The Final was written by Joey Stewart, directed by Jason Kabolati and was one of the "8 Films to Die For" in 2010's After Dark Horrorfest. I've seen a lot of the films in this annual series, and to be honest, most of them so far have left me feeling a little underwhelmed. My expectations for this one were fairly low going in, but I was soon glad that I'd given the film a shot. The Final is by no means a waste of time, and is vastly superior to m…...
- 2/18/2012
- Horrorbid
The Final
Stars: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Lindsay Seidel, Vincent Silochan | Written by Jason Kabolati | Directed by Joey Stewart
For a directorial debut, with a cast of largely unknown actors and a budget that is obviously limited, The Final pretty much manages to deliver what it sets out to.
A revenge fantasy. The Final focuses on five high school students, Dane, Emily, Ravi, Alan and Jack, who decide, having been bullied and brutalised by their co-students for most of their school lives to wreck a grotesque revenge on their tormentors. Using horror films they have seen, school lessons and their own limited resources, they come up with inventive and horrible ways to repay the acts of cruelty they have suffered.
It’s a simple enough premise, and one that will strike a nerve with anyone who’s become an outcast in school. The indignities that the the five suffer are...
Stars: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Lindsay Seidel, Vincent Silochan | Written by Jason Kabolati | Directed by Joey Stewart
For a directorial debut, with a cast of largely unknown actors and a budget that is obviously limited, The Final pretty much manages to deliver what it sets out to.
A revenge fantasy. The Final focuses on five high school students, Dane, Emily, Ravi, Alan and Jack, who decide, having been bullied and brutalised by their co-students for most of their school lives to wreck a grotesque revenge on their tormentors. Using horror films they have seen, school lessons and their own limited resources, they come up with inventive and horrible ways to repay the acts of cruelty they have suffered.
It’s a simple enough premise, and one that will strike a nerve with anyone who’s become an outcast in school. The indignities that the the five suffer are...
- 7/20/2010
- by Sarah
- Nerdly
Pamela Guest on Julia RobertsIn 1985 or '86, I was hired to cast "Blood Red," an independent film starring Eric Roberts and directed by Peter Masterson, thanks to my mentor and friend Ellen Chenoweth. I had to go to New York to cast, and because Pete had connections at the Actors Studio, we held our auditions there. In Eric's contract was a clause that we had to either cast or audition his younger sister for a part in the film—I can't remember which. She'd been in New York a short time, and Eric wanted to help her get a start. The producer asked me to meet her, read her, and decide whether including her in the cast would ruin the movie. I spoke to her manager, Bob McGowan, about setting up a time, and he convinced me to just meet her that night. I agreed to a quick meet-and-greet at...
- 7/7/2010
- backstage.com
Now in it's fourth year, Horrorfest, the annual cinematic showcase for After Dark Films, has established something of a reputation as a platform for fresh, daring filmmakers to get themselves noticed. More than just a simple market for nasties, the After Dark label stands for quality by way of authenticity, delivering horror films by genre lovers for genre lovers. In addition to this yearly frightfest, After Dark recently announced a new venture to develop their own projects, in partnership with SyFy, NBC, and Lionsgate, titled After Dark Originals. Aiming to do for horror what the Sundance Institute did for the American indie, the eight slate series will begin production next month with a view towards theatrical release later this fall.
Titles featured in this year's Horrorfest include:
The Reeds
Starring: Anna Brewster, O-t Fagbenle, Will Mellor, Danny Caltagirone, Scarlett Johnson, Emma Catherwood, Geoff Bell
Director: Nick Cohen
Inspired by any...
Titles featured in this year's Horrorfest include:
The Reeds
Starring: Anna Brewster, O-t Fagbenle, Will Mellor, Danny Caltagirone, Scarlett Johnson, Emma Catherwood, Geoff Bell
Director: Nick Cohen
Inspired by any...
- 4/3/2010
- by Neil Pedley
- JustPressPlay.net
The Final is a disturbing, mean-spirited teen revenge fantasy about a normal day at a normal High School. The jocks and mean girls terrorize the misfits. The misfits capture their tormentors and proceed to torture, mutilate, and murder them. The point of the picture seems to be that incidents like this can happen but after Columbine, everyone already knows that. Though it played at Horrorfest, The Final is not really a horror film though it’s presented and directed like one. It seems to be a response to the student shooting sprees that made headlines in the late 1990s, but it wants to offer easy explanations and use obvious stereotypes to make it’s point. The Final tackles a sensitive issue in an exploitative way and the result is uncomfortable but surprisingly compelling drama.
