Into the Darkness (2011 film)
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Into the Darkness is an upcoming American film. The film began principal photography in May 2010. The film stars Mischa Barton
, Kiowa Gordon
, Anna Enger
, Wolfgang Weber, Dalal Bruchmann
, Russ Russo
, and newcomer, Ronnie Patel. The promotional trailer for the film was shot in early August 2009 and is set to debut in October 2009. The film has already received a lot of press in its early stages of development. The film begins shooting in Georgia
in October 2010.
that took interest in the film. Instead, the writers formed a new production company called Moser Productions LLC. Later, a second production company, Chain Gang Films came on board as an associate company to help produce the film. Before production of the trailer, it was announced that Clint Brandel would direct the film. The promotional trailer for Into the Darkness was set to film in early August. Due to a conflict in schedule with the production of the Miss Universe 2009
pageant, Clint Brandel was unable to direct the trailer. In his place, a new director to the film industry and recent Watkin's film school graduate, Dustin Masters directed the trailer instead. The production companies are in talks with a number of directors and seek to start principal photography in May 2010.
, Tennessee
, one of the film's filming locations, in which talent flew across country and some drove several hours to attend. Later, after the writers developed their own company, Moser Productions re-released the breakdown and opened the casting to talent in Los Angeles
, New York City
, and the Southeast. After much debate, they finally found the perfect cast. Wolfgang Weber, a new and rising star out of Los Angeles
who's credits include Nip/Tuck
and CSI: Miami
, was chosen to play the role of Ridge, Kiowa Gordon, a talented young actor who plays Embry Call in Twilight
New Moon
and Eclipse
, was chosen to play the role of Brad, Anna Enger
, a talented actress from Atlanta and who's recent work includes indie film Savage and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva
, was chosen to play Summer, and Dalal Bruchmann, a beautiful Austria
n film and television actress who's making her debut in the US, was chosen to play Katelyn. Rounding out the cast is Russ Russo
, a remarkable actor out of New York City
and now Los Angeles
with several films and television shows under his belt, was chosen to play the role of Wes, Ronnie Patel, a newcomer out of Alabama
who's new to the entertainment industry, is making his feature film debut as Eli, and Darian O'Rear, a young eight year old actress out of Atlanta who's credits include Zombieland
starring Woody Harrelson
, plays the role of Mary Ann. A young, new actress from Tennessee
, Candace Keaton, known for national news publicity of the 2005 Pamela Rogers Turner
controversy, makes her debut on the screen as tourist, Candi. Famous world champion freestyle kayaker and owner of Jackson Kayak
, Eric "EJ" Jackson, is also signed on to film. Louis Mandylor
of My Big Fat Greek Wedding
will be playing the role of Mel. Brad Kaplan of The Cursed, plays the supporting role of Allie's father in the movie's trailer scene with Russ Russo. The producers are looking to cast the remaining roles, including the principal roles of JT and Stacy and supporting roles, Gavin and Summer, after the trailer's debut in October.
The O.C.
actress, Mischa Barton
was recently cast as the protagonist, Allie.
with an estimated budget of $12K. Locations included Great Falls at Rock Island State Park
, Lost Creek Waterfall and Cave, and Cumberland Caverns
. The director of photography, Nate Tieman of Los Angeles, filmed the trailer using the Red One camera. The trailer was directed by Dustin Masters and produced by Paul Moser of Moser Productions LLC. They only needed part of the cast to make the trailer. The actors playing the leads and other actors playing key characters to better set up the scenes that participated in the trailer include: Kiowa Gordon, Wolfgang Weber, Anna Enger
, Dalal Bruchmann, Russ Russo
, Ronnie Patel, Brad Kaplan, Candace Keaton, Samuel Doak, Jade Moser, and Darian O'Rear. The trailer is set to debut in October and behind the scenes images have been released on the film's official sites. The first cast promotional image featuring the main four was released on September 8, 2009. The promotional poster for the trailer is rumored to be released a week before the debut of the trailer.
with a slated 2011 release date. Filming will also take place in Middle Tennessee
. The production companies, Moser Productions and Chain Gang Films, is rumored to use the same locations as the trailer in addition to some new ones. Tentative locations include: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
in East Tennessee
and Blue Spring Cave in Sparta, Tennessee
. As with the trailer, the film will shoot on the RED ONE.
