Bloody-Disgusting learned that Robert Hall and his effects studio Almost Human, Inc. will be providing make-up and visual effects for William Brent Bell's mock-doc horror film Wer.
The film, written by Bell and producer Matthew Peterman, focuses on a criminal suspect transforming into a werewolf while inside a police station.
Hall, best known to film fans as the writer/director of the Laid To Rest franchise, has become a major proponent of marrying computer and make-up effects in creating his special brand of movie magic. Wer will continue his movement in this direction:
"I've been trying to achieve the perfect balance of digital and practical on my films for years and so many folks have taken notice that we just cant keep it to ourselves anymore...it's growing, and making the company stronger."
Regarding Wer, Hall is excited about the effects opportunity the film will afford for Almost Human, Inc.
"I've done several movies with [producer] Steven Schneider and I really loved the script for Wer. Matt, Brian and Morris [Paulson, producer] really know what they want and are not afraid to collaborate. I'm very excited about what we're making together on this picture."
Wer will be William Brent Bell's follow-up to The Devil Inside, a film already considered to be one of the worst of the year by fans and critics alike, sporting a whopping 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.6 rating on IMDB. Before that, the duo collaborated on Stay Alive, a generic teen slasher that flopped in the box office and didn't exactly gain fan adoration, either. Wer sounds like a potentially fun ride, but given Bell/Peterman's creative output to date, I don't hold out a lot of hope.
Then again, I also wasn't floored by Hall's Laid To Rest, a film which many of my gore geek contemporaries can't stop gushing over (pun intended). Regardless of my opinions of Hall as a filmmaker, it cannot be disputed that he is an amazing effects master who's contributed creature and gore effects to many highly regarded films and television shows. Should we trust his judgement on this one, or is this going to be another case of great effects, horrible movie?
Extra Tidbit: Bobbi Sue Luther (above, also Hall's ex-wife) starred in Laid To Rest.
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