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‘The Id’ Is A Film Fueled By Emotion! – Blu Ray Review & Star Interview

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Thommy Hutson makes his directorial debut with his feature The Id which releases today on Blu-Ray and VOD platforms. Winning Best Thriller at The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, The Id is proving to live up to the hype as a psychological thriller delivering suspense and terror into the minds of audiences.

In May of 2016 iHorror caught up with The Id star Amanda Wyss at Texas Frightmare to speak about her new short October 23rd. The Id was also a topic of discussion and a very excited and speechless Amanda told us, “It is my role of a lifetime, it is such a beautiful gift. I can’t wait for you to see it.” Hearing those words and witnessing the pride and happiness as Amanda spoke made me excited for this film, and wanting to see it.

The film follows Meridith Lane (Amanda Wyss) a middle-aged woman caring for her wheelchair-bound father (Patrick Peduto) who is an outright bully and suffering from a horrible cough. Meredith has spent years caring for her father, preparing his meals, bathing him, dressing him every day. Preying on Meridith’s low self-esteem, her father is always getting his way and does not allow Meridith to live a normal healthy life, insulting her at every given moment. Meridith, stuck reminiscing her high school years, is a prisoner and the victim of her father’s rage and abuse. Eventually, Meridith slips away from reality and like a strong tidal wave reacts to her father’s vile, ugly threats.

The Id is a well-constructed authentic film driven by a powerhouse of emotion and rage. The Id does not offer the typical plot of a horror slasher rather giving viewers a look at the human psyche and a defined look at what mental abuse does to a person over time, especially when dished out by your very own father.

For years now Amanda Wyss has been known as Tina Gray of A Nightmare On Elm Street. In The Id, Amanda has broken away from the typecast of “Freddy’s first victim,” and gave a monumental performance and has reinvented herself as an artist. This film is for sure Amanda’s performance of a lifetime, and I know fans will enjoy it as much as I have.

This past weekend the cast and production team gathered together at the popular genre bookstore Dark Delicacies in beautiful Burbank, California for a Blu-Ray signing, and it was a spectacular scene. The Blu-Ray is quite impressive, offering many extras which are quite out of the ordinary for an independent film, but hey who am I to complain!

Blu-Ray Special Features:

  • Featurette: Needs, Wants & Desires: Behind The Scenes of The Id
  • Audio Commentary with Director/Producer Thommy Hutson and Actress Amanda Wyss
  • Deleted & Alternate Scenes
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • Audition Clips
  • Photo gallery
  • Trailers

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Actress Amanda Wyss was so kind as to grant an interview with us to speak about her experiences on The Id.

iHorror: The ID is a film charged with deep dark emotion. The emotion behind your performance is very real and powerful, what did you do to prepare for your role as Meridith Lane?

Amanda Wyss: I really tried to put myself in her shoes…Imagining what her life was like. Imagining her history with her father. Feeling it. Taking it in. I knew I had to go all in with Meridith. It’s not a role you can play cautiously or with half measures.

iH:  What did you love most about playing the character, Meridith Lane?

AW: I loved the challenge of finding the truth and humanity in her. I loved stepping into her world and making it mine for a while. Meridith is definitely my role of a lifetime to date.

iH: What was the most difficult scene to shoot in the film? Did you do anything to decompress at the end of a day’s shoot?

AW: The most difficult scenes to shoot were the more physical ones. Just logistically, and for me physically they were taxing. At the end of every day, before going back to the hotel, the director Thommy Hutson and I would go to dinner and talk over the day and go over the next day’s scenes. It was how we decompressed. We were very in sync throughout the entire shoot. It took me many months to really let Meridith go. She was deep in there!

iH: Any fun or crazy situations that you would like to share from your experience with The Id?

AW: The movie was so serious, and we were on such a tight schedule there wasn’t much room for fooling around. The crew was very protective of me and so supportive. They had my back all day every day. They called me Panda.  I look back on the experience with the most profound affection.

iH:  What future projects are you working on?

AW: I have a few movies coming out next year. The Capture, The Watcher of Park Ave, Sleep Study. I am in a Virtual Reality immersive horror short that is currently playing on youtube, apple, and google. And hopefully another collaboration with Thommy Hutson and Sean Stewart.

iH: Are you going to be making any appearances in the near future?

AW: I don’t have anything on the calendar as of now.

The Id Blu-Ray can be purchased by clicking here.

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Check Out The Trailer Below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h96y13weKP8

 

 

-ABOUT THE AUTHOR-

Ryan T. Cusick is a writer for ihorror.com and very much enjoys conversation and writing about anything within the horror genre. Horror first sparked his interest after watching the original, The Amityville Horror when he was the tender age of three. Ryan lives in California with his wife and Eleven-year-old daughter, who is also expressing interest in the horror genre. Ryan recently received his Master’s Degree in Psychology and has aspirations to write a novel. Ryan can be followed on Twitter @Nytmare112

 

 

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

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The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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