''Freezer Burn'' is a 2007

independent film An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, i ...

, written and directed by Charles Hood. The film tells the story of a brilliant scientist who falls for his wife's high school art student and, using the technology from his research, figures out a way for them to be together.

Plot

Virgil is a 30-year-old scientist developing technology to permanently preserve human organs for transplantation. However, his obsession with his work takes a toll on his marriage. Virgil's only distraction is Emma, a 14-year-old student in his wife's high school art class. His sanity hangs in the balance as he struggles to suppress his taboo attraction to the girl. Virgil decides to use his experimental technology to freeze himself, in order to align his age with the young girl's. But his plan doesn't turn out the way he'd hoped.

Cast

Robert Harriell Robert Harriell is an American writer, actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for his starring roles in the independent films ''Freezer Burn'' and ''The Final Equation'', and for appearing alongside his wife, Marcy Harriell, in the fashion ent ...

* Michael Consiglio * Ivo Velon * Blake Stamp * CC Seymour * Emma *

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David Faustino David Anthony Faustino (; born March 3, 1974) is an American actor and radio personality primarily known for his role as Bud Bundy on the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children''. He has also voiced animated characters for Nickelodeon, including ...

Release

''Freezer Burn'' first premiered at the

Park City Film Music Festival The Park City Film Music Festival is a film festival with a special emphasis on film music, which takes place annually in Park City, Utah, United States, and showcases American and International films. It was founded in 2004 and awards films with ...

on January 13, 2008 and was screened at several other festivals before being released to rent, own, or download on May 26, 2009.

Reception

''HorrorNews'' said, "The movie isn’t without its flaws but it felt like a labor of love and it shows."

Awards

* Silver Medal Audience Award (

) * Best Feature (Flint Film Festival) * Distinctive Achievement in Makeup and Production Design (Wild Rose Independent Film Festival) * Best Screenplay (Kent Film Festival)

References

External links

* * 2007 films 2007 comedy films American comedy films 2007 directorial debut films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{2000s-US-film-stub