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List Of Films Set Around Father's Day
This is a list of films set on or around Father's Day. Crime * ''Underworld'' (1996) - an American mob film in which a mobster attempts to solve his father's murder and settle scores on Father's Day Drama * ''Jam'' (2006), an American film about how various characters spend Father's Day Horror * "Father's Day" (1982), a segment of the horror anthology film ''Creepshow'' in which a father is killed by his daughter on Father's Day * ''Stepfather III'' (1992), an American slasher film that begins on Easter Sunday and ends on Father's Day * ''Father's Day'' (2011), an American-Canadian action-horror comedy film featuring a character known as the Father's Day Killer * ''Knock Knock'' (2015), an American horror film in which a man stays home alone on Father's Day weekend * "Father's Day" (2016), a segment of the American horror anthology film ''Holidays'' See also * List of films set around Mother's Day This is a list of films set on or around Mother's Day. Comedy * ''Mother's Day' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father's Day
Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on 19 March as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In the United States, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd, and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. The day is held on various dates across the world, and different regions maintain their own traditions of honoring fatherhood. Father's Day is a recognized public holiday in Lithuania and some parts of Spain and was regarded as such in Italy until 1977. It is a national holiday in Estonia, Samoa, and equivalently in South Korea, where it is celebrated as Parents' Day. The holiday complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents' Day. History Early history For centuries, the Eastern Orthodox Church has appointed the second Sunday before Nativity as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underworld (1996 Film)
''Underworld'' is a 1996 neo-noir action comedy film directed by Roger Christian and starring Denis Leary, Joe Mantegna and Annabella Sciorra. Plot Just out of prison, Johnny Crown (Denis Leary) is running a bit late for a meeting he's been waiting seven years to attend. First he has a little unfinished business to take care of: hunt down every last man responsible for taking out his dad. Like everything else Johnny does, he's going to do it his way – in style. With his mysterious friend Frank Gavilan (Joe Mantegna) along for the ride, Johnny's out to uncover just who masterminded his father's hit, and settle the score for good, on one eventful Father's Day. Cast * Denis Leary as Johnny Alt / Johnny Crown * Joe Mantegna as Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex * Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Leah * Larry Bishop as Ned Lynch * Abe Vigoda as Will Cassady * Robert Costanzo as Stan * Traci Lords as Anna * Jimmie F. Skaggs as Phil "Smilin' Phil" Fox / Todd Streeb * James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jam (film)
''Jam'' (or ''Jam: When Lives Collide'') is a 2006 drama film directed by Craig E. Serling. Written by Serling and Nicole Lonner, the film was executive produced by Dianne Burnett for Burnett Entertainment in association with Thanksgiving Films. As Serling's first feature-length project, ''Jam'' is based upon a short film by the same name that Serling shot in 2004. Starring Elizabeth Bogush, Dan Byrd, Julie Claire, and David DeLuise, ''Jam'' premiered at the Vail Film Festival on April 1, 2006, aired on television on the Starz! TV channel, and was released on DVD on July 3, 2007, by the Starz! distribution branch of Anchor Bay Entertainment. Background Short film The original concept was based upon an incident when Serling and his writing partner Nicole Lonner were stuck in a traffic in upstate New York. The script for ''Jam'' was completed in 2003, and after obtaining financing, Serling shot the concept as a short film in 2004, completing principal photography in 2-1/2 days, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow
''Creepshow'' is a 1982 American horror comedy anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, making this film his screenwriting debut. The film's ensemble cast includes Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, Leslie Nielsen, Carrie Nye, E. G. Marshall, and Viveca Lindfors as well as King himself. The film was primarily shot on location in Pittsburgh and its suburbs, including Monroeville, where Romero leased an old boys academy (Penn Hall) to build extensive sets for the film. ''Creepshow'' consists of five short stories: "Father's Day", "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" (based on the King short story " Weeds"), "Something to Tide You Over", " The Crate" and "They're Creeping Up on You!" Two of these stories were adapted from King's short stories, with the film bookended by prologue and epilogue scenes featuring a young boy named Billy (played by King's son, Joe), who is punished by his abusive father for reading horror comics. ''Creepshow' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepfather III
