Willy's Wonderland

About Willy's Wonderland

Released in 2021, 'Willy's Wonderland' is an American action comedy horror film. The film tells the story of a quiet drifter (played by Nicolas Cage) who is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. The mundane tasks suddenly become a fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. The drifter is forced to fight his way through arcade games and possessed mascots to survive until morning and get out of the dark place alive.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Kevin Lewis and the screenplay was provided by G.O. Parsons. The film was produced under the banner of Screen Media Films. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was shot in a few locations in the US, adhering to rules and protocols.

Actors

• Nicolas Cage as The Janitor: Cage's character is a man of few words who communicates through his actions. His performance is both over the top yet subtle, providing moments of unexpected humor.
• Emily Tosta as Liv Hawthorne: Emily plays a local who becomes entangled in the mayhem. She gives a spirited performance commanding the screen in several scenes.
• Ric Reitz as Tex Macadoo: Ric portrays the scheming owner of Willy's Wonderland with a perfect blend of menace and sleaze.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The main character played by Nicolas Cage does not have a single line of dialogue throughout the film.
• The pinball machine that Cage's character becomes obsessed with is a real machine from the late '70s called 'Black Knight'.

Quotes

• "I know the birthday song. We've sung it a thousand times in a thousand different languages."
• "Welcome to Willy's Wonderland. Spend the night cleaning Willy's Wonderland, and I will pay to have your car fixed."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was created by composer Émoi.
• The soundtrack includes a mix of original songs created for the film and some well-placed classic rock songs.

Note: As far as public records go, 'Willy's Wonderland' has not received any known film awards up to date.