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'''''The Russian Bride''''' is an | '''''The Russian Bride''''' is an American [[Horror film|horror]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] [[Film|motion picture]] written and directed by [[Michael S. Ojeda]], starring [[Corbin Bernsen]], [[Kristina Pimenova]] and [[Oksana Orlan]].<ref name=Reigningent>[http://www.reigningent.com/the-russian-bride "The Russian Bride"], Reigning Entertainment (retrieved 20170114)</ref><ref name=Deadline>Amanda N'Duka, [http://deadline.com/2017/02/corbin-bernsen-the-russian-bride-movie-1201940317 "Corbin Bernsen To Star In Indie Thriller 'The Russian Bride'"], 22 February 2017, Deadline Hollywood</ref> Producers include [[Jeff Miller (film producer)|Jeff Miller]] and [[Philip J Day]].<ref name=Deadline /> | ||
[[Principal photography]] on location in [[Lake Orion]], [[Michigan]] occurred in March 2017. [[Post-production]] was entered in May | [[Principal photography]] on location in [[Lake Orion]], [[Michigan]] occurred in March 2017. [[Post-production]] was entered in May<ref>Ogidius, [http://www.paraduin.nl/2017/07/14/the-russian-bride-is-going-to-be-epic/ "The Russian Bride is going to be epic"], Paraduin Nieuws, 14 July 2017</ref> and completed in December, following the release of the official trailer. The film is expected to hit the [[film festival|festivals]] early 2018.<ref name=PopHorror>Tracy Allen, [https://www.pophorror.com/mother-daughter-survival-thriller-the-russian-bride-gets-a-trailer/ "Mother/daughter survival thriller 'The Russian Bride' gets a trailer"], PopHorror, 4 December 2017</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Karl Frederick, an American billionaire living in a mansion outside [[Detroit]], browses the internet for a new bride. He finds Nina, a beautiful Russian woman, and invites her and her 11-year old daughter Dasha to come to America. | Karl Frederick, an American billionaire living in a mansion outside [[Detroit]], browses the internet for a new bride. He finds Nina, a beautiful Russian woman, and invites her and her 11-year old daughter Dasha to come to America. | ||
After the marriage, it transpires that Karl has sinister plans with Dasha. Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Deadline /><ref name=Indiegogo>[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-russian-bride-girl-power-suspense-thriller/x/15921819/ "The Russian Bride - girl power, suspense thriller"], Indiegogo (retrieved 20170130)</ref> | After the marriage, it transpires that Karl has sinister plans with Dasha. In a haunted house,<ref>Frank Mulder, [https://denachtvlinders.nl/2017/trailer-the-russian-bride/ "'Kill Me And Eat Me' – Trailer The Russian Bride"] (in Dutch), De Nachtvlinders, 6 December 2017</ref> Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Deadline /><ref name=Indiegogo>[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-russian-bride-girl-power-suspense-thriller/x/15921819/ "The Russian Bride - girl power, suspense thriller"], Indiegogo (retrieved 20170130)</ref> | ||
==Theme== | ==Theme== | ||
The film exposes the dark side of the [[internet bride]] phenomenon | The film exposes the dark side of the [[internet bride]] phenomenon,<ref name=DreadCentral2>Jonathan Barkan, [https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/219696/filming-begins-russian-bride-weve-got-exclusive-photos/ "Filming Begins on The Russian Bride and We’ve Got Exclusive Photos"], Dread Central, 22 March 2017</ref> considered a resource to 'the most desperate, lonely people'.<ref name=PopHorror /> | ||
::''Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.''<ref>Stacy Cox, [http://decaymag.com/2017/01/26/russian-bride-crowdfunding-campaign/ "Russian Bride; Indie Thriller Mirrors Reality - Crowdfunding"], Decay Magazine, 26 January 2017</ref> | ::''Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.''<ref>Stacy Cox, [http://decaymag.com/2017/01/26/russian-bride-crowdfunding-campaign/ "Russian Bride; Indie Thriller Mirrors Reality - Crowdfunding"], Decay Magazine, 26 January 2017</ref> | ||