''Stepfather III'' (also known as ''Stepfather III: Father's Day'') is a 1992 American thriller film directed and written by Guy Magar. It stars Robert Wightman, Priscilla Barnes, David Tom, and Season Hubley. It is the second sequel to 1987 film '' The Stepfather'' and a follow up to 1989 film ''Stepfather II.'' The film follows a serial killer seeking out another family to become a part of, using plastic surgery to disguise himself from the authorities. Unlike the previous two installments, ''Stepfather III'' was released made-for-television and Terry O'Quinn does not star in the titular role. Plot Having survived the stab wounds he sustained in Palm Meadows, Los Angeles at the end of the previous film, Gene Clifford (Robert Wightman) escapes from the same institution in Puget Sound, Washington he was placed in four years ago. He seeks out a back alley plastic surgeon ( Mario Roccuzzo) to alter his appearance, using no anesthesia. After a few days, Gene kills the doctor by sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father's Day (2011 Film)
''Father's Day'' is a 2011 action-horror comedy film directed by Adam Brooks, Jeremy Gillespie, Matthew Kennedy, Steven Kostanski and Conor Sweeney (collectively known as Astron-6). The film stars Brooks as Ahab, a man determined to exact revenge on Chris Fuchman, the Father's Day Killer, a rapist and serial killer who murdered his father years ago. Originally made as a short film, the feature-length version had its world premiere on October 21, 2011 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, where it received multiple awards. A documentary detailing the film's production process entitled ''No Sleep, No Surrender'' was teased in 2012 (although it has yet to be officially released). Despite being produced and distributed by Troma Entertainment, it bears no relation to ''Mother's Day'' or its 2010 remake. Plot Thirty years ago, serial killer Chris Fuchman (Mackenzie Murdock), raped and murdered 10 fathers, but was released on a technicality. During the next 10 years, more father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knock Knock (2015 Film)
''Knock Knock'' is a 2015 American erotic psychological thriller film directed by Eli Roth, who also co-wrote the script with Guillermo Amoedo and Nicolás López. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas. The film was released on October 9, 2015, by Lionsgate Premiere. ''Knock Knock'' is a remake of the 1977 film ''Death Game'', which was directed by Peter S. Traynor and starred Sondra Locke and Colleen Camp. All three individuals had a hand in the production of ''Knock Knock'', while Camp also had a cameo in the newer film. Plot Happily married architect Evan Webber (Keanu Reeves) is spending Father's Day weekend at home with a shoulder injury while his wife Karen (Ignacia Allamand) and two children go on a beach trip. Karen, an artist, leaves her assistant Louis (Aaron Burns) in charge of her sculpture that needs to be moved to an art gallery. During a rainstorm on the first night, two young women, Genesis (Lorenza Izzo) and Bel (Ana de Armas), knock on Evan' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holidays (2016 Film)
''Holidays'' is a 2016 American horror anthology film of subversive short horror films, each inspired by a different celebration. The directors include Kevin Smith, Gary Shore, Adam Egypt Mortimer, Scott Stewart, Nicholas McCarthy, Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, Sarah Adina Smith, and Anthony Scott Burns. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016. It was then released on video on demand on April 15, 2016, prior to a limited release on April 22, 2016, by Vertical Entertainment. Segments Valentine's Day * Written and directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer * Starring Madeleine Coghlan, Savannah Kennick, Rick Peters, Britain Simons Maxine is picked on by Heidi in the gym and nearly drowns after being pushed off the diving board by her. She is then rescued by her kindhearted coach, Coach Rockwell, whom she has a crush on. Rockwell is suffering from a heart condition and needs a transplant, and cannot do much about Heidi's bullying of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Films Set Around Mother's Day
This is a list of films set on or around Mother's Day. Comedy * ''Mother's Day'' (1993), an Austrian comedy film about a Viennese family preparing for Mother's Day * ''Mother's Day'' (2016), an American romantic comedy film in which various people's lives intersect on Mother's Day * ''Parking'' (2008), a Taiwanese black comedy set on Mother's Day in Taipei Drama * ''Going Shopping'' (2005), a romantic drama film about a clothing designer selling her shop's inventory in a sale over Mother's Day weekend Horror * ''Mother's Day'' (1980), a slasher film * ''Mother's Day'' (2010), a loose remake of the 1980 film * ''Mother's Day'', a segment of the 2016 horror anthology film ''Holidays'' See also * List of films set around Father's Day This is a list of films set on or around Father's Day. Crime * ''Underworld'' (1996) - an American mob film in which a mobster attempts to solve his father's murder and settle scores on Father's Day Drama * ''Jam'' (2006), an American film about ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Films Set Around Holidays
Lists of films set around holidays includes: * List of films set around Easter * List of films set around Christmas * List of films set around Father's Day * List of films set around Halloween * List of films set around Thanksgiving * List of films set around May Day * List of films set around Mother's Day * List of films set around New Year * List of films set around St. Patrick's Day * List of films set around Valentine's Day * List of holiday horror films {{DEFAULTSORT:Holidays, films Lists of films set around holidays, Lists of film lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
