Destiny Express Redux
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Destiny Express Redux is a film by American film director Tobe Hooper
. The film was conceived and filmed originally as a student project in 1959 under the title Destiny Express. This version of the film was screened only once, in 2009 as part of the South by Southwest
festival.
The film was met with enthusiasm at the screening, but was not shown again due to complicated ongoing reception from the screening audience. Despite this, Hooper revisited the project in 2009 and 2010, working with executive producer Eric Laughin to re-boot the project. Hooper and a small crew re-created the project shot for shot, and screened first at Regal Arbor Cinema in Austin, Texas
.
Hooper currently has no plans to pursue further distribution of the film. As documented in his 2011 book, Midnight Movie, Hooper "has not left the house since" filming and screening Destiny Express.
Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ; the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation...
. The film was conceived and filmed originally as a student project in 1959 under the title Destiny Express. This version of the film was screened only once, in 2009 as part of the South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
festival.
The film was met with enthusiasm at the screening, but was not shown again due to complicated ongoing reception from the screening audience. Despite this, Hooper revisited the project in 2009 and 2010, working with executive producer Eric Laughin to re-boot the project. Hooper and a small crew re-created the project shot for shot, and screened first at Regal Arbor Cinema in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
.
Hooper currently has no plans to pursue further distribution of the film. As documented in his 2011 book, Midnight Movie, Hooper "has not left the house since" filming and screening Destiny Express.
Cast and crew
| Name | Production Role |
|---|---|
| Theo Morrison | Actor |
| Helen Leary | Actor |
| Claire Craft | Actor |
| Darren Allen | Camera and Sound |
| William Marron | Makeup and Special Effects |
| Eric Laughlin | Executive Producer |
| Tobe Hooper | Director |
External links
- Destiny Express Redux: announcement page http://destinyexpressredux.tumblr.com/
- Alan GoldsherAlan Goldsher- Music :Goldsher is a session and touring bassist. He has worked on the Cypress Hill remix of Janet Jackson's song "Because of Love" and on the Naughty by Nature-produced debut album by Zhané...
: Midnight Movie co-writer pagehttp://www.AlanGoldsher.com/