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Tape 407

Stars: Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons | Written and Directed by Dale Fabrigar, Everette Wallin

Happy to return to Los Angeles after a Christmas break in New York, Trish and Jessie settle down aboard Optima Flight 37A. In the row behind them is a word-weary photojournalist and next to him a Us Marshall. In the adjoining row a caring guy is clearly trying to settle his girlfriend’s pre-flight nerves, while the capable stewardess is dealing with a loud and demanding passenger. But before you can say Snakes On A Plane, just as they are about to celebrate a sky high New Year’s Eve at midnight, the plane hits extreme turbulence and turns upside down. The relentless bad weather attack causes utter panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a mysteriously remote and unknown area. But as the handful of survivors emerges from the crash,...

★☆☆☆☆ What do you say about a film which is so inept that the experience of sitting through it is frankly excruciating. Tape 407 (2011), the new horror (and that word is used in its loosest sense) film by directors Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin and starring Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester and James Lyon leaves you speechless with its banality.

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*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by IFC Midnight. Directors/writers: Dale Fabrigar, Everette Wallin. Cast: Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester and James Lyons. There should be a law banning first time feature filmmakers from using the found footage style of filmmaking. Otherwise, a film such as Area 407 aka Tape 407 is created. This film is basically eighty plus minutes spent with a fourteen year old girl holding a shaky camera. She and her friends love to scream into the microphone while capturing too many shots of people's legs. Keep the camera higher ladies. There is no music to accompany the film and all of the dialogue was ad-libbed over a five day shooting period. Most films are shot between 15 to 20 days, but not this one. Characters stumble through a weak script and Area 407 gets the much deserved Worst Film of 2012 nomination on 28Dla. And...

Towards the end of last week we revealed the new poster for new found footage creature feature 'Area 407' (previously known as 'Tape 407'). The Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin helmed horror flick unleashed a very familiar looking poster which has got to have been heavily influenced by George A Romero's 'Diary of the Dead' one-sheet. Thankfully however this new poster is a tad more original although it does sort of scream 'Jurassic Park III' to me. Abigail Schrader, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Samantha Lester, Ken Garcia, Samantha Sloyan, Brendan Patrick Connor, Everette Wallin and Jude Gerard Prest all star. Check out the new poster below and catch it in select theatres and on VOD in the Us this Friday!...

After debuting the first official poster for Area 407 last week, a second one has arrived, and of course we have it for you right here. The film will be available nationwide on IFC Midnight cable VOD and digital outlets and in select theaters on April 27, 2012.

Directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin, Area 407 stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Brendan Patrick Connor, Ken Garcia, Samantha Sloyan, Everette Wallin and Jude Gerard Prest. The film was written by Robert Shepyer.

Synopsis

After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Year's Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, Area 407. Through footage captured by two teenage sisters, the...

IFC Films has debuted the first trailer and poster for Area 407, which debuts on VOD formats and in select theaters April 27. Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin direct this found footage horror tale about a plane that crash lands at a secret testing facility. Check it out.

Area 407 Trailer

After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, Area 407. Through footage captured by two teenage sisters, the accident and crash lead to further events that should not be viewed by the faint of heart. As they continue to film, it becomes apparent that the remaining survivors of Flight 37A may not survive the night.

Last week, ShockTillYouDrop.com debuted the trailer for found footage film Area 407 . Today, the site has the official poster which you can view by clicking here . Opening in theaters on April 27, the movie stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Brendan Patrick Connor, Ken Garcia and Samantha Sloyan. In the film, innocent people with family and friends waiting for them boarded a state of the art jet liner piloted by an experienced crew. They had every reason to believe the pilots could safely navigate a storm and negotiate turbulence without crashing the plane to the Earth from 30,000 feet. They trusted them. They were wrong. The small group that survived, some critically wounded, had every reason to believe that help was on the way. After all,...

In his first feature film for four years, TV's Person of Interest star Jim Caviezel is back on the big screen this weekend in new release Transit.

Billed as a "high-octane, explosive action thriller", Transit comes from producer Joel Silver (Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, The Matrix) and After Dark Films and is released by G2 Pictures.

It stars Caviezel (The Thin Red Line, Passion of the Christ), James Frain (Tron: Legacy, True Blood), Elisabeth Rohm (Abduction, Heroes), Diora Baird (30 Days of Night, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) and Harold Perrineau (Lost, The Matrix Reloaded) and is directed by Antonio Negret (Seconds Apart).

Just out of prison, Nate (Caviezel) needs to regain his family's trust and decides to take them on a road trip.

His plans take a turn for the worst when criminals covertly stash $4million from a deadly bank heist in his car, with the aim of collecting it...

