National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze
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National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze is a 2003 American comedy
film. Directed by the brothers David
and Scott Hillenbrand
, it was written by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller
. The movie showcases many new and largely then-unknown actors and actresses. In addition to Tatyana Ali
the film also features Patrick Renna
, Chris Owen
, Marie-Noelle Marquis
and Danielle Fishel
.
The film was theatrically released on September 26, 2003
and was only available in limited release areas. The film grossed about sixty thousand dollars at the U.S. box office
. It made nearly four hundred thousand dollars at the Russia
n box office
in 2004. Dorm Daze was released on DVD
August 10, 2004
and debuted at number twelve on the DVD
rental charts bringing in 2.13 million dollars its first week.
The film was initially panned by critics but has developed a cult following in the years since its release. In response, an unrated version was eventually released. A sequel
entitled National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2
was released on DVD
September 5, 2006
. Several of the principal actors returned for the sequel including Danielle Fishel
and Chris Owen
.
The film was shot on location in California
. The four major locations in California used for filming were: Los Angeles
, San Diego
(including Balboa Park
), and Castaic
.
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
film. Directed by the brothers David
David Hillenbrand
David Hillenbrand is an American writer, director, and composer. He often collaborates with his brother Scott Hillenbrand on projects.-Directing:# The Black Arrow # Transylmania # National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2...
and Scott Hillenbrand
Scott Hillenbrand
Scott Hillenbrand is an American director, actor and screenwriter. He often collaborates with his brother David Hillenbrand on projects. He is usually credited under the name "Scott Brandon" when he acts.-Directing:# The Black Arrow...
, it was written by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller
Worm Miller
Joshua 'Worm' Miller is an American writer, director, and actor. He often collaborates with writer/actor Patrick Casey...
. The movie showcases many new and largely then-unknown actors and actresses. In addition to Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Marisol Ali is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air...
the film also features Patrick Renna
Patrick Renna
Patrick Renna is an American actor who began his career in the film The Sandlot playing Hamilton "Ham" Porter. Since then, he has appeared in over 25 feature films as well as numerous guest-starring and recurring roles in award-winning television series such as Boston Legal and The X-Files among...
, Chris Owen
Chris Owen (actor)
Chris Owen is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the American Pie movies as Chuck Sherman . He reprised this role in American Pie 2, American Pie: Band Camp and American Reunion...
, Marie-Noelle Marquis
Marie-Noelle Marquis
Marie-Noelle Marquis is an French-Canadian actress. She is tall.At an early age, she started performing and exploring a variety of artistic disciplines, from classical ballet to painting until she joined a music conservatory high school and studied clarinet for five years...
and Danielle Fishel
Danielle Fishel
Danielle Christine Fishel is an American actress and television personality best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on the 1990s TV sitcom Boy Meets World and as the host of Style Network's The Dish...
.
The film was theatrically released on September 26, 2003
2003 in film
The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
and was only available in limited release areas. The film grossed about sixty thousand dollars at the U.S. box office
Box office
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. It made nearly four hundred thousand dollars at the Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n box office
Box office
A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through an unblocked hole through a wall or window, or at a wicket....
in 2004. Dorm Daze was released on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
August 10, 2004
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
and debuted at number twelve on the DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
rental charts bringing in 2.13 million dollars its first week.
The film was initially panned by critics but has developed a cult following in the years since its release. In response, an unrated version was eventually released. A sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
entitled National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2
National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2
National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2 is the mystery/farce sequel to the 2003 comedy National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze. Chris Owen and Danielle Fishel reprised their roles from the original along with Tony Denman, James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh, Marieh Delfino, Jennifer Lyons and Gable Carr...
was released on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
September 5, 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
. Several of the principal actors returned for the sequel including Danielle Fishel
Danielle Fishel
Danielle Christine Fishel is an American actress and television personality best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on the 1990s TV sitcom Boy Meets World and as the host of Style Network's The Dish...
and Chris Owen
Chris Owen (actor)
Chris Owen is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the American Pie movies as Chuck Sherman . He reprised this role in American Pie 2, American Pie: Band Camp and American Reunion...
.
The film was shot on location in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The four major locations in California used for filming were: Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, San Diego
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
(including Balboa Park
Balboa Park (San Diego)
Balboa Park is a urban cultural park in San Diego, California. The park is named after the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa...
), and Castaic
Castaic, California
Castaic, California, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, north of Santa Clarita and a few miles from Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. It is approximately 39 miles from the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. As of the 2010...
.