For Lethbridge movie buffs Sarah Christensen and Clint Mattson of 5205 Studios, filming their first slasher flick is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
“Comedy and horror are what we consider to be our favourite genres,” Mattson said adding the new film based on a story written by Mike Goruk and turned into a screenplay by Brad Goruk, tentatively entitled “Rusty” is no exception.
It is being filmed this week on Mattson’s dad’s farm outside of Hays, east of Lethbridge.
“It’s a horror movie in the ilk of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre combined with a bit of crime drama plot twist,” producer Clint Mattson described.
“It’s about a group of six individuals who end up stranded on a deserted prairie farm and end up fighting for their lives,” added Sarah Christensen, who plays Hope, one of the first victims, wracking her brain for a description of the plot without playing spoiler.
“It’s a race for survival to see who will be left,” she added.
While rehearsals have been underway since the cast was chosen in May, the producers are busy running around tracking down things like costumes and special effects.
“I’m so excited about it,” Christensen enthused.