An airplane crashes on a seemingly deserted island filled with danger, intrigue, and mystery. Now there’s an idea that’s never been done before! Below you’ll find two new posters for Dale Fabrigar’s “Area 407″, a film that was once known around these parts as “Tape 407″. The latest trailer for the flick only arrived yesterday (March 20th), so it’s not overly surprisingly that this part of promotional pieces have shown up to help keep the ol’ Internet buzz machine chugging right along. And while I’m always quick to poke fun at the film’s premise, I don’t think it looks all that bad. Honestly! Don’t believe me? Have a look at the trailer for yourself. Wiseguy. “Area 407″ stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Brendan Patrick Connor, Ken Garcia, Samantha Sloyan, Everette Wallin, and Jude Gerard Pres. IFC Midnight...

Found footage creature feature 'Area 407' (previously known as 'Tape 407') is due for release across the Us later this month in select theatres as well as on various VOD and digital outlets. Dread Central in the meantime have just unveiled a new exclusive one-sheet over on their site which you can check out below. The new poster is achingly similar to that of George A Romero's less than satisfying found footage zombie sequel 'Diary of the Dead' from back in 2007. Abigail Schrader, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Samantha Lester, Ken Garcia, Samantha Sloyan, Brendan Patrick Connor, Everette Wallin and Jude Gerard Prest all star in 'Area 407' and you can check out the new poster as well as a cheeky look at the fore-mentioned 'Diary of the Dead' poster. Can you spot the differences?...

Here's the thing... you put monsters in anything, and you've immediately got our attention. Putting them in a found footage movie? Okay! Let us have it! Get ready to dig on an exclusive new one-sheet for Area 407!

Directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin, Area 407 stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, Brendan Patrick Connor, Ken Garcia, Samantha Sloyan, Everette Wallin and Jude Gerard Prest. The film was written by Robert Shepyer.

Area 407 will be available nationwide on IFC Midnight Cable VOD and Digital Outlets (SundanceNOW, iTunes, Amazon Streaming, Xbox Zune, PlayStation Unlimited) and select theaters on April 27, 2012.

Synopsis

After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately...

IFC Midnight has acquired both North American and several international territory rights to the found-footage sci-fi thriller "Area 407" reports Deadline.

The story follows the survivors of a passenger plane crash after a severe storm brings their flight down in a remote government-testing area. There they are relentlessly pursued by unknown predators in the darkness.

Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin direct the film which they co-wrote with Robert Shepyer. Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, and James Lyons star.

IFC Midnight has taken all North American and several international rights to "Area 407," formerly titled "Tape 407." The found footage film is directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin and follows a group of passengers on a plane that crashes into a government testing area. The full press release is below. IFC Midnight Nabs North American And International Rights To Suzanne Delaurentiis Production Area 407 New York, NY (April 18, 2012) – IFC Midnight announced today that the company is acquiring North American rights, as well as several international territories, for directors Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin’s sci-fi thriller Area 407. Formerly titled Tape 407, the “found footage” film was written by Fabrigar, Wallin, and Robert Shepyer and stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, and James Lyons. The project was produced by Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Ivan Kavalsky. Area 407 features lost...

Originally known as Tape 407, IFC has changed the name of this latest cinéma vérité fright fest to Area 407 and granted it an April 27th VOD and limited theatrical run. Read on for a new trailer and more!

Presented by Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions, Area 407 is a 2011 film directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin, written by Robert Shepyer and starring Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons and Melanie Lyons.

The film is shot in found footage style and revolves around the events surrounding a horrific plane crash. After the terror of the impact is over, things just get worse. An action-packed thriller as well as a creature feature, Area 407 looks very intriguing and shows tons of promise.

For additional info check out Area 407 on Facebook and follow Area 407 on Twitter.

Synopsis

The film opens with two teenagers flying from New York to Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Their nightmare...

Tape 407 Trailer. Dale Fabrigar, Everette Wallin‘s Tape 407 (2011) movie trailer stars Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons, and Ken Garcia. Tape 407‘s plot synopsis: “The film opens with two teenagers flying from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve. Their nightmare begins when their plane hits extreme turbulence mid-flight. [...]

Continue reading: Tape 407 (2011) Movie Trailer: Dale Fabrigar, Everette Wallin...

Trailer for Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin's Area 407, starring Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons and Melanie Lyons. The horror opens on IFC Midnight Cable VOD and Digital Outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Xbox Zune, Playstation Unlimited and select movie theaters on April 27th. In Area 407, After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, Area 407. Through footage captured by two teenage sisters, the accident and crash lead to further events that should not be viewed by the faint of heart. As they continue to film, it becomes apparent that the remaining survivors of Flight 37A may not survive the night.

