+1 (film)
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| Directed by | Dennis Iliadis |
| Produced by | Guy Botham |
| Screenplay by | Bill Gullo |
| Story by | Dennis Iliadis |
| Starring | Ashley Hinshaw, Rhys Wakefield, Natalie Hall |
| Music by | Nathan Larson |
| Cinematography | Mihai Mălaimare, Jr. |
| Editing by | Yorgos Mavropsaridis |
| Studio | Process Films, Process Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
+1 (also known as Plus One) is a 2013 American thriller film directed by Dennis Iliadis.[1] It premiered on March 10, 2013 at the SXSW and stars Ashley Hinshaw, Rhys Wakefield, and Natalie Hall. +1 was released in theaters, iTunes and VOD on September 20, 2013.[2] For the VOD release Iliadis worked on fine-tuning elements of the film, as he felt that the SXSW release was too "rushed".[3]
Synopsis
The film follows three friends that decide to attend a huge party, yet find themselves in danger when doppelgangers begin to appear. This challenges not only their friendships, but also their lives.
Cast
- Rhys Wakefield as David
- Ashley Hinshaw as Jill
- Natalie Hall as Melanie
- Rhoda Griffis as Mrs. Howard
- Logan Miller as Teddy
- Marla Malcolm as Heather
- Megan Hayes as Bonnie
- Hannah Kasulka as Opponent
- Colleen Dengel as Allison
- Suzanne Dengel as Allison
- Chrissy Chambers as Kitty
- Max Calder as Jason
Reception
Critical reception for +1 was mostly positive.[4][5] Slant Magazine gave the film three out of four stars, commenting that Iliadis did a good job of showing the "existential despair" of narcissism and detachment.[6] Fearnet gave a more mixed review, saying that the film was a "decent, uneven, well-made spin on a very standard horror story".[7]
References
- ↑ "5 Questions With Ashley Hinshaw From '+1'!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ Hall, Jacob. "EXCLUSIVE: ‘+1′ PICS SHOW OFF THE FILM’S SEXY, CREEPY SIDE". Screen Crush. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ "5 Questions With '+1' Director Dennis Iliadis!!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ Harris, Mark H. "'+1' Movie Review". About.com. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ CATSOULIS, JEANNETTE (September 19, 2013). "Revelers, Pause to Meet Yourselves". NY Times. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ Bowen, Chuck. "FILM REVIEW: +1". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ Weinberg, Scott. "FEARnet Movie Review: '+1' (aka 'Plus One')". Fearnet. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
External links
- +1 at the Internet Movie Database