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{{short description|Canadian film directors}}
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| name = Jen and Sylvia Soska
| name = Jen and Sylvia Soska
| image =
| image = Soska Sisters 2014.jpg
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| caption = Jen Soska (left) and Sylvia Soska (right) with actress [[Tristan Risk]] (center) at [[Fantastic Fest]], 2014
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| birth_date = {{bda|1983|4|29}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|4|29}}
| birth_place = [[North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]<br>[[Canada]]
| birth_place = [[North Vancouver (district municipality)|North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| other_names = The Soska Sisters
| other_names = Twisted Twins, The Soska Sisters
| known_for =
| known_for =
| occupation = [[Film director]]s, [[film producer|producer]]s, [[screenwriter]]s
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Film director]]s|[[film producer|producer]]s|[[screenwriter]]s|[[actress]]es}}
| years_active = 2001–present
| website = {{URL|http://twistedtwinsproductions.net/}}
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'''Jen Soska''' and '''Sylvia Soska''' (born April 29, 1983),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+Soska+Sisters+bring+madness+Whistler+Film/7589388/story.html|title=Vancouver's Soska Sisters bring the madness to Whistler Film Festival|last=Leiren-Young|first=Mark|publisher=Canada.com|access-date=August 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625153636/http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+Soska+Sisters+bring+madness+Whistler+Film/7589388/story.html|archive-date=June 25, 2013}}</ref> also known as '''The Soska Sisters''' or '''The Twisted Twins''',<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Twisted sisters stick the knife into their latest film American Mary|url = http://if.com.au/2013/04/15/article/Twisted-sisters-stick-the-knife-into-their-latest-film-American-Mary/WLXEILJVZR.html|website = if.com.au|accessdate = October 14, 2015}}</ref> are Canadian twin sisters who collaborate as film directors, producers and screenwriters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/935374--call-them-the-twisted-sisters|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804114638/http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/935374--call-them-the-twisted-sisters|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 4, 2012|title=Call them the twisted sisters|last=Torrevillas|first=Phylicia|publisher=[[Metro Vancouver]]|access-date=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://horrorchannel.co.uk/articles.php?feature=4524|title=Exclusive Interview With Jen And Sylvia Soska, Directors Of Dead Hooker In A Trunk|last=Whittington|first=James|publisher=[[Horror Channel]]|accessdate=July 31, 2011|archive-date=July 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709153827/http://www.horrorchannel.co.uk/articles.php?feature=4524|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/2010/08/boozie-movies-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-review.php|title=Boozie Movies! Dead Hooker in a Trunk Review|last=Christie|first=Greg|publisher=[[Twitch Film]]|access-date=July 31, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209175533/http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/2010/08/boozie-movies-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-review.php|archive-date=December 9, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/ifc-midnight-picks-up-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-for-limited-theatrical-and-vod-release|title=IFC Midnight Picks Up Dead Hooker in a Trunk for Limited Theatrical and VOD Release|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=Joblo.com|accessdate=July 31, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/25540|title=Bloody Disgusting|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|accessdate=July 31, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brutalashell.com/2010/02/film-review-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk|title=Film Review: Dead Hooker In A Trunk|publisher=Brutalashell.com|access-date=July 31, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202233212/http://www.brutalashell.com/2010/02/film-review-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk/|archive-date=February 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpbs.org/news/2011/aug/03/rants-and-raves-dead-hooker-trunk/|title=Rants and Raves|publisher=KPBS|accessdate=July 31, 2011}}</ref> They are known for directing often violent and visceral horror movies such as ''[[Dead Hooker in a Trunk]]'', ''[[See No Evil 2]]'' and ''[[American Mary]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3375:soska-sister-talks-american-mary-casting-and-more&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167|title=Soska Sister talks "AMERICAN MARY" casting and more|last=Jett|first=Kristy|publisher=[[Fangoria]]|accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/43918/american-mary-nabs-new-one-sheet|title=American Mary|date=April 19, 2011 |publisher=Dread Central|accessdate=July 31, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotorimagazine.com/permalink/4386.html|last=Freville|first=Bob|title=Soska Twins Talk About Ass-Kicking, Hookers & American Mary|magazine=Kotorimagazine.com|accessdate=July 31, 2011}}</ref>

