Swarm of the Snakehead
| Swarm of the Snakehead | |
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| Directed by | Frank A. Lama Joel C. Denning |
| Written by | Seth Hurwitz |
| Produced by | Seth Hurwitz Frank A. Lama |
| Starring | Gunnar Hansen Frank A. Lama Jamie O'Brien Rigg Kennedy Lisa Burdette Timothy Stutlz Gilliss Maggie Denning Elizabeth Denning Sharon Graves Gerry Paradiso Barry A. Hurwitz Brandon Mason Oksana Mazurovsky Leanna Chamish |
| Music by | Tom Alonso |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Swarm of the Snakehead is a 2006[1] comedy/horror feature film directed by Frank A. Lama and Joel C. Denning[2] and written by Seth Hurwitz.[3] It is the first feature from producers Lama and Hurwitz's Baltimore-based production company Ten Pound Films.
The ensemble cast includes Rigg Kennedy (Slumber Party Massacre),[4] Miss Maryland Teen USA 2006 Jamie O'Brien,[5] and a cameo from Gunnar Hansen (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre).[6]
Swarm of the Snakehead was shot on 16 mm film in and around Easton, Maryland between 2002 and 2005.[2][3] Post-production was completed during the summer of 2006. The film premiered at The Charles Theatre in Baltimore on June 21, 2006.[5] Following the screening, the Baltimore CBS affiliate WJZ-TV, anchor and longtime Maryland personality Marty Bass called Swarm of the Snakehead "lots of fun" and "John Waters-esque."
While making Swarm of the Snakehead, Lama starred in Fear of Clowns released by Lions Gate Entertainment in 2005 and Fear of Clowns 2, which he also produced.[4][3] At the same time, Hurwitz edited Swarm and shepherded the film through post-production, working closely with sound designer Kevin Hill and composer Tom Alonso.[6][5]
Cast
- Jamie O'Brien as Ashley Emerson[3]
- Lisa Burdette as Mayor Janice Appleyard[5]
- Maggie Denning as Margarita[6]
- Timothy Stultz Gilliss as Jake Appleyard[4]
- Johnny Alonso as Buddy Brown[4]
- Gerry Paradiso as Jimmy[4]
- Gunnar Hansen as Gunner
- Joel C. Denning as William Emerson[3]
- Sharon Graves as Abigail Parker[4]
- Rigg Kennedy as Dr. Emerson[4]
- Frank Lama as Darrel Delhey[6]
- Kim Mallory as Sandy Redhook[3]
- Steve Carson as 'Meathead'[4]
- Leanna Chamish as Briana Devine[4]
- Lizzy Denning as Samantha[4]
- Bruce Geisert as Brown Johnson
- Erica Highberg as Mimi Mansfield[4]
- Barry A. Hurwitz as Barry, The Diver[4]
- Brandon Mason as Deputy Ricky[4]
- The Mayo as 'Apocalypstick'
- George Stover as The Frenchman[4]
Premise
A dysfunctional family vacations on the Maryland shore during a deadly attack of intelligent snakehead fish.[2]
Soundtrack and music score
The original score was composed and conducted by Tom Alonso[5] and features players from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Bands contributing songs to the soundtrack include Kip Winger,[3] Ravyns,[6] Bootcamp,[6] Glen Nevous, Tony Sciuto of Little River Band,[6] The Big Sky, and Dagmar and the Seductones.
References
- ^ Rapa, Patrick (July 27, 2017). "Tonight: Snakehead Hunting at John Heinz". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Minzola, Olivia (October 26, 2023). "Maryland movies to make you scream: Check out this list of horror flicks shot here". The Daily Times. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jovanović, Miloš (August 20, 2008). "Swarm of the Snakehead". www.horrortalk.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "2006 – Swarm of the Snakehead". Smash or Trash Indie Filmmaking. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Davis, Allison (June 15, 2006). "Snakeheads luring screenwriter home". Owings Mills Times. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "'Swarm of the Snakehead'". Baltimore Sun. June 28, 2006. Retrieved June 27, 2025.