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The Attic Door
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Wikipedia article
'The Attic Door' is a 2009 dramatic psychological thriller and the first feature-length film by director/writer Danny Daneau, from a script he co-wrote with Eric Ernst. Produced by Erica Harrell, the film stars Madison Davenport and Jake Johnson., cast/crew/production information. Retrieved 28 October 2008. The film was acquired by New Videohttp://www.newvideo.com/new-video-digital/the-attic-door/ and is now available for rent or download through various streaming sites. Set in the turn of the century American West, a young brother and sister must confront their greatest fear in a haunting and romantic story about growing up.
Plot
In 'The Attic Door', two siblings, a brother and sister, are left alone in a far-flung and desolate area of the American Old West. Every day, the siblings endeavor to maintain the family farm, apprehensively waiting for their parents' return. Having no place to escape to, the brother and sister discover that they are not completely alone on their farm. They repudiate the truth that something behind their attic door is now awake but must now face brave their greatest fear. 'The Attic Door' is a story of the "love, loss, loneliness, and the truth behind childhood fears."
Production
The western themed film was shot at various locations in Utah.by Mark Hawnes and Rosemary Winters, [http://www.nightlightpictures.com/Nightlight_Pictures/Press_files/The%20Salt%20Lake%20Tribune%20-%20A%20Monster%20in%20the%20Attic.pdf The Salt Lake Tribune], August 20, 2007, "Kanab re-welcomes the western", Retrieved 10-28-2008 The film completed post production in the summer of 2009.
Response
* Winner of Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Score at the 2009 Bend Film Festival.
* "The Attic Door is a Must See.... Danny Daneau's debut feature is the work of an assured filmmaker with vision and control. It will be a long while before it dislodges itself from my mind."
*"Although mature in theme, 'A Monster in the Attic' is a psychological thriller for children and families alike.", Amstravelnews, August 3, 2007.[https://archive.today/20120719192132/http://www.atmstravelnews.com/viewpressreleases.asp?ClientID=415&rid=1781 atmstravelnews.com], August 3, 2007, "Southern Utah's Kane County", Retrieved 10-28-2008
*"Madison Davenport may be only 11 years old, but the Texas born-'n'-bred actress has a rsum that suits Hollywood's biggest names", Scholastic.com, June 20, 2009.By Marie Morreale, [http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3749756 Scholastic.com], June 20, 2008, "Star Spotlight: Madison Davenport"
*"Utah sets precedent for first student film incentive", Park City Utah's "Park Record", January 18, 2008.[http://www.nightlightpictures.com/Nightlight_Pictures/Press_files/Park%20City%20Record%20-%20Attic.pdf Park Record], January 18, 2008, "Panel about incentive and its pilot project "Monster in the Attic" comes to Park City", Retrieved 10-28-2008
References
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