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Lionsgate latest straight-to-DVD release
Holla stars a predominantly black cast
who's main character Monica St. John, a
television star, decides she wants more
than just the glass screen. Her agent is
insistent on having her sign a contract
that will keep her locked in and grant
the agent a hefty signing bonus. When
Monica decides continuing on with the
show isn't in her best interest, her
agent decides it is. Meanwhile sitcom
star Monica and friends head to the
woods for a weekend of relaxation. But a
secret killer has a different plan.
The film starts out with a pretty
descent murder. Which sets the tone for
the film but doesn't really explain why
Monica has certain feelings about love
and family. The films inconsistent shots
are numerous throughout the film
although suspense is heavy and yet still
creates an unsettling feeling. Very
successfully done on that aspect however
it's so important to understand why
black horror movies are rarely
successful.
Not sure if its a combination of acting
and ghetto fabulousness that seems
unrealistic on the silver screen. Or if
the ebonics doesn't have a crossover
effect. Maybe its possible that the
helpless victim script doesn't fit a
character who acts hood and carries a
gun. Either way it doesn't mix well and
results in less films hitting
mainstream.
DVD features:
Commentary with
Director H.M. Coakley, Writer Camille
Irons Coakley and Actress Shelli Boone
Horror
Story: The Making of Holla
16X9 Widescreen
5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio
English
and Spanish subtitles
English
Closed Captions
Trailers
An urban suspense thriller Holla is a
good watch.
Are you scared? You should be. Holla.
Street
Release: October 9th, 2007
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