Trippin
Year: 2012
Director: Devi Snively
Stars: Zed Wilson, Nicole Buehrer, Heathyr Clift
Studio: Camp Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 90 Mins.

Plot Synopsis:

“Trippin” is the feature film debut from director Devi Snively. She has directed some very entertaining short films in the past such as “Death in Charge”, “Confederate Zombie Massacre” and ‘Last Seen on Dolores Street.

The film is allegedly based on a true story, where one person survived. It follows six friends, who go on a road trip to an isolated cabin in the woods. There, they planed on spending the time to get high and have sex. But unknown to them, there is a mysterious killer stalking them. Soon, they start disappearing and the remaining survivors must find a way to find the killer, before he strikes again.

Film Review:

“Trippin’” is one entertaining horror comedy. Writer and director Devi Snively does a very good job with the way that she handled the writing and directing. One of the things that makes her direction good, the way that she approaches each scene. I liked, the way that Snively makes the scenes so far out. From the way the film was shot to the very trippy flashback sequence, the scenes felt like they had a purpose. You felt like that you were in a drug induced state than watching your typical slasher film. It helps the film stand out and your not feeling bored considering there isn’t much suspense than your accustomed to. I also liked, the way that Snively directs the cast. She allows her cast to add some personality to their characters, which was definitely needed for this film. You need characters to have personality. If the characters have a bland personality, then your stuck watching a boring film. The other thing that Snively does very well, she makes her cast interested in her screenplay. This was one of those films, where you could tell that the cast was interested and having fun.

Sinively’s also does a very job with the way that she handles the screenplay. What makes her story and screenplay good, the fact that this felt like a different kind of slasher film. Sinively does a very good job making this feel like a Kevin Smith comedy with the way the dialogue was written and the fact that it focuses on characters that you don‘t see in other slasher films. She does that, by adding humor when needed and coming up with an interesting story that makes you forget that your watching a slasher film. Usually you would see a killer chasing characters and blood go all over the screen, but this film doesn’t have that. Instead, this film has characters that are interesting and fully developed. That’s what I normally like to see, when reviewing a film. The other thing that I most liked about this screenplay, the way that this screenplay felt different from other slasher films. Snively doesn’t go the blood and gore route. Instead, she makes this screenplay more about the characters, the dialogue and the predicament they are in. It makes up for the fact that their isn’t any suspense. Still, your in for fun time.

DVD Extras:

First on the DVD is “High Hopes: Trippin’ Behind the Scene”. This felt like your typical behind the scenes featurette that documents the happening during of the making of this film. Sadly, there isn’t much is the way of cast and crew interviews. Next on the DVD is “Welcome to Deviant Pictures”. This featurette goes into the film company’s films and their upcoming projects, while adding a humoristic twist to the proceedings. It’s worth a look. The second disc contains all of Devi Snively short films. This is a very good set of short films. On the disc there is seven short films and behind the scenes of “Confederate Zombie Massacre”. My favorites on the disc include “Death in Charge”, “Confederate Zombie Massacre” “Raven Gets a Life” and “I Spit on Eli Roth”. Definitely check this disc out, if you intent to purchase this film.

Final Summary:

“Trippin'” is very good first feature from director Devi Snively, as she one director to keep you eye on. The film is horror comedy that is fun to watch and will get you stoned.

Film Rating: Four Stars
DVD Extras: Three and a Half Stars.

Alternative Cinema has send us over information regarding their anticipated 2 disc release of "Trippin", which hits stores on April 10th. The film is the feature debut for Devi Snively, who made the very entertaining short film "Death in Charge" a couple of years ago. DVD Features on this 2 disc set includes "High Hopes: TRIPPIN’ Behind-the-Scenes", "Welcome to Deviant Pictures" and seven short films including "Last Seen on Dolores Street", "I Spit On Eli Roth" and "Death in Charge".

Press Release:

An isolated cabin in the woods is the setting for Devi Snively’s refreshingly ironic spin on horror genre clichés, TRIPPIN’. A film festival favorite that garnered several awards including best screenplay, best actor, best feature and best score amongst others, TRIPPIN’ employs the classic “group of friends go into the woods and bad things happen” – replete with weed, booze and sex - to unexpected and outrageous results.

Synopsis:

Told from the perspective of the sole survivor, six friends road trip to a remote cabin in the woods with deadly results. A year later, the survivor meets director Devi Snively in a bar and offers the rights to his story for a case of beer and a role in the film. Trippin’ is that film. So, prepare yourself for a little sex, a little gore, some good and bad times with some good and bad buds. Think a bloodier The Big Chill for a Kevin Smith generation!

