Thrill Ride (film)
Thrill Ride is a 2017 American adventure comedy film directed by Chris Parrish and starring Kristen Johnston, Lucas Jade Zumann and Tim Kazurinsky.[2]
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Directed by | Chris Parrish |
Produced by | Chris Parrish Angie Gaffney |
Written by | Chris Parrish |
Story by | Mason Parrish |
Starring | Kristen Johnston Lucas Jade Zumann Tim Kazurinsky |
Production company | Mason's Movies[1] |
Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures[2] |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Kristen Johnston
- Lucas Jade Zumann as Henry[2]
- Tim Kazurinsky
- Tim Decker
- Helen Sadler
- Nicole Scimeca
- John Babbo
- Tori Waite
Production
The film was shot in Chicago and Woodstock, Illinois.[3] Principal photography wrapped in December 2014.[4][5]
Release
The film was released on DVD, streaming, and video-on-demand in December 12, 2017.[2]
Reception and awards
Andrea Beach of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.[6]
The film won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Gen Con Film Festival, Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film at the Burbank International Film Festival and Best Family Feature at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival.[2] The film was also nominated for Best American Independent Feature Film at the Cleveland International Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature Film at the Hollywood Film Festival.[2]
References
- Gire, Dann (16 November 2017). "Chicago-made 'Thrill Ride' keeps 10-year-old's spirit alive". Daily Herald. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- Movie News Desk (12 December 2017). "Family Adventure Movie THRILL RIDE Released on DVD and Streaming Today". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- Zwecker, Bill (27 November 2017). "Rogers Park's Lucas Jade Zumann takes fantasy trip in 'Thrill Ride'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- Gire, Dann (13 January 2015). "Woodstock man makes kids' film to honor son who died at 10". Daily Herald. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- Associated Press (14 January 2015). "Woodstock native makes kids' movie dedicated to his late son". Daily Herald. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- Beach, Andrea. "Thrill Ride". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2 September 2020.