LASTEST QUOTE
"Junction" is equal parts intriguing, mesmerizing, and an edge-of-your-seat crowd pleaser!"
- Manny The Movie Guy
http://www.mannythemovieguy.com/index.php?entry=entry090816-132904
April Wade, who produced the film and wrote the original screenplay with Lira Kellerman, gives a powerful performance. Gripping, authentic and thoughtful, Wade easily lays down the foundation for Junction’s character driven narrative with success.
Erik Buckman, - www.examiner.com
http://blog.reelloop.com/reviews/junction-wrought-creepy-feeling/
"Wade delivers a double-barreled performance as the unstable Michaela, and also wrote the screenplay with co-star Lira Kellerman (also excellent)..."
Alex Simon, www.thehollywoodinterview.com
http://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2009/07/dvd-playhouse-july-2009.html
"One hell of a mind bend is JUNCTION. Driven by an aching curiosity, aspiring photojournalist Michaela (April Wade) embarks on a tumultuous journey to locate two siblings that, until recent revelations, she was completely unaware of. Michaela manages to track her siblings down, but there’s a taboo secret that the trio are oblivious to, and as Michaela assembles this shattered picture frame, the photograph within takes to grotesque mutations that none of the three are prepared to confront." Matt Molgaard, Fangoria.com.
Link to full article: http://fangoria.com/features/21-fearful-features/3126-examining-junction-with-april-wade.html
"April Wade gives a fantastic performance as the film’s protagonist. [...] ...the actress go[es] through a whole spectrum of emotions, which really was a joy to behold and demonstrates just how much talent she has."
Craig Sharp, FilmShaft.com
LASTEST REVIEW
from Horrornews.net
"Junction" in it's solemn somber toned score, opens with a bang and brutal fight in progress. As we are quickly removed from the bloody scene, we begin our introduction to Michaela McHenry (April Wade), a struggling student wanna-be photojournalist who has just been rejected applying for a local newspaper position.
At home she deals with the reality of her alcoholic mother Linda who suffers from addiction and depression creating a resulting strained relationship to cope with. Michaela who journeys to visit her ailing convict father in prison is given some startling news regarding family members. It appears that Michaela has 2 siblings fathered from a different mother. With a lead to follow up on and determination, she embarks on a trip to an old western town to seek out Chris ( Rollence Patugan), a local plant shop owner who has the details of the siblings whereabouts waiting for her. 2 envelopes are given though at different intervals in the movie.
The first sibling she locates is Victoria (Lira Kellerman ), a pregnant student like herself that also is dealing with mother issues. Though in this case the
mother suffers from psychosis involving the notion of pilgrims and hallucinations. As the days move forward Michaela photographs and follows her
sister without making contact first to get an idea of who she is. Out of that investigation she also photographs Shane, Victoria's boyfriend (Edward
Gusts) and obvious future father to the child. From a distance, the strain Victoria suffers is also apparent and intriguing enough to continue
investigating. Two lives running in parallel with troubled mothers and daughters trying to cope.
The clencher comes when Michaela finds out an earth shattering revelation on who her brother is and the role he plays in the scheme of things. As the
plot unravels, Michaela indulges deeper into the involvement of there lives with a secret that she can't share but must. In the process, she also grows
attached to Chris who shares a previous shady relationship with her father. The information he has been holding escalates the tension bringing an
important decision to the forefront that Michaela must face with dire consequences.
Junction ranges the gamut from harsh and heartwarming to focused and memorable. Alot comes at you in a timed release that only reveals the facts
you need to know when you need to know them. Though out it all Sonia Wisgo provides a great base of music that keeps it all together in its transitions
and rhythmic pace.
Director Neal Fradsham has created a psychological compelling piece that visits taboos, strained relationships and cold realities.
April Wade who plays the lead of Michaela also shares credits as producer and co-writer on this production. Her performance is delivered with honestly
and professionalism that provides a base fueling the film with a serious tone of compassion for her character. The film catches you off guard as a
emotional thriller that comes full circle in its purpose.
Shot and edited with an eye of detail the film echo's hints of Oliver Stone in its visual storytelling and emotional drama. Junction is a quality piece that
best of all has a story to tell by building compassion and suffering among its characters.
- BoneDigger