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Post by petrolino on Apr 26, 2019 19:44:47 GMT
Lucky McKee (Born: November 1, 1975 in Jenny Lind, California, USA) / Chris Sivertson (UNKNOWN)
Lucky McKee & Chris Sivertson
'Movie Music Kills A Kiss' - Califone
Known as horror's gentle giant due to his relaxed demeanour, assured gait and extreme height, filmmaker Lucky McKee caught the horror bug early, crafting his own remake of Wes Craven's 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' (1984) using a video camera. At the time, he was 12 years old. McKee later enrolled at the University of Southern California and studied film in his home state. He co-directed his first feature, 'All Cheerleaders Die' (2001), with his buddy Chris Sivertson, about whom little is known. McKee's breakthrough came with the psychological horror 'May' (2002), a character study shot in Los Angeles starring frequent artistic collaborator Angela Bettis. His talent was duly championed by others, triggering a happy chorus led by veteran horror director Tobe Hooper who collaborated with Bettis on a remake of Dennis Donnelly's 'The Toolbox Murders' (1978). McKee mostly shoots in California but he's filmed in several different states.
Chris Sivertson is an accomplished film director in his own right. His solo projects show a direct correlation with those of his friend Lucky McKee. He's been busy recently working on the script for Lucky McKee's upcoming project 'Kindred Spirits' (no release date scheduled).
What are some of your favourite movies directed by Lucky McKee and Chris Sivertson?
Thanks.
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Post by forca84 on Apr 27, 2019 2:37:03 GMT
"The Lost","The woman", "May", "The Woods". "Blood money" was also a cool little movie as well.
I even like "I know who killed me". The direction and soundtrack etc. is cool. And yeah the movie is over the top.
"All Cheerleaders die" was a bit of a mess to me. Was it a social commentary Teen drama? A scifi horror? An exploitation movie?
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Post by petrolino on Apr 27, 2019 3:02:23 GMT
"The Lost","The woman", "May", "The Woods". "Blood money" was also a cool little movie as well. I even like "I know who killed me". The direction and soundtrack etc. is cool. And yeah the movie is over the top. "All Cheerleaders die" was a bit of a mess to me. Was it a social commentary Teen drama? A scifi horror? An exploitation movie?
FridayOnElmStreet recommended I see 'The Woman' so I picked up a dvd copy as soon as (and glad I did). Wow, what a visceral, shocking experience.
'The Lost' is a chilling picture I like, I think connected to writer Jack Ketchum, as is Lucky McKee's 'Red' (2008).
As for 'All Cheerleaders Die', I can't contradict your reaction forca, but I did enjoy it (also picked it up on dvd).
Didn't enjoy 'I Know Who Killed Me' as much from Chris Sivertson, but was happy as a one-time viewing.
I'll look out for 'Blood Money' which I've not heard about, thanks for the recommendation.
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Post by petrolino on Apr 27, 2019 20:51:57 GMT
The Frankensteinian tale 'May' (2002) was the first horror film I saw that was directed by Lucky McKee. I didn't warm to it but I was impressed by its technical merits. Such was this film's reputation within horror circles, 'May' earned McKee an invitation to participate in the 'Masters Of Horror' showcase series overseen by Mick Garris, for which he contributed 'Sick Girl' (2006) co-starring genre favourites Angela Bettis and Erin Brown. Since then, I've enjoyed much of McKee's genre output.
Agnes Bruckner & Patricia Clarkson in 'The Woods' (2006)
Brian Cox in 'Red' (2008)
Angela Bettis & Lauren Ashley Carter in 'The Woman' (2011)
Amanda Grace Benitez on the set of 'All Cheerleaders Die' (2013)
Pollyanna McIntosh in 'Tales Of Halloween' (2015)
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'Chicken Woman' - Starcrawler
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Post by petrolino on Apr 27, 2019 21:11:55 GMT
Chris Sivertson co-directed 'All Cheerleaders Die' (2013) with Lucky McKee, a properly funded remake of a film they'd made together 12 years earlier. Sivertson directed a horror film I like called 'The Lost' (2006) that's based on a novel by Jack Ketchum. The story features a nauseating creepozoid killer who makes my skin crawl.
Marc Senter in 'The Lost' (2006)
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'Baby I Call Hell' - Deap Vally
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Post by lostinlimbo on Apr 30, 2019 1:33:00 GMT
‘May’ and ‘The Woman’... even ‘Red’ are some gut-punching, and even disturbing films. ‘May’ would be my favourite with its prefect balance of psychology horror and dark humour with an outstanding Angela Bettis. Good supporting cast too.
I find ‘The Woods’ to be better than its reputation. Engaging old-school slow burn supernatural mystery. Somewhat goes away from it in its final 15mins, but a good cast makes up for it.
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Post by petrolino on May 2, 2019 19:11:13 GMT
‘May’ and ‘The Woman’... even ‘Red’ are some gut-punching, and even disturbing films. ‘May’ would be my favourite with its prefect balance of psychology horror and dark humour with an outstanding Angela Bettis. Good supporting cast too. I find ‘The Woods’ to be better than its reputation. Engaging old-school slow burn supernatural mystery. Somewhat goes away from it in its final 15mins, but a good cast makes up for it.
Angela Bettis is excellent as May Dove Canady.
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Post by lostinlimbo on May 20, 2019 22:08:14 GMT
‘May’ and ‘The Woman’... even ‘Red’ are some gut-punching, and even disturbing films. ‘May’ would be my favourite with its prefect balance of psychology horror and dark humour with an outstanding Angela Bettis. Good supporting cast too. I find ‘The Woods’ to be better than its reputation. Engaging old-school slow burn supernatural mystery. Somewhat goes away from it in its final 15mins, but a good cast makes up for it. Angela Bettis is excellent as May Dove Canady. I love the unusual elements, and personal nature she brought to the character. Outside of McKee’s work, I also enjoyed her performances in the remakes of Carrie and The Toolbox Murders. Very dependable actress... wish she did more.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on May 22, 2019 5:00:48 GMT
The Woman is really good.
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