Freak Out is a 2004

2004 in film

The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...

 parody

Parody film

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 Z-movie.

Plot synopsis

When a dangerous escaped mental patient turns up on the doorstep of a die-hard horror nerd, the witless horror aficionado attempts to mold the unwitting reject into the perfect killing machine in a blood-drenched tribute to the stalk-and-slash frighteners of yesteryear. Merv Doody James Heathcote may not know much, but he does know horror films; if it features sharp objects and sexually adventurous sorority girls, chances are he's seen it—multiple times. But seeing murderous mayhem on the screen and standing face-to-face with a real-life killing machine are two very different experiences, and when the genuine article comes knocking at his front door, Merv has a serious panic attack. Upon regaining his cool and realizing the potential in the hapless killer, Merv invites best pal Onkey Dan Palmer over and the two soon set about executing one of the most maniacal makeovers in screen history. Now outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with the world's most dangerous spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on a violent rampage of death and destruction that sends the small-town citizens of Redwater Cove running for their lives. Upon realizing that they are the only ones who can put an end to the bloody killing spree, the longtime horror fans prepare to put their vast knowledge of slasher disposal to the ultimate test.

Cast

Actor	Role
James Heathcote	Merv Doody
Dan Palmer	Onkey
Nicola Connell	Abby
Yazz Fetto	Looney/Sheriff Craven
Desmond Cullum-Jones	Old Man Wilson
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Tony Rogers	Chip McCready
John Fallon	Looney Doll (voice)
Abby Forknall	Chip's Bitch #2
Gemma Forknall	Chip's Bitch #1
Chili Gold	Cherry
James Hicks	Jeremiah Gibble
Louise Hughes	Sexy Nurse
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Chris Rhodes	Doyle DelFurie
Jane Scarlett	Scream Queen
Richard Scott	Spatula Victim
Peter Stanley-Ward	Inkey
Simon Stanley-Ward	Hagfan
Chris R. Wright	Smoking Hagfan (as Chris Wright)

Production

Freak Out began filming on October 20, 1999, and ended June 12, 2003 with an estimated budget of £30,000. The film was shot at both Bournemouth

Bournemouth

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, Dorset

Dorset

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, England

England

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, UK, and London

London

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, England, UK.

Awards

In 2004, Director Christian James, won the Commendation Award during the Festival of Fantastic Films

Festival of Fantastic Films (UK)

The Festival of Fantastic Films is an annual non-profit celebration of cinema fantastique, held annually in central Manchester, England. It was created by Tony Edwards and the late Harry Nadler , together with their fellow enthusiast Gil Lane-Young.Past...

, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival

Rhode Island International Film Festival

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