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The Curse of Professor Zardonicus

  • 2022
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
200
YOUR RATING
The Curse of Professor Zardonicus (2022)
Dark ComedyComedyDramaThriller

A conspiratorial loner recruits an underachieving film student to help prove the existence of an urban legend.A conspiratorial loner recruits an underachieving film student to help prove the existence of an urban legend.A conspiratorial loner recruits an underachieving film student to help prove the existence of an urban legend.

  • Director
    • Gabriel Theis
  • Writer
    • Gabriel Theis
  • Stars
    • Alec White
    • Gabriel Theis
    • Cat Thomas
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    200
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gabriel Theis
    • Writer
      • Gabriel Theis
    • Stars
      • Alec White
      • Gabriel Theis
      • Cat Thomas
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Alec White
    • Darren
    Gabriel Theis
    Gabriel Theis
    • Greg
    Cat Thomas
    • Rachel
    Dean Coutris
    Dean Coutris
    • Father Michael
    Elissa Cuellar
    • Casey
    J.R. Gretzer
    J.R. Gretzer
    • Keegan
    Joshua Hancock
    Joshua Hancock
    • Bully
    Luke Longacre
    • Bible Thumper
    Alyssa Marek
    Alyssa Marek
    • Student
    Dave McClain
    Dave McClain
    • Mr. Mitchell
    Marc Moland
    • Poetry Slam Audience
    Javan Plummer
    • Angry Crowd Member
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    Kenneth Quintana
    Kenneth Quintana
    • Poetry Slam Reader
    Hayuhel Stringfellow
    • Poetry Slam Attendant
    Lucio Vasquez
    • Eddie Rodriguez
    Steve Walker
    • Herb Kint
    • Director
      • Gabriel Theis
    • Writer
      • Gabriel Theis
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    8djcomg

    "HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?"

    There's such a home-made, warm, deliberate subversion of found footage here, anchored by a magnetic performance of its lead actor.

    Rooted in mythos and mystery as opposed to abject horror. Really enjoyed this.
    10VolcanoVsTheJoe

    More than just a Found Footage Horror Movie

    This movie has so much more going for it. Upon my first viewing it's a fun ride. Upon my second viewing however I found it has a message. A very important one. Depression and mental illness are a real thing. Sometimes medicine helps sometimes it doesn't and the isolation and sadness can be overwhelming, I've felt it I know. This movie tells a story of a isolated man who is obsessed with a single thing and it's consumed him and isolated him in ways no one could imagine. Then someone else comes along and at first doesn't believe a word he says but slowly becomes convinced he's telling the truth and not only that becomes one of his best friends. This movie is moving and emotional in spots that aren't expected. One of my top ten movies of all time hands down. Thanks to the creators for getting this out there. The acting on all parts is incredible and can show how a movie can be more than just a movie.
    ipopa-71731

    In a Category All Its Own

    A great blend of dark comedy, mockumentary, and drama. The offbeat humor is perfectly interspersed with moments of tension, and the acting is excellent. Beneath the apparent absurdity of the plot is a running commentary about the nature of belief and alienation. This ultimately leaves viewers with the question of where the line is between reality and our understanding of it -- if there is one at all. The ending is a true Rorschach test. If I have one piece of advice for first-time viewers, it's to go into this movie with an open mind: It doesn't quite fit into any one genre; rather, it is in a category all its own.
    10susanne-d-t

    Interesting film by emerging fillmmakers

    This well-photographed film belies its shoe-string budget. With dark humor and fine acting, it explores the lure of conspiracy theories.
    9filmsbycpm

    I BELIEVE

    Wow! Going into films like this, you truly never know what to expect. Watching this not only gives a sense of hope and a sense of belonging for up and coming filmmakers, but also gives this sense of warmth somehow. All Nighter always gives good quality and care in what they make, and that shines through here more than ever. Care is the word that best sums up this film for me. Well done!

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      Directorial Debut of Gabriel Theis.

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zardonicus
    • Filming locations
      • Houston, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • All Nighter Productions
      • Sad Tree
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    • Budget
      • $3,500 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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