The Devil's Muse (2007)

Director:

Ramzi Abed

Writer:

Ramzi Abed (writer)

Release Date:

2008 (UK)

Genre:

Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Hollywood murders women.

Plot:

An unforgettable journey into the darkness and mystery of Hollywood's most famous unsolved murder case...

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Black Dahlia | Hollywood | Torture | Role Playing

Cast

Kristen Kerr	...	Lisa Small / Elizabeth Short
Lizzy Strain	...	Lizzy Strain / Elizabeth Short
Trent Haaga	...	Red / Bobby Manley
Sarah Scott	...	Grace
Cinqué Lee	...	Joe
Amie Nicole	...	Jeanette Bauer
Masuimi Max	...	Masuimi
Gidget Gein	...	Detective Jeffrey Mourir
Julie Strain	...	Julie
Robert Williams	...	Dr. John Rozzell
Courtney Cruz	...	Lillian Lavey
Lenora Claire	...	Lenora
Mark Borchardt	...	Floyd
Dame Darcy	...	Anna
Jeannine Petterson	...	Red's Wife
Abby Travis	...	The Torchsinger
Charles Schneider	...	The Mesmerist
Jade Starr	...	The Sacrifice
Kelly Kucharski	...	The Muse (as Miss Satanica)
David J	...	The Scientist
Ego Plum	...	The Athiest
Paul Bunnell	...	Francis
Bianca Barnett	...	Rose / Corpse (as Bianca Abel)
Ramzi Abed	...	Ramzi
Casey Wickson	...	Peter Lorre
Will Keenan	...	Buster Keaton
Eric Fleming	...	Basil Rathbone
Khris Kaneff	...	Fatty Arbuckle
Lyla Sullivan	...	Dorothy (as Lilah Martin)
Caveh Zahedi	...	The Bubble Man
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Glenda Cole	...	Detective Glenda Cole
Count Smokula	...	Vaudevillian Performer
Douglas Dunning	...	Neil
Grant Griggs	...	Detective Gordon Ginchansky
Lloyd Kaufman	...	Lisa's Father
Nora Keyes	...	Nora
Michael Medaglia	...	Michael
Josh Orlando	...	Josh
Stephen Polk	...	Detective Earl Holiday
Jed Rowen	...	Louie
Mark Weiler	...	Police Officer
Martijn Berndsen	...	Man With Camcorder (uncredited)

Directed by
Ramzi Abed

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Ramzi Abed		writer

Produced by
Ramzi Abed	....	executive producer
Eric Fleming	....	executive producer
David J	....	consulting producer
Matt Pizzolo	....	marketing producer
Don Purnell	....	associate producer
Amanda Staggs	....	producer

Original Music by
David J
Djam Karet
My Ruin

Cinematography by
Ramzi Abed
Neal Fredericks
Mark Mervis
Josh Orlando

Film Editing by
Wes Paster

Casting by
Randall Fogwhistle

Production Design by
Gregg Gibbs

Art Direction by
Ramzi Abed

Set Decoration by
Martijn Berndsen
Kerry Kate

Costume Design by
Freddie Rojas

Makeup Department
Jason Barnett	....	makeup artist
Jason Barnett	....	special makeup effects artist
James Ojala	....	special makeup effects artist
Amanda Staggs	....	key makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Martijn Berndsen	....	first assistant director
Michael Medaglia	....	second assistant director
Dennis Petersen	....	assistant director

Art Department
Ramzi Abed	....	paintings by
Dame Darcy	....	paintings by
Kerry Kate	....	doll maker
Kerry Kate	....	props
Peggy Lynch	....	paintings by
Amanda Staggs	....	assistant art director

Sound Department
Ramzi Abed	....	sound designer
John Borowski	....	boom operator
Eric Fleming	....	boom operator
John Neff	....	sound designer
Wes Paster	....	sound editor
Ben Raymond	....	boom operator

Special Effects by
Jason Barnett	....	special effects makeup
James Ojala	....	special effects director
Wes Paster	....	special effects
Amanda Staggs	....	special effects makeup

