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Corbin Nash (2018)

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ROOM 203 - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Vertical Entertainment

SYNOPSIS:  Lifelong friends Kim and Izzy move into Room 203, a quirky apartment with a creepy medieval stained glass window. Kim slowly becomes convinced that their new home may be haunted. With help from her new boyfriend Ian, Kim investigates the tortured history of the apartment, discovering a string of disappearances of former residents, a murder mystery from half a century ago, and an ancient curse that threatens to possess Izzy and kill Kim.

REVIEW: ROOM 203 is a nice blend of J-Horror and independent film making. I have not read the novel, so I’m curious if the myth employed in the film is the same as in the novel. The film’s supernatural force is based on an Irish myth and symbolism. There is an epic variety and class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. A fan of the J-Horror films and having read several translations, I could sense the Japanese spirits lingering in the shadows.

The narrative takes the concept of a vengeful spirit and anchors it to a landmark building> Kim and Izzy move into the only one of two apartments on the floor that are occupied. The other, by the shady landlord/super. The apartment is a character in the narrative as it is preserved and furnished, plus there is the mysterious stained glass window. There are some other supernatural objects in the apartment that fit into the story. They are nice “window dressing,” but lack any gravitas to the larger narrative. Their significance becomes relevant later on as Kim and Ian investigate the mystery. It’s obvious that Kim and Izzy have personal trauma. The narrative reveals Izzy’s as she becomes the subject of Kim’s college writing assignment. There seems to be a bit more to Kim’s story, especially the animosity of her parents to her moving in with Izzy, but it is never properly addressed. Overall the dialogue is sound, the characters interesting, and the film has a pretty solid internal logic. There is a prologue to the tale that feels a bit gratuitous in the grand scheme of the narrative.

As an independent film, the film has some solid production values. The apartment is an excellent location, delightfully dressed, and the stained glass window is impressive. The shots on the college campus seem a bit sparse, but that could have been a COVID thing. The costumes feel fresh and organic. Likewise, many of the effects sequences look realistic, especially the scenes involving the crow. There are a few cheap jump scares that are nicely edited, as is the rest of the film. I enjoyed the framing, the cinematography, and Daniel L.K. Caldwell’s score.

The cast is likable and a pleasure to watch. Actress Francesca Xuereb was a delight to watch and her work with Eric Wiegand had a lot of chemistry. Viktoria Vinyarskadoes a fine job as Izzy, and she allows the viewers to feel the trauma she is dealing with. Actor Scott Gremillion plays the super. There was something about his performance that was reminiscent of actor Brad Dourif’s creepy roles.

Director Ben Jagger does an admirable job of bringing ROOM 203 to the screen. It’s skillfully scripted and features some excellent visuals. I never really got a sense of terror and menace, and many of the horror effects are not graphic or extreme, as one might expect from something based on a J-Horror tale. ROOM 203 is more about the character relationships and the mystery than the scares. I appreciated that and was invested in the narrative. There’s nothing groundbreaking, but ROOM 203 is an entertaining film and a solid view. I was curious about the novel, but currently I could not find a translated copy of Nanami Kamon’s novel online.

CAST: Francesca Xuereb, Viktoria Vinyarska, Scott Gremillion, and Eric Wiegand CREW: Director/Screenplay - Ben Jagger; Screenplay - John Poliquin & Nick Richey; Based on the Novel by Nanami Kamon; Producers - Benjamin Anderson, Kat McPhee, Annmarie Sairrino & Moeko Suzuki; Cinematographer - Joel Froome; Score - Daniel L.K. Caldwell; Editor/Visual Effects Artist - J.C. Doler; Production Designer - Hannah May Roark; Customer - Camille Gladney OFFICIAL: N.A. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/room203movie TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Room203203 TRAILER: https://youtu.be/vhNZG_BgOvA RELEASE DATE: Debuts in selected cities April 15th, 2022, and on all major VOD platforms.

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay),  or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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Room 203 | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical Entertainment

Dir: Ben Jagger Star: Francesca Xuereb / Viktoria Vinyarska / Eric Wiegand

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ROOM 203 (2021) Preview and distribution news for J-horror adaptation

ROOM 203 (2021) Preview and distribution news for J-horror adaptation

Room 203 is a 2021 American horror film about two female roommates who are tormented by vengeful spirits dwelling in their rented apartment. Directed by Ben Jagger (Corbin Nash; The Paddy Lincoln Gang) from a screenplay co-written with John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral) and Nick Richey (Low Low), based on Kamon Nanami’s Japanese novel. Produced by Benjamin Anderson, Eric Gibson, Kat McPhee,…

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Corbin Nash - Official Trailer 2018 - Gravitas Ventures

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Corbin Nash - Official Trailer 2018 - Gravitas Ventures

Set in a bloodthirsty Los Angeles, one rogue detective's (Dean S. Jagger) obsessive search for the truth behind his parents' murders leads him to confront a monstrous duo of Queeny (Corey Feldman) and Vince (Richard Wagner) who drag him into a Hellish nightmare he was never prepared for. Lost to an underworld of horrors dating back to the dawn of time, he soon discovers that he is actually the last surviving member of the Nash family, a historic clan of demon hunters. As he is forced to acknowledge a foreboding destiny, he is attacked and brutally left for dead, only to be recovered by Macy (Fernanda Romero), a pure soul who is led by the mysterious Blind Prophet (Malcolm McDowell). At last, Detective Nash is reborn the ultimate killer. Seeking vengeance he wages a violent war on the Beasts that roam the darkness of this world, finally embracing his true legacy - CORBIN NASH, Demon Hunter. Rutger Hauer and Bruce Davison co-star. Directed by: Ben Jagger Cast: Corey Feldman, Malcolm McDowell, Rutger Hauer

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Corbin Nash - Po napisach | z pasją o filmach

Recenzja filmu "Corbin Nash" (2018), reż. Ben Jagger. Corey Feldman, Malcolm McDowell, Rutger Hauer, Bruce Davison, Dean S. Jagger

Scenariusz to opowieść o twardym gliniarzu, który dowiaduje się tajemniczych rzeczy ze swojej przeszłości. Corbin jednak twardo stąpa po ziemi, więc historie o demonach spływają po nim jak ta whisky, którą codziennie delektuje się przy barowym blacie. No, ale gdy rewelacje z przeszłości przedstawia jegomość, w którego wcielił się sam Rutger Hauer (pięć minut czasu antenowego), należałoby się zastanowić, czy rzeczywiście coś nie jest na rzeczy. 

Rutger Hauer, Malcolm McDowell, Bruce Davison, Dean S. Jagger i Corey Feldman jako trans-wampir w filmie "Corbin Nash"

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Corbin Nash (2018)

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Corbin Nash (2018)