been following this for some time. isn't it just great!

Michael i know you have had your challenges breaking into this weird and hard world, but you got to be damn proud.

you write a script, upload it to a free web site and now its in theatre, shown at austin etc - wow

hope it snowballs

Do you know if we'll be able to watch this in the UK? I've wanted to see this since you posted the first trailer a while back.

I love the premise and I've been interested in seeing the movie ever since I heard of it.

Watched it today and the opening grabbed my attention straight from the get-go. Somewhere around 20-50 minutes it felt like action, violence and dark comedy for the sake of it. While still quite enjoyable, I felt it didn't pull me in as much. Back the other way around, the last 40 or so minutes had me on the edge of my seat. The aspects of fate, loneliness, revenge etc. were interesting and fit into the mix well. The reveals around the end and the ending itself closed everything excellently and made the movie imo.

Personally, I would have liked to see a bit more focus on Percival not being able to die. It felt somewhat underdeveloped with only so few methods tried, maybe an unlikely coincidence that would have stopped him from some of the more gruesome and more effective deaths. Although, that's just a small gripe of mine. The film was good, particularly for an indie movie - congratulations on getting it made!

Looks like you've done well with theaters and distribution, too. Haven't bumped into you around the boards before this, but I'm glad to see someone from SS make it. Hopefully this opens doors for you and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next!

Thanks to those who've seen the film and who have supported the film. There's so much talent on this website, I'm sure the next year or so we'll see more and more SS'ers with films out there in theaters (I know Shawn is doing big things right now and Pia probably has more film credits than anyone on here... she has a shitload of films out, only a matter of time before she has a theater release).

The reviews have been pretty good overall (73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), especially from top film critics (Variety, Entertainment Weekly, Philadelphia Inquirer, Seattle Times, LA Times, etc). The critics who didn't like the film (as well as audience reviews) felt the film went off the tracks in the final act... which is strange because the final act'o twists received a lot of praise when it was just a script. In fact, the final act'o twists was one of the things that drew filmmakers and actors to the script.

Either way, I'm just happy that the film is getting some exposure. I think the lead (Steve Mouzakis) is gonna be someone we see more and more in bigger films.

For those who haven't seen the film yet, it is still in select theaters in the U.S. (the locations listed below). If you can't catch it in cinemas, it is available on VOD to rent on most major cable outlets (Comcast, Cablevision, DirectTV, Dish Network) as well as Itunes, Vudu, Amazon and just recently Hulu Plus (this may only apply to US and Canada).

Here's the trailer and list of theater locations.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-suicide-theory/the-suicide-theory-us-theaters/666869823413659

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eaXXOKJvtg

I couldn't find it on Comcast.

My computer sucks, so I won't even bother watching it online.

Don't know what to do, really.

Do you have a smart TV, Steven? If not, don't you live in Philly? It's probably about a half-hour drive from you, but the movie's playing in Lansdale.

Finally got around to watch this.

Hands down, the best movie ever made from a SS script!!! At least as far as I know. I loved this film! Seriously! As someone who's had a bunch of films made, I want you to know how much I appreciate seeing this indie film. You should be very very proud! It looked and felt pro all the way around. The story was GREAT and I loved the twists. Didn't see the last one coming! Great acting is what I think might have been what made this one feel so pro.. A very HUGE congratulations to you!  

I have a couple of questions.

How close is the final film to your script? Did the filmmakers work with you and ask for rewrites?

I'm asking this because most of my shorts and features have not been close to my scripts at all and never have I've been asked to work with the filmmakers to improve the script. My last feature, Scarred, had the lead work with me to improve the script. It made the script so much better, I wish I would be involved more in every production. All they have to do is ask...

