I really like the premise of this new indie horror from director Todd Langseth. It’s got a peculiarly promising title too: STINGY JACK. Plus, it involves every genre fan’s favorite holiday: Flag Day! Wait, no, I mean Halloween! Looking to take a page from BLAIR WITCH, this flick is being marketed as based at least partially on actual events. You’ve gotta check out its eerie synopsis:
A small town called Emerson has a prohibition on Halloween that began back in 1957 when Esther Fowler witnessed her young son, Stevie, mowed down while trick-or-treating.
Plagued by this tragedy, plus odd sightings and strange occurrences, the townsfolk pressured their mayor into exacting a ban on All Hallow’s Eve and its festivities. For 40 years, the rule has remained in effect and the town of Emerson stayed at peace. That is, until David, his wife Kaitlyn and their 9-year-old son Jack take up residence and refuse to let the holiday go. But between the off-kilter inhabitants, a looming presence taking over David and the ever-increasing number of “shadow people,” it becomes clear to the family that a curse hovers over the town.
Pretty cool stuff! It kind of reminds me a bit of MY BLOODY VALENTINE and that’s not a bad thing. Plus, Langseth even admitted to being greatly influenced by HALLOWEEN and THE FOG, as well as Stephen King. Not a bad trio to be emulating in my book. Even better, he’s got a great collection of actors assembled for his cast! Check it out:
Jason Priestley (THE SCREWFLY SOLUTION), Jennifer Rouse (CHAINSAW SALLY), Charles Cyphers (the original HALLOWEEN), Nastassia Markiewicz, and Simon Baily. Plus, Kane Hodder is in talks to join in the fun!
Langseth co-wrote STINGY’s script with Marie-Helene Tremblay. For more info, you can checkout its MySpace page here and its official site here.
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