Memory Lane (2012 film)

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Memory Lane
Memory Lane film poster.jpg
Directed by Shawn Holmes
Written byShawn Holmes & H.K. Sathappan
StarringMichael Guy Allen, Meg Barrick, Julian Curi
CinematographyShawn Holmes
Edited byShawn Holmes
Production
company
553AM Creative Group
Distributed byWildEye Releasing
Release date
  • May 6, 2012 (2012-05-06)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$300.00

Memory Lane is a 2012 science-fiction film by American director Shawn Holmes and his directorial debut. [1] [2] The film world-premiered on May 6, 2012, at the Sci-Fi-London film festival in London, England and was funded by Shawn Holmes with a budget of less than $300. [3]

Contents

Of the film, Holmes stated that he was inspired to create Memory Lane after his friend Michael Guy Allen returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Filming took place in Martins Ferry, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia. [4]

Synopsis

Nick (Michael Guy Allen) is a soldier suffering from PTSD. One day while he is out jogging he meets Kayla (Meg Braden), a suicidal young woman ready to throw herself off a bridge. Nick talks her out of the attempt and the two quickly fall in love. Life seems to be getting better until one day he finds Kayla dead in a bathtub. Heartbroken, he tries to kill himself as well but is resuscitated by friends. Moments before he is resuscitated, Nick experiences a series of visions that lead him to believe that Kayla died because she was murdered, not because she killed herself. He decides that the only way to really know the truth is to travel to the afterlife to see Kayla, which requires him to repeatedly kill himself.

Cast

Reception

Critical reception has been positive. [5] The Hollywood News noted that "the film isn't without its faults, but they are ones inherent in low-budget filmmaking". [6] Ain't It Cool News stated that "the concept for Memory Lane is a winner". [7]

In contrast, DVD Talk wrote: "The story was more of a hook and less of a continuous attention-grabber." [8]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2014Pollygrind Film FestivalBest Arthouse FilmMemory LaneWon

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References

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  3. "Shawn Holmes on Electric Sheep Magazine Podcast". Electric Sheep Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  4. Kaufman, Jake. "Local Filmmaker Celebrates Nationwide Release of First Movie". WTRF.com. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
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  6. Baldock, Luke. "Memory Lane DVD Review". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  7. "AICN HORROR looks at INTERIOR! DIGGING UP THE MARROW! HELL FIRE! RABID GRANNIES! SOMETHING WICKED! MISSIONARY! MEMORY LANE! SINS OF DRACULA! DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN! HOW NOT TO MAKE A HORROR MOVIE! Plus Chicago horrors: BATTLE APOCALYPSE! DEAD WEIGHT! & RESTORATION!". AICN. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  8. Coen, Olie. "Memory Lane (review)". DVD Talk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.