Fighting Those Inner Demons with “The Intervention”

“Eight people have gathered in an isolated house just North of Los Angeles, to intervene in the destructive path of alcoholic husband, friend, and brother, Matthew Garret. The horrific, paranormal events that transpired on that autumn night, could only lead to one implausible conclusion – demonic possession.”

Now that we caught your attention, have you even been held captive by somebody’s demons? That is the premise for the upcoming film The Intervention. The film has already been gaining great acclaim from film festivals and Fangoria Magazine. The film is written and produced by Richard Eden and Shannon Hile. Richard is an Emmy nominated actor for his work on the daytime series Santa Barbara and is the recipient of France’s Cine Revue Award for popularity. While Santa Barbara put him on the map, his role as Robocop in RoboCop the Series made him an international star. Richard was invited to be a guest of honor at the Monte Carlo Television Festival and receives fan mail from all over the world.

Shannon Hile makes an auspicious debut as director of THE INTERVENTION. Shannon has worked for over two decades as a producer, writer, director and an actor. Her background as an actor, has given her the opportunity to work with several prominent directors such as Leon Ichasco (El Cantante, Pinero) Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned, Angel Baby), Anand Tucker (Shopgirl) and David Duchovney (X-Files).

The film THE INTERVENTION takes horror back to its roots where it’s all about great story telling, and it is enhanced by combing that thriller, psychological aspect to the film where the viewer feels the terror within. It crosses that line of horror and human terror.

The film came about in a way most great films do, from real life experiences. Shannon describes how The Intervention came into her creative mind. “It was a sunny, Southern California, day. But instead of being at the beach or strolling along trendy Melrose Avenue, there I was in the middle of a family member’s intervention. An intervention is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. It is a violating few hours, running the emotional gamut of guilt and blame, to compassion and helplessness. And I was the “healthy” one. Sitting there watching my “addicted” family member, I couldn’t even begin to imagine the inner demons reeking havoc in her mind and heart. And so, began my quest to put the “horrors of addiction” on film.

Most people think of the horror film, as being trashy, mindless entertainment, popular with hormonal teens. But the genre has a rich film history. It allows the audience to brave, in a safe setting, the things they are afraid of – be it psychological, supernatural, or societal. The journey can therefore become a very personal one, as the viewers’ own fears are explored. It was why this genre, was the perfect setting for this story.

My hope is that the audience can experience an addict’s demons. And that because of this, they will not view the addict as weak or deficient, but can have empathy. That in some small way, they will feel what I felt, on that sunny, Southern California day.”

With a cast and crew that is talented and creative, this film has come together to really mark Shannon’s directorial debut.

The film was shot entirely on location and as the film preps up for distribution, if you are at a film festival, convention, or screener playing it, Rotting Flesh Radio would encourage you to check it out. There will be screening of The Intervention at the Fangoria Trinity of terrors festival in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino and Resort in the Brenden theatres on October 31st, 2:30pm. What a way ti kick off Halloween!

So to leave our last words from RFR, “The Intervention, brings horror back to it’s roots. Great Storytelling, Cinematography, and the Everlasting Impression it makes after you leave the theater.”

For more information about the film and it’s upcoming releases visit their official site at: www.ThinkPicturesProds.com