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The Phantom Hour
2016 American film by Brian Patrick Butler From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Phantom Hour is a 2016 comedy horror short film written and directed by Brian Patrick Butler. The film stars Luke Pensabene, Raye Richards and Connor Sullivan and premiered September 8, 2016 at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival.
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Plot
In a mysterious location, a vampire and his chef have a surprise for their dinner guests.
Cast
- Luke Pensabene as Nikolai
- Raye Richards as Anna
- Connor Sullivan as Jeff
- Morgan K. Reynolds as Denise
- Dakota Ringer as Bernardo
- Brian Patrick Butler as Bryce
Production
Butler said the film was influenced by Mel Brooks and German expressionist silent films.[1]
Release
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The Phantom Hour held a screening at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival on September 8, 2016.[2] On February 17, 2017 it was shown at San Diego Film Week.[3] The film went on to The International Horror Hotel in Cleveland on June 17, 2017.[4]
Reception
Brian Shaer at Film Threat scored it 7 out of 10, calling it a "chuckle-worthy diversion" and a "painless and fun experiment".[5] Both Melee Stormbringer of Horror News and Ben Ragunton of Two Gay Geeks found it funny, comparing the film to Murder by Death and Clue.[6][7] Emilie Black of Cinema Crazed said "it’s campy, it’s funny, it’s a bit ridiculous" and compared Butler's character to Renfield.[8] Robert Mitchell Evans stated that it has a "lovely retro feel complete with a classic 30’s style of credits and paid homage to classic tropes".[9]
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