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逐 個 錫 ， 逐 個 殺
情 人 節 ， 飛 來 死 亡 帖
面 具 狂 兇 揀 你 做 情 人
夠 唔 夠 膽 一 齊 玩
繼 〈 舊 年 暑 假 搞 乜 鬼 〉 〈 奪 命 狂 呼 〉 嶄 新 殺 死 人 猛 片

〈 鐵 金 剛 黑 日 危 機 〉 丹 尼 絲 李 察 士 Denise Richards
〈 從 未 咀 過 〉 瑪 莉 修 頓 Marley Shelton
〈 彊 屍 戰 士 片 集 〉 大 衛 保 連 尼 斯 Davie Boreanaz
聯 合 主 演

〈 奪 命 傳 說 〉 占 米 布 蘭 斯 Jamie Blanks 導 演
〈 深 海 變 種 〉 當 娜 包 維 絲 及 榮 包 維 絲 Donna Powers & Wayne Powers 編 劇
〈 舊 年 暑 假 搞 乜 鬼 〉 史 提 夫 米 高 維 治 Steve MirKovich 剪 接
〈 廿 二 世 紀 殺 人 網 絡 〉 當 戴 維 斯 Don Davis 配 樂

華 納 兄 弟 ( 遠 東 ) 公 司 榮 譽 發 行
5 月 31 日 殺 到 埋 身

〈 玩 盡 殺 絕 情 人 節 〉 故 事 簡 介

情 人 節 的 傳 統 是 充 滿 愛 意 和 歡 樂 ， 但 人 與 人 之 間 往 往 因 為 糾 纏 不 清 的 性 和 愛 ， 伴 隨 著 爭 執 、 報 復 、 死 亡 ， 讓 生 存 留 下 烙 印 ， 人 世 間 本 來 就 是 愛 恨 交 織 。

〈 玩 盡 殺 絕 情 人 節 〉 圍 繞 著 五 個 少 女 為 中 心 ， 包 括 姬 蒂 ( 瑪 莉 修 頓 飾 ) 、 柏 芝 ( 丹 妮 絲 李 察 士 飾 ) 、 桃 麗 菲 ( 謝 茜 嘉 卡 蕭 飾 ) 、 莉 莉 ( 謝 茜 嘉 歌 菲 飾 ) 和 莎 莉 ( 嘉 芙 蓮 海 格 飾 ) ， 她 們 一 起 成 長 ， 一 同 上 學 ， 校 園 內 她 們 分 享 夢 中 的 白 馬 王 子 ， 理 想 的 將 來 ， 莉 莉 是 校 園 公 主 ， 柏 芝 是 班 上 壞 女 孩 ， 姬 蒂 表 現 文 靜 ， 桃 麗 菲 是 肥 妹 仔 缺 乏 安 全 P ， 不 同 的 個 性 也 可 以 令 她 們 自 成 一 派 ， 糖 黐 豆 般 生 活 。

離 開 校 園 後 ， 各 奔 前 程 ， 她 們 仍 然 是 好 朋 友 ， 〈 玩 〉 片 開 始 時 講 述 情 人 節 之 前 ， 五 個 好 友 剛 參 加 完 朋 友 的 喪 禮 ， 隨 即 個 別 收 到 神 秘 、 奇 怪 的 情 人 節 信 息 。 起 初 她 們 以 為 只 是 無 聊 人 的 惡 作 劇 ， 但 事 情 發 展 下 去 卻 令 她 們 感 到 不 安 。 寄 信 人 真 的 可 能 會 對 她 們 不 利 。 她 們 與 警 探 薜 施 研 究 ， 發 現 她 們 好 友 被 謀 殺 可 能 是 她 們 中 學 時 期 一 個 男 同 學 所 為 ， 他 叫 米 頓 ， 在 校 時 備 受 P 學 奚 落 欺 凌 ， 在 一 個 情 人 節 舞 會 上 ， 米 頓 飽 受 侮 辱 ， 可 能 是 導 致 他 今 趟 復 仇 之 火 線 。 警 方 極 力 追 查 米 頓 的 下 落 ， 但 卻 茫 無 頭 緒 ， 他 既 沒 有 地 址 ， 又 沒 有 工 作 紀 錄 ， 就 連 一 張 長 大 後 的 相 片 也 找 不 到 。