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''The Russian Bride'' is a [[low-budget film]] by [[independent film]] company Reigning Entertainment.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Indiegogo /> A [[limited liability company]] was set up in [[Michigan]] to facilitate its production.<ref>[http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_llc.asp?id_nbr=F06707 "The Russian Bride Movie LLC"], Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (retrieved 20170228)</ref> Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.<ref name=newsletter /> | ''The Russian Bride'' is a [[low-budget film]] by [[independent film]] company Reigning Entertainment.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Indiegogo /> A [[limited liability company]] was set up in [[Michigan]] to facilitate its production.<ref>[http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_llc.asp?id_nbr=F06707 "The Russian Bride Movie LLC"], Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (retrieved 20170228)</ref> Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.<ref name=newsletter /> | ||
The film counts a number of [[Film producer|producers]] and [[executive producer]]s, none associated with larger [[film studio]]s.<ref name=Reigningent /> Ojeda has teamed up with Day ([[The Amityville Terror]]), Gurvitz ([[Avenged (2013 U.S. film)|Avenged]]), Curtis and Zulkowski ([[53206: Milwaukee]]) before. Miller wrote and produced [[The Burning Dead]]. | The film counts a number of [[Film producer|producers]] and [[executive producer]]s, none associated with larger [[film studio]]s.<ref name=Reigningent /> Ojeda has teamed up with Day ([[The Amityville Terror]]), Gurvitz ([[Avenged (2013 U.S. film)|Avenged]]), Curtis and Zulkowski ([[53206: Milwaukee]]) before. Miller wrote and produced [[The Burning Dead]]. One of the executive producers is [[Wikisage]] owner Guido den Broeder, making the movie an international co-production. | ||
[[File:20170313_165526_TheRussianBride_768x1024.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Director Michael S. Ojeda with actresses Oksana Orlan (Nina) and Kristina Pimenova (Dasha)]] | [[File:20170313_165526_TheRussianBride_768x1024.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Director Michael S. Ojeda with actresses Oksana Orlan (Nina) and Kristina Pimenova (Dasha)]] | ||
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===Casting=== | ===Casting=== | ||
The film features [[child model]] Kristina Pimenova | The film features [[child model]] Kristina Pimenova in her first lead role as Dasha.<ref name=Deadline /> Oksana Orlan, Ojeda's award-winning star in [[Lana's Rain]], plays Nina, the bride. Corbin Bernsen, known for his role as Arnold Becker in [[L.A. Law]], is billionaire Karl Frederick.<ref name=Reigningent /> | ||
Pimenova declared her desire to become a professional actress in an interview for Posh Kids Magazine.<ref>Anny Mejia, [http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1199837?__r=640057 "Kristina Pimenova, The Humble Little Supermodel"], Posh Kids Magazine, 27 November 2016</ref> Director Michael Ojeda, in the teaser trailer's [[press release]]: | Pimenova declared her continued desire to become a professional actress in an interview for Posh Kids Magazine.<ref>Anny Mejia, [http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1199837?__r=640057 "Kristina Pimenova, The Humble Little Supermodel"], Posh Kids Magazine, 27 November 2016</ref> Director Michael Ojeda, in the teaser trailer's [[press release]]: | ||
::''Kristina Pimenova is a talented and beautiful young model, and with the support of fans we hope this movie is the stepping stone to a huge career as an actress.''<ref>Chris Savage, [http://www.horror-movies.ca/2017/01/early-details-jeff-millers-russian-bride/ "The Russian Bride"], Horror Movies CA, January | ::''Kristina Pimenova is a talented and beautiful young model, and with the support of fans we hope this movie is the stepping stone to a huge career as an actress.''<ref>Chris Savage, [http://www.horror-movies.ca/2017/01/early-details-jeff-millers-russian-bride/ "The Russian Bride"], Horror Movies CA, 18 January 2017</ref> | ||
And upon the release of the official movie trailer: | |||
::''With over 6 million social media followers, many fans will see the future star in her first major acting role.''<ref>Kelli Marchman McNeely, [http://horrorfuel.com/2017/12/04/mother-gets-bloody-save-daughter-supernatural-thriller-russian-bride/ "A Mother Gets Bloody In The Supernatural Thriller 'The Russian Bride'"], Horror Fuel, 4 December 2017</ref> | |||
[[Supporting role|Supporting characters]] include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.<ref name=Backstage>[https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-russian-bride-151389/ "The Russian Bride"], Backstage (retrieved 20170228)</ref> The teaser trailer shows [[cameo appearance]]s by producer Jeff Miller (clergyman) and Kristina's mother Glikeriya Pimenova (bride picture).<ref name=Reigningent /> | [[Supporting role|Supporting characters]] include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.<ref name=Backstage>[https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-russian-bride-151389/ "The Russian Bride"], Backstage (retrieved 20170228)</ref> The teaser trailer shows [[cameo appearance]]s by producer Jeff Miller (clergyman) and Kristina's mother Glikeriya Pimenova (bride picture).<ref name=Reigningent /> | ||