Mischa Barton
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton is a British-American fashion model, film, television, and stage actress, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C..-Early life:...
, Kiowa Gordon
Kiowa Gordon
Kiowa Joseph Gordon is an American actor, best known for his role in the Twilight Saga as Embry Call.- Early life :...
, Anna Enger
Anna Enger
Anna Enger is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, and the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. She recently landed leading roles in independent films, Savage and Into the Darkness...
, Wolfgang Weber, Dalal Bruchmann
Dalal Bruchmann
Dalal Bruchmann is an Austrian film and television actress and musician. She is known for her roles in television shows Die Geschworene and SOKO Donau. She has also been a visual effects artist on Disney's Sonny with a Chance and 90210. Dalal recently landed a leading role as Katelyn the much...
, Russ Russo
Russ Russo
Russ Russo is an American film actor. His work includes London Betty, Land of College Prophets, Williamsburg, and forthcoming thriller The Projectionist.-Early life:...
, and newcomer, Ronnie Patel. The promotional trailer for the film was shot in early August 2009 and is set to debut in October 2009. The film has already received a lot of press in its early stages of development. The film begins shooting in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
in October 2010.
Plot
A group of friends descend upon a remote wilderness area in celebration of Ridge and Allie's return after a year spent out West. Their decision to embark on a short exploration of a nearby cave turns into a horrific struggle for survival.Development and production
Into the Darkness is still under further development. Originally Into the Darkness was a short story developed by the writers in January 2009 and was put on hold due to collaboration of their schedules. After surprising and sudden interest in the story from producers in the southeast, the writers decided to further develop their short story into an independent film. The concept for the film was developed in March 2009 and a first edition of the screenplay was ready by May. From there, the writers began talking with a small production company based out of KentuckyKentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
that took interest in the film. Instead, the writers formed a new production company called Moser Productions LLC. Later, a second production company, Chain Gang Films came on board as an associate company to help produce the film. Before production of the trailer, it was announced that Clint Brandel would direct the film. The promotional trailer for Into the Darkness was set to film in early August. Due to a conflict in schedule with the production of the Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. It was the first time back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by outgoing titleholder Dayana...
pageant, Clint Brandel was unable to direct the trailer. In his place, a new director to the film industry and recent Watkin's film school graduate, Dustin Masters directed the trailer instead. The production companies are in talks with a number of directors and seek to start principal photography in May 2010.
Casting
Casting for Into the Darkness began in June 2009, originally in association with the small production company that first took interest in the film. An Open Call was held in the small town of McMinnvilleMcMinnville, Tennessee
McMinnville is the largest city in and the county seat of Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 13,605 at the 2010 census...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, one of the film's filming locations, in which talent flew across country and some drove several hours to attend. Later, after the writers developed their own company, Moser Productions re-released the breakdown and opened the casting to talent in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, and the Southeast. After much debate, they finally found the perfect cast. Wolfgang Weber, a new and rising star out of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
who's credits include Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
and CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, was chosen to play the role of Ridge, Kiowa Gordon, a talented young actor who plays Embry Call in Twilight
Twilight (2008 film)
Twilight is a 2008 American romantic vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's popular novel of the same name. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the film stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. It is the first film in The Twilight Saga film series...
New Moon
New Moon (2009 film)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon, commonly referred to as New Moon, is a 2009 American romance fantasy-vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's 2006 novel New Moon. It is the second film in The Twilight Saga film series and is the sequel to 2008's Twilight. Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in...
and Eclipse
Eclipse (2010 film)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, commonly referred to as Eclipse, is a 2010 American romantic vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's 2007 novel, Eclipse. It is the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series, following 2008's Twilight and 2009's New Moon. Summit Entertainment greenlit the film...
