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Michael Biehn Passes Out FOR REAL in First Behind-the-Scenes Footage From ‘The Victim’!
Yesterday B-D was on set of new psychological horror-thriller The Victim, directed by newcomer Brock Morse and starring genre faves Michael Biehn (“Aliens”, “Grindhouse”) and Danielle Harris (Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”, “Hatchet 2”), and we’ve now been given exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of a scene in which Biehn struggles with a crooked cop, played by Ryan Honey, during which Biehn the actor passes out FOR REAL!
According to Biehn, he insisted – against stunt coordinator Tony Snegoff’s advice – that Honey not only use a genuine LAPD chokehold, but that he actually cut off his air supply in order to heighten the realism of the scene. Unfortunately, the actor didn’t “tap out” soon enough – as you can see, confused cast and crew members wait several seconds before realizing he’s actually blacked out from the pressure (note his twitching hands). Luckily, Biehn came out of the experience unscathed…though needless to say, they went with a different hold when doing re-takes. Talk about dedication.
“Annie’s (Jennifer Blanc) life is in jeopardy after she’s witnessed the horrific rape and murder of her closest friend. Fleeing from two attackers (Ryan Honey, Denny Kirkwood) she stumbles across KYLE (Michael Biehn), a recluse living in the middle of the woods.
Kyle finds the stillness of the woods comforting. The ruggedly handsome loner stays far from civilization – that is – until a single knock on his door throws his solitary life into chaos.
Two worlds collide in this psychological thriller that will make you question your trust in mankind. WHO IS THE VICTIM?”
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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