Ozzy was a puppet. The film was first announced in October 2019 by Screen Media Films after screenwriter and producer G. O. Parsons was advised to create a film to expand his career around 2015 to early 2016, but was displeased with his first attempt, a short film titled Wally's Wonderland. Cage plays a drifter who has car trouble but can't pay for the repairs so agrees to clean up an abandoned indoor children's play park. He used to be a very solid dramatic actor, but the craziness of his performances has been there since the beginning as well. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. It was funny because I said, "I only have time to do probably two-to-three takes, Nic." His net worth was around $150 million before he ran into financial problems. The movie still presents some degree of fun because that premise is enough to at least hold your attention if you're a fan of horror, Cageisms, or movie kitsch. Tito the Turtle is an unnamed laborer who, upon being ridiculed for his love of turtles, killed every single last one of his co-workers, and was caught shortly after where he met Jerry Robert Willis and Love, joining the "Crazy 8". Not having one single line throughout the entire film was a bold move, but it made it that much more enjoyable honestly. Principal photography began in February 2020 for a month in various parts of Atlanta, Georgia. And Boomtown had all these animatronics. Over the years, they tricked random drifters into cleaning up the building, offering them as sacrifices in order to stop the animatronics' killing spree. Parsons told us. Every now and then the toil has paid off with a Mandy or Colour out of Space. Great job by Miles Woodruff (son of our UPM, Michael Woodruff) for taking a bite from Willy. Nicholas Vince (Hellraiser & Nightbreed) chats weekly with special guests about Horror & Thriller topics. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers led by Liv (Emily Tosta) tries to end the animatronic reign of terror once and for all. There are a lot of different scenarios in which a quiet loner is seen to be someone that . Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News. I wanted to love Willy's Wonderland. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter In the vents, Arty chases Liv, but she escapes into a fairy-themed room where Sara kidnaps her. What else do you need? The film stops halfway through and invites one of the younger characters to talk us through the whole deranged backstory.). All of that money he made on his successful acting career led to the spending spree of a lifetime. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates. Action, It's easy to see the pitch: Nicolas Cage in Five Nights at Freddy's. Willy's Wonderland isn't quite as much fun as its premise would suggest -- but it's still got Nicolas Cage beating the hell out of bloodthirsty animatronics, which is nice. While Cage has been getting paid smaller amounts of money these days for his roles, at one point he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News. A quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. He was the one who was like, "Hey, make this thing an alligator, make this thing a chameleon. Kevin had made some movies in the early 2000s and he just felt like he did not get a fair shake with those movies. Nic and I decided, no lines. He did not hang out at his trailer, he hung out by the set, right by the camera, knew what we were doing, went in, and did it. We had a couple of puppeteers in green smocks manipulating Ozzy. "Willy's Wonderland" director Kevin Lewis writes about fighting for his life just weeks before the Nicolas Cage film hits VOD. She was the person who stuck her neck out for me, for all of us, and knocked on Nicolas Cage's door, and was able to pitch his manager, Mike Nilon. Watch the below video to find out more about Cages spending spree and some of those big-ticket purchases. Compare this performance with other movies. I worked on a movie for a couple of years that looked like it was going to get green lit and then it just collapsed. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. I was doing that and this person comes up to me afterwards, and says, "This stuff you're doing is fantastic, but it's not going to advance your career, because the play only lasts as long as the play." For most of the industry's history, video game protagonistshave traditionally been silent (especially role-playing games), even when encountering many speaking NPC (non-player characters). He purchased shrunken pigmy heads, an octopus, the Lamborghini that was owned by the late Shah of Iran, and a dinosaur skull. "Those nurses and doctors are the real heroes. Like, how do you tell the same joke twice? In order to pay off his debts, he has been taking almost every role offered to him and filming five to eight movies a year. Get some good popcorn in, and something to drink and enjoy! I did a 70-page shot list. [4] The film stars Nicolas Cage, who also served as producer, along with Emily Tosta, Ric Reitz, Chris Warner, Kai Kadlec, Christian Del Grosso, Caylee Cowan, Terayle Hill, Jonathan Mercedes, David Sheftell and Beth Grant. Here, Variety gives you . 