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Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders (2009) Online
Original Title :
Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders
Genre :
Movie / Short / Comedy / Horror
Year :
2009
Directror :
Sean Candon
Cast :
Ryan McDermott,Paul Feeney,Charlotte Fellows
Writer :
Sean Candon,Paul Feeney
Budget :
£5,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
33min
Rating :
8.7/10
Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders (2009) Online

Manchester. Present day. The supernatural crime hub of the twenty-first century, home of Detective Mark 'Mac' Macready. When Macready wakes from a coma he was brutally put into by an unseen enemy, he is met with the unsettling news that his wife Christina is missing and a mass murdering monster has been on the rampage, which the press has affectionately dubbed 'The Archangel'. Realizing there is a connection between his wife's disappearance and the arrival of 'The Archangel' the intrepid detective descends into a paranoid, frenzied search through Manchester's dark supernatural underbelly. It is up to Mac, and Mac alone, to find his missing wife, solve the case and bring the merciless Archangel to cold blooded justice.
Complete credited cast:
Ryan McDermott Ryan McDermott - Mark 'Mac' Macready
Paul Feeney Paul Feeney - Ed Taylor
Charlotte Fellows Charlotte Fellows - Christina Macready
Nathan Head Nathan Head - Raymond Korkinsky
Paul Newbery Paul Newbery - Doyle
Ashleigh Toni Holloway Ashleigh Toni Holloway - Friday (as Ashleigh Edwards Pitt)
Sean Candon Sean Candon - Stone
Chris Lumb Chris Lumb - Sam The Bartender
Tom Tuck Tom Tuck - Travis
Kate Davies Kate Davies - Nurse Betty
Alexander Rogerson Alexander Rogerson - The Archangel (as Al James)
Johnny Swindells Johnny Swindells - Jimmy 'The Ghoul'
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chris Day Chris Day - Raynor
Ian Dean Ian Dean - Reporter #1 / Groom
Lee Dyson Lee Dyson - Romero

Features a guest appearance by Manchester Burlesque group 'The Glitter Kittens' as the She-Snakes.

Won 'Special Commendation Award' at the 20th Annual Festival Of Fantastic Films, the UK's longest-running genre event.

Won 'Most Original Film Award' at Horror UK's 28 Hours Later Festival and was also part of the Official Judges Selection.

Was released theatrically with Хэллоуин (1978) in some theaters during Hallowe'en 2009.

Was released theatrically with Чей-то стук в дверь (2009) in some theaters during Hallowe'en 2009.

The character of Macready was originally conceived in 2003 by Paul Feeney and Ryan McDermott whilst making a student film. Years later a trailer was made with Sean Candon to help gain interest and for this version.

The shooting schedule reveals that Chris Day's character's full name is Gary Raynor.


User reviews

Uranneavo

Uranneavo

I was lucky enough to be invited to a launch party for this short movie just after it was released online for free public viewing.

It is a short film but I'd say it's the perfect length for what it is. It's a tongue in cheek affair that reminds me of Evil Dead and Shaun of the Dead. I can imagine Bruce Campbell or Simon Pegg + Nick Frost loving this! Being set in Manchester was also a big attraction to me as it's near to where I live. I'm not saying that this would detract from the enjoyment for anyone else watching Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders but it was an added bonus for me.

I don't really want to give anything about the storyline as I think it needs to be watched (after all it's only around 30 minutes long).

If you like comedy / horror I'd say this is a must watch. The production is absolutely great and all the people involved in it's making have done a fantastic job on such a limited budget.

I'm looking forward to seeing bigger budget, longer movies from all of the guys and gals responsible for this in the near future.
JoJogar

JoJogar

Mark 'Mac' Macready awakes in hospital after his wife is abducted by the demonic Archangel Killer. In a fraught race against time to rescue his beloved from certain death Mac must overcome his vitriolic boss and a host of demons to get her back.

This film is ultra low-budget but its creators have shown writing skills and filming styles that, given a bigger budget and wider audience, could soon become household names. However, one of the downsides to this film is some of the acting - raised eyebrows and head-nodding do not constitute Shakespearian Thespianism.

Another downside is the likability of the main character, the comedic one liners and swearing tried too hard to make the character liked by the audience, however given the 30 minute run-time it is hard to bond with and feel sympathy with the character in such a short time.

The camera work and direction show promise and the soundtrack was an inspired piece of work. Given the budget, the monster effects and gore were excellent, far better than those seen on Buffy The Vampire Slayer and other mainstream shows.

All in all I would definitely like to see a feature film length release of this short film that will take the story further into the demonic underbelly of Manchester. I hope all members of the cast & crew, writers and director etc. go on to great things, or if not, can at least look back on their experience and say "we gave it a shot and we had a blast!"