Saturday, April 21, 2018

'Last Seen in Idaho' DVD: To Live and Die in Hooterville


The Breaking Glass Pictures April 24, 2018 DVD release of the 2018 scifi-action-adventure crime thriller "Last Seen in Idaho" provides more proof of the appeal of low-budget indie flicks and that genres can peacefully co-exist. One aspect of both is an interview with an actor n a 30-minute "making-of" DVD special feature. He expresses glee regarding the "threefer" aspect of his character.

The following YouTube clip of the Breaking trailer for "Idaho" nicely summarizes the concept of the film in a spoiler-light manner. It also highlights the suspense and the action of the film.


"Idaho" centers around 30-ish innocent with a past Summer (writer-producer Hallie Shepherd). Her fresh start centers around her job at am auto-repair shop in a rural community near the border of Washington State and the titular state. Witnessing nefarious after-hours activity throws a monkey wrench in this effort to become a respectable citizen. This involving her past returning to haunt her is the icing on the cake.

The malfeasors discovering that they are not alone prompts a hot pursuit that causes a fiery crash that puts girlfriend in a coma. Her awakening includes discovering that she now is the girl with something extra in that she has flashes regarding future peril to her.

The recovery period involves Summer trying to stay alive in the present, to make sense of the events on "the night of," and to put right what seems destined to go wrong. Her entering an apparently destined relationship with newly met Franco perhaps being a case of sleeping with the enemy contributes further drama. Ambiguity regarding whether this wise guy is a made man or is living a made-up existence enhances the mystery of "Idaho."

All of this culminates with a hostage exchange that leads to a rural equivalent of a drawing-room climax in a British murder mystery. This, in turn, leads to mayhem (complete with rolls in the hay) that would make Quentin Tarantino proud if the budget for blood capsules was larger.

Additional fun comes from casting Casper Van Dien of "Starship Troopers" as the unfriendly heavy. The other bonus comes courtesy of a small-town mayor who is an uncivil servant.

The bonus features that accompany the aforementioned "making-of" documentary include another behind-the-scenes short and a blooper reel.

Anyone with questions or comments regarding "Idaho: is encouraged to email me; you alternatively can connect on Twitter via @tvdvdguy.




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