五 個 少 女 人 人 自 危 ， 因 為 沒 有 人 知 道 米 頓 的 真 正 面 目 ， 他 可 能 已 潛 伏 在 每 個 人 的 身 邊 ……

幕 後 製 作 點 滴

〈 玩 盡 殺 絕 情 人 節 〉 英 文 片 名 " Valentine " 根 據 湯 沙 維 治 (Tom Savage) 暢 銷 小 說 改 編 搬 上 銀 幕 ， 製 片 人 戴 倫 斯 拉 士 接 任 此 片 時 ， 特 別 強 調 這 不 是 一 部 靠 青 春 片 卡 士 ， 或 怪 事 連 篇 ， 或 死 得 人 多 來 取 悅 觀 眾 ， 他 希 望 演 員 演 出 時 能 切 合 角 色 的 性 格 ， 令 整 部 戲 更 有 吸 引 力 。

因 此 導 演 占 米 布 蘭 斯 在 角 色 描 繪 上 ， 令 人 耳 目 一 新 ， 如 姬 蒂 之 高 雅 表 現 ， 莉 莉 自 由 自 在 ， 柏 芝 的 敢 於 挑 戰 ， 以 及 桃 樂 菲 的 不 安 性 格 等 等 ， 反 映 她 們 在 片 中 的 居 住 環 境 ， 就 業 範 圍 和 衣 著 品 味 上 ， 使 人 感 覺 眼 前 一 亮 。

當 然 ， 〈 玩 〉 片 還 有 一 位 初 登 銀 幕 的 大 衛 保 連 尼 斯 ， 之 前 他 只 在 電 視 彊 屍 戰 事 片 集 演 出 ， 深 受 歡 迎 ， 這 次 有 機 會 跳 上 大 銀 幕 ， 他 特 別 用 心 ， 演 出 片 中 阿 當 的 角 色 充 滿 機 智 幽 默 感 ， 與 另 一 女 主 角 姬 蒂 合 演 對 手 戲 ， 他 們 時 常 遭 遇 不 可 思 議 的 事 ， 見 招 拆 招 ， 劇 情 豐 富 ， 充 滿 娛 樂 性 。

導 演 占 米 布 蘭 斯 接 拍 〈 玩 〉 片 前 ， 對 於 嘩 鬼 恐 怖 片 ， 心 儀 己 久 ， 當 他 年 幼 還 是 十 一 歲 時 ， 便 已 看 了 尊 卡 本 達 的 〈 冤 魂 不 息 〉 TheFog ， 那 時 他 已 立 志 當 導 演 時 ， 便 要 拍 這 類 恐 怖 片 ， 不 過 他 不 會 在 畫 面 上 為 恐 怖 而 恐 怖 ， 他 希 望 能 有 足 夠 的 材 料 ， 在 情 節 空 間 上 表 現 ， 引 起 觀 眾 感 覺 恐 怖 效 果 ， 勝 過 倚 靠 特 技 畫 面 取 勝 。

當 然 ， 電 影 始 終 要 靠 視 覺 效 果 元 素 ， 〈 玩 〉 片 中 有 場 求 偶 派 對 ， 背 景 為 表 達 不 同 的 情 人 影 像 ， 由 甜 蜜 蜜 到 性 感 寫 照 等 ， 超 過 一 千 個 不 同 影 像 ， 投 射 襯 托 在 派 對 周 圍 環 境 ， 色 彩 感 強 烈 ， 感 覺 零 啥 不 同 。

丹 尼 絲 李 察 士 性 感 迷 人

丹 尼 絲 李 察 士 ( 飾 演 柏 芝 ) 最 為 人 津 津 樂 道 曾 參 演 占 士 邦 片 〈 鐵 金 剛 黑 日 危 機 〉 ， 之 前 亦 曾 在 〈 星 河 戰 隊 〉 及 〈 玩 盡 殺 絕 〉 中 有 不 俗 演 出 ， 尤 以 後 者 同 屬 於 嘩 鬼 恐 怖 片 ， 與 〈 玩 〉 片 同 一 類 型 ， 她 不 單 保 持 性 感 一 面 ， 演 技 也 誇 進 一 步 ， 難 怪 新 片 " The Third Wheel " 也 找 她 當 女 主 角 ， 合 演 的 正 是 當 紅 的 麥 迪 文 及 賓 亞 弗 力 ， 可 見 她 前 途 無 可 限 量 。

