“When it comes to horror filmmaking couples I really have to ask, Rob and Sheri who?”
~ Creepercast01.blogspot.com
"Michael left home when he was a teenager and never looked back. Now, after the death of his sister, Chloe, he's returning home with his fiancee Juliette and his angst ridden nephew Brandon. On arrival, they realize that home isn't exactly what it used to be. With high walls surrounding the house and security cameras in every nook and cranny it's more of a military compound than anything else. Enter Gary, Michael's estranged father who, while happy to be reunited with his son and grandson, seems more distracted by other things. As the strange family reunion commences, an uninvited guest shows up and we learn bits and pieces about the real reason behind Chloe's death and why Brandon is so closed off from Michael. This fractured family will have to come together to fight the ghosts of their pasts and make it out alive!" (IMDB)
Director: Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein; Writers: Renae Geerlings, Tyler Mane; Stars:Tyler Mane, Muse Watson, Derek Mears, et al
You may know him as a professional wrestler, Sabertooth, Ajax (if you've seen Troy I share your pain) or most notably Rob Zombie's Michael Myers. I'm speaking, of course, of the almost 7 foot actor from Bigfootland Canada, Tyler Mane. But did you know that he is also an accomplished producer, writer, and actor in his own independent horror film? Well, of course you did, you're a horror fan after all, but do you know how good it is? Ahhhh, now I've got your attention!
That's right, Michael Myers has stepped out from behind the mask and has created an independent film that you shouldn't be missing. He and his wife Renae Geerlings (also from Halloween 2) have created the production company Mane Entertainment and their first offering, Compound Fracture, is one of those films we would use to gauge all other independent horror films by. Yea, it really is that good, and here's why...
Tyler plays Michael, the estranged son of an eccentric and crazy hermit that lives behind a barrier of talismans and good luck charms designed to protect him from evil. I have to say, the collection of hoodoo his father surrounds himself with was awesome! Anyway, Michael, the unwilling prodigal son, returns home with fiancé and nephew to mourn the loss of his sister. Lots of endearing and disturbing family secrets start to unravel as the root of all evil, always expertly played by Derek Mears, wages war against a family already in turmoil.
Here's a few things about the film that stand out the most... Tyler Mane can act! Sure he sometimes seems a little uncomfortable with it, but he's good at it, and those moments that seem to be lacking could actually be better than I think. Also, loved the low camera angles when we see Tyler over the shoulder of other characters. It stereotypically accentuates his enormous size in comparison to other people. It's also an inside joke, a guy that big normally doesn't get hurt that much by Derek Mears aka the epitome of absolute evil. Speaking of Derek, he's taken the speechless evil incarnate to another level, looks awesome as hell, and helps answer the ageless question of who would win a battle between Michael (the other one) and Jason. Well, sort of anyway. We'll round this out with special mention of Renae and Tyler's on screen relationship being both realistic, and very cute, this is the way I imagine their life really is together. By the way, angsty nephew Alex Saxon is going to be in everything someday. Keep an eye out for that kid. Speaking of being in everything, it was an absolute pleasure to see Mother Firefly number two, Leslie Eastbrook and the always insane Muse Watson.
This is also a film makers film. Renae and Tyler do everything! Besides writing, and starring, they've also contributed to the soundtrack with some really haunting and skull crushing tunes. When it comes to horror filmmaking couples I really have to ask, Rob and Sheri who? All kidding aside, Compound Fracture is a must own for all horror film lovers and action fans. It has everything we love plus a bunch of bonuses. Be sure to check out the soon to be released Penance Lane also. I will!
That's right, Michael Myers has stepped out from behind the mask and has created an independent film that you shouldn't be missing. He and his wife Renae Geerlings (also from Halloween 2) have created the production company Mane Entertainment and their first offering, Compound Fracture, is one of those films we would use to gauge all other independent horror films by. Yea, it really is that good, and here's why...
Tyler plays Michael, the estranged son of an eccentric and crazy hermit that lives behind a barrier of talismans and good luck charms designed to protect him from evil. I have to say, the collection of hoodoo his father surrounds himself with was awesome! Anyway, Michael, the unwilling prodigal son, returns home with fiancé and nephew to mourn the loss of his sister. Lots of endearing and disturbing family secrets start to unravel as the root of all evil, always expertly played by Derek Mears, wages war against a family already in turmoil.
Here's a few things about the film that stand out the most... Tyler Mane can act! Sure he sometimes seems a little uncomfortable with it, but he's good at it, and those moments that seem to be lacking could actually be better than I think. Also, loved the low camera angles when we see Tyler over the shoulder of other characters. It stereotypically accentuates his enormous size in comparison to other people. It's also an inside joke, a guy that big normally doesn't get hurt that much by Derek Mears aka the epitome of absolute evil. Speaking of Derek, he's taken the speechless evil incarnate to another level, looks awesome as hell, and helps answer the ageless question of who would win a battle between Michael (the other one) and Jason. Well, sort of anyway. We'll round this out with special mention of Renae and Tyler's on screen relationship being both realistic, and very cute, this is the way I imagine their life really is together. By the way, angsty nephew Alex Saxon is going to be in everything someday. Keep an eye out for that kid. Speaking of being in everything, it was an absolute pleasure to see Mother Firefly number two, Leslie Eastbrook and the always insane Muse Watson.
This is also a film makers film. Renae and Tyler do everything! Besides writing, and starring, they've also contributed to the soundtrack with some really haunting and skull crushing tunes. When it comes to horror filmmaking couples I really have to ask, Rob and Sheri who? All kidding aside, Compound Fracture is a must own for all horror film lovers and action fans. It has everything we love plus a bunch of bonuses. Be sure to check out the soon to be released Penance Lane also. I will!
Farewell from the beasts and I,
Jeff
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