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Mister Video (director's cut)

MISTER VIDEO (director's cut) is a raunchy VHS style horror/comedy. This throwback to the 1970's exploitation style films of yesteryear follows the events of one crazy night at a local video store in 1996.

  • Jonathan Louis Lewis
    Director
    The Letter (2020), The Black Box (2010), The Telephone (2006)
  • Jerry Franck
    Writer
  • Jonathan Louis Lewis
    Writer
    The Letter (2020), The Black Box (2010), The Telephone (2006)
  • Kellie Yackee
    Producer
    The Black Box (2010)
  • Todd Johnston
    Key Cast
    "Tommy"
    Beyond the Ropes (2011), The Black Box (2010)
  • Jim Tavaré
    Key Cast
    "William (Crazy Customer)"
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Californication (TV Series 2012), Chuck (TV Series 2012), The Cursed Man (2020), I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu (2019), The Black Box (2010)
  • Lindsay Shelton
    Key Cast
    "Christina"
    Seance (2012), Selling It (2012), Nervosa (2011), The Black Box (2010)
  • Traford Burke
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
    Blood Games (2010), The Black Box (2010)
  • Terry Southern
    Editor
  • Thoma Reavis
    Diector of Photography
  • The Giallos Flame
    Musical Score
    Revenge Is Her Middle Name (2011)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jonathan Louis Lewis

Jonathan is a Writer/Director from Oakland California. Now living in L.A. Jonathan continues to build up a team of collaborators and filmmakers. He has many directing accomplishments including feature films, numerous short films, and web content. Jonathan loves to constantly push himself creatively within filmmaking and there is no limit to his imagination.

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Director Statement

This is the definitive official "Director's Cut" of Mister Video.
Hand selected and cut by Jonathan Louis Lewis. Special effects and filters have been added to the film to give it that VHS look and feel. This is a close and personal story of mine and loosely based on true events. I hope you enjoy.