Downhill is a 2016 Chilean thriller film directed by Patricio Valladares, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Barry Keating.[1]
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| Directed by | Patricio Valladares |
| Written by | Patricio Valladares Barry Keating |
| Produced by | Cristóbal Braun Mesples Patricio Valladares George Von Knorring Cristián Yáñez Barbieri Barry Keating Pablo Guisa Koestinger |
| Starring | Natalie Burn Bryce Draper Ariel Levy Luke Massy Ignacia Allamand Matias Lopez |
| Cinematography | Cristian Ali Venegas |
| Edited by | Patricio Valladares |
| Music by | Luigi Seviroli |
Production companies | Too Much Films Cbra Films Vallastudio Pictures. |
| Distributed by | WTFILMS Sales. |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Languages | English Spanish |
Plot
editAfter his best friend dies in a racing accident, biking star Joe agrees to participate in an exhibition race in Chile. While on a test run with his girlfriend, Stephanie, they stumble upon a badly injured man who is dying from a mysterious virus. This discovery sets off a chain of events that leads to a dangerous situation as they become the targets of ruthless killers who will do anything to keep their secret from leaving the mountains.
Cast
edit- Natalie Burn as Stephanie [2]
- Bryce Draper as Joe
- Eyal Meyer as Charlie
- Ariel Levy as Pablo
- Ignacia Allamand as Magdalena
- Luke Massy as Alpha Hunter
- Andrés Gómez as Skynny Hunter
- Vittorio Farfán as Young Hunter
- Lisseth Candia as Woman Hunter
- Cristian Cuentrejo as Old Hunter
- Elvis Stallone as Biker Hunter
- Matías López as The Stranger[3]
- Priscilla Luciano as Old Woman
Production
editThe filming began on May 15, 2015 in Chile, and ended in the mid-June.[4] Mixing GoPro footage and stunning cinematography of the mesmerizing Chilean wilderness, Downhill slowly transforms from a sports movie into a body horror tale just as the characters are transformed by something hidden inside them just waiting to burst out…[5]
Festival awards
edit- Winner: Bloody Work in progress, Blood Window, Ventana Sur (Argentina)[6]
References
edit- ^ Kay, Jeremy (2014-12-10). "Patricio Valladares readies Downhill | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ Miska, Brad (2016-03-21). "Horror Heads 'Downhill' On This Terrified Poster". Bloody Disgusting.com. Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (2015-05-11). "Patricio Valladares sets 'Downhill' cast | News | Screen". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ De Pablos, Emiliano. "Ventana Sur: 'Downhill,' 'Benavidez's Case' Play at Bloody Work in Progress". Variety.com.
- ^ Mack, Andrew (2016-03-21). "DOWNHILL: Slick First Poster For Chilean Horror Flick". TwitchFilm.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-26. Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (2015-05-11). "Patricio Valladares sets 'Downhill' cast | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 2015-06-04.