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Thirst
First Look Studios - 2010

Directed by Jeffery Lando
Written by Kurt Volkan and Joel Newman

Starring
Lacey Chabert
Tygh Runyan
Mercedes Mcnab
Brandon Quinn


A taunt suspenseful film about two couples getting stranded in the desert.  Shot on a low budget and done on a short shooting schedule, filmmaker Jefferey Lando does a bang up job of getting strong performances and squeezes as much tension as he can from the film's situation and setting.

A photographer (Brandon Quinn) has the great idea of traveling out to an extremely remote location in the desert to photograph his model/girlfriend.  The location ends up being spectacular for putting his blond babe (Mercedes Mcnab) against the harsh landscape.  But as the quartet is heading home, the photographer, who's driving ends up wrecking the car.  They end up down in a deep ravine.  Since they cannot drive the automobile, they set out on foot to find help and shelter from the burning sun.

The problem is they are many miles from any town and are not sure which direction to go.  Throw in they have little food and water and you have the makings for serious trouble.

Lacey Chabert is a curvy little cutie.  I especially liked her first shot in the film as we find her in almost the opposite place where she will be later in the movie.  Though she looks fantastic, Chabert isn't afraid to get dirty and dive into the role.  Her character is tough and smart and the diminutive actress does a remarkable job with her character.

I liked the other casting choices as they each fit the parts and as a whole really brought each character to life.  I think Brandon Quinn makes the other biggest impression as the jerk who only seems to care about himself.

The movie makes great use some scenic desert locations.  Lando does a great job of giving this little movie big scope.  Also he wears many of the most important job hats and pulls off each of them with impressive skill.

I wouldn't truly call THIRST a horror film, but rather a gritty, character study thriller.  It will take you on a journey that has tension, drama and a few surprises.

I definitely recommend it.

www.firstlookstudios.com