Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Released April 11th in the US.
Filmed in California , Michigan and Illinois.
The story : Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. He does pretty well money-wise in his profession and he's really good at what he does.
He is sent on a job that he cannot get out of. This job happens to be in Grosse Pointe , Michigan - namely the smalltown where he went to high school.
Oh and by the way , his high school reunion is going to be going on while he's in town.
No matter how much he fights all of this , he must go.
First person he decides to get in touch with is the prom date that he stood up on prom night.
Martin makes amends with her and the two go to the reunion together.
Stars John Cusack , Joan Cusack , Dan Ackroyd , Minnie Driver , Alan Arkin , Hank Azaria , K. Todd Freeman , Jeremy Piven , Mitch Ryan , Michael Cudlitz , Benny Urquidez , Brian Powell , Carlos Jacott , Audrey Kissel , Duffy Taylor
Directed by George Armitage
Rated R
COMEDY/ACTION

"The future is unwritten!"

The Cheshire Murders (2013)

Made for HBO , airing July 22nd in the US.
Filmed in Connecticut.
The story : On July 23, 2007 in Cheshire , Connecticut , wife and mother of two daughters Jennifer Hawke-Petit arrived at her bank looking to withdraw a lot of cash. While she was there , she told the bank teller that herself , along with her husband and daughters were being held captive in their home by two men. She was scared of out her wits , asking for the bank tellers help.
The bank teller told her manager , who called the police , telling them what Jennifer had told her.
When the police arrived , the Petit family home was on fire , although they did not know this.
Instead , the police actually were setting up outside the house for a full half hour without ever entering the house.
Finally the house began to catch a visible blaze , and that is when anyone took any action.
After the fire was under control , the bodies of Jennifer and her two daughters were found inside the house. Mr. Petit had escaped the house in an effort to get help.
Here we will learn of the people who the deceased Petits' were , who the men are that committed this heinous crime upon the family and what effects it has on all involved.
No Star
Directed by Kate Davis
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

Spawn of the Slithis (1978)

Released July 21st in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Something spooky is creeping around the canals of Venice , California.
Some people have seen mutilated animals and can't figure out what exactly would do such a thing.
At first , all think these could be some sort of ritual killings. But after people start showing up murdered and mangled , the ritual killing theory kind of falls flat.
A journalist who is working as a high school teacher decides to try and get to the bottom of things. He believes this could be the story he is in need of.
He brings some mud and water samples to a doctor friend of his , who lets him know that infact there is something radio active in the water , making its creatures possible mutants. Obviously there was a chemical leak at some point.
Stars Alan Blanchard , Judy Motulsky , J.C. Claire , David Ridenour , Dennis Falt , Dave Carlton , Mello Alexandria , Win Condict , Rocky Fumarelli , John Hatfield , Hy Pyke , Daphnae Cohen , Steven J. Hoag , Wendy Rastattar , Don Cummins
Directed by (& story written) Stephen Traxler
Rated PG
SCIFI

"Yea , I'm high. Higher than these buildings. Higher than the price of wine."

Beneath The Surface (2007)

Released June 3rd in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Ethan is a high school student who is deeply obsessed with Kahlah , a girl he grew up with.
One day at school , Ethans' bud talks him into talking to Kahlah.
He approaches her and the two actually begin spending lots of time together as a result.
After some time , Kahlah invites Ethan to her boyfriend Shanes' party.
While there , Kahlah tells Ethan that Shane had gotten her and her gal pals some ecstasy , and that they are gonna try it once , and that's it , cause it's no big deal.
Yea....unfortunately , it turns out to be the death of little miss Kahlah , thanks to good ole boy Shane for slipping her more ecstasy than she could handle.
Some months later, Ethans' still pretty distraught about Kahlahs' dying and he knows damn well that it was all Shanes' fault. But that truth has yet to be known.
While chilling at home one day , he notices something strange going on at his new neighbor ladys house.
Ethan finds out that neighbor lady has a thing for resurrecting the dead and allows Ethan to delve into her notes on it.
Ahha! Ethan decides 'hey , I think it's a good idea to resurrect Kahlah so she can help solve her murder!'...
Stars Kyle Stanley , Andy Freeman , Dominique Geisendorff , Gloria Grant , Brett Lawrence , Ann Preston , David Perry , Jerry Schumacher , Chris Meddock , Catherine Munden , Dawn Staley , Matt Staley , Evan Stanley , Erik Terry
Directed by (& story written)Blake Reigle
Not Rated
DARK COMEDY/SCIFI/HORROR/DRAMA