占 米 布 蘭 斯 驚 憟 片 學 識 淵 博

原 籍 澳 洲 的 占 米 布 蘭 斯 ， 畢 業 於 墨 爾 砵 維 多 利 亞 藝 術 學 院 影 系 ， 早 年 曾 拍 音 樂 錄 影 帶 及 短 片 ， 又 獲 澳 洲 影 藝 學 院 資 助 製 作 一 部 " SilentNumber " ， 評 論 不 俗 ， 同 時 獲 影 藝 學 院 發 行 。 之 後 他 參 予 澳 洲 著 名 導 演 弗 史 賓 斯 的 工 作 室 ， 擔 任 電 視 廣 告 片 後 期 製 作 主 管 ， 期 間 他 曾 為 〈 舊 年 暑 假 搞 乜 鬼 〉 製 作 宣 傳 預 告 片 ， 受 荷 里 活 注 意 ， 欣 賞 他 對 恐 怖 、 驚 憟 片 豐 富 的 智 識 ， 同 時 獲 晉 軍 大 銀 幕 拍 第 一 部 片 〈 奪 命 傳 說 〉 Urban Legend ， 〈 玩 盡 殺 絕 情 人 節 〉 是 他 第 二 部 導 演 作 品 。

Production Information

Love is in the air. On the most romantic day of the year, would-be lovers woo hearts with flowers, candy, cards and gifts.

Best friends Kate (MARLEY SHELTON), Paige (DENISE RICHARDS), Dorothy (JESSICA CAPSHAW), Lily (JESSICA CAUFFIEL) and Shelly (KATHERINE HEIGL) are young women looking for a relationship -- a valentine to die for.

And this year they might just get their wish.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and NPV Entertainment, a Dylan Sellars Production, the horror thriller "Valentine," starring DAVID BOREANAZ (TV's "Angel"), DENISE RICHARDS ("The World Is Not Enough"), MARLEY SHELTON ("Never Been Kissed") and KATHERINE HEIGL (TV's "Roswell.") The thriller is directed by JAMIE BLANKS ("Urban Legend") from a screenplay by DONNA POWERS & WAYNE POWERS ("Deep Blue Sea") and GRETCHEN J. BERG & AARON HARBERTS, based on the novel by TOM SAVAGE. DYLAN SELLARS ("The Replacements") is the producer. GRANT ROSENBERG (TV's "Lois & Clark") and BRUCE BERMAN ("The Matrix," "Red Planet") are the executive producers. RICK BOTA is director of photography; STEVE MIRKOVICH, A.C.E. ("I Know What You Did Last Summer") is the editor; STEPHEN GEAGHAN (TV's "The Outer Limits") serves as Production Designer; DON DAVIS ("The Matrix") scored the film. "Valentine" will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and, in select territories, Village Roadshow Pictures.

"Valentine" is set against the background of the tradition of Valentine's Day, a time when love is on everyone's mind. "Sex and love go hand in hand with death in all horror films," says producer Dylan Sellers. "You're already going into a holiday that focuses on the former, so it's only natural that death comes along for the ride too. Our story takes revenge and obsession up a notch. And that's what this movie is -- these men and women desperately looking for love and crossing the line."

The film revolves around Kate (Marley Shelton), Paige (Denise Richards), Dorothy (Jessica Capshaw), Lily (Jessica Cauffiel) and Shelly (Katherine Heigl), who grew up together, went through school together and shared their dreams of the perfect boy and the perfect future. Lily is the school princess; Paige, the class bad girl; Kate is quiet; Dorothy plump and insecure. The four become a group and stick together, scorning the nerds and presenting a unified front to the school bullies.

"Junior high is the strangest time of your life," says Marley Shelton, who stars as Kate, "because in the grand scope it's only a few years of your life, but for some reason -- I think a combination of puberty and all the changes going on - everybody really remembers those years. I do think that a lot of our identity is shaped during that time, and it does effect who we are, presently. So I think it's really great that this movie hits on that and, uses that as an engine."

Years later, they are still friends. Their lives now include careers but, like many young women, they are navigating through the singles scene. "These women truly do not know what's in store for them and how their earlier indiscretions are going to come back to haunt them," says director Jamie Blanks.