The central character of The Final is Dane (Marc Donata), an awkward student with a deadly vendetta and suicidal tendencies.
The central character of The Final is Dane (Marc Donata), an awkward student with a deadly vendetta and suicidal tendencies.
- 2/1/2010
- by Tom
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
With Horrorfest Four fast approaching, After Dark Films has now debuted a new trailer for The Final via Dread Central . Directed by Joey Stewart from a script by Jason Kabolati, The Final stars Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold, Julin, Travis Tedford, Linsday Seidel, Mark Nutter, Hunter Garner and Eric Isenhower. Check out the synopsis and trailer below. Don't forget to check out our exclusive red-band trailer for Dread (one of the other "8 Films To Die For") right here . All eight features will play theatrically starting January 29th. Synopsis: The scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving...
- 1/18/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The Final, a Horrorfest 2010 film selection, now has a newer, and darker look. This official one-sheet for The Final shows one student who writes on the blackboard: "I will not kill my classmates." The poster also subtly shows a bloody hand-print with the central character hidden in darkness. Professionally created this poster is sure to draw more attention to this year's Horrorfest, which begins January 29th and runs 'til February 4th. Have another or first look at the film's synopsis courtesy of Horrormovies.ca.
The synopsis for The Final:
"The Final is a terrifying story that follows a group of high school outcasts who host a costume party and employ an arsenal of physical and psychological torture to avenge the years of humiliation and torment they suffered at the hands of the popular students (Horrormovies).”
Director: Joey Stewart.
Writer: Jason Kabolati.
Cast: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold,...
The synopsis for The Final:
"The Final is a terrifying story that follows a group of high school outcasts who host a costume party and employ an arsenal of physical and psychological torture to avenge the years of humiliation and torment they suffered at the hands of the popular students (Horrormovies).”
Director: Joey Stewart.
Writer: Jason Kabolati.
Cast: Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold,...
- 12/18/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
After Dark Films sent us this really cool movie poster for the upcoming horror film “The Final” by director Joey Stewart and starring Marc Donato (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. Jason Kabolati of Agora Entertainment produced while Edward Lewis Von Hohn and Bill Randle served as executive producers on the film. The film is the sixth title to be included in After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Synopsis: In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless [...]...
- 12/18/2009
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
I’m still bummed out that it’s almost Thanksgiving, because that means the world has gotten back to normal and has moved on from their one month love with the horrifying, the macabre, and the supernatural. Now the only things that people are gonna care about for the next 2 months are family and tradition and joy and all that bunk. Luckily the media world hasn’t forgotten about us die hard horror lovers, and so we still get treated to great events like the After Dark Horrorfest.
If you don’t know, Horrorfest is an annual horror movie festival that showcases 8 independent horror movies, distributed by After Dark Films. The first Horrorfest began in 2006, showing in only 500 theaters in 35 cities. Normally, the movies are released in the fall, but this upcoming Horrorfest will be held from January 29th through February 4th, 2010 If you miss seeing ‘em in the theater,...
If you don’t know, Horrorfest is an annual horror movie festival that showcases 8 independent horror movies, distributed by After Dark Films. The first Horrorfest began in 2006, showing in only 500 theaters in 35 cities. Normally, the movies are released in the fall, but this upcoming Horrorfest will be held from January 29th through February 4th, 2010 If you miss seeing ‘em in the theater,...
- 11/21/2009
- by Matthew Rios
After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has acquired the teen revenge thriller The Final after inking a deal with Agora Entertainment. The film is the sixth title to be included in After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Joey Stewart makes his directorial debut working from a script written by Jason Kabolati. The film stars Marc Donato (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. Jason Kabolati of Agora Entertainment produced while Edward Lewis Von Hohn and Bill Randle served as executive producers on the film.
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting forretribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
“This haunting...
In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting forretribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked upon students are giving a “Final Exam” with just one question: “What did you do to deserve this?”
