Behind the Mask (2006)

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Movie
German title Behind the mask
Original title Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 2006
length 92 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
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Director Scott Glosserman
script Scott Glosserman
David J. Stieve
production Al Corley
Andrew Lewis
Eugene Musso
Bart Rosenblatt
Scott Glosserman
music Gordy Haab
camera Jaron Presant
cut Sean Presant
occupation

Behind the Mask (Original title: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon ) is an American horror film / mockumentary directed by Scott Glosserman , shot in 2006 .

It started in American cinemas on March 16, 2007. After several screenings at various film festivals, the film was first released on July 27, 2007 as a DVD rental in German video stores. The purchase started on August 17, 2007.

action

Leslie Vernon seems like a likable young man. His outward appearance is well-groomed, he has good manners and an excellent sense of humor. His great passion alone is quite unusual: Leslie is a passionate serial killer. But this activity is not as simple as one might think, after all, intensive preparations are necessary for a shocking series of murders. It goes without saying in professional circles that absolute physical fitness is the basis for any successful teenage hunt. In addition, potential victims, preferably blonde buxom virgins, must be observed, doors manipulated and suitable locations selected. Of course, a self-knitted urban legend should not be missing , which already terrifies the future victims some time before their confrontation with the rascal; Leslie orientates himself very specifically on his great idols Jason Voorhees , Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger . If there are urgent questions, the "retired" serial killer Eugene is still there, who lives nearby with his attractive wife Jamie and always offers helpful tips. In order to cement his fame at an early stage, the future horror legend invites the three students Taylor , Todd and Doug to document his goings-on and above all his efforts, saying that the world has not the slightest idea of ​​how strenuous his profession is be. The student film team accompanies him in all his preparations, scruples creep in late, especially with Taylor, who acts as moderator. Finally, his " Ahab ", the technical term in serial killer jargon for his great opponent, appears: his old psychiatrist Dr. Halloran, who is not allowed to approach him after an injunction . Everything is now ready for the big night. Leslie has prepared his property and the youngsters are on their way.

When Leslie Vernon kills his first victim in a prepared house, Taylor begins to question her documentary and breaks off the shoot. Now she and her team want to warn the young people. However, the "Survivor Girl" doesn't really fit in with Leslie's plan, she is neither a virgin, nor does she lead a virtuous life. In addition, the supposedly real "Survivor Girl" dies before she tries to leave the barn. Too late, Taylor realizes that she is Leslie's real victim. She is the virgin he was looking for and found. Leslie kills except for Dr. Halloran and Doug everyone in the house and then rushes after Taylor. Taylor is able to stop him and burn him in his tool shed.

While the credits are running, you can see Leslie's charred corpse standing up again.

criticism

“ Dry situational comedy, good performance and unobtrusively interspersed trivial culture quotes line an all-round entertaining top tip for horror freaks and friends of black humor. "

- Video Week

Trivia

  • The name of the librarian Collinwood is a reference to The Last House on the Left .
  • The librarian's actress is Zelda Rubinstein from the Poltergeist films.
  • The bunny in the Red Lounge is on Main Street in Glen Echo, which is a nod to Halloween .
  • There is an abandoned camp in the film, which in turn alludes to Friday the 13th .
  • Leslie uses the drug 'Stay Awake', which is also used in the A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
  • Three young girls are playing skipping rope near the high school, dressed in the same clothes as girls from the A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
  • There's a Hellraiser souvenir in Eugene's house .
  • Leslie's turtles are called Church and Zowie. Church is the name of Creed's cat from the Stuffed Animal Cemetery . Zowie is the dog's name in the sequel, Cemetery of the Stuffed Animals II .
  • Eugene's wife, Jamie, and Kelly Curtis are named after scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis .
  • Kane Hodder , who played Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th films, has a cameo as a resident of Elm Street.
  • In the credits the song Psycho Killer by Talking Heads from 1977 is running .
  • Robert Englund, the Dr. Halloran (visually and in terms of content an allusion to Dr. Loomis in the "Halloween" series and specifically a character from Shining ) is the actor who originally played Freddy Krueger.
  • The film will be re-released in the USA in the summer of 2012 as "Theatrical on Demand" under the Gathr banner.

continuation

A possible prequel , Before the Mask: The Return of Leslie Vernon (B4TM), has already been considered, but there are no concrete plans yet.

Awards

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  1. ↑ Release certificate for Behind the Mask . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , June 2007 (PDF; test number: 110 305 DVD).
  2. ↑ Indie Horror Month Video Interview Part Two: Scott Glosserman Talks Before The Mask: The Return of Leslie Vernon, Theatrical on Demand and More
  3. ↑ Indie Horror Month Video Interview Part One: Scott Glosserman Talks Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and More!

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