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{{Infobox film
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|name = Side Sho
|name = Side Sho
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|director = [[Michael D'Anna]]
|director = [[Michael D'Anna]]
|writer = [[Frank Fox]]
|writer = Frank Fox
|starring = [[John David Hart]]<br>[[Toni Robider]]<br>[[J.R. Reynolds]]<br>[[Dana Poulson]] |
|starring = John David Hart<br />Toni Robider<br />J. R. Reynolds<br />Dana Poulson
|producer = [[Paula Fox]]
|producer = [[Paula Fox]]
|music = [[Leonard Wolf]]
|music = [[Leonard Wolf]]
|cinematography = [[Lou Chanatry]]
|cinematography = Lou Chanatry
|distributor = [[Lionsgate]]
|distributor = [[Lionsgate]]
|released = {{start date|2008|07|29}}
|released = {{Film date|2007|08|01}}
|runtime = 89 minutes
|runtime = 89 minutes
|country = United States
|country = United States
|language = [[English language|English]]
|language = English
|budget = [[United States dollar|US$]]200,000 ''(est.)''
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'''''Side Sho''''' is a 2007 [[horror film]] directed by [[Michael D'Anna]]. The film was shot in and around [[Savannah, Georgia]], and won the awards for Best Feature Film and Best Original Score at the 2007 Terror Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://terrorfilmfestival.net/_wsn/page6.html |title=TERROR FILM FESTIVAL - the Claw Awards |accessdate=2013-06-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517055847/http://terrorfilmfestival.net/_wsn/page6.html |archivedate=2013-05-17 }}</ref>

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'''''Side Sho''''' is a 2007 [[horror film]] directed by Michael D'Anna. The film was shot in and around [[Savannah, Georgia]], and won the awards for Best Feature Film and Best Original Score at the 2007 Terror Film Festival <ref>http://terrorfilmfestival.net/_wsn/page6.html</ref>.


It was released on DVD July 29, 2008 by [[Lionsgate]] Entertainment.
It was released on DVD July 29, 2008 by [[Lionsgate]] Entertainment.


==Synopsis==
==Premise==
A suburban family on vacation in the backwoods of Florida venture off the main highway in search of historic roadside attractions, but find much more than they bargained for, including a forgotten tourist attraction that houses a dark secret...
A suburban family on vacation in the backwoods of Florida venture off the main highway in search of historic roadside attractions, but find much more than they bargained for, including a forgotten tourist attraction that houses a dark secret.


==Production==
==Production==
''Side Sho'' was inspired by writer Frank Fox's experiences visiting odd [[roadside attraction]]s and [[carny]] exhibits as a child. Director Michael D'Anna took inspiration from classic horror films of the 1970's, such as [[Tobe Hooper]]'s ''[[Eaten Alive]]'', [[Wes Craven]]'s original ''[[The Hills Have Eyes]]'', and the [[southern gothic]] films of [[S.F. Brownrigg]]. Several reviewers have pointed out the plot similarities with [[Rob Zombie]]'s ''[[House of 1000 Corpses]]'', but the director had not seen Zombie's film until he was already well into production.
''Side Sho'' was inspired by writer Frank Fox's experiences visiting odd [[roadside attraction]]s and [[carny]] exhibits as a child. Director Michael D'Anna took inspiration from classic horror films of the 1970s, such as [[Tobe Hooper]]'s ''[[Eaten Alive]]'' (1977), [[Wes Craven]]'s original ''[[The Hills Have Eyes (1977 film)|The Hills Have Eyes]]'' (1977), and the [[southern gothic]] films of [[S. F. Brownrigg]]. Several reviewers have pointed out the plot similarities with [[Rob Zombie]]'s ''[[House of 1000 Corpses]]'' (2003), but the director had not seen Zombie's film until he was already well into production.


The low budget production was fraught with problems, including the sudden loss of scheduled filming locations, [[special effects]] that refused to work properly, equipment malfunctions, and a rushed shooting schedule. Nevertheless, the film was completed on time and budget, in time for its July, 2007 premiere at the historic [[Belcourt Theater]] in [[Nashville, TN]]. Many of the trials and tribulations of the films' production are related by director D'Anna and star John David (J.D.) Hart on the DVD commentary track.
The low budget production was fraught with problems, including the sudden loss of scheduled filming locations, [[special effects]] that refused to work properly, equipment malfunctions, and a rushed shooting schedule. Nevertheless, the film was completed on time and budget, in time for its July, 2007 premiere at the historic [[Belcourt Theater]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Many of the trials and tribulations of the films' production are related by director D'Anna and star John David (J.D.) Hart on the DVD commentary track.


It was released on DVD by [[Lionsgate]] in July, 2008 with an audio commentary featuring the director and star, a making-of [[featurette]], a [[blooper]] reel, and many other extras.
It was released on DVD by Lionsgate in July 2008 with an audio commentary featuring the director and star, a making-of [[featurette]], a [[blooper]] reel, and many other extras.


''Side Sho'' was released without an MPAA rating.
''Side Sho'' was released without an MPAA rating.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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''Side Sho'' received mixed reviews from critics. While many viewer reactions were negative, reviews from publications associated with the horror genre were considerably more favorable.