David Boreanaz, whose star has catapulted in the top-rated series "Buffy" and his own spin-off, "Angel," makes his big screen starring debut as Adam, a sports writer with whom journalist Kate finds herself in on-again-off-again relationship. "Adam has a thing for Kate," says Boreanaz. As the film unfolds, and terrible things begin to happen to Kate and her circle of friends, Adam and Kate become even closer. Boreanaz explains, "He tries to make her feel at ease in a very uneasy situation that he finds himself in the middle of. He's trying to be a shoulder to cry on and just comfort her. I've always loved playing those comforting roles," he jokes.

Denise Richards, who ignited the screen in "Wild Things," plays Paige, whom the young actress describes as "very sassy and witty. Paige knows exactly what she wants and sticks up for herself always." When the film takes a darker turn, Richards explains, "Paige is not afraid. She will not shrink at the first sign of trouble but charge into it without fear."

Jessica Cauffiel stars as Lily, who has become enthralled with artist Max Ives (Johnny Whitworth). "Lily is a fun member of this foursome, this group of girls, who all have very distinctive personalities," says Cauffiel. "Lily is the goofy one with the incessant wit and sense of humor. She is always dating the wrong men. She is roommates with Paige, who is the group sexpot, and Lily is always there with a witty quip. When necessary."

Jessica Capshaw plays Dorothy, still the poor little rich girl, who is falling way too fast for handsome Campbell (Daniel Cosgrove), a charmer who keeps his past to himself. "Dorothy was always the really shy girl and is always battling all these demons," says Capshaw. "She had a family that wasn't so caring and she was just kind of different than everyone else. Now she's grown up to be something quite different, and very much looks like she belongs, but still feels like the little girl that didn't belong."

The story begins before Valentine's Day when the friends convene for a close friend's funeral, after which they all start receiving strange, menacing Valentine messages.

At first, the women dismiss the twisted greetings as a sick joke. Then they meet with the detective (Fulvio Cecere) investigating their friend's death and learn there could be a link to someone they all knew, and tormented, years ago, at a Valentine's dance in junior high school - a boy named Jeremy Melton. The police try to trace him but the trail is cold. They can find no recent address, employment record or photograph. If Jeremy Melton still exists, he could be anyone, anywhere.

As the threats of violence intensify, each of the women grapples with the realization that any man she knows - or ever knew - could be a vicious killer.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Though producer Dylan Sellers was intrigued by the juxtaposition of love and murder in the tale, he was most drawn to the characters in the film. "I am not interested in a cast of teens whose only focus is on what is happening on the screen and on who might die next," he says. "I wanted to have a story about real characters with real lives."

Director Jamie Blanks, who leapt onto the horror scene with the hit "Urban Legend," agrees. "Each of these young women is a distinct, interesting character," says Blanks.

For David Boreanaz, the opportunity to bring more humor into a character was a challenge the actor relished. "One of the most appealing aspects of the role for me was being able to sit down with Jamie and share my thoughts and opinions on the story," says Boreanaz. "That allowed me to feel free with the character I wanted to create with Adam. He's a very charming person and there are a lot of comedic elements to his character. There was also a lot of humor that was really fun to do."

"Since some of these people are going to die, we hope the audience will actually care about them," says Denise Richards.

Though "Valentine" is based on the best selling novel Valentine by Tom Savage, the filmmakers were committed to telling a unique story for the screen. The filmmakers even explored the idea of putting different characters behind the Cherub's mask.

When director Jamie Blanks joined the production, his passion for the horror/thriller genre became a valuable asset. "This is what I love and as long as there is an audience for these movies, I want to make them," says Blanks. "Fans of the genre should know this film is being made by one of their own."

After viewing John Carpenter's chiller "The Fog" at the tender age of 11, Blanks knew he wanted to make horror films. By the time he started his professional career, he had seen hundreds of death scenes, but with "Valentine," the director notes, "I think we've come up with a few really, really interesting ones. The stuff you don't show is always more terrifying. You've got to give the audience just enough information so that they can put it together for themselves. I think if you suggest it effectively, it's far more grisly than anything a special effects guy can show you."

Blanks feels no compunction about staging nasty deaths for the film's host of beautiful leads. "It just goes with the territory," he notes with a wry smile. "In real life, I'm opposed to violence but this is a movie - a very scary movie."

