Skinwalkers (film)
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 Skinwalkers film poster |
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| Directed by | James Isaacs (director) |
| Produced by | Dennis Berardi Don Carmody Robert Kulzer |
| Written by | James DeMonaco Todd Harthan James Roday |
| Starring | Jason Behr Elias Koteas Rhona Mitra Kim Coates Natassia Malthe Sarah Carter |
| Music by | Andrew Lockington |
| Cinematography | David Armstrong Adam Kane |
| Editing by | Allan Lee |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | July 27, 2007 |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
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Skinwalkers is an upcoming werewolf horror/action/thriller film directed by James Isaacs (director), the director of another horror film, Jason X. The film stars Jason Behr, Elias Koteas, and Rhona Mitra. The film was originally expected to hit theaters on December 1, 2007, but was later pushed to a release on March 30, 2007. Recently, the film has now been set to be released on July 27, 2007.
Skinwalkers marks Lions Gate Entertainment's first collaboration with Constantin Films, which created other sci fi films, such as Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Wrong Turn. The special effects will be handled by effects house "Mr. X", which has done films such as the Dawn of the Dead (2004). This film also marks Lions Gate Entertainment's first collaboration with Stan Winston who created the effects for the Terminator films, the Jurassic Park franchise, Interview with a Vampire and the film War of the Worlds.
Director James Isaac has said, "Skinwalkers is unique because it has a great story, compelling characters, amazing special effects, action and stunning visuals. All of these elements come together in a way that is very organic to the story. I am very excited about the team of filmmakers involved in this project."
Tagline: The Beast Waits Within.
[edit] Plot
Two packs of werewolves, divided by principles, are signaled by the moon of the coming of an ancient prophecy. A young man named Timothy (Knight) approaches his 13th birthday, unaware this marks the time of his transformation. Timothy has been raised by his mother Rachel (Mitra), his grandmother (Gordon), his Uncle Jonas (Koteas), his cousin Katherine (Carter) and Katherine's boyfriend, Adam (Roberts).
Rachel and Timothy have been unaware that the rest of the family are "good" werewolves that have guarded Timothy and his secret since birth. They know that Timothy is a half blood, and will control the destiny of the family. But they also know that Timothy's power will put him in danger, for there are other werewolves that revel and embrace their blood-lust that are prepared to kill to preserve their way of life. These werewolves, led by Varek (Behr), Zo (Coates) and Sonya (Malthe), are hell bent on finding Timothy; their kin.
[edit] Cast
- Jason Behr — Varek
- Elias Koteas — Jonas
- Rhona Mitra — Rachel
- Kim Coates — Zo
- Natassia Malthe — Sonja
- Matthew Knight — Timothy
- Sarah Carter — Katherine
- Tom Jackson — Will
- Rogue Johnston — Grenier
- Barbara Gordon — Nana
- Shawn Roberts — Adam
- Lyriq Bent — Doak