Horror website [[Dread Central]] commented that the film ''"isn't one of those movies you should skip given the chance to see it. It may have an audience out there, but for some it may be a excessive exercise in 'been there, done that'."''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/side-sho-dvd |title=Side Sho (DVD) {{!}} Horror Movie, DVD, & Book Reviews, News, Interviews at Dread Central |website=www.dreadcentral.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119235011/http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/side-sho-dvd |archive-date=2008-11-19}}</ref> [[Bloody Disgusting]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/2354/review|title = Review: 'X' #4|date = 16 August 2013}}</ref> [[Film Apocalypse]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmapocalypse.com/03sidesho.html|title = Side Sho review on Film Apocalypse}}</ref> and [[Horror Junk]],<ref>{{YouTube|tiBylP9tTJ8}}</ref> however, all gave the film positive notices. [[Fangoria]] magazine also gave the film a complimentary review.
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''Side Sho'' received mixed reviews from critics. While many viewer reactions were negative, reviews from publications associated with the horror genre were considerably more favorable.

Horror website [[Dread Central]] commented that the film''"isn’t one of those movies you should skip given the chance to see it. It may have an audience out there, but for some it may be a excessive exercise in 'been there, done that.'"''<ref>http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/side-sho-dvd</ref>. [[Bloody Disgusting]]<ref>http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/2354/review
</ref>, [[Film Apocalypse]]<ref>http://www.filmapocalypse.com/03sidesho.html</ref>, and [[Horror Junk]]<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiBylP9tTJ8</ref>, however, all gave the film positive notices. [[Fangoria]] magazine also gave the film a complementary review.

==Trivia==

* The film contains several [[in-joke]] references to the [[progressive rock]] genre, including nods to lyrics from [[Emerson, Lake, and Palmer]], [[King Crimson]], and [[Van Der Graff Generator]]. For example, the sign outside the Side Sho attraction reads "The show that never ends" (from [[ELP]]'s [[Karn Evil 9]] suite). Director Michael D'Anna is a lifelong fan of the genre.
* Leonard Wolf's score for the film was intended to sound like "[[Robert Fripp]] jamming with [[Ry Cooder]]".
* Although they portray mother and daughter in the film, actresses Dana Poulson and Toni Robider are, in actuality, only eight years apart in age.
* The voice of the radio evangelist heard in one scene is that of the legendary underground preacher [[Prophet Omega]].


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{imdb title|0965443}}
* {{IMDb title|0965443|Side Sho}}


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[[Category:2007 films]]
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[[Category:2007 horror films]]
[[Category:2000s English-language films]]
[[Category:English-language horror films]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 22 December 2024

Side Sho
Directed byMichael D'Anna
Written byFrank Fox
Produced byPaula Fox
StarringJohn David Hart
Toni Robider
J. R. Reynolds
Dana Poulson
CinematographyLou Chanatry
Music byLeonard Wolf
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Side Sho is a 2007 horror film directed by Michael D'Anna. The film was shot in and around Savannah, Georgia, and won the awards for Best Feature Film and Best Original Score at the 2007 Terror Film Festival.[1]

It was released on DVD July 29, 2008 by Lionsgate Entertainment.

Premise

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A suburban family on vacation in the backwoods of Florida venture off the main highway in search of historic roadside attractions, but find much more than they bargained for, including a forgotten tourist attraction that houses a dark secret.

Production

[edit]

Side Sho was inspired by writer Frank Fox's experiences visiting odd roadside attractions and carny exhibits as a child. Director Michael D'Anna took inspiration from classic horror films of the 1970s, such as Tobe Hooper's Eaten Alive (1977), Wes Craven's original The Hills Have Eyes (1977), and the southern gothic films of S. F. Brownrigg. Several reviewers have pointed out the plot similarities with Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses (2003), but the director had not seen Zombie's film until he was already well into production.

The low budget production was fraught with problems, including the sudden loss of scheduled filming locations, special effects that refused to work properly, equipment malfunctions, and a rushed shooting schedule. Nevertheless, the film was completed on time and budget, in time for its July, 2007 premiere at the historic Belcourt Theater in Nashville, Tennessee. Many of the trials and tribulations of the films' production are related by director D'Anna and star John David (J.D.) Hart on the DVD commentary track.

It was released on DVD by Lionsgate in July 2008 with an audio commentary featuring the director and star, a making-of featurette, a blooper reel, and many other extras.

Side Sho was released without an MPAA rating.

Reception

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Side Sho received mixed reviews from critics. While many viewer reactions were negative, reviews from publications associated with the horror genre were considerably more favorable.

Horror website Dread Central commented that the film "isn't one of those movies you should skip given the chance to see it. It may have an audience out there, but for some it may be a excessive exercise in 'been there, done that'."[2] Bloody Disgusting,[3] Film Apocalypse,[4] and Horror Junk,[5] however, all gave the film positive notices. Fangoria magazine also gave the film a complimentary review.

References

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  1. ^ "TERROR FILM FESTIVAL - the Claw Awards". Archived from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  2. ^ "Side Sho (DVD) | Horror Movie, DVD, & Book Reviews, News, Interviews at Dread Central". www.dreadcentral.com. Archived from the original on 2008-11-19.
  3. ^ "Review: 'X' #4". 16 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Side Sho review on Film Apocalypse".
  5. ^ Video on YouTube
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