Fake Trailer found in the movie Grindhouse
"Don't", also known as "Don't Scream" is a mock trailer that is shown in the movie Grindhouse. As confusing as this sounds, Grindhouse is actually two movies, "Planet Terror" and "Death Proof". During the intermission of these two movies, will be shown several mock trailers, one of which is called "Don't" (also know as "Don't Scream").
"Don't" is directed by Edgar Wright and took six days to film and edit. It is 90 seconds long and shows 30 celebrity actors during that short time frame. According to the LA Times:
Wright created a trailer that is a pastiche of English haunted house pictures and super-stylized European horror films. The very title of Wright's faux film is the central punch line for the trailer (and so it will not be revealed here).
Viewers with a deep knowledge of British acting talent will be able to spot not only "Shaun" stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but also such faces as Jason Isaacs, Matthew Macfadyen, Georgina Chapman, Lucy Punch, Stuart Wilson and Katie Melua. The uproariously paced narration was done by "Arrested Development" star — and voice of GMC truck ads — Will Arnett.
Genre:
Horror, Comedy, Satire
Matthew Macfadyen Role:
Man who gauges out eyes
Status:
US Theatrical release April 6, 2007
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It seems that the Grindhouse event is genuine and 4 faux trailers were made, one by Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz) which was made apparently in only 6 days. In a recent interview, Edgar was reluctant to confirm who was in the trailer.
"Completing the trailer literally right after he wrapped up shooting on "Hot Fuzz", Wright had to shoot, edit, grade, mix, etc. and deliver the trailer all in the space of six days. He managed to rope in some big stars apparently to appear in his trailer, but won't reveal who and is keeping it all a surprise."
At this time we have seen no other mention of Matthew's name but Rafe Spall was mentioned in a blog comment from someone who had seen the trailer.
Another article from here talks about the trailer called Don't or Don't Scream, which will be shown on April 6th but again no mention of any stars.
LA Times has submitted this for April 1. But the pertinent line referring to Matthew:
Viewers with a deep knowledge of British acting talent will be able to spot not only "Shaun" stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but also such faces as Jason Isaacs, Matthew Macfadyen, Georgina Chapman, Lucy Punch, Stuart Wilson and Katie Melua.
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