Based on a TRUE story.
An Original Story by Ramzi Abed
Directed by Ramzi Abed
"BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE" is a sexy and thrilling journey into the darkness and mystery of Hollywood's most famous unsolved murder case.
When the beautiful Lisa Small (Kristen Kerr) gets the chance to play the tragic victim of the crime, Elizabeth Short, an entire dreamworld awakens all around her. All the while, a killer is on the loose collecting women and killing them in time for the 60th anniversary of the original murder. A spider's web grows around Lisa, as her nightmares and desires intersect. As Lisa delves deeper into her script, she propels herself into living out the last days of the Black Dahlia.
An unforgettable and haunting experience, "BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE" is a truly original post-modern arthouse thriller that examines the legacy of Elizabeth Short's murder, while satirizing Hollywood's exploitation of women. Created to be released in 2007, in time for the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Elizabeth Short's body, "BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE" is a cult classic that will inspire many interpretations and late-night obsessions.
*Filmed before any of the other Black Dahlia-related films (including Brian DePalma's "The Black Dahlia", and Ulli Lommel's "Black Dahlia").
The OFFICIAL PREMIERE screened on Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Elizabeth Short's body. Thank you to all who joined us for this momentous occasion.
Neal Fredericks (Director of Photography from "The Blair Witch Project" and "Abominable") planned and DP'ed the film (Neal passed away in August 2004, well before the film could be completed. We miss you Neal. The film will be dedicated to you), with Josh Orlando and Mark Mervis ("Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss", "Amy's Orgasm") ") , and Andrew Parke ("Night Of The Living Dead 3D" and "Iowa") serving as the additional Directors Of Photography (in 2005-2006), John Neff ("Mulholland Drive") is chief Sound Designer and Mixer on the film, and Gregg Gibbs ("House Of 1000 Corpses", "The Hillside Strangler") is the Production Designer, with legendary club kid fashion designer, Freddie Rojas ( www.rojasonline.com ) serving as the Costume Designer.
Among those contributing original music to the soundtrack are David J (of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets) who created the title theme song and additional songs, Ego Plum (and The Ebola Music Orchestra) and Djam Karet, respectively, who provided the score, along with The LVRS, My Ruin, Nora Keyes (of The Centimeters) , Dame Darcy (and Death By Doll), Jill Tracy, Red Martian, Abby Travis, Piss Ant, Red Martian, and Elektracity providing original and special music for the film.
Some of the notables acting in the film: Lead actress, Kristen Kerr (David Lynch's "Inland Empire), Lizzy Strain, Masuimi Max, Gidget Gein (of Marilyn Manson fame), Trent Haaga, Sarah M. Scott, Julie Strain, Dame Darcy, Amie Decker, Robert Williams (world-famous artist and founder of Juxtapoz Magazine), Cinque Lee ("Mystery Train", "Coffee & Cigarettes"), Abby Travis, Courtney Cruz, Mark Borchardt, Lenora Claire, Caveh Zahedi, Charles Schneider, Bianca Abel, Lloyd Kaufman, Miss Satanica, Paul Bunnell, Will Keenan, Khris Kaneff, Eric Fleming, Casey Wickson, Michael Medaglia, Douglas Dunning, and Ramzi Abed (among others).
*You can view the teaser here:
"BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE" Teaser
"BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE" Doll created by
KERRY KATE OCTOBER EFFEGIES