"The Fifth Horseman" - Patrick Daniels (Rubix³)

Rubix³

Rubix³

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"Jake, I forbid you to go."


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"What are you, my father now?"

"Yeah, that's it, I'm your father. Stay home."

"Listen Vin, it's something I've gotta do."

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"There isn't even a contract out on this f**kin' place anymore. Not a note. It's been scratched! It wasn't worth the 65Gs we took to clear it in the first place-"

" - I know, I know. I told ya, I'm doing this one for Max."

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”You two hated each other in the beginning. "

"That was the beginning Vin."

"And I told ya before, James' group was called on this too. Then they sent Lena out there, that broad was immortal. She never came back. ... I know Max was a good guy. But… what if Max just ... skipped. What if he didn't want nothin' to do with the life no more Jake and just left?"


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"Max wouldn't do that Vin, and you F**KING know it."

"Listen Jake, I don't want you going out there. I DON'T want you to DO IT. You're the best cleaner I got. That place is, I dunno, cursed or somethin', Jake."

"I don't believe in ghosts, Vin."

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"But it 'aint ghosts, it's somethin' else. The place is... marked. And f**k you, nothin' scares me. Nothing but this place. Somethin' aint right there - you know that Jake - the cops don't even go out there."

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"So what? I ain't afraid. It’s a nuthouse Vin. Nothing but a bunch of f**kin' loons roaming around. Not demons. Just a bunch of f**king loons. And I'm going to kill them all. I’m gonna paint the world in their blood if I don't find Max alive. I’m gonna make a day of it."

“You're gonna die Jake.”

“I’ll call you when I’m done.”

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Completed & submitted.

Written & Directed: Patrick Daniels
Additional Ideas: Melanie Bemben, Keith Daniels,
Rory Basovsky

Cast & Crew:
Patrick Daniels
Matthew Pelzman
Melanie Bemben
Keith Daniels
Michelle Sheedy
Daniel Olsen
Tommy DiBenedetto

Editing & Music: Patrick Daniels
 
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Thanks for the support.

I'll be filming tonight directly after work (alone) and tomorrow again bright and early with the rest of the crew.

Hopefully we won't get rained on again, or kicked off location. I've already bribed a security guard TWICE to get him to relax.
 
Rubix, I'm really digging the locations for your shoot. I'm anxious to see how that bigg willowww tree turns out in the moving picture. Man... So many great films to see in this contest.

Good luck!

/j
 
Just finished filming the last bit.

Editing away.

Weather, cops, rent-a-cops, snakes, skeeters... can't believe it's finally done.
 
Skeeters?! Sounds like something from my neck of the woods. (back home woods that is)


glad to see you are running right down to the crunch time. :)

/j
 
Hey Edgen

I feel like a heel because I haven't commented on many promotional threads yet. Between fliming, editing, and being a corporate d-bag in the midst of a quarter end, I haven't been able to make the time to squat.

Though I do remember your thread perfect, especially when you first posted your poster (the wide one). Absolute eye-candy.

I'll be posting in those other threads once I'm done. Take care.
 
No worries Rubix... This DVXUSER beast is pretty overwhelming and Its tough to see say something in all of them. Its those 'lurkers' out there that will chime in and really pull the weight and surprise the hell out of us all.

Good luck!

/j
 
Weather, cops, rent-a-cops, snakes, skeeters... can't believe it's finally done.[/quote]

lol ...been there ..well the weather and cops...congrats on finishing the short ...

Ian
 
Hey Rubex, congrats on getting it done! I am looking forward to seeing all of these films!!!

Way to pull it off!

Ted

BTW, is that YOUR Hummer in the first pic??? :)
 
Thanks Ted. Not my hummer, unfortunately. Though that is me in the black. =D
 
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Rubix,

I noticed that you filmed in the woods and you mentioned the 'bugs'. I filmed a couple of scenes in the woods as well.

How did you manage working in the woods? You know, the logistics of the equipment, crew, cast... facilities (if you know what i mean?), keeping stuff clean, etc.?

And 'The Fifth Horseman'... any biblical significance?
 
I wish I could reveal more about the title... but I really can't. I'm not trying to be a film snob or anything... I just don't want to spoil anything...

Twists and turns have become so overused in Hollywood, but I'm hoping there's still some virture left in them. :D

I'm a lucky guy this time around. I had some really great people with me, including my best friend (who's getting married this Saturday) and my brother - the smartest man I've ever known. Then there's a few girlfriends, who we always need to thank for waking up at 8am on a Saturday & Sunday in a row.

The location is basically condemned and forbidden to the public due to the bugs. It's a water reclamation disctrict and has been deemed "tick lake." I brought a bunch of "off," the clear, oh so fresh kind, and sprayed up every 30 minutes. Worked really well (while I knock on wood for fear of spewing my stomach lining onto this laptop from the unknown & slow infecting "D-TAB" strain of "west nile").
 
Hey Rubix. Thanx for visiting the Draco Thread. Shooting in the woods(er, living) is not totally unknown to (mmm, some) of us. In fact, it generally is our only location (aka living quarters, aka 'TENT'). Sorry, too busy laughing. Aside, the name of your movie is for some GOOD reason etched in my brain(???) and looking forward to it. Your on my priority list Rubix.
(p.s. Are you guys serious about shooting in the woods? Bahahaha.)
 
Matt Sconce's Review of The Fifth Horseman
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Script
I thought this was a weak spot for this film. I understood that the cleaner dude lost a person in this place that is supposed to be cursed. he went back to get the people who possibly killed him, but ended up dying just like them because a cloaked due makes them do it. I did not understand who the claoked guy was or anything like that.
Acting
The acting felt forced to me. Just not very natural.
Cinematography
The awesome highlight of this movie. Some of these shots were great! I want to congratulate you on capturing some beautiful footage.
Editing
The editing was okay, but the shot where your lead shoots the first guy need to be either cut, or tweaked because you can see the person making the blood effect happen standing right behind them. that really pulled me out of the story. I would also watch what shotgun blasts look like and try to find Muzzle flashes and entry wound patterns that fit the weapon.
Overall Impressions
Interesting short. I thought the settings and costuming were great. I think a little more development in the story and effects could help this short. i alos think it would benefit from being cut shorter. Congrats on getting this done and in the contest!
 
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