On set, many conversations ended with the words, "Excuse me, I have to go and die now."

"The way Jamie shoots and tells the story, you'll either get it or you won't, and you think you have it, but at the end this film is going to surprise a lot of people," says Boreanaz.

The filmmakers took care in drawing their female characters. Kate's decency, Lily's free spirit, Paige's daring and Dorothy's insecurity are reflected in their apartments, their jobs and their clothing. Each is a true individual, although all are linked by their shared experiences in childhood, by continued concern for each other and - eventually - by the threat they all face.

"We have been very lucky in pulling together a cast that really works for this project and with one another," says executive producer Grant Rosenberg. "Marley Shelton is just wonderful as Kate. She really has an ability to deal with both the humor of the situation, when called for, the sheer terror of the situation. Denise Richards as Paige brings to it not only her sense of humor but also an incredible screen presence and sexiness which is a dream come true for the Paige character. And Jessica Capshaw as Dorothy brings a real maturity and intelligence to the role. Jessica Cauffiel, who plays Lily, really lights up the screen. We got very, very lucky with our cast."

"Valentine" unfolds against a series of vivid backgrounds - from Kate's apartment with its roof deck to funky nightclubs, trendy galleries, and elegant restaurants.

Dizzying images of love and hate at Max's avant-garde art show in which reality and imagery are interchangeable provide a provocative backdrop for terror. What begins as an evening of fun becomes frightening, then terrifying, as the women are separated and the masked killer - disguised as a "Cherub" - seeks his special valentine.

The art show features a spectacular display of lovers' images - from sweet to erotic - arranged in a complex maze of back-lit pillars and boxes. More than 1,000 individual images were shot, then edited, cropped and enlarged to produce the 300-plus that make up Max Ives's "Blind Date" show.

A Valentine's Day party in Dorothy's grand family mansion becomes another setting for terror. Amid an overblown explosion of pink - hearts, balloons, streamers and flowers - the women begin to catch glimpses of their tormentor's now-trademark Cherub mask. "'Valentine' sets its most frightening moments against a background of charm, wealth and beauty," says production designer Steven Geaghan. "Death seems more shocking somehow when it visits such luxurious surroundings."

The setting for the Valentine's Day party - Dorothy's family home - is a real mansion in Vancouver, B.C. It was built at the height of Roaring '20s and no expense was spared. The basic architecture is Spanish but the interior is decorated, in several styles, all executed with Baroque excess.

"It is pretty over the top to start with," says Geaghan. "We just put more gilding on the lily."

The gilding includes thousands of red, pink and white balloons arranged in columns and arches (creating the necessity of adding a balloon technician to the film crew). Hundreds of yards of pink tulle swath the walls. Garlands of tulle and roses weave through wrought iron star railings and drape the mantels. Gilded cherubs appear everywhere - pinned to walls, perched over fireplaces and hanging from chandeliers. The ballroom resembles a Victorian wedding cake turned inside out.

Then there is that hot tub in its huge, opulent spa room. Constructed in a dreary sound stage, this Moorish-themed set features tropical plants, a terra cotta floor, pink and green marble walls, stained glass ceiling panels, and niches filled with Oriental cushions and Italian statuary. The adjoining, cream marble bathroom is the height of glamour. It is the size of many bachelor apartments and would look perfectly appropriate on the pages of a glossy interior-decorating magazine. It is, one might say, a bathroom to die for.

ABOUT THE CAST

DAVID BOREANAZ (Adam) catapulted to stardom with his quiet intensity as the mysterious and tortured Angel on The WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and, subsequently, in his own top rated spinoff series "Angel."

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Boreanaz was exposed to television at a young age (his father is a veteran weather forecaster for WPVI in Philadelphia) and decided early on a career as an actor. After graduating from Ithaca College, he moved to Los Angeles to try his luck in Hollywood.

Boreanaz made his television debut with a guest spot on "Married With Children." He also appeared in the telefilm "Men Don't Lie."

On stage, Boreanaz has performed at the Ensemble Theatre in "Hat Full of Rain"; at the Gardner Stage in "Italian-American Reconciliation" and "Fool for Love"; and on theatre row in "Cowboy Mouth." His feature film credits include "Aspen Extreme," "Best of the Best 2" and "Eyes of the World."

