Evidence (2012 film)

Evidence is a 2012 American found footage horror film directed and edited by Howie Askins and produced and written by Ryan McCoy, who also stars in the movie.^[1] The film also stars Brett Rosenberg, Abigail Richie and Ashley Bracken.^[2]

Evidence
Evidence film poster
Directed by	Howie Askins
Written by	Ryan McCoy
Produced by	Ryan McCoy
Starring	Ryan McCoy Brett Rosenberg Abigail Richie Ashley Bracken
Cinematography	Daniel Wall
Edited by	Howie Askins
Production company	RynoRyder Productions
Distributed by	Showbox
Release date	March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)
Running time	78 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$12,000

Synopsis

Ryan is making a documentary on his friend, Brett, about camping for the first time. However, once they begin camping, they discover that there is a mysterious figure that is hunting them.

Cast

• Ryan McCoy as Ryan
• Brett Rosenberg as Brett
• Abigail Richie as Abi
• Ashley Bracken as Ashley
• Zack Fahey as Man in Gown
• Blaine Gray as Rogue Wolf
• Keith Lewis as Lone Wolf
• Risdon Roberts as Sara
• Andrew Varenhorst as Stairway man

Development

Askins began developing Evidence in January 2010 after viewing Paranormal Activity, and began shooting the film in April of the same year.^[3] The film was shot in chronological order and the production cost $12,000 to make in its entirety.^[3]

Reception

Critical reception for Evidence has been mixed to negative,^[4] with Bloody Disgusting saying it "[failed] to scare".^[5] Shock Till You Drop panned the film overall, calling it a "good effort" but criticized the film's shift in tone.^[6] In contrast, Dread Central gave a more positive review, giving it 3 1/2 out of five blades and praising the film's shift.^[7] JoBlo's Arrow in the Head reviewer Matt Withers wrote that he "kinda dug it" but that "a couple of effective scares and some solid visuals aren't enough to make up for a story that makes little attempt to explain itself and drags far too often to be considered truly successful".^[8]

Sequel

According to Ryan McCoy on a couple of interviews, a sequel is currently in the works. It is said to be both a prequel and a sequel.

References

1. "Mysterious Creatures Roam the California Hills in Howie Askins' Evidence". Beyond Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
2. ""EVIDENCE": NOT YOUR AVERAGE FOUND-FOOTAGE FLICK". Fangoria. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
3. "Interview: Film-writer Ryan McCoy talks Evidence". Daily Record. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
4. "Evidence: Cannes 2011 Review". Hollywood Reporter. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
5. "BD Review: Latest Found 'Evidence' Fails to Scare". Bloody Disgusting. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
6. "Review: Evidence". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
7. "Review: Evidence (2011)". Dread Central. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
8. "Review: Evidence". JoBlo. Archived from the original on 23 May 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.

External links

• Evidence at IMDb