Lucky Bastard (2014)

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Synopsis

A shy young man wins a contest to have sex with a famous porn star on an adult website. When he arrives at the porno house / set location, his every move is captured on the numerous reality television-style wallcams that are spread out everywhere in the house. It is the found footage from these cameras that tells the story of the inevitable and horrifying reality of what actually happened. At the center of the story are: Mike, who owns the "Lucky Bastard" website; his top porn star Ashley Saint; and Dave G., the unsuspecting shy young man who wins the contest. The "Lucky Bastard" employees treat their work matter-of-factly. Mike once clearly had more serious artistic ambitions, but now he runs the company and directs all of the "Lucky Bastard" website's content. Ashley, the website's most popular performer, initially refuses to participate because she knows the winner will be humiliated by the experience, but ultimately gives in when offered extra money. And the contest winner, Dave, an unassuming and shy young man, finds himself driven by shame and humiliation into committing the most horrifying acts imaginable.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 14th, 2014 (Limited) by CAVU Releasing
MPAA Rating: NC-17 for explicit sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2259, 2/16/2013)
Running Time: 94 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Porn Business, Internet, Found Footage, Non-Chronological
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Vineyard Haven, LLC
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Jay Paulson    Dave
Betsy Rue    Ashley Saint

Supporting Cast

Don McManus    Mike
Chris Wylde    Kris
Catherine Annette    Casey
Lee Kholafai    Josh
Lanny Joon    Nico
Clint Brink    Devin
Deborah Zoe    Suzanne
Angela Shin    Maitre D'

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Nathan    Director
Robert Nathan    Screenwriter
Lukas Kendall    Screenwriter
Jim Wynorski    Producer
Lukas Kendall    Executive Producer
Robert Nathan    Executive Producer
Ashley Saint    Executive Producer
Steve Goldenberg    Associate Producer
Clay Westervelt    Director of Photography
Tony Randel    Editor
Christine Sheaks    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 1st, 2014

June 30th, 2014

It is a terrible week on the home market. The biggest new release according to Amazon.com is Legend of Korra: Book Two, Spirits, which is coming out on DVD and DVD or Blu-ray. However, according to the people sending me a screener, it doesn't come out till the first week of August. The best release on this week's list is The Grand Budapest Hotel, but it came out last month and the Blu-ray arrived late. The best new release on this week's list, that I know is coming out this week, is The Lunchbox and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...

Limited Releases: Easy Cash for Limited Releases

February 14th, 2014

Girl on a Bicycle poster

There are lots of films on this week's list of limited releases, but only one of them, The New Black, is earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. The Returned is earning overall positive reviews, but that's not enough to thrive in limited release. In fact, given the competition, it is unlikely there is any film that will earn breakout success. More...


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Synopsis

A shy young man wins a contest to have sex with a famous porn star on an adult website. When he arrives at the porno house / set location, his every move is captured on the numerous reality television-style wallcams that are spread out everywhere in the house. It is the found footage from these cameras that tells the story of the inevitable and horrifying reality of what actually happened. At the center of the story are: Mike, who owns the "Lucky Bastard" website; his top porn star Ashley Saint; and Dave G., the unsuspecting shy young man who wins the contest. The "Lucky Bastard" employees treat their work matter-of-factly. Mike once clearly had more serious artistic ambitions, but now he runs the company and directs all of the "Lucky Bastard" website's content. Ashley, the website's most popular performer, initially refuses to participate because she knows the winner will be humiliated by the experience, but ultimately gives in when offered extra money. And the contest winner, Dave, an unassuming and shy young man, finds himself driven by shame and humiliation into committing the most horrifying acts imaginable.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 14th, 2014 (Limited) by CAVU Releasing
MPAA Rating: NC-17 for explicit sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2259, 2/16/2013)
Running Time: 94 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Porn Business, Internet, Found Footage, Non-Chronological
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Vineyard Haven, LLC
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Jay Paulson    Dave
Betsy Rue    Ashley Saint

Supporting Cast

Don McManus    Mike
Chris Wylde    Kris
Catherine Annette    Casey
Lee Kholafai    Josh
Lanny Joon    Nico
Clint Brink    Devin
Deborah Zoe    Suzanne
Angela Shin    Maitre D'

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Nathan    Director
Robert Nathan    Screenwriter
Lukas Kendall    Screenwriter
Jim Wynorski    Producer
Lukas Kendall    Executive Producer
Robert Nathan    Executive Producer
Ashley Saint    Executive Producer
Steve Goldenberg    Associate Producer
Clay Westervelt    Director of Photography
Tony Randel    Editor
Christine Sheaks    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 1st, 2014

June 30th, 2014

It is a terrible week on the home market. The biggest new release according to Amazon.com is Legend of Korra: Book Two, Spirits, which is coming out on DVD and DVD or Blu-ray. However, according to the people sending me a screener, it doesn't come out till the first week of August. The best release on this week's list is The Grand Budapest Hotel, but it came out last month and the Blu-ray arrived late. The best new release on this week's list, that I know is coming out this week, is The Lunchbox and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...

Limited Releases: Easy Cash for Limited Releases

February 14th, 2014

Girl on a Bicycle poster

There are lots of films on this week's list of limited releases, but only one of them, The New Black, is earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. The Returned is earning overall positive reviews, but that's not enough to thrive in limited release. In fact, given the competition, it is unlikely there is any film that will earn breakout success. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.