Douglas Scott McCarron’s A Bit Twisted Could Use a Bit of Support!
As its title suggests, the independently produced film A Bit Twisted is an intentionally quirky film that sends up both the girl-meets-boy and serial-killer genres. Despite its subject matter, this film avoids graphically violent depictions unlike most slasher flicks. One might call it a sociopathic romantic comedy targeted at women. The lead female, Nestra (played by Holly Davis), is no romantic creampuff ~ she’s a strong character who thinks on her feet, handles males twice her size, and commits heinous crimes while eluding law enforcement. She demurely impersonates a door-to-door evangelist to gain entry into homes. She is not waiting to be rescued. Yet as her body count increases, she hears of other murders she didn’t commit. Does her small-town have more killers?
Nestra meets a male counterpart, Ares, at the scene of a murder. The newly established couple combines their talents into a comically chilling mating ritual that includes a hilarious send-up of a male presenting his beloved with a series of deranged gifts.
Serial killers don’t operate in a vacuum, and soon a trio of federal agents descends upon the small town, inadvertently interacting with the killers at the local coffee house. In this movie freely blending macabre humor with slasher-flick conventions, the audience is kept guessing as to whether the agents will get their killers or if the killers will get them first.
A Bit Twisted was shot digitally in San Diego with several accomplished local actors…and right now, A Bit Twisted could be referred to as A Bit Underfunded…So, here’s the scoop on the fundraising efforts:
OUR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Through hard work, sacrifice and self-financing, we are now in post-production, moving toward marketing, travel, festivals, interviews and other final production costs and opportunities. Our modest goal to bring this work to fruition is $3,500.00. Your gift can help us go a long way, and any excess will just help us more.
After theater and online release, we can provide the gifts listed below to those who’ve made qualifying donations. Those making the smaller donation will have a chance to buy a copy of the DVD at a reduced price for personal use.
LEVELS OF SUPPORT
Pledge $5: A big thank you in our hearts for your support. Discount on DVD when ready
Pledge $10: A gracious thank you email for your support. Discount on DVD when ready
Pledge $15: A grateful letter signed by the Producer/ Director. Discount on DVD when ready
Pledge $20: A thank you letter signed by the Producer/ Director and a small 8.5×14 movie poster of your choice. Discount on DVD when ready
Pledge $35: A thank you letter signed by the Producer/ Director and a DVD of the movie (US postage included).
Pledge $50: A thank you letter signed by the Producer/ Director, a small 8.5×14 movie poster of your choice, and a DVD of the movie (US postage included). Each contributor will be acknowledged as a $50 supporter on our website.
Pledge $100: A thank you letter, 3 small 8.5×14 movie posters of your choice, a DVD of the movie (US postage included), and acknowledgment as a $100 supporter on our website.
Pledge $250: A thank you letter, all 5 small 8.5×14 movie posters, a DVD of the movie (US postage included), plus recognition as a $250 supporter on our website.
Pledge $500: A thank you letter, all 5 small 8.5×14 movie posters, a copy of the script signed by the Producer/ Director, a DVD of the movie (US postage included), plus recognition as a $500 supporter on our website.
Pledge $1,500: A thank you letter, all 5 small 8.5×14 movie posters, a copy of the script signed by the Producer/Director and actors, a DVD of the movie, a showing of the movie at your house or a venue you arrange (as long as it is within the 48 contiguous states of the USA) with a Q & A session with the Producer/ Director), and acknowledgment as a $1,500 supporter on our website.
Pledge $2,500: A thank you letter, all 5 small 8.5×14 movie posters, a copy of the script signed by the Producer/Director and actors, a DVD of the movie, and a showing of the movie at your house or a venue you arrange in Canada, Hawaii or Alaska (travel arrangements would need to be discussed) with a question and answer session with the Producer/ Director, plus grateful and prominent acknowledgment as a $2,500 supporter on our website.
This is a genre film for those who don’t like the standard commercial formula. It is fun, pokes fun at TV culture, is somewhat real in its portrayal of the main relationship, and is arguably more about the relationship than the mayhem. If you like spend time mulling over the past and wondering how you would have done things differently, A Bit Twisted may not be the film for you ~ same goes for those of you who like to see the female quiver in helpless fear waiting for the man to rescue her. But if you like a good, fun story that’s, well, a bit twisted, but not too much, and like cuddling up with your sweetie watching a serial killer do what serial killers do, then you’re our audience.
You can see photos and videos at these links:
facebook.com/ABitTwistedDouglasScottMccarron
youtube.com/user/TheDevilsBusiness
We already have four sequels written, so there may be a box set of 5 DVDs in the future, and those of you who help us with “Part 1” will be remembered and thanked and offered a discount on the box of 5.
And again, if we pass our fundraising goal, it will be thanks to you, and it will mean that we can promote A Bit Twisted even harder and get started on the first sequel. We made this film to share with an audience, and would love to introduce as many people as possible to Nestra, a character we really love.
For those of you who can’t contribute financially, we’d still be very appreciative if you would help spread the word about the film and our campaign…
Find our indiegogo campaign here.