Available to digital and home entertainment markets for the first time, TRIPPIN’ is presented with behind-the-scenes material and seven of the director’s acclaimed shorts, including Death in Charge (sponsored by AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women) and Last Seen on Dolores Street (Comic Con 2011 Short Film Showcase).

2-Disc DVD Technical Information and Specs
Title: TRIPPIN’
Director: Devi Snively
Stars: Zed Wilson, Heathyr Clift, Ken Dusek, Jr., Nicole Buehrer,
Jake Perry, Lindsay Robertson, Circus-Szalewski, Marina Benedict (‘Torchwood’)
Production Company: Deviant Pictures
SRP: $19.98
UPC: 612385008696
Aspect Ratio Feature Film: 16x9
Number of discs: 2
DVD Format: 5
Rating: Not Rated
Audio: 2.0 & 5.1 Stereo Options
Total Run Time: 208.84 min

Disc Breakdown, Disc 1:
Feature Film TRIPPIN’ 87 min.
High Hopes: TRIPPIN’ Behind-the-Scenes
Welcome to Deviant Pictures
Total Run Time Disc 1: 104.77

Disc Breakdown, Disc 2:
Teenage Bikini Vampire Short Film
Confederate Zombie Massacre Short Film
Raven Gets a Life Short Film
Death in Charge Short Film
Meat Is Murder Short Film
I Spit On Eli Roth Short Film
Last Seen On Delores Street Short Film
Total Run Time Disc 2: 104.07 min

"Trippin" Official Trailer

Camp Motion Pictures has send us information that they've acquired the distribution rights to Devi Snively's latest film "Trippin'". The film will be released in a limited 2-disc set that includes a collection of Snively's best short films. Death in Charge starring Marina Benedict (TORCHWOOD), Last Seen on Dolores Street (Comic Con 2012 screening and panel), Raven Gets a Life, Meat is Murder, Confederate Zombie Massacre, Teenage Bikini Vampire and I Spit on Eli Roth. "Trippin'" will be released in a limited edition two-disc set on April 10th.

For more information on "Trippin', you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.trippinthemovie.com

Press Release:

Leading independent film label Camp Motion Pictures and director Devi Snively announce a North American cross platform marketing and distribution agreement to release her award-winning shorts and feature Trippin’ in spring of 2012.

Trippin’, a festival favorite and Ms. Snively’s first feature film, has been called “funny as a comedy, sharp as social commentary and scary as a horror story, a success on every front”*, “campy as hell, full of drugs, gore, and sex, and loads of fun” as well as “a smart, multi-layered film which manages to avoid the genre-pandering and other pitfalls that have come to define today’s horror-comedy genre.”** To be released day-and-date with TRIPPIN’ across digital platforms and as ancillary content on the Limited Edition 2-disc DVD are Ms. Snively’s collection of short films including the AFI-produced Death in Charge starring Marina Benedict (TORCHWOOD), Last Seen on Dolores Street (Comic Con 2012 screening and panel), Raven Gets a Life, Meat is Murder, Confederate Zombie Massacre, Teenage Bikini Vampire and I Spit on Eli Roth.

In the horror black comedy, told from the perspective of the sole survivor, six friends road trip to a remote cabin in the woods with deadly results. A year later, the survivor meets director Devi Snively in a bar and offers the rights to his story for a case of beer and a role in the film. Trippin’ is that film. So, as the marketing kit proclaims, prepare yourself for a little sex, a little gore, some good and bad times with some good and bad buds. It’s a bloodier The Big Chill for a Kevin Smith generation…with a puppet!

Devi Snively commented,
“Our Deviant team is ecstatic to have found the perfect home for TRIPPIN' with our kindred spirits at the POPcinema/Camp Motion Pictures Distribution Network, whom we first met and instantly admired back in our earliest days on the genre fest circuit. We're so glad our two families will finally join forces and we're doubly excited to share our award-winning shorts on the DVD.”

Paige Davis, Director of Business Development for Camp Motion Pictures added,
“Trippin’ is a fresh and darkly comic twist on the beloved ‘cabin in the woods’ scenario, and director Devi Snively one of the most exciting new talents to emerge on the independent horror scene. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to present her body of work to date to the horror community via our Camp Motion Pictures label.”

A series of screenings, signing and promotions in the NYC and Los Angeles areas leading up to the 04/10/2012 TRIPPIN release are currently being finalized.

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