| The Dark Tapes | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael McQuown |
| Written by | Michael McQuown |
| Produced by | Michael McQuown Nicola Odeku Amon Mahmud Haldane Morris Vincent J. Guastini |
| Starring | Cortney Palm Brittany Underwood Emilia Zoryan |
| Cinematography | Michael McQuown Matt Shapira |
| Edited by | Michael McQuown |
| Distributed by | Epic Pictures Group (US) |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $65,000 |
The Dark Tapes is a 2017 American supernatural horror and science fiction anthology film, shot found footage style. The film starts with the mysterious discovery of "The Dark Tapes", which leads us into the wrap around segment titled "To Catch A Demon". "To Catch A Demon" is told in parts throughout the film, serving as a conduit to the other segments, titled "The Hunters & The Hunted", "Cam Girls" and "Amanda's Revenge".
Written by Michael McQuown and directed by Michael McQuown adn Vincent J. Guastini, the film premiered on April 22, 2016 at The Phoenix Film Festival. It went on to play in dozens of other festivals in 2016 through February 2017, and was picked up for US Distribition by Epic Pictures Group. The film was released theatrically on April 17, 2017 in select theaters, and released globally on VOD platforms April 18, 2017.[1]
During its festival run, the film received 61 awards and nominations.
Plot edit
The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films. A frame narrative, sometimes called a "wrap-around" film, links the stories and themes together, all using the found footage.
Cast edit
- Cortney Palm as Nicole
- Brittany Underwood as Amanda
- Emilia Zoryan as Caitlin
- Shawn Lockie as Karen
- David Banks as Sam
- David Rountree as Martin
- Jake O'Conner as Ryan
- Anna Rose Moore as Sindy
- Stephen Zimple as David
- Sara Castro as Marie
- Matthew Magnusson as Jason
- Aral Gibble as Gerry
- David Hull as Josh
- Katherine Shaw as Ashley
- Jo Galloway as Susan
- Clint Keepin as Cameron
- Jonathan Biver as Geoff
- Brittany Fisheli as Ashen
- Ryan Allen Young as The Demon
- Shane Hartline as Eric
Production edit
The Dark Tapes was filmed in Los Angeles.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Miska, Brad. "Turn On 'The Dark Tapes' Trailer and Poster", Bloody Disgusting, Los Angeles, 7 March 2017. Retrieved on 18 March 2017.