Ratline
The skin of the civilized world is growing thin…
2011
103 MINUTES
DIRECTED BY
ERIC STANZE
3 AWARDS
The most sacred relic of the Nazi party vanished before the fall of Germany. Today, one man is getting closer to its hiding place.
The Story
Before the fall of Nazi Germany, the most sacred relic of the Nazi party, the Blood Flag, went missing. This cherished object possessed supernatural powers, infused by the occult experimentation of the SS Paranormal Division. The flag’s current condition and whereabouts are unknown. Today, the search for the missing Blood Flag is on, and one man — with diabolical intentions — is getting closer to its hiding place. The flag is about to be unearthed, with nightmarish, blood-soaked consequences.
Cast
Emily Haack
Jason Christ
Alex Del Monacco
Sarah Swofford
Amanda Pemberton
Ryan Bax
Joseph R. Engel
DJ Vivona
DIRECTED BY
Eric Stanze
WRITTEN BY
Eric Stanze and Jason Christ
PRODUCED BY
Jeremy Wallace, Eric Stanze, Jessie Seitz, and Jason Christ
STANDARD DEFINITION EDITION
DVD
$19.99
DISC SPECIFICATIONS
RUNTIME
103 minutes
RELEASED
2011
RATING
Unrated
FORMAT
NTSC All Region · Dual Layer DVD-9 · Dolby Digital Stereo
ASPECT
1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
SPECIAL FEATURES
— Commentary track by director Eric Stanze.
— Commentary track by actress Emily Haack, actor Jason Christ, and director Eric Stanze.
— Hour-long documentary: CROSSING THE LINE: The Making Of RATLINE.
— Gag reel.
— Deleted scenes.
— Preview trailers.
Awards
2011 PollyGrind Film Festival
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
WINNER
Best Feature — Crime Film
WINNER
Best Use Of Music
2013 Scare-A-Con Film Festival
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
WINNER
Best Director: Eric Stanze
2011 Freak Show Film Festival
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Feature competition
Critical Honors
PRESS & YEAR-END LISTS
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE
Top 100 Essential Alternative Horror Films Of The Last 100 Years
POPMATTERS.COM
Ranked #1 in the Top Ten Outsider Films of 2011
YEAR-END LISTS
Top genre films of 2011 — House Of Ninja Dixon, Wildside Cinema, Cinezilla, WickedChannel.com, Cinema Head Cheese, PopMatters.com
Reviews
“One of the most original horror experiences of the past decade.”
POPMATTERS.COM
“The story sneaks up on you and wallops you out of nowhere. A powerful and unforgettable tale… shocking and engaging… unique and ambitious.”
DREAD CENTRAL
“Horror weirdness that defies expectations and is remarkably accomplished. RATLINE is demented madness and highly recommended.”
WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS
“A reminder that this is still the same guy who made SCRAPBOOK — the picture may be prettier, but he still knows how to hit you in the gut. RATLINE is another example of independent American horror film at its best.”
FILMMONTHLY.COM
“One seriously crazy, fearless ride.”
MONDO DIGITAL
“An intelligent, fact-filled, historically accurate story full of all the violence and gore we’re looking for in a horror film. Leave it to Stanze; only he could pull off such a plot and make it all work.”
ANYTHINGHORROR.COM
“Carefully weaves historical fact with horror fiction and tops it with a dose of hard boiled crime drama. Exceptionally well staged and executed.”
KILLINGBOXX.COM
“One of Eric Stanze’s best films. The storytelling is great, the filmmaking technique is top of the line… Do yourself a favor and check this out.”
UNRATED MAGAZINE, UNITED KINGDOM
“Do NOT miss RATLINE… It’s the kind of movie that makes me love independent movies all over again, as it comes out of nowhere; punches hard and leaves an imprint… Skillful storytelling applied on genre, in the very best way.”
CINEZILLA
“Emily Haack turns in another great performance… RATLINE is certainly one of this year’s best indie horror releases.”
HORRORYEARBOOK.COM
“Strong direction, sharp performances from the whole cast… shot beautifully… the story is compelling, and there’s plenty of action. A movie that needs to be on your radar.”
DAILY GRINDHOUSE
“You have to see this film. Great acting, and a very cool, interesting storyline. It’s something that I’ve never seen before.”
GRUESOME HERTZOGG HORROR REVIEW PODCAST
Ratline
2011 · 103 MIN · DVD
PRICE
$19.99