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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 | |
| Country | United States[1] | |
| Language | English | |
| Budget | $350k | |
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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. Post-production was entered in May.[3]
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][4]
Theme
The film exposes the dark side of the internet bride phenomenon.[5]
- 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.[6]
In response, The Russian Bride promotes the empowerment of women (girl power).[4]
According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected US president billionaire Donald Trump.[7]
Production
The Russian Bride is a low-budget film by independent film company Reigning Entertainment.[1][4] A limited liability company was set up in Michigan to facilitate its production.[8] Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.[9]
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.
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.[10] 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.[11]
Supporting characters include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen, and uncle Yuri.[12] 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.[12] The Tudor-style location increases the movie's production value, according to director Ojeda.[5]
The production of The Russian Bride took place in March 2017.[9][13][5][14]
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.[4]
The trailer, frequently shared and watched on social media, brought additional investors to the film.[13]
Release
An official movie trailer was released 3 December 2017. The Russian Bride is expected to be presented at film festivals.[5] The crowdfunding page also indicates a release on DVD.[4]
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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