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No Solicitors

On a quiet suburban street there’s a house like any other where the Cuttermans are model citizens within their community. Lewis Cutterman (Eric Roberts), a highly respected brain surgeon, is happily married with two beautiful children who run the family business.

A visit to their home by a hopeful solicitor turns into an invitation to dinner; except dinner takes a macabre turn. The solicitor soon discovers that the family business is to farm out internal organs to needy patients.

But, it gets worse.

  • John Callas
    Director
    Lone Wolf, The White Gorilla
  • John Callas
    Writer
    Secrets, Lightning Strikes Twice, Christmas Voices, When The Rain Stops
  • John Callas
    Producer
    The White Gorilla, Lighting Strikes Twice, Bobby's World
  • Felissa Rose
    Producer
  • Eric Roberts
    Key Cast
    King of the Gypsies (1978), earning a Golden Globe nomination for best actor debut. He starred as the protagonist in the 1980 dramatization of Willa Cather's 1905 short story, Paul's Case. He earned both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in Runaway Train (1985). Through the 1990s and 2000s he maintained dramatic film and TV-movie roles while appearing in TV series. His TV work includes three seasons with the sitcom Less than Perfect and a recurring role on the NBC drama Heroes.
  • Felissa Rose
    Key Cast
    Is perhaps best known for her work in the cult classic Sleepaway Camp franchise, which she began at age 13, playing transsexual murderer Angela Baker in the original film (1983). She is recognized as the number one female villain by Wickedchannel.com. She reprised the role for Return to Sleepaway Camp (2006) and is currently in production on Sleepaway Camp Reunion. She also appeared in Ford Austin’s Dahmer vs Gacy (2011), which screened at the 2010 festival. A veteran of more than 50 films, she is a staple in the horror genre both as victim and villain. Rose has also contributed to the acclaimed documentaries Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006), His Name Was Jason (2009), and Something to Scream About (2003). She has been a consultant with festival media partner Fangoria. She travels the country signing autographs for her loyal fans.
  • Kim Poirier
    Key Cast
    Has been in the entertainment industry for three decades garnering experience as an actor, television host, and producer. She has performed in over 30 commercials and has been featured in countless catalogue and print ads. Some of her television credits include appearing on the Emmy award winning series Mad Men, starring in the Gemini award winning show Paradise Falls, as well as a recurring role on Syfy's Eureka.
  • Beverly Randolph
    Key Cast
    Is known for The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Return of the Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen (2007) and More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011).
  • Vernon Wells
    Key Cast
    His first cinema appearance was a minor role in Felicity (1978), a low budget, erotic fantasy film. However, Wells was then fortunate to be cast as the homicidal biker "Wez", in the big budget Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) filmed in outback New South Wales, Australia. Vernon’s portrayal of this character became a cult classic, as he portrays a psychotic, post apocalyptic gang leader who relentlessly pursues hero Mel Gibson, before meeting a spectacular death at the film's finale. Hollywood beckoned for Vernon, and he spoofed his mad biker role in the popular teen comedy Weird Science (1985), before taking on another villainous role as the treacherous ex-soldier "Bennett", who foolishly double crosses Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985). Vernon also continued working on television with guest starring roles on The Fall Guy, McGyver, Knightrider, Hunter and TNT.
  • Ken Sagoes
    Key Cast
    Is best known for the role of "Kincaid", one of the Dream Warriors in the classic horror films, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, 3 & 4, making him the first African-American actor to survive a major horror film and return for a sequel (He also survived in “No Solicitors”). He's also known for John Singleton's "ROSEWOOD" as the loveable "Big Baby" and the role of "Darryl" with Martin Lawrence in the hit series,
  • Suze Lanier-Bramlett
    Key Cast
    Is known for her work on The Hills Have Eyes (1977), Cut! (2014) and The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1984). She was previously married to Delaney Bramlett. She was the second actress cast as Chrissy Snow for the second pilot of Three's Company (1977).
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 38 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 3, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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    Syracuse
    United States
    October 10, 2015
    Best Director
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    Lexington
    United States
    October 17, 2015
    Best Slasher Horror Film
Director Biography - John Callas

John Callas is a veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international commercials, live action title sequences, laser disc projects, a documentary shot on location in Russia, as well as having been the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post production facility. John recently wrote and directed the feature film “No Solicitors” starring Eric Roberts and is currently adapting NY Times bestselling author, William H LaBarge’s book, “Lightning Strikes Twice.”

John's prowess can be seen on live action teasers for Ransom, Dennis The Menace, Body Of Evidence, The Golden Child, Spaceballs, The Glass Menagerie, Cocoon II, Poltergeist III, Betrayed, My Girl, Glenngarry Glenn Ross, As Well As Title Sequences For The Two Jakes and A Few Good Men and a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan. John also directed an award-winning short film THE WHITE GORILLA.

While creating live action teasers for feature films, John had the opportunity to work with notable actors including Mel Gibson, Walter Matthau, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, Eddie Murphy and Mel Brooks.

In addition to working on feature film teasers, his work can be seen in projects for HBO, The Disney Channel, Show Time, the Broadway Play Phantom Of The Opera and the 1993 redesigned TRISTAR LOGO.

John's extensive background also includes over 200 commercials for such clients as Kellogg's, Dodge, Sunkist, Sprite, Toyota, Fuji, Volkswagen, Honda, McDonalds, Mazda, Minolta, Jedi Merchandising, Kraft, Jordache, Sea World, Givenchy and Sonassage with celebrity George Burns and industrial projects for Corporations including Vidal Sassoon, Salomon North America, Nissan and The Kao Corporation Of Japan.

John's television experience includes directing a 14-week series entitled Potentials, with guests Buckminster Fuller, Norman Cousins, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Timothy Leary and others. He also directed 80 segments for Bobby's World, which has been rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot; garnering John an Emmy nomination.

A multi-faceted filmmaker, John's work can be seen in music videos for Glenn Frey Of The Eagles, Bill Wyman Of The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Doobie Brothers, Styx and more.

For his work John has been recognized with: An EMMY nomination for Bobby’s World, THE NEW YORK CRITICS CHOICE AWARD for Lone Wolf, several awards for his short THE WHITE GORILLA, A CLIO and BELDING for his work on the Sunkist campaign, the prestigious BEST OF THE WEST for his directorial work on a one-woman show, and an MTV AWARD FOR BEST CONCEPT for Glen Frey's Smuggler’s Blues.

John holds a Master Degree from Occidental College, and is a member of The Directors Guild Of America.

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