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The Upper Hand
2001
30 minutes

Three roommates receive a mysterious item in the mail.  Driven by curiosity, they embark on a journey that will alter their lives forever.

LAZER FILM PRODUCTIONS
Presents 

"The Upper Hand" 

Starring BRIAN DIEDERICH  SCOTT FORD  JOSH JACOBSON With JILL KOCALIS 

ROBERTO KAWATA  ROBERT MASSI  Music by JASON GOLDMAN  Edited by DEREK FREY

Directed, Written and Produced  by DEREK FREY & AARON TANKENSON

www.lazerfilm.com

 

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                                                               Starring   Brian Diederich

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                                                                        Scott Ford

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                                                                        Josh Jacobson

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                                                          Special appearance by Jill Kocalis
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BEHIND "THE UPPER HAND" PHOTO GALLERY

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Voice over by Megan Webb Fera and Kristen Frey

Reviews

Gregg Rating: (5)
On
Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 04:10 PM
Well shot, with tight editing and and creepy music. The beginning dragged a bit before getting to the "meat" of the story. Good acting by the three guys--enjoyed the dynamics of their opposing characters. Isn't that the girl from "Creep"?

film4mt Rating: (5)
On
Monday, October 29, 2001 at 10:10 AM
Very intense, creepy. Excellent!

darbycollins Rating: (5)
On
Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 10:12 AM
Very cool, interesting storyline. Kind of like X-Files meets the grown up Goonies. The opening shot with the tree is really beautiful visually. The only criticism I have is that certain parts were really dark to see on the computer. Other than that, very well done, I liked the actors and I wanted to see more.

Rating: (5)
On
Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 07:09 PM
Excellent job, very professional. The acting was top notch. I could really believe the characters in their interaction with each other, thats due to a great script and great direction. The whole thing was beautiful in imagery, and thrilling to watch. Great Job!

toysoldier Rating: (5)
On
Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 11:01 PM
This is a quality film...The Upper Hand one of the best shorts I've ever seen. Great acting, an interesting plot and top-notch photography. Lots of suspense in this one too!