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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
|name = Apocalypse Pompeii
|name = Apocalypse Pompeii
|image = Apocalypse Pompeii.jpg
|image = Apocalypse Pompeii.jpg
|caption = DVD cover
|caption = DVD cover
|director = [[Ben Demaree]]
|director = Ben Demaree
|producer = {{ubl|[[David Michael Latt]]|[[David Rimawi]]|[[Paul Bales]]}}
|producer = {{ubl|[[David Michael Latt]]|[[David Rimawi]]|[[Paul Bales]]}}
|screenplay = Jacob Cooney & Bill Hanstock
|screenplay = Jacob Cooney & Bill Hanstock
|story = Steve Bevilacqua
|story = Steve Bevilacqua
|starring = {{ubl|[[Adrian Paul]]|Jhey Castles|[[John Rhys-Davies]]|[[Dylan Vox]]|[[Dan Cade]]}}
|starring = {{ubl|[[Adrian Paul]]|Jhey Castles|[[John Rhys-Davies]]|Dylan Vox|Dan Cade}}
|music = Joseph Metcalfe
|music = Joseph Metcalfe
|cinematography = [[Ben Demaree]]
|cinematography = Ben Demaree
|editing = Ana Florit
|editing = Ana Florit
|studio = [[The Asylum]]
|studio = [[The Asylum]]
|distributor = The Asylum
|distributor = The Asylum
|released = {{Film date|2014|02|18}}
|released = {{Film date|2014|02|18}}
|runtime =
|runtime = 87 minutes
|country = United States
|country = United States
|language = English
|language = English
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|gross =
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}}
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'''''Apocalypse Pompeii''''' is an 2014 American [[disaster film]] produced by [[The Asylum]] and directed by [[Ben Demaree]]. The film stars [[Adrian Paul]], Jhey Castles, [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Dylan Vox]], Dan Cade. It was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pompeii, Italy.
'''''Apocalypse Pompeii''''' is a 2014 American [[disaster film]] produced by [[The Asylum]] and directed by Ben Demaree. The film stars [[Adrian Paul]], Jhey Castles, [[John Rhys-Davies]], Dylan Vox, Dan Cade. It was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pompeii, Italy.


The film was released [[direct-to-DVD]] on 8 February 2014. In the tradition of The Asylum's catalog, ''Apocalypse Pompeii'' is a [[mockbuster]] of the [[Paul W. S. Anderson]] film ''[[Pompeii (film)|Pompeii]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tarstarkas.net/2014/01/apocalypse-pompeii-asylum-decides-to-destroy-pompeii-their-way/ |title=''Apocalypse Pompei - Asylum decides to destroy Pompeii their way! |author=Tarkas, Tars |publisher=TarsTarkas.net |accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><ref name="Influx">{{cite web |url=http://influxmagazine.com/apocalypse-pompeii/ |title=''Apocalypse Pompeii'' |author=Hafer, Martin |publisher=''Influx'' |date=2014-02-18 |accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref>
The film was released [[direct-to-DVD]] on 8 February 2014. In the tradition of The Asylum's catalog, ''Apocalypse Pompeii'' is a [[mockbuster]] of the [[Paul W. S. Anderson]] film ''[[Pompeii (film)|Pompeii]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tarstarkas.net/2014/01/apocalypse-pompeii-asylum-decides-to-destroy-pompeii-their-way/ |title=''Apocalypse Pompei - Asylum decides to destroy Pompeii their way! |author=Tarkas, Tars |date=7 January 2014 |publisher=TarsTarkas.net |accessdate=2014-05-13}}</ref><ref name="Influx">{{cite web |url=http://influxmagazine.com/apocalypse-pompeii/ |title=''Apocalypse Pompeii'' |author=Hafer, Martin |publisher=Influx |date=2014-02-18 |accessdate=2014-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513095524/http://influxmagazine.com/apocalypse-pompeii/ |archive-date=2014-05-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Premise==
When a Former Special Ops commando visits [[Pompeii]], his wife and daughter are trapped as [[Mount Vesuvius]] erupts with massive force. While his family fights to survive the deadly onslaught of heat and lava, he enlists his former teammates in a daring operation beneath the ruins of Pompeii.
When a former Special Ops commando visits [[Pompeii]], Italy, his wife and daughter are trapped as [[Mount Vesuvius]] erupts with massive force. While his family fights to survive the deadly onslaught of heat and lava, he enlists his former teammates in a daring operation beneath the ruins of Pompeii.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Adrian Paul]] as Jeff Pierce
* [[Adrian Paul]] as Jeff Pierce
*[[Jhey Castles]] as Lynne Pierce
* Jhey Castles as Lynne Pierce
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* Georgina Beedle as Mykaela Pierce
*[[John Rhys-Davies]] as Colonel Dillard
* [[John Rhys-Davies]] as Colonel Carlo Dillard
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*Georgina Beedle as Mykaela Pierce
*[[Dylan Vox]] as Kal
* Dylan Vox as Kal
*[[Dan Cade]] as Cade
* Dan Cade as Cade
*Constantine Trendafilov as Gianni
* Constatine Trendafilov as Gianni
*Assen Kukushev as Naveen
* Assen Kukushev as Naveen
*Alexandra Petrova-Emisti as Rashida
* Alexandra Petrova-Emisti as Rashida
* Yordam Yositov as Rosso
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*Vrunda Patel as Christine
* Harry Anichkin as Italian Colonel
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* Vrunda Patel as Christina
* Jonas Talkington as Paul
* Ralitsa Paskaleva as Alita
* J.R. Esposito as Smith
* Michael Straub as "Herricane"
* Ivan Panayotov as Soldier
* Malin Marinov as Police Officer
* Owen Davis as Pilot
* Plamen Petkov as Man 1
* Deyan Tsuyathov as Man 2
* Boris Vashev as Man 3
* Lolita Nikolova as Woman
* Iveta-Luis Contreras as Mother
* Velislav Pavlov as Little Girl's Father
* Elayah Roth as Little Girl
* Ivo Tonchev as Businessman


