Watch the Short Film Sleep Tight: "Josh is a young gamer confined to a wheelchair. He is also a teenager craving a bit more independence and wants to assert himself, especially with his father Frank, who is having a bit of a mid-life crisis himself.
One night Josh asks to keep the light on as his father helps him get to bed. Josh hopes to exercise a little autonomy in his life, but Frank resists, seeing the request as proof that Josh is still a young child in need. But as it turns out, when the lights go out, Josh discovers he's not alone -- and needs his dad more than ever.
Written and directed by Lewis Taylor, this horror-comedy is as much about a transition in a father-son relationship as it is about things that go bump in the night. But these weighty themes are offset by a stream of cheeky British wit,...
One night Josh asks to keep the light on as his father helps him get to bed. Josh hopes to exercise a little autonomy in his life, but Frank resists, seeing the request as proof that Josh is still a young child in need. But as it turns out, when the lights go out, Josh discovers he's not alone -- and needs his dad more than ever.
Written and directed by Lewis Taylor, this horror-comedy is as much about a transition in a father-son relationship as it is about things that go bump in the night. But these weighty themes are offset by a stream of cheeky British wit,...
- 7/22/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Willy’s Wonderland Exclusive Interview with Composer & Voice of Willy Émoi: Nicolas Cage finds himself battling possessed animatronic mascots in Screen Media Films’ new horror feature, Willy’s Wonderland. It’s an outrageous film, in a good way, with all the makings of a cult classic. One of those elements being the musical contributions by Émoi. Émoi not only composed the film’s score, but he also performed the lyrical songs you hear and was the voice of Willy Weasel. To learn more about the musical component of the film, we spoke exclusively with Émoi below. Willy’s Wonderland is now available on VOD and in select theaters. Émoi’s Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is also digitally available.
-Now that Willy’s Wonderland has been released and you have probably watched it a few times, what stands out most to you about the film?
I went and saw Willy’s at the drive-in on opening night,...
-Now that Willy’s Wonderland has been released and you have probably watched it a few times, what stands out most to you about the film?
I went and saw Willy’s at the drive-in on opening night,...
- 2/26/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Listen to the theme song of Nicolas Cage’s new horror movie “Willy’s Wonderland” and chances are you won’t be able to get it out of your heard.
Here, Variety gives you the first listen to the full creepy, yet catchy “The Birthday Song and Willy’s Jingle.”
In the Kevin Lewis-directed film, Cage plays a man whose car breaks down. In order to pay for the repairs, he agrees to clean an abandoned amusement park fun house. What follows is a bloody battle between Cage and fun house characters that have come alive. The trailer shows a teen girl telling Cage, “You’re here to be a human sacrifice.”
“The Birthday Song and Willy’s Jingle,” is sung by a cartoon-sounding Willy Weasel, voiced by composer Émoi, beginning with “It’s your birthday and we want you to have fun” and continues with an ominous invite to...
Here, Variety gives you the first listen to the full creepy, yet catchy “The Birthday Song and Willy’s Jingle.”
In the Kevin Lewis-directed film, Cage plays a man whose car breaks down. In order to pay for the repairs, he agrees to clean an abandoned amusement park fun house. What follows is a bloody battle between Cage and fun house characters that have come alive. The trailer shows a teen girl telling Cage, “You’re here to be a human sacrifice.”
“The Birthday Song and Willy’s Jingle,” is sung by a cartoon-sounding Willy Weasel, voiced by composer Émoi, beginning with “It’s your birthday and we want you to have fun” and continues with an ominous invite to...
- 2/11/2021
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.