12 Kilometers
| 12 Kilometers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mike Pecci |
| Produced by | Mike Pecci |
| Written by | Mike Pecci |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Michael Francis Tran |
| Cinematography | David Kruta |
| Edited by | Mike Pecci |
Running time | 33 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Russian |
| Budget | $50,000 |
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12 Kilometers, also known as 12KM, is a 2016 American science fiction horror short film written and directed by Mike Pecci. It stars Ara Woland, Ernst Zorin, and Pavel Shatu. The film is based on true events at Kola Borehole.
Cast
- Ara Woland as Eduard
- Ernst Zorin as Professor Mihailov
- Pavel Shatu as Danil
- Svetlana Orlova as Annushka
- Gene Ravvin as Main Drill Worker
- Paul Caldera as Eduard's Father
Production
The film is based on true events at Kola Borehole and inspired by Pecci's own experience after a near-fatal accident.[1][2] He cited The Thing, Alien, The Birds, Dreamscape, and Godzilla as influences[3] and it was funded through Kickstarter.[4][5]
Release
12 Kilometers premiered at Boston International Film Festival on April 16, 2016.[6][1] Pecci marketed the film by making viewers ask him for permission to watch it.[7]
Reception
Michele Galgana at Screen Anarchy said it is a "masterful blend of sci-fi, horror, and surrealism."[8] Jim Morazzini at Voices from the Balcony scored the film 4 out of 5 stars and said it is "something like we might have gotten if David Lynch had directed The Thing."[9] Will Harrison at The Unheard Nerd praised the acting.[10] Ara Woland won Best Actor at Boston International Film Festival.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jenson, Kristofer (2016-06-07). "To Hell and Back: The Story of '12 Kilometers'". Boston Reel. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ Gelmini, David (2016-05-16). "Exclusive: Director Mike Pecci Talks 12 Kilometers". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ "The Top 5 Horror Films That Influenced Mike Pecci's '12 Kilometers'". Letterboxd. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ Halen, Adrian (2014-09-24). "Horror Funding: 12 Kilometers". Horror News | HNN. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ Howland, Melissa (2014-09-03). "New Trailer For Mike Pecci's 12 KILOMETERS". We Are Movie Geeks. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ "12 Kilometers". Boston International Film Festival. 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Etter, Marla (2023-01-31). "12 Kilometers - a short film by Mike Pecci". Scary Matter. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ Galgana, Michele (2016-06-08). "Review: 12 KILOMETERS Plunges Into The Depths Of Atmospheric Sci-Fi Horror". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Morazzini, Jim. "12 KILOMETERS (2016) - Voices From The Balcony". Voices from the Balcony. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ Harrison, Will (2017-07-15). "12 KILOMETERS IS THE MANIFESTATION OF WRITER/DIRECTOR, MIKE PECCI'S NIGHTMARES | REVIEW". The Unheard Nerd. Archived from the original on 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2024-06-18. Unknown parameter
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External links
- 12 Kilometers on IMDb Search this movie on
- 12 Kilometers at Letterboxd
- You need the DIRECTOR'S PERMISSION to watch this film | 12KM Movie Review | Psycho-Cinematic Ep.22 on YouTube
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