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Most of the film has been shot at the historic [[Scripps Mansion]] in [[Lake Orion, Michigan]].<ref name=Backstage /> The [[Tudor Revival architecture|Tudor-style]] location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.<ref name=DreadCentral2 /> | Most of the film has been shot at the historic [[Scripps Mansion]] in [[Lake Orion, Michigan]].<ref name=Backstage /> The [[Tudor Revival architecture|Tudor-style]] location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.<ref name=DreadCentral2 /> | ||
Principal [[Filmmaking|production]] of ''The Russian Bride'' took place in March 2017.<ref name=newsletter>The Russian Bride official newsletter, 9 February 2017</ref><ref name=Paraduin>Ogidius, [http://www.paraduin.nl/2017/03/01/filming-the-russian-bride-to-take-place-march/ "Filming of The Russian Bride to take place in March"], Paraduin Nieuws, 1 March 2017</ref><ref name=DreadCentral2 /><ref>Brad Miska, [http://bloody-disgusting.com/indie/3429201/avenged-director-battles-russian-bride/ "‘Avenged’ Director Battles ‘The Russian Bride’!!"], Bloody Disgusting, 22 March 2017</ref> | |||
===Marketing=== | ===Marketing=== | ||
[[Pre-production]] saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.<ref name=Reigningent /> This was followed by a [[crowdfunding]] action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | [[Pre-production]] saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.<ref name=Reigningent /> This was followed by a [[crowdfunding]] action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | ||
The trailer, frequently shared and watched on [[social media]], brought additional investors to the film.<ref name=Paraduin /> | The teaser trailer, frequently shared and watched on [[social media]], brought additional investors to the film.<ref name=Paraduin /> | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
An official movie trailer was released 3 December 2017. ''The Russian Bride'' is expected to be presented at [[film festival]]s.<ref name=DreadCentral2 /> The crowdfunding page also indicates a release on DVD.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | An official movie trailer was released 3 December 2017. ''The Russian Bride'' is expected to be presented at [[film festival]]s.<ref name=DreadCentral2 /><ref name=PopHorror /> The crowdfunding page also indicates a release on DVD.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | ||
One journalist calls the film one of the most anticipated movies for 2018, stressing that director Ojeda has the full support of the producers.<ref>Bob Rock, [http://www.almasoscuras.com/the-russian-bride "The Russian Bride. Nupcias infernales"] (in Spanish) (''"The Russian Bride. Hellish nuptials"''), Almas Oscuras, 8 December 2017</ref> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 23:53, 2 March 2018
The Russian Bride | ||
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Director | Michael S. Ojeda | |
Producer | Philip J. Day, Jeff Miller, Stephen Gregory Curtis, Jason Gurvitz, Guido den Broeder, Gregory O'Gallagher, Kimberley T. Zulkowski, Henri Penzi | |
Writer | Michael S. Ojeda | |
Starring | Corbin Bernsen, Kristina Pimenova, Oksana Orlan | |
Cinematography | Jim Orr | |
Company | Reigning Entertainment Millman Productions Edge West Productions MzK!M Productions Paraduin Productions Pay It Forward Entertainment | |
Country | United States[1] | |
Language | English | |
Official website | ||
Official trailer | ||
IMDb page |
The Russian Bride is an American horror thriller motion picture written and directed by Michael S. Ojeda, starring Corbin Bernsen, Kristina Pimenova and Oksana Orlan.[1][2] Producers include Jeff Miller and Philip J Day.[2]
Principal photography on location in Lake Orion, Michigan occurred in March 2017. Post-production was entered in May[3] and completed in December, following the release of the official trailer. The film is expected to hit the festivals early 2018.[4]
Plot
Karl Frederick, an American billionaire living in a mansion outside Detroit, browses the internet for a new bride. He finds Nina, a beautiful Russian woman, and invites her and her 11-year old daughter Dasha to come to America.
