Short Film Pity Peeks in at a Tortured Soul
Scott Hallam
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There may be no more painful ache than the longing of the heart. Well, anything with a hot fireplace poker that involves the genitals might rank right up there too, but longing of the heart is no picnic either. The short film Pity illustrates just what we mean.
The writer/director of Pity, John Pata, graciously shared his seven-minute short with us so all you Dreadies could feast your peepers on it. It stars Jake Martin as an unnamed, unbalanced man.
Check out Pity in its entirety below, and if you really dig it, click the link to visit the official Pity film website, “like” Pity on Facebook, and if you want to go whole hog, Pity DVDs are available (which is the only place you can see the special features) for this twisted little romp.
From the Press Release:
Separation can be a terrible thing. It can break you down physically, mentally, and emotionally. The person you once were can begin to slip away. How much agony will it take before you lose yourself? Would you realize just how far gone you are? This is a portrait of a man at the bottom, struggling to find an answer, after the wrong things happened at the wrong time. This is a story of loss.
Wisconsin’s very own Head Trauma Productions, in association with The Line Film Co., is thrilled to release its latest short film, Pity. Written and directed by John Pata (Dead Weight), based on the short story “Prowler in the Yard” by J.R. Hayes of Pig Destroyer, and starring Jake Martin as the tragically unbalanced Anonymous, Pity had a strong and successful festival run throughout 2014 and 2015. The film earned Best Noir Short at the PollyGrind Film Festival 2014 and multiple nominations from the Diabolique International Film Festival, FilmQuest, and the New Orleans Horror Film Festival.
Pity is a snapshot—a moment in time—capturing a darkness we all harbor. We typically do everything we can to ensure our darker being remains dormant. However, at times, outside forces can unknowingly release the other side. The outcome can be painful, frightening, and heartbreaking.
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