Thrill Ride (film) explained

Thrill Ride
Director:Chris Parrish
Producer:Chris Parrish
Angie Gaffney
Story:Mason Parrish
Starring:Kristen Johnston
Lucas Jade Zumann
Tim Kazurinsky
Studio:Mason's Movies[1]
Distributor:Gravitas Ventures
Runtime:86 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Thrill Ride is a 2017 American adventure comedy film directed by Chris Parrish and starring Kristen Johnston, Lucas Jade Zumann and Tim Kazurinsky.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Chicago and Woodstock, Illinois.[2] Principal photography wrapped in December 2014.[3] [4]

Release

The film was released on DVD, streaming, and video-on-demand on December 12, 2017.[5]

Reception and awards

Andrea Beach of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.[6]

The film won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Gen Con Film Festival, Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Film at the Burbank International Film Festival and Best Family Feature at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival.[5] The film was also nominated for Best American Independent Feature Film at the Cleveland International Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature Film at the Hollywood Film Festival.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gire. Dann. Chicago-made 'Thrill Ride' keeps 10-year-old's spirit alive. 16 November 2017. Daily Herald. 4 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Zwecker. Bill. Rogers Park’s Lucas Jade Zumann takes fantasy trip in ‘Thrill Ride’. 27 November 2017. Chicago Sun-Times. 2 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Gire. Dann. Woodstock man makes kids' film to honor son who died at 10. 13 January 2015. Daily Herald. 4 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Associated Press. Woodstock native makes kids' movie dedicated to his late son. 14 January 2015. Daily Herald. 4 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Movie News Desk. Family Adventure Movie THRILL RIDE Released on DVD and Streaming Today. 12 December 2017. BroadwayWorld. 2 September 2020.
  6. Web site: Beach. Andrea. Thrill Ride. Common Sense Media. 2 September 2020.