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The Russian Bride is an upcoming 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.

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. Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.[1][2][3]

Theme

The film exposes the dark side of the internet bride phenomenon.[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.[5]

In response, The Russian Bride promotes the empowerment of women (girl power).[3]

According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected US president billionaire Donald Trump.[6]

Production

The Russian Bride is a low-budget film by independent film company Reigning Entertainment.[1][3] A limited liability company was set up in Michigan to facilitate its production.[7] Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.[8]

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.

Director Michael S. Ojeda with actresses Oksana Orlan (Nina) and Kristina Pimenova (Dasha)
Corbin Bernsen as billionaire Karl Frederick

Casting

The film features child model Kristina Pimenova, who has millions of followers on social media, in her first lead role as Dasha.[2] Former Miss Ukraine Oksana Orlan (Orlenko), 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 desire to become a professional actress in an interview for Posh Kids Magazine.[9] Director Michael Ojeda, in the 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.[10]

Supporting characters include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.[11] The 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
  • Kristina Pimenova as Dasha
  • Oksana Orlan as Nina
  • Michael Robert Brandon as Hagen
  • Lisa Goodman as Maria
  • Keenan Johnston as Buchanan
  • Alison Korman as Olga
  • Maryanne Nagel as Cousin Blanche
  • Gregory O'Gallagher as Keller
  • Clement Valentine as The Surgeon
  • Yuliya Zelenskaya as Lucia
  • Ken Beaudin as Russian doctor #1 and priest
  • Guido den Broeder as Russian doctor #2
  • Zeus as Reign

Filming

Most of the film has been shot at the historic Scripps Mansion in Lake Orion, Michigan.[11] The Tudor-style location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.[4]

The production of The Russian Bride took place in March 2017.[8][12][4][13]

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.[3]

The trailer, frequently shared and watched on social media, brought additional investors to the film.[12]

Release

The Russian Bride is expected to be presented at film festivals.[4] The crowdfunding page mentions a premiere in Los Angeles in November 2017 and also indicates a release on DVD.[3]

External links

References

References:
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "The Russian Bride", Reigning Entertainment (retrieved 20170114)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Amanda N'Duka, "Corbin Bernsen To Star In Indie Thriller 'The Russian Bride'", 22 February 2017, Deadline Hollywood
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "The Russian Bride - girl power, suspense thriller", Indiegogo (retrieved 20170130)
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Jonathan Barkan, "Filming Begins on The Russian Bride and We’ve Got Exclusive Photos", Dread Central, 22 March 2017
  5. Stacy Cox, "Russian Bride; Indie Thriller Mirrors Reality - Crowdfunding", Decay Magazine, 26 January 2017
  6. David Gelmini, "Michael S. Ojeda’s The Russian Bride Comes to Indiegogo", Dread Central, 23 January 2017
  7. "The Russian Bride Movie LLC", Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (retrieved 20170228)
  8. 8.0 8.1 The Russian Bride official newsletter, 9 February 2017
  9. Anny Mejia, "Kristina Pimenova, The Humble Little Supermodel", Posh Kids Magazine, 27 November 2016
  10. Chris Savage, "The Russian Bride", Horror Movies CA, January 18, 2017
  11. 11.0 11.1 "The Russian Bride", Backstage (retrieved 20170228)
  12. 12.0 12.1 Ogidius, "Filming of The Russian Bride to take place in March", Paraduin, 1 March 2017
  13. Brad Miska, "‘Avenged’ Director Battles ‘The Russian Bride’!!", Bloody Disgusting, 22 March 2017