, was chosen to play the role of Brad, Anna Enger
Anna Enger
Anna Enger is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, and the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. She recently landed leading roles in independent films, Savage and Into the Darkness...
, a talented actress from Atlanta and who's recent work includes indie film Savage and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television...
, was chosen to play Summer, and Dalal Bruchmann, a beautiful Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n film and television actress who's making her debut in the US, was chosen to play Katelyn. Rounding out the cast is Russ Russo
Russ Russo
Russ Russo is an American film actor. His work includes London Betty, Land of College Prophets, Williamsburg, and forthcoming thriller The Projectionist.-Early life:...
, a remarkable actor out of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and now Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
with several films and television shows under his belt, was chosen to play the role of Wes, Ronnie Patel, a newcomer out of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
who's new to the entertainment industry, is making his feature film debut as Eli, and Darian O'Rear, a young eight year old actress out of Atlanta who's credits include Zombieland
Zombieland
Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse...
starring Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Woodrow Tracy "Woody" Harrelson is an American actor.Harrelson's breakthrough role came in the television sitcom Cheers as bartender Woody Boyd...
, plays the role of Mary Ann. A young, new actress from Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, Candace Keaton, known for national news publicity of the 2005 Pamela Rogers Turner
Pamela Rogers Turner
Pamela Joan Rogers , a former elementary school physical education teacher and coach in McMinnville, Tennessee, had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy who was one of her students in Centertown Elementary School....
controversy, makes her debut on the screen as tourist, Candi. Famous world champion freestyle kayaker and owner of Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak is a producer of kayaks and was founded by its namesake, Eric "EJ" Jackson. After working with Wave Sport Kayaks as a team member and as a designer, Eric Jackson and business partner, Tony Lunt formed Jackson Kayak in Rock Island, Tennessee in October 2003.- Company history...
, Eric "EJ" Jackson, is also signed on to film. Louis Mandylor
Louis Mandylor
Louis Mandylor is an Australian film and television actor.-Life and career:Mandylor was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the son of Greek immigrants Louise and Yannis Theodosopoulos, a taxi driver...
of My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 Canadian and American romantic comedy film written by and starring Nia Vardalos and directed by Joel Zwick. The film is centered on Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos , a middle class Greek American woman who falls in love with a non-Greek upper middle class "White...
will be playing the role of Mel. Brad Kaplan of The Cursed, plays the supporting role of Allie's father in the movie's trailer scene with Russ Russo. The producers are looking to cast the remaining roles, including the principal roles of JT and Stacy and supporting roles, Gavin and Summer, after the trailer's debut in October.
The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
actress, Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton is a British-American fashion model, film, television, and stage actress, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C..-Early life:...
was recently cast as the protagonist, Allie.
Trailer production
The trailer for Into the Darkness was filmed in early August. The trailer was shot in two days, around the 8th and 9th, in Middle TennesseeTennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
with an estimated budget of $12K. Locations included Great Falls at Rock Island State Park
Rock Island State Park (Tennessee)
Rock Island State Park is a state park in Warren County and White County, Tennessee, located in the Southeastern United States. The park is named after the community of Rock Island, Tennessee, which in turn received its name from an island on the Caney Fork upstream from the Collins River...
, Lost Creek Waterfall and Cave, and Cumberland Caverns
Cumberland Caverns
Cumberland Caverns is the second to third longest cave in Tennessee, USA. It has a surveyed length of 27.616 miles , which makes it the 14th longest cave in the United States and the 64th longest cave in the World....
