An action film shot partially in Wallaceburg last year will have its
debut on Friday, Oct. 4 at Sarnia's Imperial thriller.
Blindeye features wrestler/actor 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, Canadian-born actor
Nick Mancuso, as well as Levi Oliver, who is from Petrolia.
The film shot many of its action sequences in Wallaceburg's industrial
park and along the river.
Tickets for the debut are $18 and it will be a fundraiser for the United
Way. Tickets may be ordered by telephone. The theatre holds 600 people.
Tickets are also available for the after-movie social, which Piper plans to
attend and are an extra $10.
A clip from the movie and other information about the film can be viewed
at www.blindeyemovie.com.
While Blindeye will be making its debut on the big screen, the executive
producers say it is a straight to DVD feature. Leo Stathakis says, "It is
being sold at various film festivals around the world." He adds, "Cable is
also a big market. There are hundreds of cable companies around the world."
Gerry Lee, the film's other executive producer, praised the community of
Wallaceburg for the cooperation they received in doing filming here. "We got a
lot of bang for our buck," he says.
Both men praised Councillor Chip Gordon, who helped arrange the
Wallaceburg shoot.
Gordon says, "For the community, I could never say 'no' to anything,"
adding, "They (the film's crew) spend money in the community."
Gordon adds he hopes the Blindeye experience will encourage more work in
town by the producers, as well as other movie production companies. He also
mentioned the success Pontiac had shooting a commercial in Wallaceburg a
couple of years ago.
"I can see the potential of getting recognized," says Gordon. "You never
know what the future is going to bring."
Gordon says he is arranging for a bus from Wallaceburg for people to
attend the Sarnia debut. While details have yet to be worked out, he is asking
anyone who is interesting in taking the bus trip to call him at 519-627-4733.
RELATED LINKS
Oct. 16, 2006: Blindeye movie debuts in Sarnia
Oct. 4, 2006: Sarnia hosts red carpet premiere of Blindeye
More on Roddy Piper
The SLAM! Wrestling Movie Database
Blindeye website
