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{{Infobox film
| name = Freak Out
| name = Freak Out
| image = Freak_out.jpg
| image = Freak_out.jpg

| image_size = 190 kb
| caption = DVD cover of Freak Out
| caption = DVD cover
| director = [[Christian James]]
| director = Christian James
| producer = [[Ian Chaplin]]<br>[[Yazz Fetto]]<br>Christian James<br>[[Steven Kovacs]]<br>[[Simon Nurrish]]<br>Dan Palmer
| producer = Ian Chaplin<br>Yazz Fetto<br>Christian James<br>Steven Kovacs<br>Simon Nurrish<br>Dan Palmer
| writer = Christian James<br>Dan Palmer
| writer = Christian James<br>Dan Palmer
| narrator =
| narrator =
| starring = [[James Heathcote]]<br>[[Dan Palmer (actor)|Dan Palmer]]
| starring = [[James Heathcote (actor)|James Heathcote]]<br>Dan Palmer
| music = [[Stuart Fox (composer)|Stuart Fox]]
| music = Stuart Fox
| cinematography = Christian James
| cinematography = Christian James
| editing =
| editing =
| distributor = [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] (2005) (USA) (all media)<br>[[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] (UK) (2005) (UK) (all media)<br>[[Epix Media]] (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
| distributor = [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] (2005) (USA) (all media)<br>[[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] (UK) (2005) (UK) (all media)<br>Epix Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
| released = September 11, 2004
| released = {{Film date|2004|09|11|df=y}}
| runtime = 92 min
| runtime = 92 minutes
| country = [[UK]]
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| budget = £30,000 (estimated)
| budget = £30,000 (estimated)
| gross =
| gross =
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
}}
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'''Freak Out''' is a [[2004 in film|2004]] [[Z-movie]].
'''''Freak Out''''' is a 2004 British [[horror comedy film]]. It was directed by Christian James and written by him and Dan Palmer.

==Tagline==
<center>'''''It's Cheap 'n Nasty!'''''</center>


==Synopsis==
==Plot==
When a dangerous escaped mental patient turns up on the doorstep of a die-hard horror nerd, the witless horror aficionado attempts to mold the unwitting reject into the perfect killing machine in a blood-drenched tribute to the stalk-and-slash frighteners of yesteryear. Merv Doody [[James Heathcote]] may not know much, but he does know horror films; if it features sharp objects and sexually adventurous sorority girls, chances are he's seen it—multiple times. But seeing murderous mayhem on the screen and standing face-to-face with a real-life killing machine are two very different experiences, and when the genuine article comes knocking at his front door, Merv has a serious panic attack. Upon regaining his cool and realizing the potential in the hapless killer, Merv invites best pal Onkey [[Dan Palmer]] over and the two soon set about executing one of the most maniacal makeovers in screen history. Now outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with the world's most dangerous spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage of death and destruction that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.
When die-hard horror movie fan Merv Doody (James Heathcote) finds a dangerous escaped mental patient at his doorstep, he has a panic attack but regains his cool when he realizes the potential in the hapless killer. Merv invites best pal Onkey (Dan Palmer) over and the two soon set about executing a makeover on the maniac to create the ultimate slasher movie villain. Outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with a spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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! Role
! Role
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| [[James Heathcote]]
| James Heathcote
| Merv Doody
| Merv Doody
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| Merv's Boss
| Merv's Boss
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| [[Tony Rogers]]
| [[Tony Rogers (actor)|Tony Rogers]]
| Chip McCready
| Chip McCready
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| [[John Fallon]]
| [[John Fallon (actor)|John Fallon]]
| Looney Doll (voice)
| Looney Doll (voice)
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| Cherry
| Cherry
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| [[James Hicks]]
| James Hicks
| Jeremiah Gibble
| Jeremiah Gibble
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| As Themselves
| As Themselves
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| [[Chris Rhodes]]
| [[Chris Rhodes (actor)|Chris Rhodes]]
| Doyle DelFurie
| Doyle DelFurie
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| Scream Queen
| Scream Queen
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| [[Richard Scott]]
| [[Richard Scott (actor)|Richard Scott]]
| Spatula Victim
| Spatula Victim
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| Hagfan
| Hagfan
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| [[Chris R. Wright]]
| [[Andrea Scifo]]
| Smoking Hagfan (as Chris Wright)
| Smoking Hagfan (as Chris Wright)
|}
|}


==Production==
==Production==
Freak Out began filming on October 20, 1999, and ended June 12, 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both [[Bournemouth]], [[Dorset]], [[England]], [[UK]], and [[London]], England, UK.
''Freak Out'' began filming on 20 October 1999, and ended 12 June 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both [[Bournemouth]], [[Dorset]], [[England]], [[UK]], and [[London]], England, UK.


