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“The Initiated: Written from the Shadows,” directed by Carlos Moreno, marks a notable improvement over its 2023 predecessor. This sequel dives deep into the psychological turmoil experienced by Frank Molina, highlighting his complex relationship with a fellow inmate in the psychiatric hospital. With outstanding performances from Andres Parra and Christian Tappan, the film masterfully blends a visually striking narrative with an intense, high-octane thriller atmosphere.

The first half leans heavily into the horror genre, enhanced by eerie and chilling background scores that heighten the tension. In this installment, Frank finds himself on the trail of a serial killer who leaves behind cryptic clues at each crime scene. Though he has successfully remained hidden from society, he emerges from the shadows to uncover the murderer’s identity. The gripping question lingers: will Frank be able to solve the mystery? The film’s exploration of this quest keeps viewers on the edge of...

If you were born as a human, it doesn’t take you long to realize that nothing in this world comes for free except two things. The air you breathe and the refreshing rain that brings relief to the scorched lands and parched throats. But what if this purifying rain was a toxic sludge that burned the innards of anyone who tried drinking it because the other sources of clean water are gone? Notable Colombian author Mario Mendoza’s story, adapted for Amazon Prime, The Initiated, tells a tale about a dystopia where freshwater is history, and the rain is acid. The condition of the people of the city is like a castaway afloat on a raft amidst a vast sea, and he’s dying of thirst, but he can’t drink the water all around him.

That’s not all; the bourgeoisie of the city, who can bring about change,...

Los iniciados, a movie based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza, directed by Juan Felipe Orozco, starring Andrés Parra and Aria Jara.

Based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza and on the character of detective Frank Molina, the filming of Los Initiados took place in Bogotá. In the saga of Frank Molina, which uses the books Lady Massacre, La melancolia de los feos, El diario del fin del mundo and Akelarre, the story of an alcoholic private investigator who unmasks sinister plots within the underworld of Bogotá is told.

Release date

July 7, 2023

Where to Watch Los iniciados

Amazon Prime Video

The Cast Andrés Parra/Frank Molina Jorge Cao/Augusto Pombo Juan Pablo Urrego/Ignacio Pombo Francisco Denis/Padre Lazaro

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The Trailer Park Boys actor stars alongside Corey Haim in this mystery-thriller from director Michael Masucci, available on DVD and Blu-ray now

Canadian actor Bernard Robichaud first made his mark on pop culture history by portraying the gun wielding maniac Cyrus on both the Trailer Park Boys TV show and its two spin-off movies. Now, Bernard can be seen acting opposite the late Corey Haim, who makes his final bow as a leading man in director Michael Masucci's thrilling mystery American Sunset. The movie serves as a great send-off for the beloved Haim, and a showcase for Robichaud, who turns in a damn fine dual performance as a Bounty Hunter/Lawyer.

We recently caught up with Bernard Robichaud, who is now touring Canada under the guise of a drug dealing thug not unlike the Trailer Park Boys' Cyrus, for a one-man comedy showcase. After begging him to bring this stage show to America,...

Michael Masucci takes us behind-the-scenes of Corey Haim's last film, available on Blu-ray and DVD now

It has been one year since the death of beloved actor and former teen idol Corey Haim. In remembering the star of such classic films as The Lost Boys and Lucas, Global Universal has released American Sunset on Blu-ray and DVD. This murder mystery from director Michael Masucci features Corey Haim in his last starring role. We're huge fans of Corey, and having recently seen the film, we can tell you in all honesty that it's a great sendoff for Haim. It's a movie he would have been proud of, and it reestablishes the once troubled reality show celebrity as a great actor worthy of his former fame.

Corey Haim goes toe-to-toe with Frank Molina for a great deal of American Sunset's runtime, in a story about a young man desperately searching for his missing wife.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Michael Masucci, the CEO of Secret Shadows Productions Inc. and director of American Sunset. Masucci has worked in every facet of the filmmaking process, both behind and in front of the camera. He studied at Lee Strasberg Theater institute before turning his attention to Writing and Directing. Masucci was born and raised in upstate New York. Keep reading to learn more about Masucci's transition from stage to screen and what it was like working with the late Corey Haim on American Sunset.

What was it like making the transition from theater to the big screen?

As an actor, it was a transition at first because film is very different than theater. Film is so much more technical and you shoot out of sequence, and sometimes standing next to a piece of equipment which doesn’t belong there, or you can’t move because...

By Jeff Sneider

ID Communications has picked up Corey Haim's last movie "American Sunset" at Miptv.

Haim stars in the thriller as Tom McClean, a man whose wife (Angela Cullins) is abducted while on vacation in Canada. He decides to take the law into his own hands and hires an ex-war hero turned P.I. (Frank Molina) to help track her down.

The film's trailer is available here.

Michael Masucci directs from a twist-filled script by Jacqueline Giroux. Ber...

We awoke to the sad news this morning that 80s teen idol and actor Corey Haim had passed away due to an alleged prescription drug overdose while battling the flu. Haim had been a longtime friend of the site and we are all huge fans of his work here at MovieWeb. Late last summer, we got the opportunity to talk with Corey about his lastest completed project American Sunset, which is set to be released sometime this year. In the film, Haim stars as Tom Marlow, a man desperately searching for his kidnapped wife. We were holding onto this video until closer to release, but in remembering the actor's long career, we though we would share it with you today:

American Sunset is a story about love and sacrifice. It's an edge-of-your-seat shocking thriller about how one ordinary man traveled to hell and back to save his wife. Directed by...

American Sunset was completed in 2009 and now the film will have a kick-off party, this Monday, November 8th. Corey Haim and other filmmakers will be on hand at a "private after party," for those fortunate enough to see the screening of American Sunset, in Los Angeles. Other stars in the film are Frank Molina, Bernie Robichard, and Angela Cullins in a film about the games some people play. Is American Sunset the signal that Corey Haim will make a comeback to films? Meet him at the "after party" and ask him in person. For now, check out the synopsis and trailer below.

A in-depth synopsis for American Sunset here:

"Tom McClean (Corey Haim) awakens to find his wife missing. Their vacation home, now a crime scene, is littered with hidden clues. Amidst the chaos of the investigation, Tom's phone rings and a mysterious voice asks: 'you wanna play a game?...