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Glass

Glass (2015)

Jul 10, 2015 1h 17m Horror Crime Thriller

The next experience in experimental giallo & film noir, inspired by the sensual and violent world of the Italian giallo film, Glass tells the tale of a young Canadian couple, Mike and Zarana, who decide to cut themselves off from social media and remain in their glass-walled apartment overlooking the waters running through their city. Anxiety, paranoia, violence, and murder follows. Sex, conspiracy and violence explode in GLASS, the second instalment of Vince D'Amato's neo-giallo series. Tirra Dent plays Zarana, a woman consumed by paranoia and rabid nightmares after she finds herself relentlessly stalked by the enigmatic killer. Set in the "glass jungle" of Vancouver's gentrified neighbourhoods, Glass is a scathing critique of social media and the society of middle and lower classes.

Directed by Vince D'Amato

Cast

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Tirra Dent
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Tirra Dent

as Zarana

Casey Manderson
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Casey Manderson

as Mike

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Lesli Brownlee

as Lacey

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Benjamin Hanson

as Blade

Jason Beaudoin
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Jason Beaudoin

as Isaac

Patrick Carr
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Patrick Carr

as Jacob

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Stephanie Dyck

as Robbie

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Cynnamon Schreinert

as Ginger

Crew

Director
  • Vince D'Amato
Writer
  • Vince D'Amato
Producer
  • Rob Carpenter
  • James Morin

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror/Crime/Thriller film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Glass presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Vince D'Amato brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Glass took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 77 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 109 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 2428 individual shots.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 2015, when this film is released:
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: July 10, 2015
  • Runtime: 1h 17m

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