12 KILOMETERS

Set against a backdrop of 1980s Russia, a drill team will dig the deepest hole known to man. Dredged from this abyss is an entity that will bring them face to face with their most terrifying fears. 12KM is the new horror film from director Mike Pecci....

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The Russian story is a 22-minute backstory that will be used to help finance the feature.

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Film Spotlight: Deep Beneath Our Feet Lies A Nightmare... '12 Kilometers' Deep. - New Noise Magazine

Interview with Mike Pecci | By Shawn Sixx Veteran photographer and director Mike Pecci is embarking on a new feature film called 12 Kilometers. The horror film is based off a flood of nightmares Pecci suffered from after a recent accidental head trauma. The film takes us back in time to an 80’s era Russian drilling …

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Director Mike Pecci with the cast at Boston International Film Festival

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12 KILOMETERS | MICROSCOPIC CREATURE

Watch some of the stunning creature effects created by the amazing Linden Gledhill and shot by Mike Pecci. Soundtrack was done by Mike Tran and Tim Leefo. For more…

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The Depths Of Atmospheric Sci-Fi Horror

Director of photography David Kruta delivers a series of beautiful Cinemascopic images that make the film look like it was funded by a major Hollywood studio as we start off with a Carpenter-esque theme ala The Thing. Eduard enters a warehouse site of a scientific drill tema and demands answers as the why work wasn't stopped two days ago when he called for it. The call to halt workwas also exactly after the death of his father, the main researcher responsible for the project. -Michele "Izzy" Galgana http://screenanarchy.com

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From the start, 12 Kilometers is a feat; its one of those short films --- clocking in at just under 28 minutes --- that feels like a big budget feature film. This short feels even more so because of its sci-fi...

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To Hell and Back: The Story of ‘12 Kilometers’

After a near-fatal accident and grueling recovery filled with vivid hallucinations and waking nightmares, Mike Pecci sprang back to make the most ambitious — and personal — film of his life.

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12 Kilometers: A 1980’s Style Horror Film Inspired By The Director’s Head Injury - Bleeding Cool News And Rumors

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12KM getting some new awards.

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Redefining The Horror Genre

So, I recently got the chance to be a part of a small group of people selected to view Mike Pecci's new film, 12 Kilometers. By far, one of the best films in the horror/psychological genre I have ever seen! The opening shot of a frozen landscape serves to establish the feeling of dread and suspense that is provoked throughout the film. Somehow, he manages to keep this atmosphere alive and fresh for the duration of the film, which is refreshing in a genre where suspense tactics are more commonly overused. Each shot, the soundtrack and sound effects, and every piece of dialogue are all crafted to immerse you into this world of 1980's Russia. The cinematography is nothing short of spectacular, and honestly, at points made me want to pause the film and study the lighting angles and shot structure. The sound effects used for the monster in the film are both terrifying (evoking the same sense of dread mentioned above) yet also well placed, and not tearing apart our eardrums. I often find that with horror movies, people tend to overdo the incredibly loud sounds to emphasize a tense scene, or to aid in jump scares. Personally, I think Mr. Pecci has hit the nail on the head, realizing that less is often more. The acting in the film shows true commitment to making characters come alive on the screen. Ara Woland, who plays Eduard in the film, does a fantastic job of channeling all the emotions of his character's backstory, giving a very intense performance throughout. There are a few scenes near the end of the film that I'd love to go into detail about, but alas, spoilers. In conclusion, I have been waiting for this film for quite some time now, and having finally had the chance to see it, I can safely say it was well worth the wait. There are literally no complaints I have about it, other than the fact that it's only about 30 minutes long. However, it is a short film, so that's perfectly OK. Trust me, when this gets released as a full film, you will not want to miss it.

Author: michaelnw-79626

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Watch how the team created the SFX using science!

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Actual scans of Mike Pecci’s hematoma that caused brain pressure, spawned nightmares and inspired the horror in 12 KILOMETERS!

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9/10 IMDB REVIEW

If you have an appreciation for dark, experimental storytelling and tastefully creative horror imagery, then you will probably love 12 Kilometers. I appreciate directors that use not only well-designed production value to make the worlds they're presenting immersive, but also engaging storytelling. When put together, I think you end up with a truly immersive and successful film, like this one. Its tension and mysterious vibes coupled with its grungy, retro atmosphere, really make this a one-of-a-kind and downright cool experience. Many of the artistic aspects of the film's design are well-crafted and lend themselves greatly to its immersive qualities. The cinematography is really creative and dynamic, incorporating emotive color palettes and points of view that create a visual storytelling experience unlike anything else I've seen. Many of the images in this film are artistically sinister and beautiful, but not gruesome; I catch myself imagining some of them every now and then, appreciating them not only for their artistic design but as difficult shots to achieve, from a technical standpoint. The score and sound design use both subtle and more in-your-face means to complement the story and shape the film's haunting atmosphere. As for the story, it focuses less on the relationship between human curiosity and the mystery of the circumstances than I expected. The story is driven mainly by human nature and conflict triggered by supernatural and realistic occurrences. The performances were convincing and effective throughout. To me, Pecci succeeded at getting his entire crew to understand and translate his vision into a really cool work of artistic horror. I rarely discover films that I'd recommend to more than several specific people I know, but this is something that I would recommend to my entire friend group. Author: Atticus Kiser 

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Congrats to actor Ara Woland for winning BEST ACTOR is the Boston International Film Festival!

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Join director, Mike Pecci, as he walks us through the making of his film, 12 Kilometers, the frightening story of a Russian drill team that digs the deepest hole known to man, while unknowingly releasing a creature that feeds on their fears and consumes them from the inside out. Pecci will discuss his behind-the-scenes collaboration with micro photographer, Linden Gledhill, and why test shots that involved pushing fluids through organic materials and tissue were “scary as hell”.  Shot by NY-based DP, David Kruta, and set in 1980s Russia, the film stars Russian actors including Ara Woland as Eduard. With the film’s concept resulting from Pecci’s experiences after a head injury, you’ll see why 12 Kilometers is loaded with nightmares.