Camera and Electrical Department
Ramzi Abed	....	camera operator
Octavio Arizala	....	still photographer
Carey Borth	....	camera remote
Jeffrey A. Johnson	....	best boy grip: USA
Robert Magness	....	grip
Mark Mervis	....	additional cinematographer
Shawn Mitzel	....	grip
Josh Orlando	....	assistant camera
Josh Orlando	....	camera operator
Josh Orlando	....	director of photography: second unit
Andrew Parke	....	additional cinematographer
Andrew Parke	....	camera operator
Zeus Quijano Jr.	....	grip (as Zeus Quijano)
James Rhodes	....	camera operator
Johnny Rojas	....	assistant camera
Luke Rooney	....	assistant camera
Jesse Sarrett	....	best boy
Jesse Sennett	....	key grip
Julie Strain	....	still photographer
Walter Weber	....	electrician
Randy Wedick	....	gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Linda Henrikson	....	costumer
Julie Plum	....	additional costumes
Amanda Staggs	....	costume supervisor
Nina Tahash	....	costumer
Nina Tahash	....	wardrobe stylist

Editorial Department
Ramzi Abed	....	post-production coordinator
Wes Paster	....	colorist

Music Department
Count Smokula	....	composer: additional music
Dame Darcy	....	composer: additional music
Elektracity	....	composer: additional music
Dub Gabriel	....	composer: additional music
David J	....	music supervisor
Nora Keyes	....	composer: additional music
Gerard K. Marino	....	composer: additional music
John Neff	....	composer: additional music
Oneiros	....	composer: additional music
Oneiros	....	composer: additional music
Oneiros	....	composer: additional music
Oneiros	....	composer: additional music
Ego Plum	....	composer: additional music
Ego Plum	....	orchestrator

Other crew
Nahal Ameri	....	production assistant
Werner Herzog	....	creative consultant
Stephanie A. Purdy	....	animal trainer

Thanks
Karie Bible	....	special thanks
John Borowski	....	special thanks
Brandon Brooks	....	special thanks
Margaret Brown	....	special thanks
Tairrie B.	....	special thanks
Paul Bunnell	....	special thanks
Matthew Buzzell	....	special thanks
Ezra Buzzington	....	special thanks
Brian Cleveland	....	special thanks
Carl Crew	....	special thanks
Kevin Eastman	....	special thanks
Josh Eisenstadt	....	special thanks
Mike Elliott	....	special thanks
Neal Fredericks	....	in memory of
Marcelo Giscome	....	very special thanks
Andrew Gould	....	special thanks
Gregory Hatanaka	....	special thanks
Werner Herzog	....	special thanks
Steven Jensen	....	special thanks
Eric G. Johnson	....	special thanks
Lloyd Kaufman	....	special thanks
Michael Lustig	....	special thanks
Jennifer Chambers Lynch	....	special thanks
Peggy Lynch	....	special thanks
Freddie Rojas	....	special thanks
Shawn Simon	....	special thanks
Greg Solomon	....	special thanks
Darren Stein	....	special thanks
Julie Strain	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Bloodshot Pictures

Distributors

• Halo8 Releasing (2008) (worldwide) (all media)
• Halo-8 Entertainment (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
• Cinetic Media (2008) (worldwide) (video) (digital rights)

Special Effects

• Optic Nerve Studios

Other Companies

• Central Casting  extras casting
• Ebola Music  orchestra
• Express Video Supply  special thanks

Also Known As:

Black Dahlia (USA) (working title)
Black Dahlia Movie: The Elizabeth Short Story (USA) (working title)
Untitled Ramzi Abed Project (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Bloodshot Pictures

Trivia:

The film has changed its title five times, finally staying with "The Devil's Muse" to disconnect itself from all of the other films that refer to the Black Dahlia murder case by name.

Movie Connections:

References Tenebre (1982)

Outstanding!

This movie really got me into it! It cant be compared to those other two movies about the Black Dahlia legend,though I haven't seen both,but Im sure the other one doesn't reach the arty level anyway and especially Brian de Palma's version (which ,I think,sucks big time) is nothing compared to that piece of art! Ramzi Abed's version is very underground but still very well produced and set! I very much like the light,atmosphere and coloring of that movie. The actors as well as the director Ramzi Abed are doing excellent work, not to forget the stunning soundtrack! I love the twists in it also and "Black Dahlia" is so added to my personal favorite movie list! In one word: OUTSTANDING!!!! It's a MUST to watch it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,RAMZI! :)

I'm proud of you! :))

Valeska aka PiaPale