Psychosis (née Vivid) General Discussion

Bryan · 01-16-2009, 09:36 AM

Red Sparrow flies with 'Vivid'
Psychological horror stars Charisma Carpenter
By ARCHIE THOMAS

LONDON — Fledgling U.K. production company Red Sparrow has announced its first project, “Vivid,” a $1.2 million budgeted psychological horror set in the English countryside.
The pic will star Brit thesp Ricci Harnett (“Rise of the Footsoldier”) and San Diego Chargers’ cheerleader-turned-actress Charisma Carpenter, who starred in TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angels.”

Justin Hawkins, former outrageous frontman of The Darkness who is perhaps known best for his revealing jumpsuits, will also star in the Reg Traviss (“Joy Division”) film, which is produced by Red Sparrow principal Patrick Fischer and fully financed via private equity.

The pic about a New York novelist (Carpenter) who relocates to rural England, only to be rejected by the mistrustful locals and plagued by horrific visions of a massacre at her country manor, will film in London and Somerset.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

Livvie · 01-16-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

and plagued by horrific visions of a massacre at her country manor

I love CC but she needs to get off the seer/psychic/prophetic dreams kick here.

I would love to see her dump the sci-fi/horror movies and do some comedy, get her own sitcom.

But then again, I'm just happy she's getting some work and we might get to see her again. Beggars can't be choosers.

samsmom · 01-16-2009, 10:58 AM

I like a good gothic horror movie every now and again, so maybe this'll be interesting.

But you're right, Liv, she needs to dump Sci-Fi/horror and head towards comedy. That's where she shines.

nikkiwawa · 01-16-2009, 11:21 AM

Ugh, this is second attempt to make a reply go through.

Agreed, chica. However, during these times I guess money is money. I'm sure CC's just glad she's working. Plus, she gets to film overseas! I hope she kicks ass through pilot season and gets lucky. Like samsmom said, comedy is where she shines.

I'll defintely check this movie out.

SamIAm · 01-16-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Livvie

I love CC but she needs to get off the seer/psychic/prophetic dreams kick here.

At least there's no mention of a coma or an inappropriate sexual relationship, so one step up.

Morrigan · 01-16-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SamIAm

At least there's no mention of a coma or an inappropriate sexual relationship, so one step up.

You're an evil,evil man

In a perfect world CC would have her own sitcom, preferably with Mark Sheppard. At this point, I'll take what I can get and I'll take a horror movie more than a crappy Lifetime movie any day

So, yay for Charisma getting more work!

Livvie · 01-16-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SamIAm

At least there's no mention of a coma or an inappropriate sexual relationship, so one step up.

LMGDAO

I totally snorted coffee through my nose.

jerry · 01-16-2009, 03:20 PM

Wouldn't you think Charisma's cheerleading days are long enough ago that she wouldn't be described as a "San Diego Chargers cheerleader-turned-actress"?

samsmom · 01-16-2009, 03:27 PM

I'm just *stunned* they didn't mention the Playboy spread.

Bryan · 01-16-2009, 03:49 PM

"only to be rejected by the mistrustful locals"

As a "Brit" I view this with some trepidation!

DamnSkippy · 01-16-2009, 04:08 PM

This sounds very similar to a Lifetime movie but it was set in Ireland (I think). The "author" had dreams about a murder, though, and not a massacre. But I guess it doesn't count if you're ripping off a Lifetime movie (which probably ripped off a Sci-Fi or USA movie in the first place).

And we can be grateful she's an American in Britain and doesn't have to try an accent. As I recall, she's not really very good at that. ;P

samsmom · 01-16-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DamnSkippy

This sounds very similar to a Lifetime movie but it was set in Ireland (I think). The "author" had dreams about a murder, though, and not a massacre. But I guess it doesn't count if you're ripping off a Lifetime movie (which probably ripped off a Sci-Fi or USA movie in the first place).

And we can be grateful she's an American in Britain and doesn't have to try an accent. As I recall, she's not really very good at that. ;P

She and David Boreanaz both.

Maybe they could do a movie together where they have horrible fake accents.

Livvie · 01-16-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by samsmom

She and David Boreanaz both.

Maybe they could do a movie together where they have horrible fake accents.

Oh god, now THAT would be a horror movie!

tojoson · 01-16-2009, 11:29 PM

All these articles say the budget is 1,200,000 dollars.
IMDB lists it as 1,500,000 POUNDS (estimated). A much better figure.
CC is not listed YET. All the present info was entered Jan 6th.

