Inhabitant, A New Sci-Fi Thiller Movie Bends Reality

Online, June 18, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Filmed on opposite corners of the Pacific Rim in Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles, CA, "Inhabitant" is the debut feature film directed and written by actor/filmmaker James Howarth, and produced by Jimmyjack Films in association with Leader Motion Pictures.

The film was shot digitally on just about every HD format on the market giving the film its unique texture portraying the delusions of a schizophrenic mind. The film breaks new ground in its careful recreation of the coveted "film look" - a result of skills and techniques Howarth spent his career cultivating. The result is an edgy psychological thriller that exhibits cinematic flair and production value far beyond what audiences would expect on its extremely small budget.

Stylistically similar to the films of David Cronenberg and David Lynch, "Inhabitant" follows the supposed descent into madness of title character Mark Jones. A schizophrenic with a spotty memory of his past, Mark is plagued by episodes in which a creature he believes to be extraterrestrial goads him into committing crimes against the people who are closest to him.

As events around him unfold in a manner that cannot be explained away as mere tricks of his troubled mind, the reality of Mark's world is called into question. He battles to maintain control of his will long enough to determine if his mental illness is in fact government conspiracy-before the people around him have to suffer the worst fates at his hands.

"Inhabitant" is set to hit the film festival circuit in 2010. The film represents a culmination of Howarths 15 years of work and extensive training as an actor and filmmaker. On his decision to tackle a debut feature as ambitious as "Inhabitant," Howarth says, "I was trying to create a film with both quality and economy"

In producing "Inhabitant," Howarth utilized "Method" acting and "Raw" un-rehearsed acting techniques. The performances of co-stars Edward Lee Johnson (as the police interrogator) Eva Swan (as Marks psychologist and love interest Abby Myers) Jean Louise O'Sullivan (in the role of love interest Alana) Brandon Fisher (as Mark's devious best friend Ray) and Mika Walter (as Jimmy) Ingrid Bloom (as Stacy) are mesmerizing and effective in heightening the raw emotion of Howarth's own performance as Mark.

Audiences who have previewed the film have drawn comparisons to the cult sleeper hit, "Donnie Darko," noting in particular the dark quality of the film, along with the interplay between psychological and supernatural elements. Similarly, the protagonist hangs onto his sanity by a thread; the intrigue lies in how far he can be pushed before his internal struggle runs over tragically into the external world.

Audiences can expect to see "Inhabitant" at select film festivals nationwide. To view the trailer for "Inhabitant" and to learn more about the film, visit www.inhabitantmovie.com