ShowBizzBuzz: Jamison Jones Stars in Creepy Horror Thriller ‘The Wretched’
ShowBizzBuzz = Entertainment News…here’s the latest:
Who is Buzzworthy?
Actor Jamison Jones, who helps save the day starring in the new creepy horror film The Wretched, opening May 1st. Distributed by IFC Midnight, the film will release on VOD and at over 300 Drive-In Theaters around the country — seriously!
What is the premise of The Wretched?
Directed by brothers Brett and Drew Pierce, the storyline is described as: A defiant teenage boy (John Paul Howard), struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, faces off with an old witch who has possessed the neighbor next door.
Jamison steps in as Liam Shaw, the defiant teens father, who after some convincing helps his son save the town from the intemperate danger.
What else do we know about The Wretched?
Along with Jamison, the film also stars Piper Curda (Rule the Mix), Kevin Bigley (Sirens), Zarah Mahler (Nightmare Cinema) and playing Jamison’s love interest is Supergirl star Azie Tesfia.
What do the critics think about The Wretched?
The film has been getting a ton of positive reviews, including the New York Times called it “ Blessed with shivery setups and freaky effects”.
Jamison has emerged as a clear stand out with Horror News Network touting, “…it shouldn’t be a surprise that Jones as Ben’s father Liam turns in the most dramatic and convincing performance of a father torn between helping his wayward son and continuing his courtship of a woman that’s not his son’s mother. It’s an unenviable position to be in, and Jones displays the acting chops to portray that struggle to the audience.”
Where else have we seen Jamison Jones?
Jamison has appeared in some major film and TV projects, including HBO’s True Detective, Steven Spielberg‘s The Whispers, 24, Burn Notice, Will & Grace, Terminator, CSI, and NCIS. His movie credits including Hollywood Homicide with Harrison Ford and Lena Olin, The Lodger with Alfred Molina, Born to Ride, He Was A Quiet Man with Christian Slater and William H. Macy. Plus, Jamison has done a ton of theater at notable stages across the country.
What else do we know about Jamison Jones?
Jamison was born in Rochester Michigan, but his family spent several years living abroad. He attended the Frankfurt International School in Germany before returning to the U.S. during his high school years. He went on to earn an MFA from the ACT and currently teaches a professional acting class in Hollywood.
What is Jamison Jones working on next?
Jamison will appear in the upcoming feature film Fourth Grade B, starring Mena Suvari, Teri Polo and William Baldwin. From writer-director Marcelo Galvão, the film is an American remake of his 2005 Brazilian feature Quarta B, and is a satirical tale revolving around a private school’s emergency parent meeting.
How can you keep up with Jamison Jones?
Visit his website at: www.jamisonjones.com
Instagram: @realjamisonjones
Twitter: @JamisonJ0nes
Facebook: /jamison.jones.54
For more about The Wretched visit: www.wretchedmovie.com
