Anyone that creates any form of art can tell you that the creative process to reach a final product can be daunting to say the least. Even more so when the project is based on “real” events and doesn’t yet have an ending. In the new Deadleaf Productions thriller comedy “Killer Concept,” written by Casey Dillard and directed by Glenn Payne, that challenge takes on a life of its own and leaves the audience screaming for the protagonists to realize what’s going on before it’s too late.
In this captivating story, we find Seth, Holly, and Mark neck deep in their attempt to write a screenplay chronicling the murders currently being committed in their own town. Creative differences flair with Seth (Coley Bryant) and Holly (Casey Dillard). Seth wants blood, gore, and to give the audience what he thinks they want. Holly has the desire to stay true to the events laid out in front of them and doesn’t want to glorify what the murderer is doing. Then there’s Mark (Glenn Payne), who we find out pretty early on has a closer connection to the victims than either Seth or Holly could have ever dreamed. A tie that leads all three characters down a suspenseful road and crashes into the heart stopping, jaw dropping conclusion. There’s no question that Dillard has, once again, written a masterpiece.
The riveting storyline to this indie film isn’t it’s only highlight. Not by a long shot. The production value is undoubtedly something to rave about. With the flawless lighting, camera angles, and close-ups that draw the viewer so far into the characters’ world it feels like one were sitting and contributing to their conversations mixed with locations and props that never felt anything less than 100% organic, to find out the budget was less than $1,000 is nothing short of mind boggling. It is evident the small crew that built this film from start to finish put their heart and souls into it in order to bring their fans something truly incredible.
Glenn Payne, Casey Dillard, and Coley Bryant add yet another level to the film with their chemistry and acting skill. The three play off each other effortlessly and have a way of reaching out to the audience that simultaneously links you to each of their characters. Bryant delivers as the obnoxious and eager Seth. Dillard packs a punch with the blunt and passionate Holly. However, it’s Payne who leaves the viewer nothing short of breathless with his portrayal of the meek, yet deadly, Mark. Glenn delves into the mind of a killer, peeling back layers and revealing raw emotions that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, “sympathy for the devil.”
Watch this incredible film now on Amazon and be sure to follow Killer Concept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest info.
Written by: TiShea Wilson
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