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PH reviews the documentary film, Bully. 

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Read more on Popular Hispanic Edgar Ramirez playing Ares in the new action film. 

Cat's Movie Review

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Chernobyl Diaries Prize Pack Giveaway

by Marina Torres

Chernobyl  “Chernobyl Diaries” is an original story from Oren Peli, who first terrified audiences with his groundbreaking thriller, “Paranormal Activity.” 

  The film follows a group of six young vacationers who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an “extreme tour” guide.  Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. 

  After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone…

  Brad Parker makes his feature film directorial debut with “Chernobyl Diaries.”  The screenplay was written by Oren Peli and Carey Van Dyke & Shane Van Dyke, based on a story by Peli.  Peli also produces, with Brian Witten.  Richard Sharkey, Rob CowanAndrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Allison Silver, Milan Popelka and Alison Cohen serve as executive producers.

  The film’s cast includes Devin Kelley, Jonathan Sadowski, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Jesse McCartney, Nathan Philips and Dimitri Diatchenko.

Parker’s behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Morten Søborg, production designer Aleksandar Denic,

editor Stan Salfas, visual effects supervisor Mark Forker and costume designer Momirka Bailovic.  The music is by Diego Stocco.

  Alcon Entertainment, FilmNational Entertainment and Oren Peli present, an Oren Peli/Brian Witten Pictures production, "Chernobyl Diaries." The film opens May 25th, 2012 and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS 

Popular Hispanics is giving Houston residents the chance to win a movie prize pack to include:

1 Hollywood Movie Voucher (Admits 2)

2 T-Shirts

2 Posters

The contest ends on May 25.

To enter, answer the following question in the comments below: What was the scariest encounter you've ever had? Make sure to include your name AND email so that we can notify you if you win.

 

Watch a trailer for the film below:  

 

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