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'''''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 /> | '''''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<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. | [[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, 5 December 2017</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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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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==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 /> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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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. Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.[1][2][5]
Theme
The film exposes the dark side of the internet bride phenomenon,[6] 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.[7]
In response, The Russian Bride promotes the empowerment of women (girl power).[5]
According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected US president billionaire Donald Trump.[8]
Production
The Russian Bride is a low-budget film by independent film company Reigning Entertainment.[1][5] A limited liability company was set up in Michigan to facilitate its production.[9] Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.[10]
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, who has millions of followers on social media, 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.[11] 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.[12]
Supporting characters include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.[13] 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.[13] The Tudor-style location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.[6]
Principal production of The Russian Bride took place in March 2017.[10][14][6][15]
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.[5]
The teaser trailer, frequently shared and watched on social media, brought additional investors to the film.[14]
Release
An official movie trailer was released 3 December 2017. The Russian Bride is expected to be presented at film festivals.[6][4] The crowdfunding page also indicates a release on DVD.[5]
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