. The director of photography, Nate Tieman of Los Angeles, filmed the trailer using the Red One camera. The trailer was directed by Dustin Masters and produced by Paul Moser of Moser Productions LLC. They only needed part of the cast to make the trailer. The actors playing the leads and other actors playing key characters to better set up the scenes that participated in the trailer include: Kiowa Gordon, Wolfgang Weber, Anna Enger
Anna Enger
Anna Enger is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, and the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. She recently landed leading roles in independent films, Savage and Into the Darkness...
, Dalal Bruchmann, Russ Russo
Russ Russo
Russ Russo is an American film actor. His work includes London Betty, Land of College Prophets, Williamsburg, and forthcoming thriller The Projectionist.-Early life:...
, Ronnie Patel, Brad Kaplan, Candace Keaton, Samuel Doak, Jade Moser, and Darian O'Rear. The trailer is set to debut in October and behind the scenes images have been released on the film's official sites. The first cast promotional image featuring the main four was released on September 8, 2009. The promotional poster for the trailer is rumored to be released a week before the debut of the trailer.
Filming
Into the Darkness is scheduled to begin shooting in October 2010 in GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
with a slated 2011 release date. Filming will also take place in Middle Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. The production companies, Moser Productions and Chain Gang Films, is rumored to use the same locations as the trailer in addition to some new ones. Tentative locations include: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North...
in East Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
and Blue Spring Cave in Sparta, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. As with the trailer, the film will shoot on the RED ONE.
Cast
- Wolfgang Weber as Ridge, a young outdoor enthusiast who moves out West seeking adventure for a short period with high school sweetheart Allie.
- Kiowa GordonKiowa GordonKiowa Joseph Gordon is an American actor, best known for his role in the Twilight Saga as Embry Call.- Early life :...
as Brad, a competitive and arrogant outdoor enthusiast. Brad is Ridge's best friend since childhood and Katelyn's boyfriend. - Anna EngerAnna EngerAnna Enger is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, and the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. She recently landed leading roles in independent films, Savage and Into the Darkness...
as Summer. - Dalal BruchmannDalal BruchmannDalal Bruchmann is an Austrian film and television actress and musician. She is known for her roles in television shows Die Geschworene and SOKO Donau. She has also been a visual effects artist on Disney's Sonny with a Chance and 90210. Dalal recently landed a leading role as Katelyn the much...
as Katelyn, a glamorous young girl and former beauty queen with high hopes for the future. She's not into the outdoors as much as the other but always goes along for the ride. - Russ RussoRuss RussoRuss Russo is an American film actor. His work includes London Betty, Land of College Prophets, Williamsburg, and forthcoming thriller The Projectionist.-Early life:...
as Wes, Ridge's older brother and a member of the local rescue squad. Wes loves the outdoors much like his brother but is looked upon as the more responsible of the two. Wes also has deep feelings for Stacy though their friendship stands as a barrier between them. - Louis MandylorLouis MandylorLouis Mandylor is an Australian film and television actor.-Life and career:Mandylor was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the son of Greek immigrants Louise and Yannis Theodosopoulos, a taxi driver...
as Mel, Rescue Commander of the local rescue unit sent in to find the lost cavers. - Brad Kaplan as Allie's father, a cool and usually casual semi-retired hippie who becomes increasingly concerned for Allie's welfare and safety as the movie progresses.
- Candace Keaton as Candi, a voluptuous tourist that finds her way, to her great misfortune, twisted unknowingly into the lives of the others.
- Ronnie Patel as Eli, a young fraternity brother who likes to start trouble when drunk. He is Allie's ex boyfriend.
- Darian O'Rear as Mary Ann, a young girl who was separated from her parents while on a family camping trip. Allie and Katelyn find her in the cave.
- Alexa NikolasAlexa NikolasAlexa Helen Nikolas is an American actress. Her most notable is that of Nicole Bristow on the Nickelodeon TV show Zoey 101, in which she appeared from 2005 to 2006.-Career:...
as Elsa. - Stacy, JT, and Gavin has yet to be cast along with other characters. Casting for the remaining roles will begin in October 2009.