"Something only seems hard to grasp if we don't take the time to explore it."

The Beach Boys : An American Family (2000)

A two-part made for TV movie, airing February 27th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
Based on some truths...
The story: In the late 60s, young brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson are living with their mom and dad who just happen to be great lovers of music.
Dad works, selling songs he has written to tv shows.
Carl and Brian are putting much thought into starting a band and doing some kind of recording.
Dennis can't be bothered, wanting nothing to do with any of it.
But when their dad gets them a favor to do some recording at a friend's studio, they all jump at the chance, making sure to get Dennis involved as well.
This is where it all begins. The group's new, happening songs become groundbreaking ones.
Success and popularity come into play pretty fast and easily.
Some legendary hits, family trouble, encounters with Charles Manson, musical differences, ego-tripping, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, life , death, super fame, and great fortune follow.
Stars Kevin Dunn , Alley Mills , Frederick Weller , Ryan Northcott , Nick Stabile , Jessica Shannon , Emmanuelle Vaugier , Matt Letscher , Ned Vaughn , Dublin James , Jesse Caron , Amy Van Horne , Jad Mager , Eric Matheny , Anthony Rapp , David Polcyn , Erik Passoja , Sharon Garnier , Shelly Little Feather , Courtney McLaughlin , Morgan Schultz , Janet Rotblatt , Claire Rankin , Wendy Phillips
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

A Simple Plan (1998)

Released December 11th in the US.
Filmed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The story : Hank, Jacob and Lou are out in the woods in search of the critter who just caused them to have a car wreck while driving past.
While out there , they find an old plane which obviously crashed there.
The guys look inside and happen to find a big ole bag of cash.
Hank and Jacob have mixed emotions about keeping the cash but Lou is all for it.
Soon , Hank and Lou become paranoid of each other in fear that one will screw it all up for the other.
In the end , they should have just let the sleeping dog lye.
Stars Bill Paxton , Billy Bob Thornton , Brent Briscoe , Bridget Fonda , Chelcie Ross , Jack Walsh , Becky Ann Baker , Gary Cole , Bob Davis , Peter Syvertsen , Tom Carey , John Paxton , Marie Mathay , Paul Magers , Joan Steffand , Jill Sayre
Directed by Sam Raimi
Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER

Terror Tract (2000)

Aired on TV , October 18th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Calfornia.
The story : Today real estate agent Bob Carter is threatened with a deadline on making a sale.
He is taking potential clients , Mr. and Mrs. Doyle out and about to all the fine houses of their price range in the area.
All the houses are promising to the young , eager couple.
Only thing is , all the houses have a hideous past.
Bob , as honest as can be , is having the worst time not telling the couple all these horror stories about the houses they are looking to make a home out of.
Stars Bob Carter , Allison Smith , David DeLuise , Kim Correll , Kelli Mix , Aaron J. Alberts , Virginia Darragh , Cathy Hutchison , Paul E. Short , Rachel York , Carmine Giovinazzo , Wade Williams , Fredric Lehne , Carl Strano , Harrison Held
Directed by Lance W. Dreesen & (story written by) Clint Hutchison
Rated R
HORROR/DARK COMEDY/HALLOWEEN

"I suppose every neighborhood has a bad apple or two."