5.24. He and Willy are staring at each other, he goes, "Come at me, bro.". G.O. In Willy's Wonderland it would appear that Nicolas Cage is even more dangerous than the creatures that are stalking him, and that he might be the real concern. My disappointment is that what you get with any ten-minute segment of the movie is generally the same thing you'll get with any other portion. So what exactly did he buy? Just confirm how you got your ticket. Cage plays a janitor hoodwinked into working overnight at the abandoned pizza parlor and he doesn't say a word for the entire movie. Coming Soon. But, without Nic saying yes, you would never have got the chance to consider the films humble merits before streaming something else instead. Directed by Kevin Lewis, from a script by G.O. Willy's Wonderland is a straight-up B-Movie and uses a heavy grindhouse feel to tell its story. Unable to pay for the repairs he needs, he agrees to spend the night cleaning Willys Wonderland, an abandoned family fun center. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. Kevin and I come from similar backgrounds where we both felt like we hadn't been given our due yet. His taste is a little suspect. Absolutely not, but if you know what to expect, I think you'll have a blast watching it as I did. We wrapped, and then I came home, and within two weeks we were in lockdown. Its first issue was released in October 2021. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WILLYS WONDERLAND - BLU RAY - NICHOLAS CAGE - 15 - WILLY'S at the best online prices at eBay! He silently fulfills his end of the bargain and cleans the disgusting restaurant, showing his unique sense of honor. PARSONS: I was writing and acting in a bunch of plays, trying to make a break for myself. Cage plays the Janitor, a protagonist who doesn't utter a word at all during its entire run time which is actually perfect for the slasher film. Corman is, alas, not involved, but, like so many of his films, Willys Wonderland involves evil hicks, disembowelled teenagers and just a bit of grunty sex. Learn more Learn more about the eBay Global Shipping Programme. While driving back, Evan is attacked and killed by a stowaway Tito while Liv escapes. Cinemark Offers may be subject to change without notice. $13.88. are available through our research services. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. After the announcement, the film received a small cult following, with many comparing it to the Five Nights at Freddy's video game series, although Parsons and Lewis denied any similarities. Willy's Wonderland is a 2021 American action comedy horror film directed by Kevin Lewis from a screenplay by G. O. He soon finds himself trapped inside Willy's and locked in an epic battle with the possessed animatronic mascots that roam the halls. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Judging by the. Jerry Robert Willis is an American serial killer who preys on families who hire him as a professional photographer out of some sadistic pleasure. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Army Of One [DVD] 2017 - Nicolas Cage, Russell Brand - Region 2 - Still Sealed at the best online prices at eBay! Tamara Birkemoe, Nicolas Cage, Grant Cramer, Mark Damon, Jeremy Daniel Davis, . 'Nic Cage is into reptiles': The insane, behind-the-scenes story of. Dear Diary: World's First Pranks. After the killings, the Sheriff, Deputy Lund, and a mob head to Willy's Wonderland with intent to destroy the animatronics. A quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic a A quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. Fists fly, kicks land, titans clash -- and only one side will make it out ali Read allA quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. He is depicted as a zookeeper who is socially impaired. There's so much cool stuff you could do. It was a life-changing experience for sure. Cage may not talk, but his blas behavior is so bizarre audiences can't help but be sucked in. If the creator hits you up on the internet and goes, "Hey, you've got to clock in for work, because you're the Janitor!" I always picture it something like what Bruce [Campbell] says in the Evil Dead: "Groovy!" Nobody without a spear through their head could sincerely describe Willys Wonderland as a good film, but it is trash with a commendable pedigree. It caught Cage's attention, who agreed to participate as both an actor and a producer. This is unbelievable, this would never happen. [5] Lewis was hired as director in December 2019 while the cast joined in February 2020. It centers on the backstories of the animatronic characters. For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. 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Instead, it was released through video on demand, with a simultaneous limited theatrical release in the United States, on February 12, 2021 by Screen Media Films. Archer pretending to be Castor, which actually felt like a guy pretending to be a guy who was crazy and not just him doing his same Castor shtick. Does he take on somebody new? Dont worry, it wont take long. Fists fly, kicks land, titans clash -- and only one side will make it out alive. Where he's dancing and doing the pinball stuff? Permalink. Take that statement however you like, but if you know, you know. How an unknown actor and a luckless director teamed with Nicolas Cage to create 2021's first cult movie. We were able to trade them all in for the ultimate prize: Willy's Wonderland, a movie in which a totally non-verbal Nicolas Cage beats the literal stuffing out of evil animatronics while spending a single night in a haunted family play center of Tartarus-like ball pits and flashy