Artscene Movie magic Local film at Bloor Cinema By Tina Depko OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Sign up now for guitar, bass, drums, and piano OAKVILLE'S MUSIC STORE · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010 13 It has been in 11 film festivals around the globe. Now it is coming to Toronto to play for local audiences. My Wife is a Vampire, a dark horror comedy, is playing at the renowned Bloor Cinema on Sunday, Jan. 31. The movie is by Oakville filmmaker Paul Marrin. It is the first full-length film for the 25-year-old and one that has received a lot of buzz on the film festival circuit. "One person said that it was like early Sam Raimi Evil Dead or early Peter Jackson Dead Alive," he said. "Other people have loved the characters and loved the story." The 97-minute film took several years to transform from concept to reality. Marrin first had the idea for the flick in 2004. "This idea popped in my head that wouldn't it be funny if you were married to a vampire and you're like `Honey, you never told me about this,'" said Marrin, who grew up in Oakville and graduated from T.A. Blakelock. "I had done a few short films and I decided it was time for a feature film." My Wife is a Vampire is about man named Scott Stevens who marries a beautiful woman. However, a series of strange events and the appearance of dead bodies around town start to arouse his suspicion. He starts connecting the dots when he realizes his wife is always out at night. Two things come to his mind -- that she's having an affair or that she's a blood-sucking vampire. The movie was cast with friends from film school, family and volunteers. Filming started in May 2006. Marrin starred as the film's lead character, Scott Stevens. He also worked as the director and producer. "It (filming) was very enjoyable," he said. "It was one of those things where I was so excited that I barely slept three hours a night and hardly ate. When you are a director, you've got all of this on your shoulders and you become a machine." MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Due to busy schedules among the cast and crew, shooting happened sporadically, with filming finally THE NEXT SAM RAIMI?: Oakville filmmaker Paul Marrin's debut movie, wrapping up in June 2008. My Wife is a Vampire, has been screened at 11 film festivals around the world. See Second page 15 The movie was filmed in Oakville. Celebrate the Second Anniversary at Our New Location! Save up to $700* during February on select pairs of hearing aids and visit www.oakvillehearing.com/savings Visit The Oakville Hearing Centre for the very best in hearing healthcare.We are proud to offer only the highest quality products and services to our clients. NICOLE CLARK B.A., M.CI.Sc., Reg. CASLPO A proven professional with the expertise to handle your hearing healthcare needs. Be sure to enter our February Prize Draw** for your chance to win a FREE pair of premium Widex hearing aids! save up to $700 * 1235 Trafalgar Road Suite 207, Oakville T: 905.849.5894 Exclusive anniversary offer on select pairs of hearing aids. Visit www.oakvillehearing.com/savings to www.oakvillehearing.com *Receive up to $350 in savings if a single aid is purchased. Offer applies on select hearing aids. Offer expires February 28, 2010. **The draw will take place at the end of February.