"The Bet" released on DVD

Rubbersquare is proud to announce the release of "The Bet" on Special Edition DVD. In this internationally acclaimed, genre-defying film two men have a long-standing game of placing a wager on the fate of those unfortunate enough to cross their path. "The Bet" made its premiere at CineVegas with a subsequent showing at ShockerFest. The DVD contains over four hours of bonus features and is available from preferred vendor FilmBaby.

"Hallway" Music Video Hits Web

The completed music video for “Hallway” has hit the internet to promote the release of “The Bet” on DVD December 18, 2007. The video can be seen on Rubbersquare's Vimeo channel as well as both MySpaceTV and YouTube.

"Hallway" was written by Rachel Bellinsky of Switchyard and performed by her sister Justine Bellinsky of Moonvine. The video was directed by Michael Dunn, who also directed “The Bet.” The music video reteamed Dunn with “The Bet” star Walt Turner who reprised his role as James.

Michael Dunn to Direct Music Video

Plans were announced today to shoot a music video for “Hallway.” The song plays in a different version over the end credits of the short film “The Bet” also directed by Dunn. Written by Rachel Bellinsky of Switchyard and performed by Justine Bellinsky of MoonVine, “Hallway” was remixed into a single version by Dunn with the intention of including the video on the DVD release of “The Bet” — available on December 18th. The concept revolves around Justine Bellinsky being stalked by Walt Turner, reprising his role as James from the short film, in an homage to the seduction scene in the film Legend. No shoot dates have been set.

ShockerFest to Screen “The Bet”

“The Bet” will play on the second day of the ShockerFest International Film Festival which runs October 6th and 7th.

Pulpmovies Review: “Utterly Engrossing”

Pulpmovies has posted its review of “The Bet.” One of the few 5-Star films in their history, the review was glowing (and, they got it). “What really sets ‘The Bet’ apart is the atmosphere of grimy desperation that pervades the entire film — not just for the woman, but also for the two men. These are people who really have reached the end of the line and have no way out, as is powerfully underlined with the film’s closing scene.”

“The Bet” on DVD 12-18-07

Rubbersquare announced today that the critically acclaimed short film “The Bet” will be released on DVD December 18th and is scheduled to include over four hours of bonus features, including six commentaries, interviews, featurettes, alternate and extending endings an much more. The DVD will retail for $12.99.

Fatally-Yours on “The Bet”: “Well-Paced, Intelligent, Eerie and Intriguing”

Fatally-Yours has published a very positive review of “The Bet.” An excerpt:

The mood of the film is immediately set by the low lighting and dark, grimy look of the film. The foreboding atmosphere is intensified by the eerie and punctuated score... The mysterious hallway and its two gambling inhabitants, flashes of the woman’s past and the ending all point to a far “bigger picture” perspective. Though the film’s fantastic ending is open for interpretation, it contains a supernatural element that led me to believe the two men were much greater and more important than they first seemed. They hold the key to people’s fates and gamble with human souls. I will leave it at that, because I don’t want to give too much away, but it has an ending that left me awestruck.

City Life Weighs In

In an article about CineVegas, City Life had this too say about “The Bet.”

Michael Dunn’s stunningly shot (in HD), enigmatic and profoundly disturbing “The Bet” [is] a metaphysical abduction drama worthy of David Lynch himself. Expect great things of Dunn.

“The Bet” to Premiere at CineVegas

The short film “The Bet” has been selected to play in the Nevada Filmmaker Shorts program at the 2007 CineVegas Film Festival. The film has just gone through a complete sound design overhaul by John McClain of The Dog and Pony Show as well as substantial tweaks in the look. To celebrate the inclusion in the festival, the film will screen May 18th at director Michael Dunn’s home for cast, crew and friends.

Trailer for “The Bet” Released

The trailer for “The Bet” is complete and has been released to internet outlets such as YouTube, MySpace and IFC. “The Bet” is a short film about two men with a long-standing game of placing a wager on the fate of those unfortunate enough to cross their path. Their latest pawn is a young woman with a mysterious past. “The Bet” is directed by Michael Dunn, produced by Matt Wilkinson of Abe Froman Productions, co-written by Michael Dunn and Chris Smith and stars Lou Diamond, Courtney Stavros and Walt Turner.

“The Bet” Writers Develop Feature

Michael Dunn and Chris Smith, co-writers of “The Bet” have begun developing a feature-length script currently titled Detox. Details are being kept secret until the script is complete.

Assembly Edit of “The Bet” Complete

Director/editor Michael Dunn to screen the assembly edit for producer Matt Wilkinson, co-writer Chris Smith and director of photography Kurt Rauf.