So happy you enjoyed it, Pia! The acting really did carry the film IMO... the lead Steve Mouzakis especially was awesome! He's already doing big things, we'll see him in some big films soon... just to know actors like Tom Hardy read the script (back in 200 says a lot. Toby Kebbel actually agreed to play the lead (Dr. Doom in the upcoming Fantastic 4 film) but it didn't work out (schedule conflicts)... but casting Steve was a blessing in disguise. The film was close, though parts from different drafts were used in the film... they did improv some scenes, which made the acting really shine, though one major error I keep getting blamed for... the Percival character speaks about jumping off the Humber Bridge in LONDON (2nd scene)... the Humber Bridge is not in London. In the script, I wrote Humber Bridge in England... all good, though.

I was close with the director, so i worked on rewrites with him up until pre-production.

I'm sure we'll see some awesome SS films soon, better than my little itty bitty film... but I'm glad you enjoyed TST!

Hey Michael,

Checked this out over the weekend on Fios. Definitely a grower for me. Wasn't completely onboard from the start, but I was increasingly engaged and pleased with how it played out, especially when the apparently contentious twists started to kick in toward the end. I honestly don't understand the objection, given that they were basically set up as fair game from the very beginning. As plot devices, I thought they were effective, but for me, I appreciated the emotional resonance more. They clearly weren't meant to be just token mindfuck moments.

A lots been said about Steve Mouzakis. I gotta give it up for Leon Cain as well, and the two played off each other quite nicely. Wouldn't have thought something like the bowling alley scene would've clicked the way it did with the way things started, but it was fun. I couldn't help but feel it was a little silly, but even that was endearing, as opposed to something I'd have to ignore to enjoy the rest of the scene. One of my favorite moments, honestly.

Most importantly for me, the writing seemed like it wasn't content to settle for the same bullshit. This is important to me, even if something comes out a little off, both as a writer and a viewer. Just wanted to pop in with my support and say congrats as well. Keep at it, sir.

Hey James,

Thanks for watching the film, dude... most reviews, even a lot of the positive ones, say that it was really strong for the first hour or so and then got kind of ridiculous near the end... refreshing to hear the opposite from you.

I agree the acting was amazing, probably carried the film... I pride myself in creating juicy roles for actors, but these two leads enhanced what was on paper and made the script much better than it was.

Thanks again, James, looking forward to seeing more work from you!

-- Michael

Saw this was just added to Netflix streaming for those of us in the U.S. Region. Not sure about anywhere else. I plan to give it a look this weekend.

James

Awesome, James, tell me what you think!

And by the way, folks, "The Suicide Theory" was the number 1 rental on Netflix it's first two days! Right now we're number 2 (just checked a few minutes ago)... it probably won't last long, but still pretty damn cool. Keep watching!

-- Michael

Just checked and it's not on UK Netflix yet. Nor Amazon Prime.

Only U.S. and Canada for now on both Amazon and Netflix... if you know somebody with a U.S. account, check it out... I know the distro company (Freestyle) has it posted on Youtube for 3.99 but I don't know about all that regional shit...

http://instantwatcher.com/

Damn, we're down to Number 3 now... all those in the U.S. and Canada check it out!!!

Michael,

I've never read a thing from you, unless my memory fails me, but this film was fantastic! I was hooked from the moment our two leads met each other and the surprising abruptness that ended their first conversation.

I don't generally like thrillers, but this went far from the norm. I'm no critic and I don't ever care to be. I can see some (I read some reviews) complaining that the second hour was slow in comparison. I can kind of agree, only because the stuff that riddled me was at the beginning. I wanted to know more. But, the characters (actors) kept this going throughout. Steven was so ignorant to so much it almost makes him a likeable killer. Percibal was a face of pain over a warm heart.


SPOILER

The only twist I sniffed out throughout this, and I don't try to, was that Steven killed Chris and started this chain reaction. It didn't lessen my liking of it at all because this was more of a character piece.

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Just wanted to say this was great. I'm recommending to friends and hope every watch adds at least a tiny something to your wallet. Congrats on an awesome production...

James