when one of the men shows signs of a mysterious affliction which gradually takes over his entire body. Where to Watch: iTunes, Amazon, Charter, Comcast, Google Play, DirecTV, Playstation, SuddenLink, Time Warner, Verizon Fios, Vudu, Xbox "A Promise" (April 18) Set in pre-First World War Germany, Hoffmeister (Alan Rickman) is an ailing factory owner, whiskered and respectable. As his energies flag, he looks to a sharp young man in his employ for help. Ludwig (Richard Madden) impresses Hoffmeister with his reliability and youthful spirit, and the.
- 4/2/2014
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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