The Unknown Trilogy
By Ed Hulse -- Video Business,12/17/2007
ALLUMINATIONStreet: Jan. 29
Prebook: Dec. 28
> Low-budget, Twilight Zone knockoff offers few chills.
Linked by Twilight Zone-type narration by a psychiatrist (Robert Costanzo), three short films explore the impact that fear has on our lives. The first has co-director Sal Mazzotta as a chronically unlucky gambler; the second revolves around a young boy’s fear of funeral parlors; and the third spotlights Mazzotta again, this time as a grieving father. Although production values are impressive, this low-budgeter is neither suspenseful nor eerie enough to maintain the intended spooky atmosphere.
Shelf Talk: The cast of Unknown Trilogy is studded with familiar players (Angie Everhart, Abe Vigoda, Ed O’Ross, David Proval), which is one of its saving graces. Customers who appreciate the films of M. Night Shyamalan might enjoy this film’s similarly moody qualities.
Thriller, color, NR (mature themes, disturbing images, mild violence), 90 min., DVD $29.98Extras: none
Directors: Brian Cavallaro, Sal Mazzotta
First Run: DVD premiere
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| Submitted by: | Tim Curzie 12/22/2007 1:39:37 AM PT |
| Location: | Alaska |
| Occupation: | Doctor |
This wonderfully crafted film is one that stands alone in the "supernatural
thriller" genre. Though comprised of three unrelated stories, nevertheless,
intensity and intrigue builds from one to the next, culminating gloriously
with "Gone". Indescribable is actor Sal Mazzotta's ability to pour out his
soul and speak volumes without saying a word. Christmas holiday musical
scores, devoid of cheer, hold time and drive emotion. Not to be missed,
The Unknown Trilogy is undoubtedly the next generation of film we've
been waiting for.
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