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The Phantom Hour
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Wikipedia article
'The Phantom Hour' is a 2016 comedy horror short film written and directed by Brian Patrick Butler. It premiered September 8, 2016 at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival. The film is an homage to German expressionist silent films.
Plot
In a mysterious location, a vampire and his chef have a surprise for their dinner guests.
Cast
* Luke Anthony Pensabene as Nikolai
* Raye Richards as Anna
* Connor Riley Sullivan as Jeff
* Morgan K. Reynolds as Denise
* Dakota Ringer as Bernardo
* Brian Patrick Butler as Bryce
Release
'The Phantom Hour' held a screening at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival on September 8, 2016. On February 17, 2017 it was shown at San Diego Film Week. The film went on to The International Horror Hotel in Cleveland on June 17, 2017.
Reception
Brian Shaer at 'Film Threat' scored it 7 out of 10, calling it a "chuckle-worthy diversion" and a "painless and fun experiment". Both Melee Stormbringer of 'Horror News Net' and Ben Ragunton of 'Two Gay Geeks' found it funny, comparing the film to 'Murder by Death' and 'Clue'. Emilie Black of 'Cinema Crazed' said "its campy, its funny, its a bit ridiculous" and compared Butler's character to Renfield. Robert Mitchell Evans stated that it has a "lovely retro feel complete with a classic 30s style of credits and paid homage to classic tropes".
References
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