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Jack Fender (Daniel Patrick Sullivan) is a pornographer on his last emotional leg. Ever since his wife, Tina (Allie Smith), disappeared and left him, his art has never been the same. He went from gallery showings of his beautiful erotic photography to dildo shots with cheap sluts. He’s a broken man.
Despite the pleas of his agent Alex (Lance Mulvaney) and the encouragement of his porn mogul boss, Sparky (Roger Anderson), Jack has no intention of going back to the emotionally charged photography he used to create. He’s lost his inspiration.
The one and only thing Jack refuses to give up though is film. While other photographers have made the switch to digital, Jack prefers to have his film developed. Once the sessions are developed he delivers them to webmasters, Nibbles (Circus-Szalewski) and Sparky (Quiana Whittler), for the site he works for, 2nd Cuming.
After a freak, and tragic, car accident that unfolds right in front of Jack, he’s given a mysterious box by a dying woman and told to guard the box with his life. He’s warned not to open the box and to wait for a sign. Jack takes the box but he’s desperate for answers. What’s in the box? Who should I give it to?
Once home, Jack receives a visit from Sparky, his bizarre acquaintance Limpy (Laurence Skorniak) and a couple girls interested in work. Though the box is hidden, Jack senses the two visitors may know more than they let on and he begins to suspect everybody. What’s worse, he opens the box and begins seeing strange apparitions.
A chance encounter with the exotic Iona (Janina Gavankar) sets in motion a string of tragedy and violence in Jack’s life. Nibbles and Scooter are even involved, hiding religious conspiracy theories and imagery in the very porn site they manage. Jack no longer knows who to turn to.
There are groups within groups, factions more ancient than Jack understands. He’s been chosen to care for the box and its contents. He’s ready to kill to do so even if that means giving up his humanity.
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this film. It’s in my top 10 favorites and I recommend it to everybody I talk to that hasn’t heard of it. Don’t let the cover fool you, it may look like nothing more than a silly Exorcist rip-off but this film is far from it! I would say this film is more on par with The Prophecy series featuring Christopher Walken.
Jack Fender is a character we can relate to. He’s damaged and struggling. His actions are those of a man fighting to find something in this world to believe in. He wants to trust others but he knows deep down inside the only person he can depend on is himself. I really enjoyed the character and truly hope Catania comes back to this wonderful film with a follow-up furthering Jack’s journey. Daniel Patrick Sullivan is a truly solid actor.
I’d also like to mention Janina Gavankar is not only a wonderful actress but she’s scorching hot. She had my toes curling during her photo shoot with Jack. The images created by Catania of Janina were breathtaking. Honestly, I could easily see the photography used in this film in a gallery it was that inspiring.
This release from MTI Home Video is jam packed with tons of extras. We get commentary, trailers, deleted scenes, extended scenes, bios, cast & crew interviews, auditions and a featurette on some digital shots. What a presentation! This is well worth the money. Lance Catania has a universe just waiting for expansion. I highly recommend this film.