==Reception==
==Reception==
The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics. It has been a "Certified Fresh" film on Rotten Tomatoes with 83% overall approval from critics and 66% from users.
The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics. <!-- This is just incorrect: It has been a "Certified Fresh" film on Rotten Tomatoes with 83% overall approval from critics and 66% from users. -->


===Awards===
===Awards===
In 2004, Director [[Christian James]], won the Commendation Award during the Festival of Fantastic Films, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.
In 2004, Director Christian James, won the Commendation Award during the [[Festival of Fantastic Films (UK)|Festival of Fantastic Films]], in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the [[Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival]].

==Trivia==
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*[[Desmond Cullum-Jones]] (Old Man Wilson) died shortly after filming his role.

*The first feature-length movie to film inside [[Broadcasting House]], home of [[BBC Radio]].

*The film took just under five years to complete.

*The dialogue spoken by Onkey ([[Dan Palmer]]) to Merv (James Heathcote) during the Blair Witch Play is a direct lift of a Jurghen Prochnow's speech in [[Beverly Hills Cop II]].

*The town map in the background of the Police Station scene includes a "Silver Shamrock" bar. This is a homage to the Silver Shamrock corporation from [[Halloween III: Season of the Witch]].

*Over ten different people played the character of the Looney; [[Yazz Fetto]] provided the voice.

*[[Jeff Dylan Graham]] was originally cast in a cameo role, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.

*[[Ska punk]] band [[Less Than Jake]] made a cameo as "the American ska sensation Less Than Jake".


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 06:02, 3 January 2025

Freak Out
DVD cover
Directed byChristian James
Written byChristian James
Dan Palmer
Produced byIan Chaplin
Yazz Fetto
Christian James
Steven Kovacs
Simon Nurrish
Dan Palmer
StarringJames Heathcote
Dan Palmer
CinematographyChristian James
Music byStuart Fox
Distributed byAnchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (USA) (all media)
Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2005) (UK) (all media)
Epix Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
Release date
  • 11 September 2004 (2004-09-11)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£30,000 (estimated)

Freak Out is a 2004 British horror comedy film. It was directed by Christian James and written by him and Dan Palmer.

Plot

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When die-hard horror movie fan Merv Doody (James Heathcote) finds a dangerous escaped mental patient at his doorstep, he has a panic attack but regains his cool when he realizes the potential in the hapless killer. Merv invites best pal Onkey (Dan Palmer) over and the two soon set about executing a makeover on the maniac to create the ultimate slasher movie villain. Outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with a spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.

Cast

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Actor Role
James Heathcote Merv Doody
Dan Palmer Onkey
Nicola Connell Abby
Yazz Fetto Looney/Sheriff Craven
Desmond Cullum-Jones Old Man Wilson
James King Merv's Boss
Tony Rogers Chip McCready
John Fallon Looney Doll (voice)
Abby Forknall Chip's Bitch #2
Gemma Forknall Chip's Bitch #1
Chili Gold Cherry
James Hicks Jeremiah Gibble
Louise Hughes Sexy Nurse
Less Than Jake As Themselves
Chris Rhodes Doyle DelFurie
Jane Scarlett Scream Queen
Richard Scott Spatula Victim
Peter Stanley-Ward Inkey
Simon Stanley-Ward Hagfan
Andrea Scifo Smoking Hagfan (as Chris Wright)

Production

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Freak Out began filming on 20 October 1999, and ended 12 June 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK, and London, England, UK.

Reception

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The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics.

Awards

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In 2004, Director Christian James, won the Commendation Award during the Festival of Fantastic Films, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.

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