Evidence (2012 film)
Evidence is a 2012 American found footage horror film directed and edited by Howie Askins and produced and written by Ryan McCoy, who also stars in the movie.[1] The film also stars Brett Rosenberg, Abigail Richie, and Ashley Bracken.[2]
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Directed by | Howie Askins |
Written by | Ryan McCoy |
Produced by | Ryan McCoy |
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Cinematography | Daniel Wall |
Edited by | Howie Askins |
Production company | RynoRyder Productions |
Distributed by | Showbox |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $12,000 |
Synopsis
Ryan is making a documentary on his friend, Brett, about camping for the first time. However, once they begin camping, they discover that there is a mysterious figure that is hunting them.
Cast
- Ryan McCoy as Ryan
- Brett Rosenberg as Brett
- Abigail Richie as Abi
- Ashley Bracken as Ashley
- Zack Fahey as Man in Gown
- Blaine Gray as Rogue Wolf
- Keith Lewis as Lone Wolf
- Risdon Roberts as Sara
- Andrew Varenhorst as Stairway man
Development
Askins began developing Evidence in January 2010 after viewing Paranormal Activity and began shooting the film in April of the same year.[3] The film was shot in chronological order and the production cost $12,000 to make in its entirety.[3]
Reception
Critical reception for Evidence has been mixed to negative,[4] with Bloody Disgusting saying it "[failed] to scare".[5] Shock Till You Drop panned the film overall, calling it a "good effort" but criticized the film's shift in tone.[6] In contrast, Dread Central gave a more positive review, giving it 3 1/2 out of 5 blades and praising the film's shift.[7] JoBlo's Arrow in the Head reviewer Matt Withers wrote that he "kinda dug it" but that "a couple of effective scares and some solid visuals aren't enough to make up for a story that makes little attempt to explain itself and drags far too often to be considered truly successful".[8]
Sequel
According to Ryan McCoy on a couple of interviews, a sequel is currently in the works. It is said to be both a prequel and a sequel.
References
- "Mysterious Creatures Roam the California Hills in Howie Askins' Evidence". Beyond Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ""EVIDENCE": NOT YOUR AVERAGE FOUND-FOOTAGE FLICK". Fangoria. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Interview: Film-writer Ryan McCoy talks Evidence". Daily Record. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Evidence: Cannes 2011 Review". Hollywood Reporter. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "BD Review: Latest Found 'Evidence' Fails to Scare". Bloody Disgusting. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Review: Evidence". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Review: Evidence (2011)". Dread Central. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Review: Evidence". JoBlo. Retrieved 2 April 2013.