Deadly Revisions

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Deadly Revisions
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Film poster
Directed by Gregory Blair
Written byGregory Blair
Starring Bill Oberst Jr., Mikhail Blokh, Cindy Merrill
CinematographyKate Sobol
Edited byBarry Bond
Music byAndrew Poole Todd
Production
companies
Good Kids Productions, PIX/SEE Productions
Release date
  • January 2013 (2013-01)(Los Angeles)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Deadly Revisions is a 2013 horror thriller that was written and directed by Gregory Blair and is his directorial debut. [1] The film stars Bill Oberst Jr. as a horror writer and filmmaker trying to figure out what caused a gap in his memory and why. [2]

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Synopsis

When horror writer and filmmaker Grafton Torn (Bill Oberst Jr.) wakes from a coma, he's horrified to find that he can't remember the events that led to his coma and leg injury. His physician has recommended that Grafton try to recover his memories by using hypnotherapy and medication while resting at a cabin in a peaceful location. Grafton agrees to this, but he finds that he's plagued by nightmares that involves not only the characters of his own creation but also potentially real memories. Things are made worse when these nightmares begin to spill over into his waking life, making Grafton question his very sanity.

Cast

Production

Plans to film Deadly Revisions were first announced in spring 2012. [3] Initially titled Scare Tactics, the movie was intended to enter pre-production in 2012 and release the following year. [3] The film's title was changed soon after the initial announcement, as the director wanted a title that reflected more upon the film's subject matter and could be seen as more "fresh". [4] [5] Filming took place in Los Angeles. [6]

Reception

Horror Society said: "[Blair] has a flair for direction… "Deadly Revisions" is a well-made, tension filled thrill ride…" [7] Dread Central said: "director Gregory Blair gives thinking-man’s thriller fans something to chew on." [8] L.A. Horror.com declared the film "a freaky new thriller that will no doubt be a delight to the true horror viewer." [9] Ain't It Cool News gave an overall favorable review for Deadly Revisions, praising Oberst's performance as Grafton Torn". [10]

Awards

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