Trailer for Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin's Area 407, starring Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons and Melanie Lyons. The horror opens on IFC Midnight Cable VOD and Digital Outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Xbox Zune, Playstation Unlimited and select movie theaters on April 27th. In Area 407, After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, Area 407. Through footage captured by two teenage sisters, the accident and crash lead to further events that should not be viewed by the faint of heart. As they continue to film, it becomes apparent that the remaining survivors of Flight 37A may not survive the night.

Tape 407

Stars: Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons, Melanie Lyons | Written and Directed by Dale Fabrigar, Everette Wallin

Happy to return to Los Angeles after a Christmas break in New York, Trish and Jessie settle down aboard Optima Flight 37A. In the row behind them is a word-weary photojournalist and next to him a Us Marshall. In the adjoining row a caring guy is clearly trying to settle his girlfriend’s pre-flight nerves, while the capable stewardess is dealing with a loud and demanding passenger. But before you can say Snakes On A Plane, just as they are about to celebrate a sky high New Year’s Eve at midnight, the plane hits extreme turbulence and turns upside down. The relentless bad weather attack causes utter panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a mysteriously remote and unknown area. But as the handful of survivors emerges from the crash,...

The UK’s favorite horror festival visits its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest lineup ever. From Friday, February 24th, to Saturday, February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening 11 new must-see genre titles, 10 of which are UK premieres.

From the Press Release:

Expect to be taken on a roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos, and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan's calendar.

Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director said: "Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of...

The UK’s favourite horror fantasy festival returns to its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest line-up ever.

From Friday Feb 24 to Saturday Feb 25, Film4 FrightFest will be screening eleven new must-see genre titles. ten of which are UK premieres. So expect to be taken of the roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast, featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan’s calendar.

Here is the full line-up

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My favourite horror film festival, FrightFest, have announced the line-up for next month’s Glasgow Ff, which takes place as part of the Glasgow Film Festival – with what looks to be the biggest line-up ever. Says Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director:

Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of the Glasgow Film Festival for its seventh and biggest year. We’ll be showing eleven fantastic premieres, previews and special events to shock, thrill and amaze over two days – plus those must-meet guests from all corners of the genre. So, be part of the best community spirit in the country while watching the best fright stuff currently on offer. There couldn’t be a better way to delve into 2012 and ready yourselves for FrightFest the 13th in August

From Friday February 24th to Saturday February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening Eleven new genre titles, ten of which are UK premieres...

In true indie fashion Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions' Tape 407 has lined up a few very limited theatrical screenings across the Us for this Halloween season along with a signing at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, California. Read on for details.

Per Undead Backbrain Tape 407 will have a sneak peek screening on October 19 at 10am at the Universal CityWalk AMC in Universal City. There will also be a press conference and poster signing by the director and cast at Dark Delicacies located at 3512 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505-2818 on October 21 at 7pm. For tickets or information on either event, contact the promoters at delaurentiisllc@gmail.com.

The film will then have a limited theatrical release this coming Halloween (31 October), when it will open at the following theatres. Others may follow:

89′er: 304 N. Main St, Kingfisher, Oh 73750 The Royale: 108 W. Main Street, Mesa, Ar Downtown Independent: 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles,...

Tape 407, along the lines of The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Apollo 18 is a horror faux documentary featuring "lost footage" — described in the film's press release as "too real for reality and too disturbing for fiction." Tape 407 opens with a group of people, including one pesky teenager with a camera, flying from New York to Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Things go wrong when their plane hits extreme turbulence mid-flight, which leads to wild panic among the passengers until the plane crashes in a remote area. The bloody and disoriented survivors then discover they're not alone in the darkness. Unknown predators relentlessly start pursuing them. Unbeknownst to the victims, their planed crashed in a Us government-testing area, and those predators belong to the government's top-secret Mesa Experiment. Tape 407 was directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin, from a screenplay by Fabrigar, Wallin, and Robert Shepyer.

We got a reader request today, and always trying to impress you guys, of course we followed up on it. Sarah in Hollywood had the trailer for a unique film entitled Tape 407 forwarded to her and wanted to know if we at Dread Central could help her out getting some more info on the film. Well, Sarah, have we ever let you down before? Of course not, and we don't plan on starting now.

Presented by Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions, Tape 407 (in its entirety the film is called Tape 407: The Mesa Reserve Incident) is a 2011 film directed by Dale Fabrigar and Everette Wallin, written by Robert Shepyer and starring Abigail Schrader, Samantha Lester, James Lyons and Melanie Lyons. Tape 407 carries an October 31, 2011 release date.

The film is shot in found footage style and revolves around the events surrounding a horrific plane crash. After the terror of the impact is over,...