No Reasons (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Spencer Hawken |
| Produced by | Robert Azzopardi (Executive) Spencer Hawken Lucinda Rhodes |
| Written by | Spencer Hawken |
| Starring | Marc Bannerman Lucinda Rhodes Elisha Applebaum Roland Manookian Stuart Manning Daniel Peacock Lorraine Stanley Vicki Michelle |
| Music by | Tom Wolfe |
| Cinematography | Marcus Uthup |
| Edited by | Marcus Uthup |
Production company | Views From The Edge Films |
| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Running time | 131 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £33,156 [1] |
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No Reasons is an independent thriller film written and directed by Spencer Hawken. The film was created with Hawkens production company Views From The Edge Films. It stars Marc Bannerman, Lucinda Rhodes, Elisha Applebaum, Daniel Peacock, Roland Manookian, Stuart Manning, Lorraine Stanley and Vicki Michelle.[2]
Synopsis[edit]
In a quiet London suburb a couple Paul and Sally anxiously await the return of their long missing daughter Jodie. When Jodie goes missing and doesn’t return Paul and Sally are left behind to pick up the pieces frantically trying every option to get Jodie to come home. While they search the mortuaries looking for clues, a private investigator Maurice discovers a murky world and a terrible secret everyone wants to keep quiet. Julian the gang leader is keeping his cards close to his chest while manipulating and exploiting Sally behinds Paul’s back. The same is happening to Paul in his workplace with his boss Simone. A teacher Mr Taylor knows more about Jodie than he’s told and unfolds secrets which will destroy his career over night. The local news reporter Kevin keeps a close eye on the developments of the missing daughter and uses this to his advantage. Nothing is ever truly as it seems, from the vice dens to the morgues secrets must be revealed with people paying the price.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Marc Bannerman as Paul
- Lucinda Rhodes as Sally
- Elisha Applebaum as Jodie
- Daniel Peacock as Maurice
- Roland Manookian as Julian
- Stuart Manning as Robin
- Lorraine Stanley as Simone
- Vicki Michelle as Dr. Victoria Spencer
- Daniel Smales as Kevin
- Jon Guerriero as Mr. Taylor
- Emily Lloyd as Yvonne
- Dexter Koh as Dexter
- Louise Michelle as PC Claire Coogan
- Jazz Lintott as Raj
- Jessie Williams as Angel
- Scott Mullins as DI Mike Cooper
Production[edit]
Hawken began work on No Reasons in the autumn of 2013 after his first feature film debut Death Walks.[4] The film had a budget of £30,000 with several names connected in pre-production.[1]
No reasons went into pre production in January 2014.[5] Hawken and Rhodes began casting the film later that month.[6]
Filming began in 2014 across multiple locations in Romford, Hornchurch and Brentwood, Essex.[4] Hawken utilised skills and relationships acquired in shooting his first zero-budget film, and kept the film a very local operation.[7][8] The filming was scheduled over 14 days.[9] Towards the end of the filming the budget run short, which resulted in three incomplete scenes. A kickstart was created to help the production process to complete and raised a further £3,165. In the process of making the film, Hawken utilised nearby businesses, along with houses of friends and acquaintances to create a backdrop of the story.[8] Hawken also cast Daniel Smales, Jon Guerriero and Scott Mullins from his previous award winning zero budget film.[10][9]
During an interview at Phoenix FM with Spencer Hawken before the film began filming, he revealed the film is loosely based on a true story that had deeply disturbed Hawken. He added the best kind of horror is the kind that is unbelievable but can really happen. Filming was scheduled to be completed in March 2014 with film completion September 2014.[6]
Hawken cast Marc Bannerman, pairing up with Bannerman’s A Landscape of Lies co-stars Lucinda Rhodes and Daniel Peacock. Hawken said when he presented the script to Bannerman he didn’t sleep for days reading the script.[11][12]
No Reasons was completed on 29 June 2016.[3]
Reception[edit]
No Reasons was premiered on 19 August 2016 at Premiere Cinemas in Romford.[13]
On 27 May 2018, the film was screened at the Romford Film Festival.[14][15]
The film was released on Amazon Prime Video platform in the UK on 15 January 2021 and in the USA on 23 January 2021.
In an interview with Nerdly after the films release, actors Daniel Smales & Jon Guerriero revealed they didn't sleep for a while after reading the original script. Smales debated whether this role was right for him. In the same interview Hawken revealed Smales had designed the artwork as part of the films release.[12]
The films release into the UK received positive critical reviews. FromPage2Screen said:
"No Reasons is what they call a ‘slow burner’ where it doesnt set off at a rockets speed, and instead builds up and works like a pressure cooker… There are scenes in the film that are truly going to haunt me for a long time… No Reasons is shot on a very low budget but you really cant tell… No Reasons, most certainly isn’t a popcorn flick… I am in danger of not sleeping this evening… ‘No Reasons’ is a very tough film to watch and even tougher if you are a parent (I’m not) but still tough if you are a regular human being. Its wonderfully directed and written by Spencer Hawken and I cant wait to see the other feature that he completed."[16]
After the films release in the USA. Rotted Reviews advised their followers and viewers not to watch the film due to the themes and nature of the film.[17]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greene, Andy (2 February 2014). ""Death Walks, The World's First Zero Budget Horror Movie, Completed"". Famous Monsters of Filmland. Famous Monsters of Filmland. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ ""Film Detail - No Reasons"". British Council. British Council. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ""FilmFreeway No Reasons"". FilmFreeway. FilmFreeway. 2 February 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Norris, Michelle (28 November 2013). ""Essex lands starring role in new films"". The Essex Enquirer. The Essex Enquirer. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ ""No Reasons Enters Pre-Production"". Realm of Horror. 3 January 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Smith, Tony (13 January 2014). ""Spencer Hawken on the Sunday Lunch Show"". Phoenix FM. Phoenix FM. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ Anderson, Hayley (24 March 2014). ""Havering plays the starring role in future blockbuster"". Romford Recorder. Newsquest. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 ""No Reasons - Set Visit"". Realm of Horror. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Smith, Tony (13 January 2014). "Spencer Hawken on the Sunday Lunch Show". Sunday Lunch Show. Phoenix FM. Phoenix FM.
- ↑ “No Reasons A Behind the Scenes Feature”. YouTube. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ Hawken, Spencer (Director), Smales, Daniel (Actor), Guerriero, Jon (Actor) (26 January 2021). Exclusive Interview: Spencer Hawken and co. on 'NO REASONS' (out now on Amazon Prime) (Podcast). Nerdly UK.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Haldon, Kevin (26 January 2021). ""Interview: Spencer Hawken, Daniel Smales & Jon Guerriero on 'No Reasons"". Nerdly UK. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ Haldon, Kevin (19 August 2016). ""No Reasons - UK Premiere Screening"". Facebook. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ ""No Reasons (18) Sunday 27th May 2018"". Premiere Cinemas. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ “The Romford Film Festival No Reasons Trailer”. Premiere Cinemas. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ Bannerman, Stuart (6 September 2016). ""All the reasons to watch No Reasons ( Now on Prime Video)"". frompage2screen. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ “No Reasons (2016, 2021). YouTube. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
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