'''Jen Soska''' and '''Sylvia Soska''' (born April 29, 1983 in [[North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Vancouver+Soska+Sisters+bring+madness+Whistler+Film/7589388/story.html|title=Vancouver’s Soska Sisters bring the madness to Whistler Film Festival|author=Mark Leiren-Young|publisher=Canada.com|accessdate=8-7-2011}}</ref> are [[Canadian]] twin sisters who work together as [[film director]]s, [[Film producer|producer]]s and [[screenwriter]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/935374--call-them-the-twisted-sisters|title=Call them the twisted sisters|author=Phylicia Torrevillas|publisher=[[Metro Vancouver]]|accessdate=8-7-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://horrorchannel.co.uk/articles.php?feature=4524|title=Exclusive Interview With Jen And Sylvia Soska, Directors Of Dead Hooker In A Trunk|author=James Whittington|publisher=[[Horror Channel]]|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/2010/08/boozie-movies-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-review.php|title=Boozie Movies! Dead Hooker in a Trunk Review|author=Greg Christie|publisher=[[Twitch Film]]|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/ifc-midnight-picks-up-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-for-limited-theatrical-and-vod-release|title=IFC Midnight Picks Up Dead Hooker in a Trunk for Limited Theatrical and VOD Release|publisher=Joblo.com|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/25540|title=Bloody Disgusting|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brutalashell.com/2010/02/film-review-dead-hooker-in-a-trunk Brutal As Hell|title=Film Review|publisher=Brutalashell.com|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpbs.org/news/2011/aug/03/rants-and-raves-dead-hooker-trunk/|title=Rants and Raves|publisher=KPBS|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Jen and Sylvia Soska were born on April 29, 1983 in Canada. The twins graduated from [[Argyle Secondary School]]. Their love of horror began at an early age, when their mother gave in to their constant begging to watch ''[[Poltergeist (1982 film)|Poltergeist]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jan/11/soska-twins-american-mary |title=The Soska sisters are the new faces of horror |first=Steve |last=Rose |work=The Guardian |date=January 11, 2013 |accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> Initially, they tried becoming actresses and extras, but were unsatisfied with the stereotypical twin roles they were being offered. They decided to work in the horror movie field soon thereafter.<ref name="twistedtwinsproductions">{{cite web |url=http://www.twistedtwinsproductions.net/about.htm |title=About Us |work=Twisted Twins Productions |year=2011 |access-date=July 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005203920/http://twistedtwinsproductions.net/about.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2014 }}</ref>
The Soska sisters were born on their mother's birthday, April 29, in Canada and run their own film production company, Twisted Twins Productions.


=== ''Dead Hooker in a Trunk'' ===
==Film career==
Jen and Sylvia briefly attended film school and wrote and directed ''[[Dead Hooker in a Trunk]]'' as a final project. The film was shot for $2,500 and released by [[IFC Films|IFC]]. It received an overall rating of 80% from critics at [[Rotten Tomatoes]] (4 fresh and 1 rotten review).<ref>{{Cite web|title = Dead Hooker in a Trunk|url = https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dead_hooker_in_a_trunk/|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date = December 31, 2009|accessdate = October 14, 2015}}</ref> The twins starred in the film as twin sisters – Badass (Sylvia) and Geek (Jen). Highly inspired by [[Robert Rodriguez]]'s ''Rebel Without A Crew'', the Soskas sought out ''El Mariachi'' star [[Carlos Gallardo (actor)|Carlos Gallardo]] to play the character God.
They are known for directing often violent and visceral horror movies such as their directorial debut ''[[Dead Hooker in a Trunk]]'' and ''[[American Mary]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3375:soska-sister-talks-american-mary-casting-and-more&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167|title=Soska Sister talks “AMERICAN MARY” casting and more|author=Kristy Jett|publisher=[[Fangoria]]|accessdate=8-7-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/43918/american-mary-nabs-new-one-sheet|title=American Mary|publisher=Dread Central|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotorimagazine.com/permalink/4386.html|author=Bob Freville|title=Soska Twins Talk About Ass-Kicking, Hookers & American Mary|publisher=Kotorimagazine.com|accessdate=7-31-2011}}</ref>

