The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell
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The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell is an independently made dark comedy directed by Jonny Gillette, written and co-directed by Kevin Wheatley and produced by Jamie Bullock and Ryan Turi. The film stars Kevin Wheatley and Jamie Bullock, amongst others.
The plot of the film is based on the concept of "New America" in the year 2097, two decades after a nuclear apocalypse. Tex Kennedy, two robotic ex-secret service agents, and a mythical female cannibal journey to find a famously dangerous area known as the "Threshold of Hell" to gain access to a radio tower to unite the survivors of the apocalypse.
The movie is being touted by its creators as a unique "futuristic historical documentary".
The movie was premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival
on 23 June 2006 and then toured the country screening at various film festivals. The movie was picked up by National Lampoon
for a theatrical release scheduled for 19 October 2007.
Though the movie has received some press in indie
-related media, the project has received most of its attention by word of mouth.
The plot of the film is based on the concept of "New America" in the year 2097, two decades after a nuclear apocalypse. Tex Kennedy, two robotic ex-secret service agents, and a mythical female cannibal journey to find a famously dangerous area known as the "Threshold of Hell" to gain access to a radio tower to unite the survivors of the apocalypse.
The movie is being touted by its creators as a unique "futuristic historical documentary".
The movie was premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Festival
The Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by the Los Angeles Times is an event held annually in June in downtown Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Film Festival began as the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival in 1995. The first LAIFF took place over the course of five days in a single...
on 23 June 2006 and then toured the country screening at various film festivals. The movie was picked up by National Lampoon
National Lampoon Inc
National Lampoon, Incorporated is a company formed in 2002 in order to use the brand name "National Lampoon" in comedy and entertainment. In the words of its prospectus, the role of the company is to "develop, produce, provide creative services and distribute National Lampoon branded comedic...
for a theatrical release scheduled for 19 October 2007.
Though the movie has received some press in indie
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
-related media, the project has received most of its attention by word of mouth.
Cast
- Kevin Wheatley as Tex Kennedy
- Paul WhittyPaul WhittyPaul Whitty is an England-based composer born in Northern Ireland.-Biography:Paul Whitty was born in Lisburn, N.Ireland in 1970...
as Quincy the Robot - Chandler Parker as Yul the Robot
- Jamie Bullock as Cannibal Sue
- Bill EnglishBill English (actor)Bill English, birth name William Andrew English, , an American actor. He is best known as playing the role of "Joel" in the ABC television series Cavemen.-Personal:...
as Benjamin Remington - Stewart Carrico as Zach/Thorn
- Lea Coco as Vincent "Jackle" Remington
- Alex Reznik as Yurik Schlatz (not his real name)
- Ted Schneider as Marcellus St. Joan
- Daniel BaldwinDaniel BaldwinDaniel Leroy Baldwin is an American actor, producer and director. He is the second oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all of whom are actors. Daniel Baldwin is known for his role as Detective Beau Felton in the popular NBC TV series Homicide: Life on the Street...
as Clark Remington - Morgan Carson as Ginsberg
- Scott Addison Clay as Blowgun Child
- Katherine Cunningham-EvesKatherine Cunningham-EvesAs an actress, Cunningham-Eves has appeared on Law and Order: CI, Law and Order: SVU,Judging Amy, She Spies, Charmed and Veronica Mars. Feature film appearances include: Slingshot and Sublime . She won the 2006 GenArts Film Festival inaugural StarGazer award for best performance in the film The...
as Veronica - Jonathan Davidson as Javier Castro
- Henry DittmanHenry Dittman- History :He has performed on TV shows such as Crossing Jordan, Zoey 101, Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty, General Hospital, Titus, Hang Time and Felicity , as well as being a contributing writer and regular performer on The Chris Wylde Show Starring Chris Wylde on Comedy Central.Dittman has...
as Sue Biographer - Katherine Flynn as Allison
- Tony HaleTony HaleTony Hale is an American actor, best known for his role in the Fox comedy series Arrested Development as the neurotic Byron "Buster" Bluth.-Early life:...
as Remington Biographer - Callam Ingram as TV Son
- Claire Lautier as TV Mom
- Gerald Mack
- J.P. ManouxJ.P. ManouxJean-Paul Christophe Manoux is an American actor.-Life and career:Manoux is the oldest of seven and a native of Fresno, California. He is perhaps best known for his work in multiple Disney series: as S.T.A.N...
as Sitcom Dad - Alcorn Minor as Xavier
- Richard RiehleRichard Riehle-Life and career:Riehle was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Mary Margaret , a nurse, and Herbert John Riehle , an assistant postmaster. He attended the University of Notre Dame....
as Paranormal Historian - Jim Ryan as Henry Edison
- Jane SeymourJane Seymour (actress)Jane Seymour, OBE is an English actress best known for her performances in the James Bond film Live and Let Die , East of Eden , Onassis: The Richest Man in the World , and the American television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman...
as President Lauren Coffey - Ryan Turi as Richie
- Henry Vick as The Grashtowners
- Andrew WalkerAndrew Walker (actor)Andrew W. Walker is a Canadian actor and producer. His film debut was in the film The Score , which triggered the American TV series Maybe It's Me, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Hot Properties...
as Franklin
Crew
- Jonny Gillette - Director
- Kevin Wheatley - Writer and Co-Director
- Cameron Pearce - Director of Photography, Editor
- Scott Wheatley - Production Designer
- Jamie Bullock - Producer
- Ryan Turi - Producer
- Mischa Webley - First Assistant Director
- Katharine Trask - Second Assistant Director, Location Manager
- Carter Bissell - First Assistant Camera
- Tara Tona - Costume Designer
- Caiti Hawkins - Make Up Designer
- Stephanie Van Fossen - Associate Producer, Scenic Artist
- Scott Addison Clay - Associate Producer, Still Photographer
- Dave Powell - Sound Mixer, Stunt Coordinator and B Camera Operator
- Katie Flynn - Line Producer
- Heidi Etter - Key Grip, Best Boy
- Nick Bodkins - Production Manager
- Wally Lang - Grip Electric, Craft Services
- Casey Wooden - Gaffer, Stunt Double
- Andrew Myers - Gaffer
- Steve Olson - Gaffer
- Jamie Anderson - Grip/Electric
- Ryan Smith - Grip/Electric
- Michael Deweese - Special Gore Make Up Effects
- Gary Stubblefield - Investor Relations
- Nick Wheatley - Lead Man
- Lance Brannon - Art Director
- Chris Brown - Art Director
- Justin McElfresh - Construction Coordinator
- Terry Kreitzberg - Water Effects
- Stewart Carrico - Crane Construction
- Morgan Carson - Boom Operator
- Rebecca Coffey - Wardrobe Assistant
- George Lohr - Boom Operator, Grip