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Stars: Danielle Harris, John Jarratt, Casper Van Dien, Rae Dawn Chong, Brad Harris, Valerie Harper | Written by Robert D. Weinbach | Directed by Julian Richards

A movie featuring two actors I really like, John Jarrett (Wolf Creek) and Danielle Harris, as the leads had to be good, right? With Skin Collector I was going to find out.

I can say that when those two actors on screen together the film is at its best and the last third of the film features this a lot. They don’t necessarily have perfect chemistry but they are both very good actors and are putting in good performances, so it does work for the most part. Unfortunately, they are fighting against a really poor script, which at times has lines that I just shook my head at. Lines that it doesn’t feel like anybody would say in ‘real life’, let alone these characters.

Indie horror is always a strange beast, as productions can either shell out significant dough for big-name talent, or they can invest in practical effects work and crazy, bloody action – but not both (typically). It’s a shame budgetary constraints plague projects, but it also speaks volumes when a director can overcome such hurdles and create a surprising genre hit hidden amidst a slew of similar films. Shiver is unfortunately one of the films that secured some serious genre star power in Danielle Harris, John Jarratt, and Casper Van Dien, but doesn’t really stack up in other places. Danielle Harris is a Scream Queen legend these days, and John Jarrett has been making a name by playing psychopaths, but a weakly structured story didn’t let these stars truly break out. There wasn’t a shiver, shutter, or squirm to be had during Julian Richards’ latest – don’t let the name fool you.

Image Entertainment picked up the film Shiverfor distribution in North America (May, 2013). The film is based on Brian Harper's novel. And, Shiver has won awards at several film festivals, including Best Actress (Danielle Harris) and Best Screenplay. Image will release this title on DVD an Video-on-demand formats in October of this year. This title follows actress Danielle Harris, who plays Wendy. Wendy is a an isolated young woman and she becomes an easy target of a serial killer. However, Wendy fights back. The tables are turned; and soon, Wendy is confronting this "living nightmare" (Image). As well, the official DVD artwork for Shiver has been released by Image Entertainment. The graphic shows the killer and his trophy case of heads. Fans of horror can view the trailer for Shiver below, also. Release Date" October 8th, 2013 (DVD). Director: Julian Richards. Writers: Brian Harper and Robert D. Weinbach. Cast: Danielle Harris,...

Julian (The Last Horror Movie, Summer Scars) Richards' latest terror tale, Shiver, is on its way to the European Film Market, and we've got some new stills and more for you to dig on in the interim.

From the Press Release

British sales agency Aspect Film has picked up all international rights, excluding North America, to Julian Richards' riveting suspense thriller Shiver for its genre division, Chiller Films. Glenn Reynolds' Circus Road is handling domestic sales.

The film stars Danielle Harris (Halloween, Hatchet II, Stake Land), John Jarratt (Wolf Creek 1 & 2, Django Unchained, Rogue, Australia), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers, Sleepy Hollow, The Pact), Rae Dawn Chong (Commando, The Color Purple), Valerie Harper (Blame It On Rio), and Brad Harris (Kommisar X , Hercules, Goliath and The Gladiators).

Produced and penned by Robert D. Weinbach, Shiver is based on the acclaimed novel by New York Times bestselling author Brian Harper.

Once again I bring you the best round-up of all the movie updates announced in this past week's trade reports. Why read a Ton of articles when you can read just one? This week you have a lot to get excited about with new films from Woody Allen, Werner Herzog, Michael Winterbottom, John Madden, James Mangold and even Ralph Fiennes taking a stab at a directorial debut and that's only the first ten new productions listed. Check out the full list and links are available if the film is in the database already, and remember you can keep up with all new films added and updated on the site right here all week long. Title: Guardians of Ga'Hoole

Studio: Warner Bros.

Director: Zack Snyder

Screenwriter: John Orloff, John Collee

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten, Jim Sturgess, Geoffrey Rush, Rachael Taylor, David Wenham

Storyline: An animated feature film based...