MARLEY SHELTON (Kate) first came to the attention of audiences performing opposite Tobey Maguire in the critically acclaimed "Pleasantville." Most recently, she was seen opposite Chris O'Donnell and Renee Zellweger in the romantic comedy "The Bachelor"; and opposite Drew Barrymore and David Arquette in the feature "Never Been Kissed." Shelton will next be seen starring opposite Mena Suvari, Marla Sokoloff and James Marsden in "Sugar and Spice" for director Francine McDougal.

She recently completed production on the summer comedy "The Bubble Boy," directed by Blair Hayes, in which she stars opposite Jake Glyllenhaal, and she completed the romantic comedy "Still A Kiss," directed by Fisher Stevens and starring opposite screenwriter/actor Patrick Breen and Marisa Tomei.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Shelton attended UCLA and made her feature debut in "Grand Canyon." Her additional film credits include "The Sandlot" and the role of Trisha Nixon in "Nixon." In 1998, Shelton co-produced and starred in a short film entitled "Protect-O-Man," directed by her father Christopher Shelton.

JESSICA CAPSHAW (Dorothy) dreamed of acting from childhood but waited to graduate from Brown University before pursuing a career. Her first film role was in "The Locusts," opposite Vince Vaughn. She also appeared in the independent films "Denial" and "Killing Cinderella." Capshaw is presently appearing in the ABC television comedy series "Odd Man Out."

Capshaw gained considerable stage experience during her university years. She spent her summers studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, starring as Puck in "A Midsummer Nights Dream." At Brown, she starred in university productions of both "Arcadia" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

JESSICA CAUFFIEL (Lily) has been seen in the feature films "Road Trip," "The Out-of-Towners," "Moon Over Madison," and "Masterblast" and recently co-starred in "Urban Legend II."

On television, she appeared in "Guiding Light" and guest starred on "Frasier" and "Law & Order." Cauffiel has appeared on stage in such productions as "1001 Nights," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Grand Hotel."

She is also an accomplished jazz singer.

DENISE RICHARDS (Paige) recently starred as Bond girl Dr. Christmas Jones in "The World Is Not Enough." She will appear this year in two upcoming films "The Third Wheel," for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Pearl Street Productions, and "Tail Lights Fade," executive produced by Kevin Smith.

Richards most recently starred in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and "Wild Things." Prior to that, she shot to international attention in Paul Verhoeven's box-office hit "Starship Troopers."

On American television, Richards made many memorable appearance including "Seinfeld." She first garnered critical notice as a series regular in "Against the Grain," opposite Ben Affleck, and in the television film "In the Blink of an Eye," playing Mimi Rogers's daughter.

DANIEL COSGROVE (Campbell) has appeared in "The Object of My Affection" and played Matt Durning on the American television series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Next year he reteams with "90210" producer Aaron Spelling, starring on Spelling's midseason series "All Souls."

Cosgrove, a Connecticut native, now lives with his wife and baby daughter in Los Angeles.

KATHERINE HEIGL (Shelly) currently stars as the beautiful alien Isabel on the popular television series "Roswell." Heigl made her feature film debut at the age of 12 in "That Night," with Juliette Lewis and C. Thomas Howell. This was followed by a co-starring role in Stephen Soderbergh's critically lauded depression-era drama "King of the Hill" and a star turn in the comedy "My Father the Hero," opposite Gerard Depardieu. Her additional feature credits include starring roles in "Wish Upon A Star," "Prince Valiant," "Under Siege 2," and, most recently, "The Bride of Chucky." Heigl also starred opposite Peter Fonda in the Hallmark Hall of Fame telefilm "The Tempest."

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

Australian born JAMIE BLANKS (Director) made his feature directing debut with the 1988 box office smash "Urban Legend."

Blanks graduated from film school at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia, with a solid collection of short films and music videos in his portfolio. Among them was "Silent Number," which won funding from the Australian Film Commission and distribution by the Australian Film Institute.

Blanks went on to become head of Post-Production at director Fred Schepisi's Film House where he edited and directed television commercials. His self-funded three-minute promotional trailer based on the script "I Know What You Did Last Summer" did not land him that film's directorship but the trailer and his near encyclopedic knowledge of the horror/thriller genre quickly attracted Hollywood attention, leading to his assignment on "Urban Legend."

