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Splat Pack
The Splat Pack is a group of independent filmmakers who, since 2002, have directed, written and produced horror films which are notable for their Low-budget film, low budgets and extreme violence. History The term was coined by Alan Jones (film critic), Alan Jones of ''Total Film''. The group has been credited with bringing back ultra-violent movies, moving away from MPAA film rating system, PG-13 rated movies and into the R-rated spectrum, all while operating with low budgets. The members have met opposition from the MPAA board over the content of their work, but nevertheless continue to find box-office success. Film In 2010, a documentary film on the Splat Pack was made featuring interviews with members Alexandre Aja, Adam Green, Eli Roth, Darren Lynn Bousman, Neil Marshall, and Greg McLean. Members * Alexandre Aja * Darren Lynn Bousman * Adam Green (filmmaker), Adam Green''AOL Canada''Summer Movie Guide - Femmes Fatales retrieved December 26, 2011 * Neil Marshall * Greg McL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Filmmakers
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies). Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and how the filmmakers' artistic vision is realized. Sometimes, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. It is not unusual for well-known actors who are cast in independent features to take substantial pay cuts for a variety of reasons: if they truly believe in the message of the film, they feel indebted to a filmmaker for a career break; their career is otherwise stalled, or they feel unable to manage a more significant commitment to a studio film; the film offers an opportunity to showcase a talent that has not gained traction in the studio system; or simply because they want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leigh Whannell
Leigh Whannell (; born 17 January 1977) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has written multiple films that were directed by his friend James Wan, including ''Saw (2004 film), Saw'' (2004), ''Dead Silence'' (2007), ''Insidious (film), Insidious'' (2010), and ''Insidious: Chapter 2'' (2013). Whannell made his directorial debut with ''Insidious: Chapter 3'' (2015), and has since directed three more films: ''Upgrade (film), Upgrade'' (2018), ''The Invisible Man (2020 film), The Invisible Man'' (2020), and ''Wolf Man (2025 film), Wolf Man'' (2025). Whannell and Wan are the creators of the Saw (franchise), ''Saw'' franchise. Whannell wrote the first installment, co-wrote the Saw II, second and Saw III, third installments, was producer or executive producer for all the films, and appeared as the List of Saw characters#Adam Stanheight, Adam Stanheight character in three of the installments. He was also the writer of the Saw (video game), ''Saw'' video game (2009), and co-writer of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lions Gate Entertainment
Starz Entertainment Corp, formerly known officially as Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation and commonly as Lions Gate and/or Lionsgate, is a Canadian-American entertainment industry, entertainment company currently headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Founded by Frank Giustra on July 10, 1997, it is/was domiciled and incorporated in Vancouver, British Columbia. Prior to 2024, the then-named Lionsgate owned film and television studios under its own umbrella. They have since been spun off into Lionsgate Studios on May 14, 2024, of which Starz owned 87% until its separation on May 7, 2025. The company trades on Nasdaq via the stock symbol STRZ. History Formation Lionsgate was formed in 1997 by Frank Giustra, whose $16 million investment was augmented by $40 million from investors including Keyur Patel and Yorkton Securities' executives such as G. Scott Paterson. Giustra had recently retired as CEO from Yorkton, an investment bank, and Paterson was then president. Giustra th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandre Arcady
Alexandre Arcady (born 17 March 1947) is a French actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Life and career Alexandre Arcady was born in Algiers, Algeria. He emigrated to France at the age of fifteen. His son is filmmaker Alexandre Aja. Filmography Actor *''To Be Twenty in the Aures'' (1972) *''César and Rosalie'' (1972) *''Arrête ton cinéma'' (2016) References Alexandre Arcady @ ECI Global Talent Management External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Arcady, Alexandre 1947 births Living people Jewish French male actors Jewish film people French male film actors French film directors French film producers French male screenwriters French screenwriters People from Algiers Algerian Jews French people of Algerian-Jewish descent Pieds-noirs French Zionists French people of Algerian descent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grégory Levasseur
Grégory Levasseur (born 1979 in Douarnenez, France) is a French screenwriter and film producer, best known for '' The Hills Have Eyes'' (2006), '' High Tension'' (2003), '' Maniac'' (2012) '' Piranha 3-D'' (2010), ''Mirrors A mirror, also known as a looking glass, is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror forms an image of whatever is in front of it, which is then focused through the lens of the eye or a camera. Mirrors reverse the ...'' (2008), '' P2'' (2007), and ''Furia'' (1999), all of which he collaborated on with Alexandre Aja. ''The Pyramid'' (2014) was Levasseur's directorial debut. Filmography References External links * 1979 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) French film directors French film producers {{France-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Tension
''High Tension'' (French: ''Haute tension'', ; also known as ''Switchblade Romance'' in some English-speaking countries) is a 2003 French slasher film directed by Alexandre Aja, co-written with Grégory Levasseur, and starring Cécile de France and Maïwenn. The plot focuses on a young student who travels with her classmate to visit her family at their secluded farmhouse, where a murderer breaks in on the night of their arrival. ''High Tension'' was theatrically released in France on 18 June 2003, and was screened at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the "Midnight Madness" section, where it was acquired by Lionsgate Films. After being re-dubbed in English and re-edited to secure an R-rating, Lionsgate then spent $14 million for a wide release in the United States on 10 June 2005, where it ultimately grossed only $3.6 million. It received mixed reviews from critics. The film has been cited as being associated with the New Extremity movement. Plot Marie a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of 1000 Corpses
