Higher Power (film)

Higher Power is a 2018 science fiction action horror film directed by Matthew Charles Santoro. It is about an ordinary man faced with the task of saving the world from destruction. It was released on May 11, 2018. It stars Jordan Hinson, Ron Eldard, Colm Feore, Austin Stowell, Jade Tailor and Tom Wright.

Higher Power
Directed byMatthew Charles Santoro
Produced by
Written by
  • Julia Fair
  • Matthew Charles Santoro
Starring
Music byKevin Riepl
CinematographyDallas Sterling
Edited by
  • Sarah Broshar
  • Saul Herckis
  • Matthew Santoro
Production
company
Distributed byMagnet Releasing
Release date
  • May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Story

The world is at risk and it's up to one man to save it.[1] A mad scientist has to go through the DNA of the population of earth to find someone to do the job. The needed hero turns out to be a former alcoholic called Joe who has an anger problem and two estranged daughters called Zoe and Rhea.[2] Joe then finds himself in the hands of the mad scientist.[3] The experimental work that the scientist does on Joe equips him with some kind of electromagnetic power that could either save the world or if not, destroy it.[4][5]

Background on the film

Screening

The film opened at Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion, Bainbridge Island on May 12, 2018.[6]

The director

Director Matthew Charles Santoro had previously worked on Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and the X-Men films (X-Men Origins: Wolverine and X-Men: The Last Stand), as a visual artist.[7] This film is his directorial debut.[8]

Cast
Name Role Notes #
Ron Eldard Joe Steadman
Jordan Hinson Zoe Steadman
Austin Stowell Michael
Colm Feore Control
Jade Tailor Heather Steadman
Winston James Francis Tele
Marielle Jaffe Rhea Steadman
Tom Wright Tom Davis the Talk Show Host
Mei Melançon Ms. Sabi
Laura Margolis Rebecca
Richard Portnow Charles Margrey
Omar Doom Dario
Linc Hand Officer Smith
Exie Andrade Rogers (as Exie Booker)
Tony Nevada Field Agent
Benjamin John Parrillo Detective
Michelle Laine Drugged-Out Girl
Richard Dorton Field Agent #4
David Preston Jeremy
Fitz Houston Frank
Adam Budron Actor [9]

References
  1. Letterboxd - Higher Power 2018
  2. Fmoviemag.com, 18 May 2018 - Higher Power (2018) – Review - Vance Wong
  3. Letterboxd - Higher Power 2018
  4. The Seattle Times, May 11, 2018 - 6 movies open May 11; our reviewers weigh in, Also Opening
  5. Malay Mail, 23 June 2018 - OPINION, Two films give the superhero origin story a fresh twist, Higher Power By Aidil Rusli
  6. The Seattle Times, May 11, 2018 - 6 movies open May 11; our reviewers weigh in, Also Opening
  7. Variety, October 29, 2015 - Lorenzo di Bonaventura’s ‘Higher Power’ Backed by Content, Defy By Leo Barraclough
  8. Sy Fy Wire, Mar 19, 2018 - Higher Power: The VFX-rich sci-fi thriller that was made on a $500,000 budget - Benjamin Bullard
  9. IMDb - Higher Power (2018) Full Cast & Crew
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