An absurdist dark satire, ''Dead Hooker in a Trunk'' originated as a faux trailer the sisters created, annoyed when their film school cut the budget for their final project. The film had a screening cancelled by one movie theater in Saskatoon after the theater received anonymous complaints.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2011/04/11/dead-hooker-in-a-trunk-banned/|title=Dead Hooker in a Trunk Banned |date=April 11, 2011 }}</ref>

=== ''American Mary'' ===
Following their first project, the twins wrote ''[[American Mary]]''<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3609300/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |title=Sylvia Soska - Biography |work=imdb.com |year=2014 |accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref>{{better|reason=not a reliable source|date=October 2023}} which was shown at [[Film4 FrightFest|Film4 Fright Fest]], [[Toronto After Dark Film Festival]] and Monster Fest.<ref name=":1"/><ref>{{Cite web|title = American Mary|url = https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_mary_2012/|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date = May 31, 2013|accessdate = October 14, 2015}}</ref> The twins cast Canadian horror star [[Katharine Isabelle]] (''[[Ginger Snaps (film)|Ginger Snaps]]'') as Mary Mason, and had special effects created by Masters FX. Wanting to be respectful to the body modification community, the sisters hired flesh artist Russ Foxx as a consultant to ensure authenticity.{{cn|date=October 2023}} The film was awarded the Special Jury Award at Fantastic Fest.

Following the success of the film, the Soskas announced an ''American Mary'' television series, writing on social media: "I know a lot of you are excited and curious about an American Mary series, after Rabid we connected with Cronenberg's producers at Prospero who have been champions in developing the series. We are currently making a sci-fi thriller called Unseen together with Radar & Film Mode. In the meantime, we have been enjoying connecting with fans of the film and hearing what they want to see in the television series version. It's always been a passion to explore these characters and their lives more deeply. To understand their struggles and see their wins."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Soska Sisters Announce American Mary TV Show|url = https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/soska-sisters-announce-american-mary-tv-show/|publisher=[[ComicBook]]|date = January 9, 2023|accessdate = January 9, 2023}}</ref>

=== ''ABCs of Death 2'' ===
The sisters directed a segment in ''[[ABCs of Death 2]]'' titled "T is for Torture Porn", which follows an actress, Yumi, as she auditions for an adult film scene. Yumi is revealed to be a hentai monster. The film was produced by XYZ Films.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

=== ''See No Evil 2'' ===
Jen and Sylvia Soska made two films for [[WWE Studios]]: ''[[See No Evil 2]]'' and ''[[Vendetta (2015 film)|Vendetta]]''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Vendetta|url = https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vendetta_2015/|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date = June 12, 2015|accessdate = October 14, 2015}}</ref> ''See No Evil 2'' again featured Katharine Isabelle.

=== ''Vendetta'' ===
The first film in the Lionsgate and WWE Studios Action Six Pack was the Soska Sisters' action film ''Vendetta'', written by Justin Shady. The film stars [[Dean Cain]] as Mason Danvers, who goes into prison in pursuit of the man who killed his wife.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

=== ''Rabid'' ===
The Soskas co-wrote and directed ''[[Rabid (2019 film)|Rabid]]'' (2019), a remake of [[David Cronenberg]]'s 1977 [[Rabid (1977 film)|film of the same name]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2018/02/david-cronenberg-rabid-remake-soska-sisters-1201928035/|title = David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' Remake: Soska Sisters Ready Their 'Continuation' of Body Horror Classic with 'Female Perspective'|date = February 15, 2018}}</ref> starring [[Laura Vandervoort]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/supergirl-jigsaw-star-laura-vandervoort-joins-reboot-of-david-cronenbergs-horror-classic-rabid-1202388263/|title='Supergirl' & 'Jigsaw' Star Laura Vandervoort Joins Reboot of David Cronenberg's Horror Classic 'Rabid' – Cannes|date=May 11, 2018}}</ref> and professional wrestler [[CM Punk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/cm-punk-411-interview/|title = 411Mania}}</ref> ''Rabid'' had its premiere on the closing night of the 20th Annual Fright Fest in London.{{cn|date=October 2023}}

