Claustrophobia (retitled Serial Slayer for home video release) is a 2004 horror thriller written and directed by Mark Tapio Kines. The films stars Melanie Lynskey, Sheeri Rappaport, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Will Collyer, and Judith O'Dea. Mark Tapio Kines Mark Tapio Kines (born 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA) is an American film director, writer, producer and owner of Los Angeles-based Cassava Films [1]. Kines is perhaps best known for directing the thriller, Claustrophobia, released as Serial Slayer on Lionsgate Home Entertainment on December 14, 2004. ... Mark Tapio Kines Mark Tapio Kines (born 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA) is an American film director, writer, producer and owner of Los Angeles-based Cassava Films [1]. Kines is perhaps best known for directing the thriller, Claustrophobia, released as Serial Slayer on Lionsgate Home Entertainment on December 14, 2004. ... Mark Tapio Kines Mark Tapio Kines (born 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA) is an American film director, writer, producer and owner of Los Angeles-based Cassava Films [1]. Kines is perhaps best known for directing the thriller, Claustrophobia, released as Serial Slayer on Lionsgate Home Entertainment on December 14, 2004. ... Melanie Jayne Lynskey (b. ... Mary Lynn Rajskub Mary Lynn Rajskub (pronounced RICE-cub or in IPA: ) (b. ... Judith ODea, as seen in the colorized version of Night of the Living Dead. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Lions Gate Films. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... “Horror Movie” redirects here. ... The thriller is a broad genre of literature, film, and television. ... Mark Tapio Kines Mark Tapio Kines (born 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA) is an American film director, writer, producer and owner of Los Angeles-based Cassava Films [1]. Kines is perhaps best known for directing the thriller, Claustrophobia, released as Serial Slayer on Lionsgate Home Entertainment on December 14, 2004. ... Melanie Jayne Lynskey (b. ... Mary Lynn Rajskub Mary Lynn Rajskub (pronounced RICE-cub or in IPA: ) (b. ... Judith ODea, as seen in the colorized version of Night of the Living Dead. ...

Plot

A quiet neighborhood outside of Oakland, California is held hostage with terror when a serial killer armed with a crossbow begins to stalk and kill the residents from their rooftops. Hunted in their own homes, no one is safe. And as the body count begins to rise, the neighborhood mirrors a ghost town. The only safe retreat becomes a horrifying deathtrap for three women who believe they are alone - until they hear the terrifying footsteps up above... Oakland redirects here. ...

Casting

With only three main speaking roles, Claustrophobia was a relatively easy film to cast. Kines first invited Melanie Lynskey to take part in the film, as the two had worked together previously on Mark's debut feature, Foreign Correspondents. The search then began for the two remaining leads, with Kines receiving over 1,000 headshots during the auditioning process. Sheeri Rappaport and Mary Lynn Rajskub were cast soon thereafter. Melanie Jayne Lynskey (b. ... Mary Lynn Rajskub Mary Lynn Rajskub (pronounced RICE-cub or in IPA: ) (b. ...

After a brief rehearsal period, Melanie Lynskey, Sheeri Rappaport, and Mary Lynn Rajskub were set to star in the film. Kines was also able to cast Judith O'Dea, star of the classic 1960s horror film, Night of the Living Dead, in a small role. Melanie Jayne Lynskey (b. ... Mary Lynn Rajskub Mary Lynn Rajskub (pronounced RICE-cub or in IPA: ) (b. ... Judith ODea, as seen in the colorized version of Night of the Living Dead. ... This article is about the 1968 film directed by George A. Romero. ...

Filming

Filming started on June 3, 2002 and ended on June 13. Most of the film was shot in a single house with only a few exterior shots. The film was shot entirely in daylight, something Kines felt added a surreal and nightmarish quality to the story. However, this innovative decision led to mixed audience reactions. is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Post-Production

Editing, digital cleaning and color correction were next on the list. Kines then drafted in his friend Christopher Farrell to score the film. Farrell had previously scored Kines' first film, Foreign Correspondents. The titles for the film were done by William Lebeda, whose credits include The Village and Sky High. Dialogue touch-ups, sound effects and background noises were all taken care of in the 5.1 audio mix. Kines sent the film to Serafine Sound, a professional post-production sound house in Los Angeles, California. The film was fully completed on May 31, 2003 - 364 days after the first day of production. This article is about the 2004 film. ... Sky High is a 1922 film which tells the story of a government agent investigating the smuggling of Chinese aliens across the border in the Southwest United States. ... Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of audio playback from 1 dimension (mono/Left-Right) to 2D or 3D. This is often performed for a more realistic audio environment, actively implemented in cinema sound systems, technical theatre, home entertainment, video arcades, computer gaming, and a growing... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Claustrophobia at the Internet Movie Database.
• Claustrophobia official site as Cassava Films.