Feature film, sci-fi thriller, 80', English, 2008. (US title: Artifacts)
Distributors: Lionsgate (USA/Can), Grindstone (USA/Can)
International Sales: Nick Stiliadis, Cinemavault International
Released in 15 countries
Cast: Mary Stockley (V for Vendetta), Felix Scott
Synopsis: Kate and Mike’s friends start getting killed one after the other... by themselves. As a nerve-wrecking journey for survival begins, we discover that this is all somehow linked to metallic artifacts implanted in the victim’s bodies.
Awards & Festival Selections:
- Winner, Platinum Award, Worldfest Houston
- Nominee, Best Horror Films, Hollywood DV/HD Festival
- Hollywood Film Festival, Los Angeles
- Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)
- Closing Film, Utopiales de Nantes, France
- Fantasporto, Portugal
- Syracuse International Film Festival, New York
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-Razor Reel Festival, Belgium
Behind the scenes: shot in only 12 days with a very tight budget, Artefacts is Giles Daoust’s first English-language movie.
Press:
“A more polished, ambitious film than The Blair Witch Project, Artefacts is another triumph of guerilla filmmaking and should be promoted accordingly.” (Video Business – Variety Group, USA)
**** “One of the best direct-to-video releases I've seen this year.” (DVD Talk, USA)
*** “Artefacts is a stylish sci-fi thriller with an engaging and intriguing plotline.” (Filmspotting, USA)
*** “As directors, this pair does a remarkable job.” (Home Theater Info, USA)
*** “... the direction of the duo of Giles Daoust and Emmanuel Jespers is more than spot on. There are moments of sheer brilliance throughout the film.” (Dread Central, USA)
“A solid technical presentation, joined by a very, very good making-of documentary...” (DVD verdict, USA)
Official website: www.artefactsmovie.com
Buy region 1 DVD on www.lionsgatedvd.com
Buy digital download on www.lionsgatedvd.com
Buy region 2 Blu-Ray on Amazon.fr
DVD includes a 52-minute “Making Of” documentary 100K12D