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Movie Review: ‘Buddy Hutchins’ (2015) and Q&A With Demetrius Stear.
Buddy Hutchins is a slick black comedy horror film starring Jamie Kennedy, Co-Starring Demetrius Stear and is produced by the Switzer Entertainment Group. Buddy Hutchins is a recovering alcoholic that has not had a drink in almost a years time. Shitty for him his only reward received for good behavior is a business that is failing and a cheating wife. He is trying everything to support and keep his family together during these harrowing times, but his life continues to crumble as more family drama unfolds. Buddy begins to start drinking again, which causes an arrest with law enforcement. Finally, Buddy is pushed over the edge and arms himself with a chainsaw. He lashes out against family members who have abandoned him emotionally during this time of need. Buddy is out for blood and revenge, and you will be rooting for this guy as he chops em up!
For myself Buddy Hutchins was a call back to Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down starring Michael Douglas, which was no problem for me! Buddy just like Michael Douglas’s character in Falling Down, is experiencing life taking a major dump on him and is on a similar path to destruction. Many people rely on emotional support from their families to get through tormenting situations that are a part of life. But what happens when the family is the direct result of these harrowing experiences? If your Buddy you finally snap and take matters into your own hands. The character of Buddy Hutchins could be anyone of us, and the development of the character was done flawlessly, I felt for Buddy. This role for Jamie Kennedy was very different, and it was enjoyable to see him immerse himself in this character. The writers succeeded in making Buddy a sympathetic character. Some might believe that Buddy is the fault for all his troubles, but I do not believe this to be true as Kennedy staggers from one scene to the next. This film will be one that people either love or hate!
In the film Demetrius Stear, plays Ryan, who works for Buddy at his failing dry cleaning business. Buddy, hurting for cash is unable to pay Ryan for his work. Ryan, a lost soul, stays loyal to Buddy because he had taken him under his wing when he needed him the most, and gave him the job. Ryan’s loyalty pays off in the end. iHorror was able to catch up with Demetrius and speak to him about his experience and role in the film.
iHorror: How long did the filming take for Buddy Hutchins? Where was the filming location?
Demetrius Stear: Filming took place for 16 days on location in Los Angeles.
iH: Can you describe the character you played in Buddy Hutchins?
DS: My character Ryan was Buddy’s DS: confidant, a person Buddy could trust. Ryan is as loyal as they come! HUSTLE, LOYALTY, and RESPECT!
iH: How was it working side by side with Jamie Kennedy?
DS: Working with Jamie was a great experience! He’s a really a good actor and an awesome guy. He kept the set laughing throughout the shoot which is always a good thing.
iH: Any funny or memorable experiences during shooting?
DS: If I told you I would have to kill you! lol In all seriousness every day was memorable. We’re making a moving something we all love to do!
iH: Are you currently working on any future projects in the horror genre?
DS: None in the horror genre, but I have a small role in a comedy that is due for release this summer called School’s Out with Eric Roberts.
iH: Your performance in the film was excellent. Did you experience any challenges during filming?
DS: Thank you. It’s a challenge in itself to do a full length feature in 16 days on a limited budget. The entire process took a total team effort and everyone was up for the challenge. I think everyone succeeded in what we were trying to accomplish.
Thank you Demetrius for speaking with us!
Check Out The Trailer For The Man That Has Nothing To Loose – Buddy Hutchins
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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt
Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.
In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.
This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.
Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.
“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”
The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”
The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.
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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time
It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?
It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.
Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.
Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.
The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.
The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.
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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween
Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.
The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.
This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.
This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.
“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”
But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.
This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.
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