“This haunting...
- 11/17/2009
- by Barrett
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
After Dark Films is announcing the sixth film to be released at the Horror Film Fest as The Final. To join the other five films announced for the 8 Films to Die For The Final is a violent film of revenge and angst set in Rocky Branch, Texas. Also, a film that challenges the concept of school bullying and despair The Final looks darkly intriguing from an early first look. More info' is sure to come this way before the film's January 30, 2010 release date, but a full trailer and short synopsis can be seen from the Horrorfest official website below.
A synopsis for The Final here:
"Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, Tx becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless picked upon students are giving a Final Exam with just one question: 'what did you do to deserve this' (Horror Fest Online)?"
Director: Joey Stewart.
A synopsis for The Final here:
"Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, Tx becomes the setting for retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless picked upon students are giving a Final Exam with just one question: 'what did you do to deserve this' (Horror Fest Online)?"
Director: Joey Stewart.
- 11/14/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
After Dark Films sent us this really creepy new photo and details about the After Dark Films Horrorfest 4 film selection “The Final”. Los Angeles, CA (November 13, 2009) - After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has acquired the teen revenge thriller The Final after inking a deal with Agora Entertainment. The film is the sixth title to be included in After Dark’s latest installment of Horrorfest: 8 Films to Die For. Joey Stewart makes his directorial debut working from a script written by Jason Kabolati. The film stars Marc Donato (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. Jason Kabolati [...]...
- 11/14/2009
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
I told you about this film back in September and it’s nifty to see that it will be in the After Dark Films festivities. Yes, they added the teen revenge thriller, The Final, to their lineup for the Horrorfest 4 (Eight Films to Die For) series. Joey Stewart makes his directorial debut with a script by Jason Kabolati. The film stars Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Lindsay Seidel and Justin Arnold. “In The Final, the scenic Workley Ranch in Rocky Branch, TX, becomes the setting fo retribution and revenge. In the midst of a wild costume party, five previously powerless and picked [...]
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- 11/14/2009
- by Alison
- Screamstress.com
Update: After Dark Films has sent over the official press release and first image from the The Final . You can find them both at the end of this post. A few days ago, we posted the trailer and one-sheet poster for Joey Stewart's The Final (see 'em here ), which was up for bids at the Afm last week. According to the film's official Facebook page, The Final is now the sixth movie in After Dark's upcoming 2010 Horrorfest 4 as part of their "8 Films To Die For". The Final will play theatrical starting January 29th, 2010 along side previous announced films The Graves , Dread , Hidden , Lake Mungo and Zmd: Zombies of Mass Destruction . We'll keep you posted as soon as we hear more! The Final was written by Jason Kabolati and stars Jascha Washington,...
- 11/13/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Agora Entertainment and Final Fate Features is proud to announce that the official website for their horror movie, "The Final", is now up and running. The website can be found at http://www.thefinalmovie.com The website includes the film's trailer, a gallery of photos, synopsis and cast and crew information. Also released is the official key art for "The Final". Written and produced by Jason Kabolati ("Pendulum", "Mad Bad") and helmed by first time director Joey Stewart, "The Final" stars Marc Donato ("Degrassi" tv series, "White Oleander"), Jascha Washington ("Big Momma's House 2") and Julin ("Spirit Camp"). "The Final" is a terrifying story that follows a group of high school outcasts who host a costume party and employ an arsenal of physical and psychological torture to...
- 9/27/2009
- www.ohmygore.com/
The makers of the grisly fright feature The Final have released the movie’s new poster, which you can have a look at below. They also sent along word that an official website is now open for the movie.
At the site, which can be accessed here, you can check out photos, trailers, cast/crew info and more. Directed by Joey Stewart from a script by producer Jason Kabolati, The Final (which we last covered here) is about a group of bullied students who don a variety of masks to take extreme revenge on those who have mistreated them. You can also check out the film’s Facebook page here.
At the site, which can be accessed here, you can check out photos, trailers, cast/crew info and more. Directed by Joey Stewart from a script by producer Jason Kabolati, The Final (which we last covered here) is about a group of bullied students who don a variety of masks to take extreme revenge on those who have mistreated them. You can also check out the film’s Facebook page here.
