Vigilante Diaries
| Vigilante Diaries | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Christian Sesma |
| Written by | Paul Sloan |
| Produced by | Mike Hatton |
| Starring | Jason Mewes Paul Sloan Quinton Rampage Jackson Kevin L. Walker Michael Jai White Michael Madsen |
| Cinematography | Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein |
| Edited by | Eric Potter |
| Music by | Kevin Reipl |
| Distributed by | Anchor Bay Entertainment |
Release date | June 24, 2016 |
Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Vigilante Diaries is a 2016 action film which originated as a web series in 2013 starring Jason Mewes, Kevin L. Walker, and Paul Sloan. It was produced by William Morris Endeavors. After the web series' success the project was then green lit to be produced as a feature film in 2014.
Cast
- Jason Mewes as Michael Hanover
- Quinton Rampage Jackson as Wolfman
- Paul Sloan as The Vigilante
- Kevin L. Walker as The Kid
- Michael Jai White as Barrington
- Michael Madsen as Moreau
- Mike Hatton as Barry
- Noel Guglielmi as Nero
- Danny Trejo as Crazy Joe
- James Russo as Mr. Hanover
- Arman Nshanian as Andreas
- Chasty Ballesteros as Raven
- Chavo Guerreo Jr. as Tex-Mex
- Jacqueline Lord as Jade
- Jessica Uberuaga as Red
- Mark Sherman as The Geek
- Mary Christina Brown as Swan
- Gary LeRoi Gray as Bass
Production
Vigilante Diaries originated as a television and web series that starred Jason Mewes, Kevin L. Walker, and Paul Sloan. Funding for the series was partially raised via the crowdfunding website Chill and the series aired on the USA Network in 2014, but was cancelled after only seven episodes.[1][2] In 2014 production began on a film that would see Mewes, Walker, and Sloan returning. Other actors confirmed to be performing in the film included Quinton Rampage Jackson, Michael Jai White, and Noel Guglielmi.[3][4]
Release
The film internationally distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment. The film was theatrically released in select theaters on June 24, 2016 and was released on VOD, DVD, and Blu-ray on July 5, 2016.[5][6]
Reception
A reviewer for the Los Angeles Times wrote that "Although this film never really makes sense, Sesma’s years of experience means that it’s at least competently shot, with locations around the world. Plus, it’s admirably gonzo. And when it comes to cheap genre fare, bizarre always beats boring."[7]
Kam Williams of Baret News Wire reviewed the film stating, "this balls-out action flick features a high attrition-rate as well a measure of eroticized violence for folks who like to be titillated while satiating their bloodlust."[8]
References
- ^ Packham, Chris. "Vigilante Diaries". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ^ Graser, Marc (2013-07-03). "Jason Mewes' 'Vigilante Diaries' Provides New Twist on Crowdfunding: Build a Fanbase While Asking for Money". Variety. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ^ Murthi, Vikram. "Vigilante Diaries Clip: Michael Madsen & Paul Sloan Duel Over Vid Chat". IndieWire. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ Morales, Wilson (2016-07-01). "Michael Jai White Talks Vigilante Diaries". Blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ "Anchor Bay Announces 'Vigilante Diaries' - Bloody Disgusting!". 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ "Anchor Bay releases "Vigilante Diaries" in June". World Film Geek. 2016-05-20. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ Murray, Noel (June 23, 2016). "Nonsensical 'Vigilante Diaries' goes gonzo". LA times. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ "Ex-Black Op Agents Go Rogue in High Body-Count Revenge Thriller - Baret News Wire". 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2016-09-02.