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Freak Out (film)

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Freak Out
DVD cover
Directed byChristian James
Written byChristian James
Dan Palmer
Produced byIan Chaplin
Yazz Fetto
Christian James
Steven Kovacs
Simon Nurrish
Dan Palmer
StarringJames Heathcote
Dan Palmer
CinematographyChristian James
Music byStuart Fox
Distributed byAnchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (USA) (all media)
Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2005) (UK) (all media)
Epix Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
Release date
  • 11 September 2004 (2004-09-11)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£30,000 (estimated)

Freak Out is a 2004 British horror comedy film. It was directed by Christian James and written by him and Dan Palmer.

Plot

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When die-hard horror movie fan Merv Doody (James Heathcote) finds a dangerous escaped mental patient at his doorstep, he has a panic attack but regains his cool when he realizes the potential in the hapless killer. Merv invites best pal Onkey (Dan Palmer) over and the two soon set about executing a makeover on the maniac to create the ultimate slasher movie villain. Outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with a spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.

Cast

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Actor Role
James Heathcote Merv Doody
Dan Palmer Onkey
Nicola Connell Abby
Yazz Fetto Looney/Sheriff Craven
Desmond Cullum-Jones Old Man Wilson
James King Merv's Boss
Tony Rogers Chip McCready
John Fallon Looney Doll (voice)
Abby Forknall Chip's Bitch #2
Gemma Forknall Chip's Bitch #1
Chili Gold Cherry
James Hicks Jeremiah Gibble
Louise Hughes Sexy Nurse
Less Than Jake As Themselves
Chris Rhodes Doyle DelFurie
Jane Scarlett Scream Queen
Richard Scott Spatula Victim
Peter Stanley-Ward Inkey
Simon Stanley-Ward Hagfan
Andrea Scifo Smoking Hagfan (as Chris Wright)

Production

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Freak Out began filming on 20 October 1999, and ended 12 June 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK, and London, England, UK.

Reception

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The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics.

Awards

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In 2004, Director Christian James, won the Commendation Award during the Festival of Fantastic Films, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.

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