Evidence (2012 film)

Summary

Evidence is a 2012 American found footage horror film directed and edited by Howie Askins and produced and written by Ryan McCoy, who also stars in the movie.[1] The film also stars Brett Rosenberg, Abigail Richie and Ashley Bracken.[2]

Evidence
Evidence film poster
Directed byHowie Askins
Written byRyan McCoy
Produced byRyan McCoy
Starring
  • Ryan McCoy
  • Brett Rosenberg
  • Abigail Richie
  • Ashley Bracken
CinematographyDaniel Wall
Edited byHowie Askins
Production
company
RynoRyder Productions
Distributed byShowbox
Release date
  • March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12,000

Synopsis edit

Ryan is making a documentary on his friend, Brett, about camping for the first time. However, once they begin camping, they discover that there is a mysterious figure that is hunting them.

Cast edit

  • Ryan McCoy as Ryan
  • Brett Rosenberg as Brett
  • Abigail Richie as Abi
  • Ashley Bracken as Ashley
  • Zack Fahey as Man in Gown
  • Blaine Gray as Rogue Wolf
  • Keith Lewis as Lone Wolf
  • Risdon Roberts as Sara
  • Andrew Varenhorst as Stairway man

Development edit

Askins began developing Evidence in January 2010 after viewing Paranormal Activity, and began shooting the film in April of the same year.[3] The film was shot in chronological order and the production cost $12,000 to make in its entirety.[3]

Reception edit

Critical reception for Evidence has been mixed to negative,[4] with Bloody Disgusting saying it "[failed] to scare".[5] Shock Till You Drop panned the film overall, calling it a "good effort" but criticized the film's shift in tone.[6] In contrast, Dread Central gave a more positive review, giving it 3 1/2 out of five blades and praising the film's shift.[7] JoBlo's Arrow in the Head reviewer Matt Withers wrote that he "kinda dug it" but that "a couple of effective scares and some solid visuals aren't enough to make up for a story that makes little attempt to explain itself and drags far too often to be considered truly successful".[8]

Sequel edit

According to Ryan McCoy on a couple of interviews, a sequel is currently in the works. It is said to be both a prequel and a sequel.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mysterious Creatures Roam the California Hills in Howie Askins' Evidence". Beyond Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  2. ^ ""EVIDENCE": NOT YOUR AVERAGE FOUND-FOOTAGE FLICK". Fangoria. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Interview: Film-writer Ryan McCoy talks Evidence". Daily Record. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Evidence: Cannes 2011 Review". Hollywood Reporter. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  5. ^ "BD Review: Latest Found 'Evidence' Fails to Scare". Bloody Disgusting. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Review: Evidence". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Review: Evidence (2011)". Dread Central. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Review: Evidence". JoBlo. Retrieved 2 April 2013.

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