==Production==
==Production==
This film marks the directing debut for [[Ben Demaree]]. Previously he had been a cinematographer on numerous films, including the Sharknado franchise. Shooting took place for 12 days in Sofia, Bulgaria during the month of Sept., and then a few splinter unit days at the real Pompeii in Italy.
This film marks the directing debut for Ben Demaree. Previously he had been a cinematographer on numerous films, including the Sharknado franchise. Shooting took place for 12 days in Sofia, Bulgaria during the month of Sept., and then a few splinter unit days at the real Pompeii in Italy.


Most of the crew were local hires, with only a handful of people flown in from the US, including the sound mixer and steadicam operator. The cast was a mix of US, UK, and local Bulgarians. There were financial advantages to filming in Bulgaria, allowing the film to do bigger stunts including full body burns, setting cars on fire, and using cork bombs for explosions from 'flying volcanic rock'.<ref>http://tarstarkas.net/2014/02/interview-with-ben-demaree-director-of-apocalypse-pompeii/</ref>
Most of the crew were local hires, with only a handful of people flown in from the US, including the sound mixer and steadicam operator. The cast was a mix of US, UK, and local Bulgarians. There were financial advantages to filming in Bulgaria, allowing the film to do bigger stunts including full body burns, setting cars on fire, and using cork bombs for explosions from 'flying volcanic rock'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tarstarkas.net/2014/02/interview-with-ben-demaree-director-of-apocalypse-pompeii/|title=Interview with Ben Demaree, director of Apocalypse Pompeii|work=Tars Tarkas.NET|date=17 February 2014}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Reviewer Frank Veenstra gave the film 4 out of 10 stars saying "The writing isn't all that great and to be honest, it's a very ridiculous movie but at the same time, it's also a pretty creative one." <ref>http://bobafett1138.sealteam1138.com/2014/02/apocalypse-pompeii-2014-directed-by-ben.html</ref>
Reviewer Frank Veenstra gave the film 4 out of 10 stars saying "The writing isn't all that great and to be honest, it's a very ridiculous movie but at the same time, it's also a pretty creative one."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bobafett1138.sealteam1138.com/2014/02/apocalypse-pompeii-2014-directed-by-ben.html|title=Apocalypse Pompeii (2014) Directed by Ben Demaree|publisher=}}</ref>