''House of 1000 Corpses'' is a 2003 American black comedy horror film written, co-scored, and directed by Rob Zombie in his directorial debut, and the first film in the ''Firefly'' film series. It stars Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, Karen Black, Rainn Wilson, Chris Hardwick, Tom Towles, Erin Daniels, Jennifer Jostyn, Walton Goggins, and Dennis Fimple in his final role. The plot centers on a group of teenagers who are kidnapped and tortured by a psychopathic family during Halloween after traveling across the country to write a book. Inspired by 1970s horror films such as ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974) and '' The Hills Have Eyes'' (1977), Zombie conceived the film while designing a haunted-house attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood, where filming took place in 2000 on the backlots and in Valencia, California. When the studio shelved the film fearing that it would receive an NC-17 rating, Zombie re-acquired the rights. They were eventually sold to Lions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 In Film
2003 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre- specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film debuts. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2003 by worldwide gross are as follows: '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' grossed more than $1.14 billion, making it the highest-grossing film in 2003 worldwide and in North America and the second-highest-grossing film up to that time. It was also the second film to surpass the billion-dollar milestone after ''Titanic'' in 1997. ''Finding Nemo'' was the highest-grossing animated movie of all time until being overtaken by ''Shrek 2'' in 2004. Events * February 24: '' The Pianist'', directed by Roman Polanski, wins 7 César Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Music and Best Cinematography. * June 12: Gregory Peck dies of bronchopneumonia. * June 29: Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionsgate Films
Lionsgate Films (spelled as Lions Gate until 2005, and formerly Cinépix Film Properties until 1998) is a Canadian-American film production and distribution company founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on June 15, 1962. It was owned by Lionsgate from 1997 to 2024, and Lionsgate Studios (which spun off its television and film business) since 2024, and is now headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Lionsgate is the largest and most successful mini-major film studio in North America. The studio focuses on foreign and independent films and has distributed various commercially successful film franchises, including '' Saw'', ''The Hunger Games'', '' Rambo'', '' Divergent'', '' The Punisher'', '' John Wick'', '' Madea'', '' Blair Witch'', '' Now You See Me'', '' Hostel'', '' The Expendables'', '' Sinister'', '' The Twilight Saga'', '' Step Up'', and '' Den of Thieves''. History As Cinépix Cinépix was founded by John Dunning and Andre Link in 1962. Cinépix, based in Montreal, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabin Fever (2002 Film)
''Cabin Fever'' is a 2002 American comedy horror film co-written and directed by Eli Roth (in his directorial debut) and the first installment in the ''Cabin Fever'' franchise. The film stars Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, James DeBello, Cerina Vincent, Joey Kern, and Giuseppe Andrews. Inspired by a real-life experience where Roth developed a skin infection during a trip to Iceland, the story follows a group of college students who rent a cabin in the woods and fall victim to an unknown flesh-eating disease. Plot Henry, a hermit walking in the woods, encounters his dog, dead from a blood infection, and becomes infected himself from contact with his dog's blood. College students Jeff, Marcy, Paul, Karen, and Bert take a vacation to a remote cabin to celebrate October break. Bert leaves to hunt squirrels but accidentally shoots the now disfigured and bloody Henry. Despite Henry's pleas for aid, Bert flees and remains silent about the incident. As the students gather around a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathé
Pathé SAS (; styled as PATHÉ!) is a French major film production and distribution company, owning a number of cinema chains through its subsidiary Pathé Cinémas and television networks across Europe. It is the name of a network of French businesses that were founded and originally run by the Pathé Brothers of France starting in 1896. In the early 1900s, Pathé became the world's largest film equipment and production company, as well as a major producer of phonograph records. In 1908, Pathé invented the newsreel that was shown in cinemas before a feature film. Pathé is the second-oldest operating film company, behind Gaumont, which was established in 1895. History The company was founded as Société Pathé Frères (; "Pathé Brothers Company") in Paris, France on 28 September 1896, by the four brothers Charles, Émile, Théophile and Jacques Pathé. During the first part of the 20th century, Pathé became the largest film equipment and production company in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Patrick O'Toole
Brian Patrick O'Toole is an American film producer and screenwriter. O'Toole's work includes co-producing the 2002 horror film ''Dog Soldiers'' and his screenwriting debut '' Cemetery Gates''. He also wrote a monthly column for the prominent American magazine ''Fangoria'' for six years and currently works with Black Gate Entertainment, with whom he has written and produced several films, including '' Basement Jack'', '' Evilution'', '' Necropolitan'' and '' A Necessary Evil''. He also wrote the screenplays for the ''Atlas Shrugged'' film adaptations. Life and work He began his career as a literary agent with the Leslie Kallen Literary Agency and the Helen Garrett Talent Agency before moving on to film producing. Mr. O'Toole's work as script consultant has brought him work with such producers and directors as Sydney Pollack, George A. Romero, Guillermo del Toro, Dan Curtis, Hector Elizondo, Mickey Borofsky, Howard Kazanjian and Neil Marshall, among others. He studied extensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
