13 Hours in a Warehouse (2008)

Director:

Dav Kaufman

Writer:

Dav Kaufman (writer)

Release Date:

28 October 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Their lives were snuffed out. . . now they're back for vengeance!

Plot:

As five underworld heavies settle in for an all night stay at an abandoned warehouse and former film studio...

Plot Keywords:

Digit In Title | Snuff Film | Ghost | Number In Title

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Paul Cram	...	Craig Teller
Chars Bonin	...	Randy Hancock
Carson Lee	...	Steve Johnson
Cody Lyman	...	Paul White
Danny Salmen	...	Mike Hancock
Meisha Johnson	...	Jennifer Wilkins (as Meisha P.J. Johnson)
Kathryn Vento	...	Ghost #1
Rachel Grubb	...	Ghost #2
Carly McMenoman	...	Ghost #3
Kati Batchelder	...	Gallery Owner
Mark Wipple	...	Body Guard #1
Terry Jones	...	Body Guard #2
Daniel Mayer	...	Mr. Hancock

Directed by
Dav Kaufman

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Dav Kaufman		writer

Produced by
Kati Batchelder	....	associate producer
Dav Kaufman	....	producer
Ann Luster	....	associate producer
Kathy McMenoman	....	executive producer
Tom McMenoman	....	executive producer
Jasmine Reid	....	producer
Brandon M. Terrell	....	associate producer (as Brandon Terrell)
Johan Wallin	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Chris Guttormson
Greg Hill

Cinematography by
Adam Olson

Film Editing by
Greg Hill

Production Design by
Cheri Anderson

Makeup Department
Crist Ballas	....	makeup department head
Crist Ballas	....	special makeup effects artist
Nate Courteau	....	special makeup effects artist
Mary Farrell	....	special makeup effects artist
Jennifer M. Kelly	....	key hair stylist
Jennifer M. Kelly	....	key makeup artist
Jennifer M. Kelly	....	special makeup effects artist (as Jennifer Kelly)

Production Management
Kati Batchelder	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sarah Storbakken	....	second assistant director
Brandon M. Terrell	....	first assistant director (as Brandon Terrell)

Art Department
Tracy Anderson	....	art department assistant
Colleen Beach	....	set dresser
Danny Dikel	....	art department assistant
Jeff Hendrix	....	set constructor
Tyler Jensen	....	art department assistant
Lena Lopal	....	art department assistant
John Mackin	....	art department assistant
Matthew Reuland	....	art department assistant
Matthew Reuland	....	art department buyer
Sarah Storbakken	....	art department assistant
Tonile Topeff	....	art department assistant

Sound Department
Chris Guttormson	....	sound designer
Nick Guttormson	....	boom operator
Greg Hill	....	sound designer
Greg Hill	....	sound mixer
Greg Hill	....	sound re-recording mixer
David Nichols	....	boom operator
Tonile Topeff	....	foley artist

Visual Effects by
Kyle Belko	....	digital compositor
Ashley Besser	....	digital compositor
Kyle Franke	....	digital compositor
Michael Heagle	....	visual effects supervisor
Danny Kimura	....	ghost visual effects
Dean Rockne	....	animator

Camera and Electrical Department
Martin Alexander	....	grip
Jason Brown	....	still photographer
Matt Carlson	....	grip
Jean Dalsin	....	grip
Nick Foster	....	gaffer
Jake Gardner	....	Steadicam operator
Kristina Harris	....	dolly grip
Ben Hippely	....	grip
Martin Johnson	....	grip
Stephen Kane	....	grip
Silas Kindy	....	grip
Shannon McCarville	....	grip
Tom McGovern	....	grip
Andrew Melby	....	grip
Matt Muegge	....	grip
Meredith Nunnikhoven	....	Steadicam assistant
Mike Pedric	....	grip
Zach Rasmussen	....	grip
Matthew Sandvik	....	videographer: behind-the-scenes footage
Thomas Schwingle	....	first assistant camera (as T.J. Schwingle)
Brandon Skiem	....	still photographer
Ryan Thompson	....	grip
Brian Walstad	....	first assistant camera
Alex West	....	grip
Darin Wiley	....	grip

Editorial Department
Danny Kimura	....	color correction (as Danny S. Kimura)

Music Department
Chris Guttormson	....	composer: theme music
Greg Hill	....	musical director

Other crew
Monique Burke	....	production secretary
Joel Gillman	....	production assistant
Lisa Grossman	....	script supervisor
Dee Kriskovich	....	craft service
Mariquita Lewis	....	office assistant
Katherine Loudenslager	....	production assistant
Amy Mattila	....	on-set masseuse
Shannon McCarville	....	script supervisor: day player
Josh Rice	....	office assistant
Ben Thompson	....	production assistant

Thanks
Christopher K. Grap	....	thanks

Production Companies

• Crotalus Productions

Distributors

• IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (Taiwan) (all media)
• Maverick Entertainment Group (2008) (worldwide) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Metamorphosis  make-up design and services (special make-up effects and prosthetics)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence including some torture, language and brief sexuality.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Company:

Crotalus Productions

Goofs:

Continuity: The amount of Craig's sandwich that is eaten changes between shots after he comes out of the kitchen.

Movie Connections:

References "Top Chef" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Love for Money

This is the way an indie suspense film should be made!!

I watched this film last night, and I was quite impressed. It encompassed everything I would hope from a low-budget independent film, but always find myself disappointed time and again. This film gallantly strayed from the usual excessive blood and guts and T & A that some filmmakers use to make up for a nothing story line, and I applaud director Dav Kaufman for having the guts to break free from the routine and tired formula and present something not only suspenseful, but fresh and entertaining as well…especially on his debut film. That's a risk the majority of filmmakers are afraid to take, even seasoned ones, and it paid off rather well. I know from experience that this director has a career in front of him.

The relationships between the thieves I found both intriguing and believable. I can't help but to wonder how things would have turned out for them if the ghosts didn't intervene. The acting talents of the cast (who I assume on a low-budget film such as this were paid nothing) while certainly not Oscar worthy, but served their characters well. What was obvious was that they understood their characters enough to make us believe their motivations, their struggles, and their internal conflicts, or lack thereof as is the case with the older brother.

This film reminded me of the subtle Hitchcockian suspense films of the old days. It's not what you're shown that scares you, it's what you're led to believe might happen that does. But I also think that with today's more sophisticated and cynical audiences, this film may be placed in the "underappreciated" category.

I see some others have inaccurately compared this movie to the likes of Reservoir Dogs. Comparing the two is like comparing a Mercedes to a School Bus because they both have four tires and a windshield. By that rationale, every zombie movie is a rip-off of every other zombie movie, every vampire film, every football or baseball film, and so on.

If all you watch movies in this genre for is to be shocked by graphic and gory scenes which pose as a sacrifice for a good, solid story, and does nothing but insult your intelligence, then this is not the film for you. If you prefer a more sophisticated, keep-you-hooked suspense film with an intriguing story then I highly recommend this one! I look forward to more from this director.