Martin Hafer of ''Influx'' gave the film one out of five stars, citing that "the plot is stupid and the characters are shallow—often coming off as caricatures."<ref name="Influx"/>
Martin Hafer of ''Influx'' gave the film one out of five stars, citing that "the plot is stupid and the characters are shallow—often coming off as caricatures."<ref name="Influx"/>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.theasylum.cc/product.php?id=244 Official site] at The Asylum
* [http://newsite.theasylum.cc/index.php/titles/detail?id=c2546c3a-0ced-e311-80c1-782bcb56fee6 Official site] at The Asylum
* {{IMDb title|3384904}}
* {{IMDb title|3384904}}
* {{rotten-tomatoes|apocalypse_pompeii}}
* {{rotten-tomatoes|apocalypse_pompeii}}

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Latest revision as of 01:13, 25 November 2024

Apocalypse Pompeii
DVD cover
Directed byBen Demaree
Screenplay byJacob Cooney & Bill Hanstock
Story bySteve Bevilacqua
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBen Demaree
Edited byAna Florit
Music byJoseph Metcalfe
Production
company
Distributed byThe Asylum
Release date
  • February 18, 2014 (2014-02-18)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Apocalypse Pompeii is a 2014 American disaster film produced by The Asylum and directed by Ben Demaree. The film stars Adrian Paul, Jhey Castles, John Rhys-Davies, Dylan Vox, Dan Cade. It was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pompeii, Italy.

The film was released direct-to-DVD on 8 February 2014. In the tradition of The Asylum's catalog, Apocalypse Pompeii is a mockbuster of the Paul W. S. Anderson film Pompeii.[1][2]

Premise

[edit]

When a former Special Ops commando visits Pompeii, Italy, his wife and daughter are trapped as Mount Vesuvius erupts with massive force. While his family fights to survive the deadly onslaught of heat and lava, he enlists his former teammates in a daring operation beneath the ruins of Pompeii.

Cast

[edit]
  • Adrian Paul as Jeff Pierce
  • Jhey Castles as Lynne Pierce
  • Georgina Beedle as Mykaela Pierce
  • John Rhys-Davies as Colonel Carlo Dillard
  • Dylan Vox as Kal
  • Dan Cade as Cade
  • Constatine Trendafilov as Gianni
  • Assen Kukushev as Naveen
  • Alexandra Petrova-Emisti as Rashida
  • Yordam Yositov as Rosso
  • Harry Anichkin as Italian Colonel
  • Vrunda Patel as Christina
  • Jonas Talkington as Paul
  • Ralitsa Paskaleva as Alita
  • J.R. Esposito as Smith
  • Michael Straub as "Herricane"
  • Ivan Panayotov as Soldier
  • Malin Marinov as Police Officer
  • Owen Davis as Pilot
  • Plamen Petkov as Man 1
  • Deyan Tsuyathov as Man 2
  • Boris Vashev as Man 3
  • Lolita Nikolova as Woman
  • Iveta-Luis Contreras as Mother
  • Velislav Pavlov as Little Girl's Father
  • Elayah Roth as Little Girl
  • Ivo Tonchev as Businessman

Production

[edit]

This film marks the directing debut for Ben Demaree. Previously he had been a cinematographer on numerous films, including the Sharknado franchise. Shooting took place for 12 days in Sofia, Bulgaria during the month of Sept., and then a few splinter unit days at the real Pompeii in Italy.

Most of the crew were local hires, with only a handful of people flown in from the US, including the sound mixer and steadicam operator. The cast was a mix of US, UK, and local Bulgarians. There were financial advantages to filming in Bulgaria, allowing the film to do bigger stunts including full body burns, setting cars on fire, and using cork bombs for explosions from 'flying volcanic rock'.[3]

Reception

[edit]

Reviewer Frank Veenstra gave the film 4 out of 10 stars saying "The writing isn't all that great and to be honest, it's a very ridiculous movie but at the same time, it's also a pretty creative one."[4]

Martin Hafer of Influx gave the film one out of five stars, citing that "the plot is stupid and the characters are shallow—often coming off as caricatures."[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tarkas, Tars (7 January 2014). "Apocalypse Pompei - Asylum decides to destroy Pompeii their way!". TarsTarkas.net. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  2. ^ a b Hafer, Martin (2014-02-18). "Apocalypse Pompeii". Influx. Archived from the original on 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  3. ^ "Interview with Ben Demaree, director of Apocalypse Pompeii". Tars Tarkas.NET. 17 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Apocalypse Pompeii (2014) Directed by Ben Demaree".
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