After "Hobo" in the episodic film Connections, “The return of Elena" in the horror anthology 17 at Midnight and other titles including the web series Anna: chronicles of an emerging actress, director Daniele Misischia has come up with a big and interesting project entitled. Adrenaline. This is a choral thriller-action film with a black soul, consisting of as many as ten episodes directed by as many directors. The official trailer for Adrenaline has been available for a very few days and, as you can tell from the video you will find at the bottom of the article, it gives a taste of the individual episodes that make it up by not skimping on good doses of blood and suspense, valuable ingredients for an exciting and, as per the title, adrenaline-pumping result. Ten pressing stories then, different from each other in directorial style and subject matter, for a comprehensive view of the real horror of life.
In addition to the fourth episode entitled "Devil on the Road", Daniele Misischia also made the framed episode "Adrenaline". The other nine directors involved in this project are Paolo Del Fiol, Cristiano Ciccotti, Giacomo Gabrielli, Riccardo Camilli, Ivan King, Luca Baggiarini, Steven Renso, Michela Fornaci and Lorenzo Ciani.
Below, in order, are the posters and titles of the ten episodes that make up Adrenaline, a brief synopsis of each segment and the names of the directors who directed them:
“Encore" by Ivan King
A group of boys challenge each other in a deadly game without disclosing why. The truth will come out are at the end when it may be too late.
Short film written and directed by Ivan King who also did the editing.
The cast includes Davide Gambarini, Andrea Fattacciu, Ivan King himself and Angelica Peroni.
Photography is by Francesco Sanseverino, while the music is by Zombie Sam.
“Aoh!" by Michela Fornaci
I young Romans Simone and David are in the car with their respective girlfriends, heading to an out-of-town party. Unfortunately, the group's lightheartedness turns to tension when strange noises come from the trunk of the car. Perhaps Davide is the only one who knows what it is.
In addition to directing, Michela Fornaci also edited the screenplay.
The cast includes Luigi Marani, Matteo Quinzi, Chiara Jommi Selleri, Valentina Morgera, Totino and Falla. Music by Pivio and Spywave Crew.
“Light Night" by Steven Renso
Nicolas is a former government agent whose life turns into a nightmare when the government puts a bounty on his head to prevent important information from being leaked compromising national security. The agent will be forced to go on the run by distrusting everyone he meets.
Steven Renso also handled the screenplay along with Naveen Ratnayake, the director of photography.
Andrea Villaraggia, Davide Gambarini, Raja Sethi, Andrea Baglio, Loren Scipioni and Laura Locatelli make up the cast. The music is by Johnny Boscaini.
“Devil On The Road" by Daniele Misischia
Tony is a criminal, and on his trail comes a mysterious man seeking revenge. Only one of the two will be saved, while the other will end up in hell.
Film written and directed by Daniele Misischia who also did the cinematography.
The cast includes Claudio Camilli and Matteo Quinzi.
Post production was handled by Noose Industry.
Make up/Special Make up is by Silvia Castellucci; visual effects, on the other hand, are by Massimo Ghidini.
The music is by Isac Roitn.
“Arturo and Adelina in the conquest of love" by Riccardo Camilli
Arturo stops his car near the prostitute Adelina because, being his friend and neighbor, he wants to say goodbye to her before leaving for Oslo. Adelina wants to say goodbye in her own way but Tuco, her pimp, never misses anything and is always lurking.
Short film written and directed by Riccardo Camilli. Daniele Misischia is the assistant director and co-directed the photography with Jovica Nonkovic.
The names of the three actors are Susy Suarez, Riccardo Camilli, and Tito Laurenti.
Massimo Ghidini handled the visual effects.
“Roughonium" by Cristiano Ciccotti
A team of contractors is tasked with transporting a mysterious briefcase and also its owner. Upon discovering the contents they are carrying, the military will have to choose sides.
Screenplay, direction and production are by Cristiano Ciccotti.
The cast includes Claudio Camilli, Ettore Belmondo, Rimi Beqiri and Simone Destrero.
In "Roughonium," Daniele Misischia is producer, camera operator, assistant director and also did the editing. Alessandra Vaccarella is the director of photography. Laura Morasca and Luca Vitalone are the Make-up Artist and 3D Visual Artist, respectively.
John Masotti is the executive producer while the music is by Isac Roitn.
“Niktorama" by Luca Baggiarini
Three thieves carry out a contract robbery for a mysterious client. When the three men meet him after the heist, they find themselves in an unexpected situation.
Ivan Brusa, Ilaria Allegrucci, Andrea Biondi, Luca Manderioli and Andrea Morolli are part of the cast. Music by Stefano Rossini.
“Neo Sekigun - The New Red Army" by Paolo Del Fiol
Episode that focuses on the friendship between two women: the leader of a far-left revolutionary movement and a French journalist set against the backdrop of 1970s Palestine.
Short film written and directed by Paolo Del Fiol.
Federica Andreone is the director of photography. Music is by Antony Coia.
Cast: Paolo Salvadeo, Reiko Nagoshi, Giulia Bejor, Paolo Rotta, Daniele Capra, Daniele Orsini, Alessandra Goldesina and Alberto Crocicchio.
“Iris" by James Gabrielli
A story of anxiety, violence, and perversion told in subjective by a girl and her killer.
In addition to directing, Giacomo Gabrielli also handled the screenplay, editing and production of the film together with Maurizio Bussolon.
The protagonists of "Iris" are Patrizia Vargiu and Maurizio Bussolon.
“Evil Angels" by Lorenzo Ciani
Two women were brutally murdered, and because the serial killer has not yet been caught, the string of murders may continue if someone cannot stop him.
Latest episode, written and directed by Lorenzo Ciani.
The cast includes Christian Petrucci, Lucrezia Massei, Francesco Ferrantini, Vincet Kiburu, Gabriele Zini, Eleonora Vaiana and Valentina Baccelli. Photography is by Alberto Del Moro.
Editing and assistant director: Tommaso Beneforti. Music by Vittorio Vitiello and non-original by Kevin Macleod.
The short film frame entitled "ADRENALINE" is written and directed by Daniele Misischia and in the
cast we find Valerio Di Benedetto, Chiara Alivernini, Federico La Regina, Antonio Mura, Lino De Vecchis and Fabrizio Trombetta.
The official trailer for Adrenaline:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2uZTR820vg