=== ''On the Edge'' ===
In September 2022, the Soskas announced the premiere of their new film ''On the Edge'', to take place at the London FrightFest Halloween festival on October 29. The film was shot and produced in Canada and co-stars [[Tommy Pistol|Aramis Sartorio]], [[Soska Sisters|Jen Soska]], [[Sylvia Soska]] and [[Mackenzie Gray]]. The festival synopsis of the film reads, "Family man Peter gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Is it blackmail? Is it torture? Or is it the Devil come for his soul? Will Peter’s faith save him from his own personal Hell or is he already damned? A brilliant depiction of how Kink Culture can heal past trauma and be a source for shocking redemption."<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2022/09/29/the-soska-sisters-return-to-frightfest-with-on-the-edge-full-halloween-line-up-announced/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=www.thehollywoodnews.com|date=September 29, 2022 }}</ref>

=== ''Festival of the Living Dead'' ===
A sequel to [[George A. Romero]]'s ''[[Night of the Living Dead]]'', ''Festival of the Living Dead'' was directed by the Soska Sisters in 2023 and released on Tubi April 5, 2024. The film follows Ben's grandkids and their friends 55 years after the incident. The film stars Ashley Moore, [[Camren Bicondova]], Andre Anthony, Gage Marsh, Christian Rose, Maia Jae Bastidas, [[Keana Lyn Bastidas]], and Shiloh O'Reilly.

==Other work==
The Soskas have written for Marvel Comics, writing a Night Nurse story for Marvel's ''Secret Wars Journal'' #5 in 2015, a short story called ''The Ripley'' with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and a Deadpool story for the first annual ''Avengers Halloween Special''. They also wrote Black Widow, which ran for 5 issues in 2019.<ref name="McMillan">{{cite web |date=7 October 2018 |last1=McMillan |first1=Graeme |title=The Soska Sisters to Write New 'Black Widow' Comic Book Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/soska-sisters-write-new-black-widow-comic-book-series-1150032/ |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref> The Soskas are writing ''Yaira'' for [[Eric July|Rippaverse Comics]] releasing early 2024. The Yaira #1 preorder campaign broke company records making a million dollars within 24 hours of launch. Their next comic they will be writing for Rippaverse Comics is of the character ''Bloodruth'' who was first introduced in the second issue of Isom.

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film
!Producer
!Director
!Writer
!Actor
|-
|2001
|''[[Josie and the Pussycats (film)|Josie and the Pussycats]]''
|
|
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-

|-
|2009
|''[[Dead Hooker in a Trunk]]''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2012
|''[[American Mary]]''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2014
|''[[ABCs of Death 2]]''
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2014
|''[[See No Evil 2]]''
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2015
|''[[Vendetta (2015 film)|Vendetta]]''
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2015
|''[[Dead Rising: Watchtower]]''
|
|
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2016
|''The Blackburn Asylum''
|
|
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2019
|''[[Rabid (2019 film)|Rabid]]''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2022
|''On the Edge''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|2024
|''[[Festival of the Living Dead]]''
|
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Show
!Actor
!Host
!Episode(s)
|-
|2008
|''[[Kyle XY]]''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|
|"[[List of Kyle XY episodes#Season 2 (2007–08)|I've Had the Time of My Life]]"
|-
|2015
|''[[Hellevator]]''
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|{{center|{{X mark}}}}
|Starring role
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official|http://www.twistedtwinsproductions.net}}
* {{official website|http://www.twistedtwinsproductions.net}}
*{{imdb name|3609341|Jen Soska}}
* {{IMDb name|3609341|Jen Soska}}
*{{imdb name|3609300|Sylvia Soska}}
* {{IMDb name|3609300|Sylvia Soska}}

*{{twitter|twisted_twins}}
{{Soska sisters}}
{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 02:45, 12 November 2024

Jen and Sylvia Soska
Jen Soska (left) and Sylvia Soska (right) with actress Tristan Risk (center) at Fantastic Fest, 2014
Born (1983-04-29) April 29, 1983 (age 41)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Other namesTwisted Twins, The Soska Sisters
Occupations
Years active2001–present
Websitetwistedtwinsproductions.net

Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska (born April 29, 1983),[1] also known as The Soska Sisters or The Twisted Twins,[2] are Canadian twin sisters who collaborate as film directors, producers and screenwriters.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] They are known for directing often violent and visceral horror movies such as Dead Hooker in a Trunk, See No Evil 2 and American Mary.[10][11][12]

Biography

[edit]

Jen and Sylvia Soska were born on April 29, 1983 in Canada. The twins graduated from Argyle Secondary School. Their love of horror began at an early age, when their mother gave in to their constant begging to watch Poltergeist.[13] Initially, they tried becoming actresses and extras, but were unsatisfied with the stereotypical twin roles they were being offered. They decided to work in the horror movie field soon thereafter.[14]

Dead Hooker in a Trunk

[edit]

Jen and Sylvia briefly attended film school and wrote and directed Dead Hooker in a Trunk as a final project. The film was shot for $2,500 and released by IFC. It received an overall rating of 80% from critics at Rotten Tomatoes (4 fresh and 1 rotten review).[15] The twins starred in the film as twin sisters – Badass (Sylvia) and Geek (Jen). Highly inspired by Robert Rodriguez's Rebel Without A Crew, the Soskas sought out El Mariachi star Carlos Gallardo to play the character God.

An absurdist dark satire, Dead Hooker in a Trunk originated as a faux trailer the sisters created, annoyed when their film school cut the budget for their final project. The film had a screening cancelled by one movie theater in Saskatoon after the theater received anonymous complaints.[16]

American Mary

[edit]

Following their first project, the twins wrote American Mary[17][better source needed] which was shown at Film4 Fright Fest, Toronto After Dark Film Festival and Monster Fest.[2][18] The twins cast Canadian horror star Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps) as Mary Mason, and had special effects created by Masters FX. Wanting to be respectful to the body modification community, the sisters hired flesh artist Russ Foxx as a consultant to ensure authenticity.[citation needed] The film was awarded the Special Jury Award at Fantastic Fest.

Following the success of the film, the Soskas announced an American Mary television series, writing on social media: "I know a lot of you are excited and curious about an American Mary series, after Rabid we connected with Cronenberg's producers at Prospero who have been champions in developing the series. We are currently making a sci-fi thriller called Unseen together with Radar & Film Mode. In the meantime, we have been enjoying connecting with fans of the film and hearing what they want to see in the television series version. It's always been a passion to explore these characters and their lives more deeply. To understand their struggles and see their wins."[19]

ABCs of Death 2

[edit]

The sisters directed a segment in ABCs of Death 2 titled "T is for Torture Porn", which follows an actress, Yumi, as she auditions for an adult film scene. Yumi is revealed to be a hentai monster. The film was produced by XYZ Films.[citation needed]

See No Evil 2

[edit]

Jen and Sylvia Soska made two films for WWE Studios: See No Evil 2 and Vendetta.[20] See No Evil 2 again featured Katharine Isabelle.

Vendetta

[edit]

The first film in the Lionsgate and WWE Studios Action Six Pack was the Soska Sisters' action film Vendetta, written by Justin Shady. The film stars Dean Cain as Mason Danvers, who goes into prison in pursuit of the man who killed his wife.[citation needed]

Rabid

[edit]

The Soskas co-wrote and directed Rabid (2019), a remake of David Cronenberg's 1977 film of the same name,[21] starring Laura Vandervoort[22] and professional wrestler CM Punk.[23] Rabid had its premiere on the closing night of the 20th Annual Fright Fest in London.[citation needed]

On the Edge

[edit]

In September 2022, the Soskas announced the premiere of their new film On the Edge, to take place at the London FrightFest Halloween festival on October 29. The film was shot and produced in Canada and co-stars Aramis Sartorio, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska and Mackenzie Gray. The festival synopsis of the film reads, "Family man Peter gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Is it blackmail? Is it torture? Or is it the Devil come for his soul? Will Peter’s faith save him from his own personal Hell or is he already damned? A brilliant depiction of how Kink Culture can heal past trauma and be a source for shocking redemption."[24]

Festival of the Living Dead

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A sequel to George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, Festival of the Living Dead was directed by the Soska Sisters in 2023 and released on Tubi April 5, 2024. The film follows Ben's grandkids and their friends 55 years after the incident. The film stars Ashley Moore, Camren Bicondova, Andre Anthony, Gage Marsh, Christian Rose, Maia Jae Bastidas, Keana Lyn Bastidas, and Shiloh O'Reilly.

