Jason Horton, co-director and co-writer of last year’s zombie opus EDGES OF DARKNESS, got in touch with the news that his new feature TRAP is now available on DVD, and sent an exclusive still you can see past the jump. He describes the movie, which he scripted and helmed solo, as “a thriller following a brutal abduction that gets even worse when the middle-aged kidnapper falls for his 15-year-old victim.

“TRAP is my third feature,” Horton tells us, “and it showcases my growth as a writer and director. Like my other movies, it doesn’t skimp on the violence, but it’s very character-based. I believe it is technically and creatively my strongest piece to date.”

The cast is headed by Alan Perada, Ashton Blanchard, Alonzo Jones and Annemarie Pazmino, and Horton’s EDGES partner Blaine Cade co-edited with him and served as assistant director and production designer. Another EDGES alumus, Robert Bravo, produced. “It’s his first solo gig in that capacity,” Horton says, “and he was able to secure financing, a full soundtrack—including tracks by Chubby Checker—and foreign distribution all before the movie was even completed.”

The TRAP DVD, which includes a director/crew commentary and a featurette, is being self-distributed by Zapruter Pictures; you can currently purchase it here, and it will soon be available through Amazon, Amazon VOD and Netflix. “There are a lot of indie directors out there doing really interesting work,” Horton says. “Most people never get a chance to see it. I encourage everyone interested in supporting independent cinema to at least check TRAP out.” You can see the trailer below, TRAP’s official website here and its Facebook page here.

 

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