pinball machines. Notable genre examples include Akira Kurosawa'sYojimboor westerns like Sergio Leone's "Man with No Name" trilogy starring Clint Eastwood. It's no denying that Nicolas Cage likes to have fun with the roles he chooses. The Janitor receives his repaired vehicle and invites Liv to accompany him. Directed by Kevin Lewis ('Dark Heart') and based on the screenplay by G.O. Because I knew, with Nic not speaking, visually I have to make it entertaining and interesting. That was the very start of it, me talking to him in that parking lot that night. There's nothing here but the novelty, but here's why it works. All three are killed in a massive explosion that also destroys the entire restaurant. I call it the Psychopathic animatronic misfits. The following day, it grossed $203,886, with Croatia grossing $12,734 and the UAE grossing $14,191. Building out the world of Willys Wonderland diffuses a lot of its originality. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. That's how miraculously this happened. [7] He put the script on Blood List, seeking to have it produced as a full-length film. In recent years, Cage has appeared in a lot more films due to his financial problems. Whether he was throwing vampires into wood chippers or driving Ford Mustangs off cliffs, Nic was always the hardest working man in the grindhouse. Directed by Kevin Lewis and written by G.O. If he is given a task he completes it and he's so focused on cleaning up Willy's Wonderland that even killer animatronics won't keep stop him. : Nicolas Cage, Caylee Cowan, Beth Grant. Meanwhile, teenager Liv Hawthorne gets handcuffed by her parental guardian, Hayesville's sheriff Eloise Lund, due to her previous attempts to burn the building. Like most western heroes,Nic Cage's character doesn't say much, but his actions speak loud and clear. In the second comic, the backstory of Gus the Gorilla is revealed. Lewis: We shot it at the beginning of the year in Atlanta. In the ensuing chaos, Knighty impales Aaron with his sword, Tito and Sara devour Dan alive, and Arty mauls Kathy and Bob to death in a party room. After the animatronics kill more staff and guests, Jed is hesitant to keep the restaurant open, but Tex is approached by a wealthy family offering him money for a private birthday party for their child which Tex reluctantly agrees, despite Jed's protests. Cage plays the Janitor, a protagonist who doesn't utter a word at all duringits entire run time which is actually perfect for the slasher film. Parsons, 'Willy's Wonderland' is a quirky horror-comedy that revolves around a ridiculous but entertaining concept: what would happen if a John Wickesque character comes across the evil animatronics from 'Five Nights at Freddy's' video game franchise. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? There are a sew of highly annoying teenagers that stumble in so there are more victims to be terrorized. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic a Read allA quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. Starring: Nicolas CageEmily TostaBeth Grant. See production, box office & company info, AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Kamping Kalamity. and on VOD. In recent years, Cage has appeared in a lot more films due to his financial problems. Nic was a great partner. 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Clearly inspired by the horrifying mechanical creatures that traumatise American children in Chuck E Cheese outlets happily never a phenomenon here Willys Wonderland has a cadre of serial killers perform a satanic ceremony that propels their psyches into just such a collection of anthropomorphic vermin. [27] Nicols Delgadillo of DiscussingFilm.net called the film "unapologetically ridiculous" and "a bizarre hidden gem thrown into Cage's already vast and eclectic body of work. His unnamed character remains entirely silent throughout the picture. You could do a Mad Max vibe where he's in the car driving, maybe he's got some homemade weapons. While not an adaptation of the popular Five Nights at Freddy's video games, it was clearly inspired by . article points out, Nicolas Cages salary was $20 million US at the peak of his career in the early to mid-2000s. [13], On February 12, 2021, Filmtrax LTD released the score soundtrack for the film composed by moi. When Liv finishes, several animatronics awaken and attack the group. Or is he, like the weeping Alexander, ready to accept there are no worlds left to conquer? Cage lost it and most of his fortune. 2. Spending a night in Willy's Wonderland as his car is being fixed, this movie is strictly a film about a Janitor cleaning rooms and killing robots. A driver (Nicolas Cage) suffers a flat tire on a remote road. That's what I wanted, man, especially with what's going on in the world and the pandemic. Willy's Wonderland was originally set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 30, 2020, but was postponed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicolas Cage appears to engage in battle with animatronic monsters in a released image from the upcoming thriller Willy's Wonderland.One of the most prolific actors of his time, Cage's career has spanned three decades with roles in iconic films, including Adaptation, National Treasure, and Leaving Las Vegas.Noted for his eccentric personality, Cage has developed a reputation in show .
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