- 9/25/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Agora Entertainment and Final Fate Features are releasing their horror flick The Final. The movie is directed by Joey Stewart from a script by producer Jason Kabolati, whose credits include the 2006 chiller Serum and Jon Keeyes’ Mad Bad. The Final is about a group of high school outcasts who stage a costume party for the purpose of luring in the popular kids who bullied them for some seriously sick payback. Don’t feed the geeks–they bite! You can expect to see The Final in 2010. The Final from Agora Entertainment on Vimeo. Post from: Screamstress Post from: Screamstress...
- 9/4/2009
- by Alison
- Screamstress.com
The producers of the independent shocker The Final, which we first told you about here, have given Fango the first peek at the movie’s trailer. Check out the video below.
Directed by Joey Stewart and written/produced by Jason Kabolati, The Final is about the brutal revenge inflicted by a group of outcast youths against their high-school tormentors. Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold, Travis Tedford and Sweatshop’s Julin star. An official website will be launched soon, and you can currently see the movie’s Facebook page here.
Directed by Joey Stewart and written/produced by Jason Kabolati, The Final is about the brutal revenge inflicted by a group of outcast youths against their high-school tormentors. Marc Donato, Jascha Washington, Whitney Hoy, Justin Arnold, Travis Tedford and Sweatshop’s Julin star. An official website will be launched soon, and you can currently see the movie’s Facebook page here.
- 8/31/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Agora Entertainment and Final Fate Features is proud to announce the completion of their revenge-driven horror movie, "The Final". Written and produced by Jason Kabolati ("Pendulum", "Mad Bad") and helmed by first time director Joey Stewart, "The Final" stars Marc Donato ("Degrassi" tv series, "White Oleander"), Jascha Washington ("Big Momma's House 2") and Julin ("Spirit Camp"). "The Final" is a terrifying story that follows a group of high school outcasts who host a costume party and employ an arsenal of physical and psychological torture to avenge the years of humiliation and torment they suffered at the hands of the popular students. Shares director Joey Stewart, .The Final is about being picked-on, bullied and tormented, and the retaliation and revenge that it incurs. As the...
- 8/19/2009
- www.ohmygore.com/
Agora Entertainment and Final Fate Features announced the completion of their revenge-driven horror movie, "The Final." Written and produced by Jason Kabolati (Pendulum, Mad Bad) and helmed by first time director Joey Stewart, "The Final" stars Marc Donato (Degrassi tv series, White Oleander), Jascha Washington (Big Momma’s House 2) and Julin (Spirit Camp). The Final is a "terrifying story," according to publicists, that follows a group of high school outcasts who host a costume party and employ an arsenal of physical and psychological torture to avenge the years of humiliation and torment they suffered at the hands of the popular students. Shares director Joey Stewart, “The Final is about being picked-on, bullied and tormented, and the retaliation and revenge that it incurs. As the outcasts begin to feel that life has no meaning, they make a pact for revenge and suicide that they believe will teach these kids a valuable life lesson.
- 8/19/2009
- ESplatter.com
Agora Entertainment and Final Fate Features have announced the completion of their new horror opus The Final, and sent along the first few photos (see ’em below). The movie was directed by first-timer Joey Stewart from a script by producer Jason Kabolati, whose credits include the 2006 chiller Serum and Jon Keeyes’ actioner Mad Bad.
The Final is about a group of high-school outcasts who stage a costume party for the purpose of luring in a group of the popular students who bullied them, upon whom they enact torturous vengeance. “The Final is about being picked on, bullied and tormented, and the retaliation and revenge that it incurs,” Stewart says. “As the outcasts begin to feel that life has no meaning, they make a pact for revenge and suicide that they believe will teach these kids a valuable life lesson. It’s about what happens when people are pushed to the brink of despair,...
The Final is about a group of high-school outcasts who stage a costume party for the purpose of luring in a group of the popular students who bullied them, upon whom they enact torturous vengeance. “The Final is about being picked on, bullied and tormented, and the retaliation and revenge that it incurs,” Stewart says. “As the outcasts begin to feel that life has no meaning, they make a pact for revenge and suicide that they believe will teach these kids a valuable life lesson. It’s about what happens when people are pushed to the brink of despair,...
- 8/19/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
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