I'm wondering if this is a theatrical or TV movie, and if TV, is it being made for British TV and how long it'll be before we see it?

Liam · 01-17-2009, 01:39 PM

Found an article on the movie at Arrowinthehead.com. Here it is below. Actually, I think it's the same Variety article on the movie. But if you wanna see a couple pics of Charisma looking absolutely smoking...

http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=15260

Sounds to me like the sort of movie that might get released theatrically in Europe, particularly England, but be direct to DVD in the US.

01-16-2009, 09:36 AM	#1
Bryan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 639	Psychosis (née Vivid) General Discussion Red Sparrow flies with 'Vivid' Psychological horror stars Charisma Carpenter By ARCHIE THOMAS LONDON — Fledgling U.K. production company Red Sparrow has announced its first project, “Vivid,” a $1.2 million budgeted psychological horror set in the English countryside. The pic will star Brit thesp Ricci Harnett (“Rise of the Footsoldier”) and San Diego Chargers’ cheerleader-turned-actress Charisma Carpenter, who starred in TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angels.” Justin Hawkins, former outrageous frontman of The Darkness who is perhaps known best for his revealing jumpsuits, will also star in the Reg Traviss (“Joy Division”) film, which is produced by Red Sparrow principal Patrick Fischer and fully financed via private equity. The pic about a New York novelist (Carpenter) who relocates to rural England, only to be rejected by the mistrustful locals and plagued by horrific visions of a massacre at her country manor, will film in London and Somerset. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

01-16-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
nikkiwawa wikked lil' grrrl Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hyperion Posts: 566	Ugh, this is second attempt to make a reply go through. Agreed, chica. However, during these times I guess money is money. I'm sure CC's just glad she's working. Plus, she gets to film overseas! I hope she kicks ass through pilot season and gets lucky. Like samsmom said, comedy is where she shines. I'll defintely check this movie out. __________________ Angel Uncensored (An Angel community for all things Angel) Cordy/Angel Graphics (A lovely LJ community devoted to Cordy/Angel. Share icons, graphics, etc.) This Is My Life My LJ Icon Community

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DamnSkippy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 4,895	This sounds very similar to a Lifetime movie but it was set in Ireland (I think). The "author" had dreams about a murder, though, and not a massacre. But I guess it doesn't count if you're ripping off a Lifetime movie (which probably ripped off a Sci-Fi or USA movie in the first place). And we can be grateful she's an American in Britain and doesn't have to try an accent. As I recall, she's not really very good at that. ;P __________________ Deb ~ Bark/Angel Chipper/Shipper C/A Stillness - Non-Animated Icon Challenge Community devoted to Cordy and Angel David Stillness - Non-animated Icon Challenge Community for David Boreanaz Bones Hush - Textless Icon Challenge Community for the show Bones Nonna Rosina Productions

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tojoson Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: st. clair shores, michigan usa Posts: 4,450	All these articles say the budget is 1,200,000 dollars. IMDB lists it as 1,500,000 POUNDS (estimated). A much better figure. CC is not listed YET. All the present info was entered Jan 6th. I'm wondering if this is a theatrical or TV movie, and if TV, is it being made for British TV and how long it'll be before we see it? __________________ don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened

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01-16-2009, 10:58 AM	#3
samsmom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 713	I like a good gothic horror movie every now and again, so maybe this'll be interesting. But you're right, Liv, she needs to dump Sci-Fi/horror and head towards comedy. That's where she shines.

01-16-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
jerry Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,389	Wouldn't you think Charisma's cheerleading days are long enough ago that she wouldn't be described as a "San Diego Chargers cheerleader-turned-actress"?

01-16-2009, 03:27 PM	#9
samsmom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 713	I'm just stunned they didn't mention the Playboy spread.

01-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#10
Bryan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 639	"only to be rejected by the mistrustful locals" As a "Brit" I view this with some trepidation!

01-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#15
Liam It's French, Bitch. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Just south of Paradise Posts: 745	Found an article on the movie at Arrowinthehead.com. Here it is below. Actually, I think it's the same Variety article on the movie. But if you wanna see a couple pics of Charisma looking absolutely smoking... http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=15260 Sounds to me like the sort of movie that might get released theatrically in Europe, particularly England, but be direct to DVD in the US.