Into the Darkness

Movie Title: Into the Darkness

Country / Region: USA

Genre: Thriller / Horror

Runtime: USA: 110 min

Language: English

Production costs: $ 2,000,000 / estimated

Release Date: March 5,2011, USA

Plot: A group of friends descend upon a remote wilderness area in celebration of Ridge and Allie's return after a year spent out West. Their decision to embark on a short exploration of a nearby cave turns into a horrific struggle for survival.
Plot Keywords: Cave, Exploration, Survival, Wilderness, Friend
Taglines: Can they find the light before the darkness finds them?

Plot Keywords:Cave,Exploration,Survival,Wilderness,Friend

Taglines:Can they find the light before the darkness finds them?

TRivia:
Into the Darkness is still under further development. Originally Into the Darkness was a short story developed by the writers in January 2009 and was put on hold due to collaboration of their schedules. After surprising and sudden interest in the story from producers in the southeast, the writers decided to further develop their short story into an independent film. The concept for the film was developed in March 2009 and a first edition of the screenplay was ready by May. From there, the writers began talking with a small production company based out of Kentucky that took interest in the film. Instead, the writers formed a new production company called Moser Productions LLC. Later, a second production company, Chain Gang Films came on board as an associate company to help produce the film. Before production of the trailer, it was announced that Clint Brandel would direct the film. The promotional trailer for Into the Darkness was set to film in early August. Due to a conflict in schedule with the production of the Miss Universe 2009 pageant, Clint Brandel was unable to direct the trailer. In his place, a new director to the film industry and recent Watkin's film school graduate, Dustin Masters directed the trailer instead. The production companies are in talks with a number of directors and seek to start principal photography in May 2010.

Casting for Into the Darkness began in June 2009, originally in association with the small production company that first took interest in the film. An Open Call was held in the small town of McMinnville, Tennessee, one of the film's filming locations, in which talent flew across country and some drove several hours to attend.Later, after the writers developed their own company, Moser Productions re-released the breakdown and opened the casting to talent in Los Angeles, New York City, and the Southeast. After much debate, they finally found the perfect cast. Wolfgang Weber, a new and rising star out of Los Angeles who's credits include Nip/Tuck and CSI: Miami, was chosen to play the role of Ridge, Kiowa Gordon, a talented young actor who plays Embry Call in Twilight New Moon and Eclipse, was chosen to play the role of Brad, Anna Enger, a talented actress from Atlanta and who's recent work includes indie film Savage and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, was chosen to play Summer, and Dalal Bruchmann, a beautiful Austrian film and television actress who's making her debut in the US, was chosen to play Katelyn. Rounding out the cast is Russ Russo, a remarkable actor out of New York City and now Los Angeles with several films and television shows under his belt, was chosen to play the role of Wes, Ronnie Patel, a newcomer out of Alabama who's new to the entertainment industry, is making his feature film debut as Eli, and Darian O'Rear, a young eight year old actress out of Atlanta who's credits include Zombieland starring Woody Harrelson, plays the role of Mary Ann. A young, new actress from Tennessee, Candace Keaton, known for national news publicity of the 2005 Pamela Rogers Turner controversy, makes her debut on the screen as tourist, Candi. Famous world champion freestyle kayaker and owner of Jackson Kayak, Eric "EJ" Jackson, is also signed on to film. Louis Mandylor of My Big Fat Greek Wedding will be playing the role of Mel. Brad Kaplan of The Cursed, plays the supporting role of Allie's father in the movie's trailer scene with Russ Russo. The producers are looking to cast the remaining roles, including the principal roles of JT and Stacy and supporting roles, Gavin and Summer, after the trailer's debut in October.

The O.C. actress, Mischa Barton was recently cast as the protagonist, Allie.

Into the Darkness is scheduled to begin shooting in October 2010 in Georgia with a slated 2011 release date. Filming will also take place in Middle Tennessee. The production companies, Moser Productions and Chain Gang Films, is rumored to use the same locations as the trailer in addition to some new ones. Tentative locations include: Great Smoky Mountains National Park in East Tennessee and Blue Spring Cave in Sparta, Tennessee. As with the trailer, the film will shoot on the RED ONE

Zachary Hopkins

Directed by
Zachary Hopkins       












Writing credits(in alphabetical order)
Jade Moser         screenplay
Paul A. Moser         screenplay

Cast

Mischa Barton

John Schneider

Toby Hemingway

Alexa Nikolas

Kiowa Gordon

Joe Slaughter

Russ Russo

Anna Enger

Jessica Andres

Kayla Perkins

Wolfgang Weber

Dalal Bruchmann

Darian O'Rear

    Mischa Barton    ...     Allie
    John Schneider    ...     Richard
    Toby Hemingway    ...     Chase  
    Alexa Nikolas    ...     Elsa
    Kiowa Gordon    ...     Brad
    Joe Slaughter    ...     (rumored)
    Russ Russo    ...     Wes
    Anna Enger    ...     Summer
    Jessica Andres    ...     Stacy
    Byron Cherry      
    Kayla Perkins      
    Wolfgang Weber    ...     Ridge (as Wolfgang J. Weber)
    Dalal Bruchmann    ...     Katelyn
    Darian O'Rear    ...     Mary Ann
    Eric E.J. Jackson    ...     Himself

Produced by
Jade Moser    ....     producer
Paul A. Moser    ....     development executive
Paul A. Moser    ....     producer
Anthony Vlastas    ....     associate producer
Pamela Vlastas    ....     producer

Original Music by
Rob Graves       

Cinematography by
Nathan Tieman       

Film Editing by
Robert J. Williams       

Casting by
Jade Moser       

Production Management
Eric Mitchell    ....     production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Clint Brandel    ....     first assistant director
Dustin Masters    ....     second assistant director
Mary Thorsby    ....     third assistant director

Camera and Electrical Department
Tim Curtis    ....     promotional photographer
Ford Fairchild    ....     promotional photographer
Grant Seaborn    ....     grip
Sammi Stimpson    ....     promotional photographer

Casting Department
Brandon Beets    ....     extras casting assistant
Sean Dubravac    ....     casting associate
Leslie Harmon    ....     extras casting assistant
Matt Ilczuk    ....     casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Lauren Michelle Clapp    ....     wardrobe
Candace Keaton    ....     wardrobe assistant
Alisha Miele    ....     stylist

Editorial Department
Robert J. Williams    ....     colorist

Other crew
Susan Barrett    ....     production coordinator
Ashley S. Moser    ....     script editor

Production Companies

    * Moser Productions

Other Companies

Official Site:

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http://www.myspace.com/intothedarknessthemovie