| Long Pigs | |
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| Directed by | Chris Power Nathan Hynes |
| Written by | Chris Power Nathan Hynes |
| Starring | Anthony Alviano Jean-Marc Fontaine Paul Fowles |
| Studio | Clowns After Midnight Productions Jordan Entertainment Chris Bridges Effects Studio |
| Distributed by | R-Squared Films |
| Release date(s) | September 6, 2007 |
| Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $CAD250,000 (estimated) |
Long Pigs is a "Mocumentary" horror/comedy about two documentary filmmakers who follow a serial killer who has a taste for cooking with human flesh. Acting and the special effects were provided by Chris Bridges who also engineered special effects for 300, Dawn of the Dead, Blade II, Max Payne and many others.
Filming took place in Toronto, Canada.
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Two desperate and young filmmakers stumble upon the ultimate subject, a 33 year old cannibalistic serial killer named Anthony McAllister, who has agreed to let them document every aspect of his horrifically violent life-style. Initially terrified, the filmmakers get to know Anthony as a person. They even begin to identify with his ecological and philosophical justifications for his cannibalistic lifestyle.
It's only when they investigate further that the filmmakers begin to doubt Anthony's accounts of his past. Tensions noticeably rise as the filmmakers continue to confront Anthony on his conflicting stories and ever-changing philosophies. During an awkward interview, the filmmakers interview Merle, the father of a young girl who was abducted and never found. This abduction was Anthony's first child victim. Merle welcomes them into his home and gives them a heart-felt experience that even Anthony is touched by.
As the documentary reaches its conclusion, Anthony begins to become uncomfortably aware of the how much of his life he has revealed to these filmmakers. In a final interview with Anthony, a deadly confrontation erupts and all that remains is a broken camera and this footage. This film challenges the audience to view a horrific side of humanity and delivers a social commentary that leaves the audience thinking about the world they live in and the power and effect of all media.
Best Picture: Moving Image Film Fest (Toronto)
Best Picture: Mockfest Film Fest (LA)
Best Actor: Mockfest Film Fest (LA)
Best Horror: Evil City Film Fest (NYC)
Best Horror: Internation Horror & Sci-Fi Fest (PHX)
Best Feature: Texas Frightmare Weekend (TX)
Best Mockudrama: Ricon International Film Fest (PR)
After 3 years of being screened at select theaters, Long Pigs was released on DVD on September 6, 2007 through Big Bite Entertainment. Limited editions of the DVD included edible jerky supposedly prepared by in-character Anthony McAlistar.