In the Hell of Dixie (film)
| Directed by | Eric F. Adams |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Eric F. Adams |
| Music by | Roly Witherow |
Production company | Nativebullet Films |
| Distributed by | Camp Motion Pictures |
Release date | January 26, 2016 |
Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $28,000 |
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In the Hell of Dixie is a 2015 American horror slasher film about a masked killer who preys on a hunting camp in the woods of Louisiana. The film was written, produced, directed and edited by Eric F. Adams, who also stars in the film. The film was shot with a skeleton crew of three. The film was produced on micro-budget of $28,000.
In the Hell of Dixie is a throwback 80’s style slasher film. “I am a huge fan of slasher films from A Bay of Blood (1971) to My Bloody Valentine (1981). Shooting on Super 16mm was my choice from the beginning. I find film timeless. Film forces me to be extremely efficient and effective. There was a raw artistic aura on our set when we shot a couple of takes and then moved to the next scene. Film offers you no dailies or monitors to second guess your work. The delayed gratification is very rewarding to me. Despite the budget and crew limitations, I feel In the Hell of Dixie turned out to be a unique and engaging slasher film that would make even Mario Bava proud”[1]. Eric F. Adams
PLOT[edit]
Deep in the woods of southern Louisiana, a masked killer stalks members of a local hunting club. As blood trails begin to connect the victims, a police deputy named Ned Annison (Eric F. Adams) finds himself caught in the middle, pursued by both the killer and the town sheriff, who believes Ned is the man responsible. Always one step ahead, Ned works to stop the killer and clear his name, only to find that some friendships end in blood. Every town has its secrets. During one terrifying night, Gloster, Louisiana just let its out.
CAST[edit]
- Austin T. Adams as Magician
- Eric F. Adams as Ned Annison
- Nick F. Adams as Hubert Bannon
- Tom Bubrig as Sheriff Pete Cavin
- Russell G. Graham II as Mick
- Emilia Graves as Hope
- David Guillory as Ford
- Pam Guillory as Mrs. Hodges
- Travis Haskins as Gerald
- Donna Leblanc as Sgt. Melanie Farnsworth
- Ryan Chase Lee as Lonny
- Jaci LeJeune as Trinity
- Hector Presedo as Capt. Otis
- Blain Quam as Carl
- Shannon Rushing as Howie
- Elena Rust as Delta
- Katie D. Swann as Heather Annison
- Mark J. Whitmore as Dickie
FILMING[edit]
The core crew consisted of three people; Eric F. Adams and his wife, Rain Adams, held the boom mic. Their friend, Shelby Bankston was the “slate girl”. No film crew was hired. No actors were paid. Most of the actors were family and friends of Adams. When the actors were not in front of the camera, they were helping out behind the camera. Principle shooting lasted 14 months. Filming was done on the weekends when the actors could agree on a date. “The challenges of shooting a film on a micro crew and budget are enormous, yet very gratifying. You must manage everything from the catering to camera loading to the cinematography and all in between. You must also master the art of multitasking. For instance, during smoke breaks, I would can and load my next roll of film. The key to a film like this is to surround yourself with dependable, patient and pleasant people”[1]. Eric F. Adams
The film was shot on a Arriflex SR2 Super 16mm. Adams said he was inspired by British Director Peter Greenway and his use of one lens in the film The Draughtsman's Contract. Adams said Greenway never changed the lens and used the Cooke 10.4-52 Super 16mm Zoom throughout. He said he thought the film looked beautiful and rich, so he went out and got the same lens. Three Kodak film stocks were used; 7219,7207 & 7201.
The filming took place in city of Zachary, La and in various locations in East and West Feliciana Parishes. Adams said the main hunting camp was located off Hwy 68 in Jackson, La.
DISTRIBUTION[edit]
Adams secured a North American distribution deal with Camp Motion Pictures after the company's head of theatrical distribution, Paige Davis, received a copy of the film. Camp Motion Pictures describes the film as a "blood-drenched Southern Shocker in the vein of ‘The Most Dangerous Game’…with more blood… and more awesome Southern accents. Shot on 16mm, in true exploitation style".
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Club der Celluloidfreunde". www.celluloidfilm.de. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
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