Other work

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The Soskas have written for Marvel Comics, writing a Night Nurse story for Marvel's Secret Wars Journal #5 in 2015, a short story called The Ripley with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and a Deadpool story for the first annual Avengers Halloween Special. They also wrote Black Widow, which ran for 5 issues in 2019.[25] The Soskas are writing Yaira for Rippaverse Comics releasing early 2024. The Yaira #1 preorder campaign broke company records making a million dollars within 24 hours of launch. Their next comic they will be writing for Rippaverse Comics is of the character Bloodruth who was first introduced in the second issue of Isom.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Producer Director Writer Actor
2001 Josie and the Pussycats
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2009 Dead Hooker in a Trunk
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☒N
☒N
☒N
2012 American Mary
☒N
☒N
☒N
☒N
2014 ABCs of Death 2
☒N
☒N
☒N
2014 See No Evil 2
☒N
☒N
2015 Vendetta
☒N
☒N
2015 Dead Rising: Watchtower
☒N
2016 The Blackburn Asylum
☒N
2019 Rabid
☒N
☒N
☒N
☒N
2022 On the Edge
☒N
☒N
☒N
☒N
2024 Festival of the Living Dead
☒N
☒N
☒N

Television

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Year Show Actor Host Episode(s)
2008 Kyle XY
☒N
 "I've Had the Time of My Life"
2015 Hellevator
☒N
☒N
 Starring role

References

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  1. ^ Leiren-Young, Mark. "Vancouver's Soska Sisters bring the madness to Whistler Film Festival". Canada.com. Archived from the original on June 25, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Twisted sisters stick the knife into their latest film American Mary". if.com.au. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Torrevillas, Phylicia. "Call them the twisted sisters". Metro Vancouver. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Whittington, James. "Exclusive Interview With Jen And Sylvia Soska, Directors Of Dead Hooker In A Trunk". Horror Channel. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  5. ^ Christie, Greg. "Boozie Movies! Dead Hooker in a Trunk Review". Twitch Film. Archived from the original on December 9, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  6. ^ "IFC Midnight Picks Up Dead Hooker in a Trunk for Limited Theatrical and VOD Release". Joblo.com. July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  7. ^ "Bloody Disgusting". Bloody Disgusting. July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  8. ^ "Film Review: Dead Hooker In A Trunk". Brutalashell.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  9. ^ "Rants and Raves". KPBS. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  10. ^ Jett, Kristy. "Soska Sister talks "AMERICAN MARY" casting and more". Fangoria. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  11. ^ "American Mary". Dread Central. April 19, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  12. ^ Freville, Bob. "Soska Twins Talk About Ass-Kicking, Hookers & American Mary". Kotorimagazine.com. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  13. ^ Rose, Steve (January 11, 2013). "The Soska sisters are the new faces of horror". The Guardian. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  14. ^ "About Us". Twisted Twins Productions. 2011. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  15. ^ "Dead Hooker in a Trunk". Rotten Tomatoes. December 31, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  16. ^ "Dead Hooker in a Trunk Banned". April 11, 2011.
  17. ^ "Sylvia Soska - Biography". imdb.com. 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  18. ^ "American Mary". Rotten Tomatoes. May 31, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  19. ^ "Soska Sisters Announce American Mary TV Show". ComicBook. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  20. ^ "Vendetta". Rotten Tomatoes. June 12, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  21. ^ "David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' Remake: Soska Sisters Ready Their 'Continuation' of Body Horror Classic with 'Female Perspective'". February 15, 2018.
  22. ^ "'Supergirl' & 'Jigsaw' Star Laura Vandervoort Joins Reboot of David Cronenberg's Horror Classic 'Rabid' – Cannes". May 11, 2018.
  23. ^ "411Mania".
  24. ^ "StackPath". www.thehollywoodnews.com. September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  25. ^ McMillan, Graeme (October 7, 2018). "The Soska Sisters to Write New 'Black Widow' Comic Book Series". The Hollywood Reporter.
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