tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post3610061913327438662..comments2024-03-27T07:58:00.899-07:00Comments on Horror Movie A Day: Closets (2010)BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06480847497966171794noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-60686235515009690342018-03-24T21:42:21.265-07:002018-03-24T21:42:21.265-07:00That was the WORST movie I've EVER seen!That was the WORST movie I've EVER seen! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449689804615060571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-1797819738714749772012-06-08T09:23:09.099-07:002012-06-08T09:23:09.099-07:00I am the screenwriter for CLOSETS and I agree with...I am the screenwriter for CLOSETS and I agree with a lot of what's been said here, but I'd like to clarify a few things. I worked hard with Lanny the producer and star of the film to make the best possible movie we could for the budget. I never made it out to Arizona during filming so I don't know how things went on the set. I do know that Corbin Bernsen (whatever his personal feelings) is a great supporter of independent film making and it was a treat to be able to get someone of his calibre to appear in the film. Had it been up to me, I would have placed Mr. Bernsen in the lead because of his talent and experience. My understanding is he was supposed to take an even smaller role but liked the script enough to ask for a larger part without asking for more money. This makes him a hell of a guy in my book. This was my first feature. I had to make changes to my original script (some I wish I didn't have to make). The more I've seen it, the more I don't like the rhyming, and I was never a fan of the opening sequence the way it was shot. I would have used actual locations unless I was going for some kind of dreamlike sequence. My original opening was better but it had to be changed for the film to get made. When you're starting out you have to make concessions. I made those concessions even if I didn't agree with all of them. Still, over all, for my first film, I thought this was a pretty good movie. I like the scares and chills. I like the actors. I like the production values (those are some really beautiful houses). I hope more people will see this movie and not judge it for what it lacks, but see it for what it is. A good little chiller for a Saturday night. Something you can watch with your friends and have a good time. Now, if you want to see another bit of my work, seek out YOU CAN'T KILL STEPHEN KING. I was co-writer on that one doing the King research, setting up the mystery and some of the scares and working closely with the other two writers (Ronnie Khalil and Monroe Mann) who did a ton of the comedy and the back stories. This one is really funny and suspenseful and it works even though, once again, the producers are the stars. It's currently at film festivals but we're hoping for a distribution deal very soon.Bob Madianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-51390718477459466162012-05-31T19:28:06.180-07:002012-05-31T19:28:06.180-07:00Hahah this is fascinating! I always feel a bit pr...Hahah this is fascinating! I always feel a bit presumptuous when I roll my eyes seeing the producer as the lead actor, but... some stereotypes exist for a reason, you know? Thanks for the info.BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480847497966171794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-29296817849956811432012-05-31T19:21:58.331-07:002012-05-31T19:21:58.331-07:00This film was made in Arizona. A good friend of mi...This film was made in Arizona. A good friend of mine was the special make-up effects man on the movie. The reason the ghost wears a mask for most of the movie is because he couldn't be there everyday for shooting, plus he didn't receive much money for supplies.<br /><br />You mentioned the ears being ripped off in one scene. My buddy actually sculpted realistic ears, but the director never shot any close-ups so his work went to waste.<br /><br />The reason for Corbin Bernsen's appearance is solely so the producer could have a named actor in the movie. When Corbin got off the plane and shook the hand of the producer who also introduced himself as the lead actor, Bernsen said he immediately knew exactly what kind of production he was getting into and wished he could just have turned around and got right back on the plane.<br /><br />The actress playing the ghost also ended up as no friend to the producer. He refused to put her name in the credits. Basically, she was told she wasn't important. I don't know if the DVD you have lists her or not. Hopefully, the problem was rectified, but I doubt it.<br /><br />The composite shots at the beginning are horrendous. Originally, they had location shots, but for some reason they were scrapped and everything was filmed in front of a green screen instead.<br /><br />Closets was first screened at the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival in Tempe, AZ. They was a cast and crew Q&A afterwords. My friend, the special make-up effects man, managed to hide in the crowd for half of it before he was finally dragged onto stage.<br /><br />Even though no one seemed to get along with the producer in general, my friend (Cory), enjoyed the work and was happy to earn a credit in a movie with Corbin Bernsen in it.<br /><br /><br />Well, I've been long-winded so I'll bid you adieu. Just wanted to part a little extra info on the movie. Hoped you enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com