Hank & Jim is a short film that world premiered recently at Blood Bath 2: The Film Festival at the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, TX.
The film tells the story of two monster hunter and killers, Hank and Jim, played by Frederic Doss and Brandon Slagle (respectively), who apparently wander the country looking for the serial killing freaks we all know from our favorite horror films. This particular killer, played by big, scary man Jayson Champion, has a victim in his sights and she's played by the incredibly talented, up and coming actress, Jennifer Stone who does a very believable job of playing the terrified scream queen who's demise is certain. She is so terrified that you, the viewer, are equally terrified for her.
The story is smartly written. It's both funny and scary. The technicals are solid as the film was directed, shot, and cut by a talented filmmaker, Samuel Haun. The acting is solid. Frederic Doss' portrayal of Hank, with very little dialog, is a must see. He demonstrates the ability to to say more with his body language and facial expression than any dialog he could have delivered. He is truly a talented actor. Brandon Slagle rarely disappoints in his performances, and this is no exception. I'm not so sure that being saved by Jim would be any better than slashed up by Jayson. Insanely funny and well acted, Jim is every girl's last bad boyfriend.
For now, this short will make the festival circuit, where it will hopefully draw the attention of an investor needed to make a feature length dark comedy that further explores the adventures of Hank & Jim.
The film tells the story of two monster hunter and killers, Hank and Jim, played by Frederic Doss and Brandon Slagle (respectively), who apparently wander the country looking for the serial killing freaks we all know from our favorite horror films. This particular killer, played by big, scary man Jayson Champion, has a victim in his sights and she's played by the incredibly talented, up and coming actress, Jennifer Stone who does a very believable job of playing the terrified scream queen who's demise is certain. She is so terrified that you, the viewer, are equally terrified for her.
The story is smartly written. It's both funny and scary. The technicals are solid as the film was directed, shot, and cut by a talented filmmaker, Samuel Haun. The acting is solid. Frederic Doss' portrayal of Hank, with very little dialog, is a must see. He demonstrates the ability to to say more with his body language and facial expression than any dialog he could have delivered. He is truly a talented actor. Brandon Slagle rarely disappoints in his performances, and this is no exception. I'm not so sure that being saved by Jim would be any better than slashed up by Jayson. Insanely funny and well acted, Jim is every girl's last bad boyfriend.
For now, this short will make the festival circuit, where it will hopefully draw the attention of an investor needed to make a feature length dark comedy that further explores the adventures of Hank & Jim.
