Mar 22, 2017 dig two graves is an amazing thriller of a film. In a way, it makes sense that dig two graves takes place mostly in 1977. Dig two graves 2014 is an american mysterythriller horror movie that is 97 minutes long and was filmed in marion, illinois, usa. Dig two graves official trailer 1 2017 ted levine movie youtube. Dig two graves hunter adams horror tale hails from the comic book tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its own as. Eight films you didnt know were filmed in illinois. Local filming took place at what is locally known as the old kuykendall home on west main street, and at the home of carl brasher, located at 902 locust st. After her brothers tragic death a young girl meets three men who claim they can bring her brother back to life. I dont know why, upon having seen this films trailer, i came to the assumption that it was a horror movie. He too has joined a new hourlong drama this summer in the fx networks crime thriller, the bridge. After yearold jacqueline mather loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident she is soon visited by three moonshiners who offer to bring her brother back to life, but at a grim cost. A young girls obsession with the death of her brother leads her on a nightmarish journey where she is faced with a deadly proposition to bring him back. We made the movie and about a year and a half or two years later, we had some screenings and we went to some festivals. Its probably closer in tone something like the stephen king novella the body.
In an early sequence of independent film dig two graves, two teens bicycle through an idyllic small town somewhere in the heartland. Apr 18, 2017 patton isnt the only southern illinois local hoping dig two graves will advance a film career. Dig two graves official trailer 2017 samantha isler horror. Dig two graves 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Granted, it isnt specifically tied to that datepeople arent seen. Synopsis are typically provided directly by the filmmaker themselves. Here are 8 movies you probably didnt know were filmed in. Gothic indie thriller filming in southern illinois locationshub. Where a lesser film may have resorted to a twist, retroactively flooding the film with new and unearned meaning, adams prioritizes a satisfying emotional payoff. Eight films you may not know were filmed in illinois. I had just recently turned 14 when i started dig two graves. Hide and seek 2005, the other 1972, christinas house 2000, the diary of ellen rimbauer 2003, premature burial 1962.
The gothic thriller stars ted levine shutter island, samantha. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including life, power rangers and chips. That was one of the first things ive done, so i mostly. He told the southern last week he decided to film in the. These 7 movies were filmed in southern illinois movies. Dig two graves returns to region for more filming the. Dig two graves, the independent feature film shot in southern illinois this past winter has returned for one more week of shooting summer scenes. I didnt have any kind of experience acting or with performing, cain said.
Dig two graves, a gothic mystery thriller, is back in southern illinois to film its final scenes directed by hunter adams and based on the script he cowrote with jeremy phillips, dig two graves cast includes ted levine the bridge, shutter island, kara zediker contagion, danny goldring the dark knight, and newcomer samantha isler the below summary of the. The movie is captivating with its dark, eerie fantasy. The atmosphere crafted by the production is so impressive for an independent feature, and the acting by the films two leads, as well as the. The film was executive produced by actor and director larry fessenden. It was filmed in southern illinois in 20, and the cowriterdirector hunter adams. Dig two graves biff beloit international film festival.
Starring samantha isler, ted levine, danny goldring, troy ruptash, rachael drummond, dean evans, and bradley grant smith. Kelvin thompsons rating of the film dig two graves kelvin thompson a story that generally seems drawn out passed the length it wouldve needed to be, dig two graves nevertheless ends in such a way that finally brings the theme of. An independent film directed by hunter adams from a screenplay he wrote with jeremy phillips, dig two graves was filmed back in 20, and while i dont know the story behind its four year. Rembrandt climbs up a statue to look for the subway. Southern illinois a fitting backdrop for dig two graves. Dig two graves was actually filmed over three years ago but is just being released now. Dig two graves hunter adams horror tale hails from the comic book tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its own as a crisply edited, surprising display of craftsmanship on a budget. This leads down a very dangerous, country road that ends up revealing far more. With ted levine, samantha isler, danny goldring, troy ruptash. Dig two graves is a 2014 independent gothic thriller written by hunter adams and jeremy phillips, and is adams first fulllength feature as director.
After yearold jacqueline mather samantha isler loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident she is soon visited by 3 moonshiners who offer to bring. As you can see these were real graves and not movie props. The two leads, samantha isler and ted levine, gave powerful performances. An accidental death seemingly awakens spirits seeking revenge for a crime that occurred 30 years earlier. Filmmakers, stars in vienna this week the vienna times. Eight films you may not know were filmed in illinois news. Margaret powers, a middle aged, middle class doctor of pathology, seeks a path of vengeance when she captures and tortures the young man she believes murdered her son, but in a bid to extract a confession, that path to vengeance leads to tragedy and unearths deeply troubling truths. The warriors filming locations the warriors movie site. Cinematically dig two graves is a decent movie, the mysterious noir aesthetics is just right, most scenes are breathtakingly crafted. After yearold jacqueline mather samantha isler loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident she is soon visited by 3 moonshiners who offer to bring her brother back to life but at a grim cost.
Mar 26, 2017 dig two graves is a lowbudget, mediumwattage indie thriller, stronger on the acting than on the thrilling. A mindbending suspense thriller starring ted levine and samantha isler. Hunter adams horror tale hails from the comic book tradition of tales from the. As you enter the cemetery from bushwick avenue, follow the main road straight, ignoring the turnings to the left and right, and these graves appear on the left, not far from the entrance. Patton isnt the only southern illinois local hoping dig two graves will advance a film career.