DONNA POWERS & WAYNE POWERS (Writers) wrote the feature film, "Deep Blue Sea," directed by Renny Harlin and also released by Warner Bros. Pictures. They've written the screenplay for "Dare," with Joel Schumacher attached to direct for

Regency Pictures; and wrote and produced "Skeletons in the Closet" for Artisan Pictures. Wayne also directed "Skeletons in the Closet," targeted for release next year.

DYLAN SELLERS (Producer) was born in Los Angeles, studying first at the University of California at Berkeley, and then Hastings Law School, graduating with honors from both. He became a successful entertainment attorney at the firm of O'Melveny & Myers, but decided that it would be more fun to work in films rather than just legally represent them.

Sellers joined Touchstone Pictures as a Creative Executive in 1987 and ascended to the position of Vice President, Production, at Simpson/Bruckheimer Productions in 1988, and then President of Lee Rich Productions in 1991. In 1993 Sellers joined Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation as Executive Vice President, Production, overseeing such films as "Kiss of Death," "The Edge," "The Crucible," "Nine Months," the smash hit comedy "There's Something About Mary" and the comedy "The Replacements."

In 1996, he took a hiatus from the industry and spent a year traveling throughout Southeast and Western Asia, including five months in India.

Sellers most recently produced "The Replacements," starring Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman. He served as producer on such projects as Walt Disney Television's "You Ruined My Life" and the features "The Great Panda Adventure," "Big Bully," "The Paper," "Passenger 57" and "Out to Sea."

Sellers makes his home in Los Angeles with wife Wendie Margolis and their five-year-old daughter, Natalie.

Executive Producer GRANT ROSENBERG is currently the Co-Executive Producer of the Showtime series "The Outer Limits." He has extensive television producing credits, including "Poltergeist: The Legacy," "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and "Time Trax." As a writer, he crafted episodes for numerous TV series, such as "MacGuyver" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

RICK BOTA's (Director of Photography) extensive background in filming projects in the horror genre includes three seasons as cinematographer on HBO's "Tales from the Crypt," which garnered him 1994's CableACE Award for Best Cinematography, as well as an A.S.C. nomination for Best Cinematography in a TV Series in 1995.

Bota's other credits include the Halloween hit "House On Haunted Hill" and the "Tales from the Crypt" theatrical release "Demon Knight." He also shot the features "Barbwire," "Glimmerman" and "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory." He served as director for second-unit photography on the hit "Lethal Weapon 4." Additionally, he worked as second-unit director and director of photography on "Mimic," "Kiss the Girls" and, most recently, directed an episode of the CBS television series "L.A. Doctors."

Production designer STEPHEN GEAGHAN's previous credits include the award-winning and long-running TV series "The Outer Limits." He also production designed the acclaimed series "The Commish" and the telefilm "Born to Run." As an art director, Geaghan worked on the feature "Betrayed" and the TV series "Top of the Hill."

Among STEVE MIRKOVICH's (Editor) feature film credits are "The Astronaut's Wife," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Con Air," "Lassie," "A Gift From Heaven," "Fire in the Sky," "Cool World" and "Spellbinder."

He also previously served on the editing team for such films as "The Ghost and the Darkness," "Broken Arrow," "Necessary Roughness," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II," "Flight of the Intruder" and "Big Trouble in Little China."

Composer DON DAVIS created the distinctive score for producer Joel Silver's mega-hit "The Matrix" and will write the scores for the next two installments in the saga. He previously collaborated with the writing/directing Wachowski brothers when he scored their film "Bound." Davis will next compose the "Jurassic Park 3" score for director Joe Johnston and producer Steven Spielberg.

Davis's composing credits include "Anti-Trust," "House on Haunted Hill," "Warriors of Virtue," "Route 9," "The Lesser Evil," "Session Man" and "Blackout," as well as the telefilms "Weapons of Mass Distraction" for HBO; "Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story"; "The Lake"; "The Agency"; "A Match Made in Heaven"; "The Alibi"; "Not in This Town"; "In the Lake of the Woods"; "Leave of Absence"; "Murder of Innocence"; "A Little Piece of Heaven"; "Woman With a Past"; "Home Fires Burning"' and "A Stoning in Fulham County."

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