After the marriage, it transpires that Karl has sinister plans with Dasha. In a haunted house,[5] Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.[1][2][6]
Theme
The film exposes the dark side of the internet bride phenomenon,[7] considered a resource to 'the most desperate, lonely people'.[4]
- Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.[8]
In response, The Russian Bride promotes the empowerment of women (girl power).[6]
According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected US president billionaire Donald Trump.[9]
Production
The Russian Bride is a low-budget film by independent film company Reigning Entertainment.[1][6] A limited liability company was set up in Michigan to facilitate its production.[10] Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.[11]
The film counts a number of producers and executive producers, none associated with larger film studios.[1] Ojeda has teamed up with Day (The Amityville Terror), Gurvitz (Avenged), Curtis and Zulkowski (53206: Milwaukee) before. Miller wrote and produced The Burning Dead. One of the executive producers is Wikisage owner Guido den Broeder, making the movie an international co-production.
Casting
The film features child model Kristina Pimenova in her first lead role as Dasha.[2] Oksana Orlan, Ojeda's award-winning star in Lana's Rain, plays Nina, the bride. Corbin Bernsen, known for his role as Arnold Becker in L.A. Law, is billionaire Karl Frederick.[1]
Pimenova declared her continued desire to become a professional actress in an interview for Posh Kids Magazine.[12] Director Michael Ojeda, in the teaser trailer's press release:
- Kristina Pimenova is a talented and beautiful young model, and with the support of fans we hope this movie is the stepping stone to a huge career as an actress.[13]
And upon the release of the official movie trailer:
- With over 6 million social media followers, many fans will see the future star in her first major acting role.[14]
Supporting characters include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.[15] The teaser trailer shows cameo appearances by producer Jeff Miller (clergyman) and Kristina's mother Glikeriya Pimenova (bride picture).[1]
Cast overview
- Corbin Bernsen as Karl Frederick
- Oksana Orlan as Nina
- Kristina Pimenova as Dasha
- Ken Beaudin as Doctor and Priest
- Michael Robert Brandon as Hagen
- John Paul Brandt as Cranston
- Guido den Broeder as Doctor
- Blake Brown as Tyler
- Lisa Goodman as Maria
- Natasha Goubskaya as Anya
- Keenan Johnston as Buchanan
- Alison Korman as Olga
- Maryanne Nagel as Cousin Blanche
- Justin Nelson as Relative
- Gregory O'Gallagher as Keller
- Yefim Somin as Uncle Yuri
- Nica Sorokine as Mean Girl
- Clement Valentine as The Surgeon
- Lyudmila Velikaya as Nina's Mother
- Yuliya Zelenskaya as Lucia
- Zeus as Reign
Filming
Most of the film has been shot at the historic Scripps Mansion in Lake Orion, Michigan.[15] The Tudor-style location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.[7]
Principal production of The Russian Bride took place in March 2017.[11][16][7][17]
Marketing
Pre-production saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.[1] This was followed by a crowdfunding action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.[6]
The teaser trailer, frequently shared and watched on social media, brought additional investors to the film.[16]
Release
An official movie trailer was released 3 December 2017. The Russian Bride is expected to be presented at film festivals.[7][4] The crowdfunding page also indicates a release on DVD.[6]
One journalist calls the film one of the most anticipated movies for 2018, stressing that director Ojeda has the full support of the producers.[18]
External links
- Official website
- The Russian Bride on Facebook
- The Russian Bride at the Internet Movie Database
- The Russian Bride - Teaser Trailer on Vimeo
- The Russian Bride - Official Movie Trailer on Vimeo
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