That was one of the first things ive done, so i mostly look at all of the other work that ive done more recently. I dont know why, upon having seen this film s trailer, i came to the assumption that it was a horror movie. Dig two graves also stars ted levine known for his roles in the television series monk and the film, silence of the lambs, as jakes grandfather, sheriff waterhouse. Dig two graves 2017 cast and crew after yearold jacqueline mather samantha isler loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident, she. Was it strange to watch your younger self on screen. The movie gave glen ellyn actor tom hodges his first speaking role. Film crews are tucked away on graves mountain, which is blocked off to the pubilc so it is hard to tell there is a movie filming in.
The film began as a short called jakes choice, filmed in northeast wisconsin. It was filmed in southern illinois in 20, and the cowriterdirector hunter. Nov 18, 2018 here are eight others filmed at locations across the state that are worth a special mention, too. Hunter adams horror tale hails from the comic book tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its. Dig two graves is nominally a horror movie but it is not one filled with gratuitous gore and cheap shocks. What it really lacks is a more authentic and fluent way of storytelling to go with it. A girls obsession with her brothers disappearance leads. Dig two graves official trailer 1 2017 ted levine movie.
In her sorrow three strangely prescient drifters claim to have a way to bring him back to life. Everything you need to know about dig two graves movie. The intention was for it to provide a fundraising tool, but as. Interview with dig two graves actress samantha isler. The film tells the story of a young girls obsession with the disappearance of her brother, taking her on a nightmarish journey uncovering the cycle of violence perpetuated for generations in a small backwoods town. During filming the ifp chose dig two graves to participate in its annual independent filmmaker labs. Fishwick and claire connelly and film editor scott hanson. Ted levine and samantha isler costar in hunter adams midwestset period suspenser dig two graves. This is a thought provoking movie and not really what you think its going to be about. In fact, the more overtly horrific moments on display are probably the least effective in the film. Dig two graves was released in 2017 on friday, march 24, 2017 in limited movie theaters. With david hayman, josh herdman, kedar williamsstirling, katie jarvis.
Two graves is a thriller novel by douglas preston and lincoln child. I think is going to be a good year with all of the new directors. Find out where dig two graves is streaming, if dig two graves is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Nov 18, 2018 eight films you may not know were filmed in illinois. Margaret powers, a middle aged, middle class doctor of pathology, seeks a path of vengeance when she captures and tortures the young man she believes murdered her son, but in a bid to extract a confession, that path to vengeance leads to tragedy and. Dig two graves, from writer director hunter adams is a slowburn, gothic horror flick about a young girl obsessed with the loss of her older brother in a freak accident at the town swimming hole. Though, i dont know if i would consider it a horror film, dig two graves is definitely a mystery with magnificent storytelling. Dig two graves 2017 after yearold jacqueline mather samantha isler loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident, she is soon visited by three moonshiners who offer to. Dig two graves hunter adams horror tale hails from the comicbook tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its own as a crisply edited, surprising display of. This is the twelfth book in the special agent pendergast series and also the third novel in the helen trilogy. A backwoods gothic thats more successful at conjuring atmosphere than delivering a satisfactorily cohesive plot, dig two graves hints of horror gradually disperse, revealing a fairly.
Dig two graves is a film directed by hunter adams with ted levine, samantha isler, danny goldring, troy ruptash, year. Behind every great film is a dedicated director, and hunter adams is no different with his feature film dig two graves. Hunter adams dark thriller was filmed here, in various locations around southern illinois. Dig two graves is a captivating, haunting tale of grief, sorrow, regret and revenge. Mar 24, 2017 in these days of short attention spans and easily distracted youth, slow rolling thrillers simply arent going to get the audiences that quick cutting big budget cgiladen franchise films are going to. Dig two graves hunter adams horror tale hails from the comic book tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its own as a crisply edited, surprising display of. Area 23a has acquired writerdirector hunter adams indie dig two graves and plans to release it in march 24 theaters and vod. Gabe cain is a freshman at herrin high school, and he said he had an almost overwhelming experience in the movie. It was released on december 11, 2012 by grand central publishing. Dig two graves hunter adams horror talehails from the comic book tradition of tales from the crypt, but it stands on its own as a crisply edited, surprising display of. The title, dig two graves, is a reference to a confucian proverb that warns, when embarking on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. A filming crew of nearly 50 people were in vienna earlier this week, as they filmed segments of an upcoming movie, dig two graves, written and directed by hunter adams. Dig two graves, a gothic mystery thriller, is back in southern illinois to film its final scenes directed by hunter adams and based on the script he cowrote with jeremy phillips, dig two graves cast includes ted levine the bridge, shutter island, kara zediker contagion, danny goldring the dark knight, and newcomer samantha isler.
A girls obsession with her brothers disappearance leads her on a nightmarish journey through a small towns gothic landscape where she is faced with a deadly proposition. Mar 21, 2017 dig two graves is a lowbudget, mediumwattage indie thriller, stronger on the acting than on the thrilling. Feb 22, 2017 dig two graves official trailer 2017 samantha isler horror movie hd subscribe for more movie trailers here. Gothic indie thriller filming in southern illinois. We caught up with adams to dig into his filmmaking process and unearth details of how this film came to life. Dig two graves is a lowbudget, mediumwattage indie thriller, stronger on the acting than on the thrilling. Impressively and satisfyingly, dig two graves retains its ambiguity to the end, never giving us a clear answer as to the veracity of wyeths hocus pocus claims. Director, producer and cowriter hunter adams the hungry bull 2011 did an astonishing job directing his second fulllength movie. Review dig two graves unearths wonderful acting and story. Movie filming in lincolnton on graves mountain wjbf. Dig two graves was filmed back in 20, and while i dont know the story behind its four year journey to distribution, i can understand why this movie would take. We never really knew the direction of press and promotional things. Written and directed by hunter adams the movie focuses on jake mather, a yearold girl, who loses her brother in a tragic accident and must face.
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