Spirit Riseris the seventh movie by New York-based filmmaker Dylan Mars Greenberg, andScreen Ranthas a mind-bending clip to share from the experimentalhorror. The movie tells the story of two sisters who are thrown to opposite coasts of America by a cosmic entity, and must find a way to reunite. Along the way, they discover supernatural abilities and encounter a menagerie of strange characters.
Screen Rantis excited to present a clip fromSpirit Riserhighlighting Sydney Ryder, played by Summer Greenberg, as she is pursued by a mind-bending being. The clip itself is a perfect example of theavant-garde movie’sunique aesthetic, cinematography, and creature design, and gives viewers a hint of what to expect from the full film. If the clip above piques your interest, you’re able to getSpirit Riseron Blu-ray now. Those in New York can also catch the movie when it screens October 18 at the Film Noir Theater in Brooklyn as part of the Shock-A-Go-Go festival.
What To Know About Spirit Riser
Spirit Riseris clearly the result of a unique filmmaking vision, which director Greenberg has realized in part through filming at a number of visually arresting locations. The clip above, for example, was filmed at a New York City apartment/livable art installation that went viral once it was put on sale (check outthisNew York Timespiece). Designed by Apryl MIller, the apartment is a fascinating addition to any list ofmovie houses that have been for sale, and certainly helps the clip above immerse viewers in an unfamiliar and captivating landscape.
Greenberg’s film also boasts a cast hailing from different corners of the movie and music industries. The movie stars frequent Greenberg collaborator Amanda Flowers, Kansas and Parker Love Bowling (Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood), Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave), Kate Bornstein, and more. It also features musicians Cherrie Curie, Dorian Electra, and Weston Allen, and was narrated by frequentQuentin Tarantino collaborator Michael Madsen,
Spirit Riserpremiered at Moving Image NYC festival in June and captured the minds of critics, some of whom have nodded to its potential to become acult classic movie. The film was glowingly called an “electrifying acid bath” byFilmThreat.com,which also praised the movie’s unabashedly low-budget special effects and its cast. For movie lovers looking for an unforgettable art house expression,Spirit Risermay be one to add to the watch list.
Spirit Riseris out now on Blu-ray fromVinegar Sydrome. It will screen October 18 at the Film Noir Cinema in Brooklyn, New York as part of the Shock-A-Go-Go Festival.
