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Abduction (John Orrichio, 2009)
What continually amazed me, while I was watching the horrific Abduction, was that Alice and Carmine Orrichio, whom I assume are related to John Orrichio in some way (mom and dad? sister and brother-in-law?), were listed as producers on this film. What were they thinking? One would assume that Alice, at least, would have had some trouble with the storyline, which is misogynist in the extreme; this plotless mess of a movie exists for the sole purpose of showing non-consensual sex and the occasional gore scene, with a streak of not-too-well-buried racism a mile wide running straight down the middle. It's offensive in every possible way. And yet some of Orrichio's relatives were not only willing to bankroll it, but feed the cast and crew (Alice is also listed as the film's caterer). One can't help but wonder why there wasn't arsenic in the chicken salad sandwiches.
What little plot there is: Process, NJ, is a small town in the middle of pretty much nowhere whose economy is based on selling illegally-harvested organs, breeding babies for adoption, and selling sex slaves to rich overseas businessmen. (We are told early on that the development of the Internet has greatly facilitated their cashflow. Haw haw haw.) Needless to say, these things don't happen in a vacuum, so the town's bed and breakfast is a black hole from which overnight guests never emerge; men end up as organ donators, while women are either tortured into submission as sex slaves or consigned to the breeding farm, where the local studs (who are on the town payroll, of course) work night and day to impregnate them. All well and good, at least by Process standards, until they recognize there's a rise in demand for mixed-race babies. Coincidentally, Bella, a Brazilian pop star (Omaida Aponte) and Donny, her African-American bodyguard (S. Freddor), stop in town. After the usual struggle-knockout gas routine, she is sent to the breeding shed, while he is offered a stud position. He's less than impressed with the setup, but when his best friend Sam (In Her Shoes' Dan Rush) comes looking for them and ends up on the town payroll, Donny is convinced by Sam's suddenly-flush bank account, flashy new car, etc. Things start getting ugly when Donny realizes one of the girls he's required to service is Bella, and he tries to find a way to get both of them out of there, assisted by the one guy in town who also seems less than thrilled with the setup-the doctor who concocts the drugs used to keep the breeders sedated (Gerry Kirschbaum).
Simply put: one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The acting is terrible, the script is worthless, the camerawork is amateur. Even the soundtrack is risible, though it's by far the best thing about the movie. Perhaps the one thing Orrichio actually researched was Brazilian pop? 1/2
Rated 0.5/5 Stars •
Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
02/11/23
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*SPOILERS* I bought this film from Amazon and I really liked it! I've read some really positive reviews and some negative ones as well, but being an indie film fan and a fan of previous John Orrichio films - I bought Abduction. The camera-work is his best yet with beautiful outdoor shots and disturbing lighting and effects that show how the town is twisted behind closed doors, but picturesque and normal to the outside world.
It's the story of a remote New Jersey small town that is not on any map. Basically the townsfolk kidnap unsuspecting tourists and sell them into slavery, they harvest their organs for sale on the black market or make leather goods out of them! Everything starts to unravel when an up & coming pop star from South America is kidnapped and her bodyguards come to town to find her. The whole town is in on the secret. The story is original and plays out well. The first 10 minutes are a little slow, but it picks up nicely from there.
As for the acting, Tony Rugnetta (Jacob) is excellent. His best role to date. Roberto Lombardi (Johnny) is perfect, convincingly evil & sexy at the same time! Christy Callas (Lilly) who is vulnerable & sinister at the same time and Gerry Kirschbaum (Doc) who has the cool demeanor of a Doctor with a hidden mania. Other notable performances are Deana Demko (Rosie) and Christina Sampson (Myrtle). There is rarely a stumble by any of the actors.
I also think that to truly enjoy this film you have to take it for what it is. A low budget, well made drama / thriller that is a little creepy, a little campy/funny and a little bloody. It's not a horror film per se and it's not for everyone. If you want the thrills of a Saw movie, pass on this. If you like Rosemary's Baby, this is right up your alley. The film has gotten bashed, but I believe that is coming from former colleagues of the film maker who are bitter. Judge for yourself!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/26/23
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A neat concept about a tourist town helping itself to the sex and organs of its tourists is hampered by a dreadfully amateurish script and bad acting by a cast of adult film workers.
Rated 0.5/5 Stars •
Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
01/25/23
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*SPOILERS* I bought this film from Amazon and I really liked it! I've read some really positive reviews and some negative ones as well, but being an indie film fan and a fan of previous John Orrichio films - I bought Abduction. The camera-work is his best yet with beautiful outdoor shots and disturbing lighting and effects that show how the town is twisted behind closed doors, but picturesque and normal to the outside world.
It's the story of a remote New Jersey small town that is not on any map. Basically the townsfolk kidnap unsuspecting tourists and sell them into slavery, they harvest their organs for sale on the black market or make leather goods out of them! Everything starts to unravel when an up & coming pop star from South America is kidnapped and her bodyguards come to town to find her. The whole town is in on the secret. The story is original and plays out well. The first 10 minutes are a little slow, but it picks up nicely from there.
As for the acting, Tony Rugnetta (Jacob) is excellent. His best role to date. Roberto Lombardi (Johnny) is perfect, convincingly evil & sexy at the same time! Christy Callas (Lilly) who is vulnerable & sinister at the same time and Gerry Kirschbaum (Doc) who has the cool demeanor of a Doctor with a hidden mania. Other notable performances are Deana Demko (Rosie) and Christina Sampson (Myrtle). There is rarely a stumble by any of the actors.
I also think that to truly enjoy this film you have to take it for what it is. A low budget, well made drama / thriller that is a little creepy, a little campy/funny and a little bloody. It's not a horror film per se and it's not for everyone. If you want the thrills of a Saw movie, pass on this. If you like Rosemary's Baby, this is right up your alley. The film has gotten bashed, but I believe that is coming from former colleagues of the film maker who are bitter. Judge for yourself!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/05/23
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It's a creepy, very campy, slightly gory, character driven movie. The story is more disturbing than an in your face scare fest. It actually has a plot to it! - And PS to LittleMissBloodAndGuts, nobody in the movie, including myself, has ever been an "adult film worker".
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/16/23
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