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Dan Poole

Dan Poole

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Dan Poole is known for his work on The Photon Effect (2010), The Green Goblin's Last Stand (1992) and GhostWatcher (2002).

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#1Route 30

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Golfer Guy

4.1 / 10
Comedy

3 interconnecting stories set along the Lincoln Highway in South Central Pennsylvania. 'Deer Hunters Wives' tells of the frustrations of Civil War tour guide Mandy, who obsesses on Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed at the battle of Gettysburg. While her friend June struggles with an internet porn scheme to make extra money. 'What I B'lieve' focuses on a man who seeks the help of a Christian Scientist to heal his back pain and explain the Big Foot that chased him down the mountainside. 'Original Bill' is the story of a writer who buys a farmhouse in the country hoping to find unique inspiration to write his novel. He is sidetracked by his Amish neighbor, who smokes, drinks, swears, and secretly watches his TV.

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#2Despiser

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Shadowman #1

4.6 / 10
FantasyHorror

Gordon crashes his car, dies and finds himself in Purgatory. He teams up with a heroic gang of freedom fighters who had given their lives battling for good. Together they set out to conquer the fortress of the Despiser; the ultimate ruler of this Godless land of chaos.

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#3Route 30 Three!

Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Stickle

8.8 / 10

The final chapter of the trilogy focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Rotten Egg, a camera that reveals the truth in every photo, and a man's quest to become 'less' boring. As the town of Fayetteville struggles to learn the facts, Tork's hidden past is revealed that changes the course of his life forever. This stand alone comedy delivers a romantic and upbeat message about relationships and the truth behind every story.

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#4GhostWatcher

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Charlie Wilcox

4.1 / 10
HorrorMysterySci-Fi

Laura Kove is an agoraphobic young woman whose world turns upside down when she discovers that the apartment she's locked herself into is haunted. Turning to the internet for help, she enlists the aid of Elizabeth Dean, a scam artist who passes herself off as a ghost hunter. At first, Elizabeth doesn't buy Laura's story but she soon becomes a true believer.

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#5Route 30, Too!

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Stickle

8.8 / 10

A zany twist on the conspiracy-laden world of X-Files, Route 30, Too! picks up as two members of New York State's Unusual Occurrence and Paranormal Society arrive to investigate the mysterious goings on. When the local color includes the likes of overzealous Deer Hunter Bob, money-hungry huckster Rotten Egg, and a Spanish candy store clerk named Chicky, spotting the alien will be no easy task.

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#6Backyard Blockbusters

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Self

6.5 / 10
Documentary

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

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#7The Father and the Bear

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Thomas

8.8 / 10

A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time.

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#8The Real Spider-Man: The Making of The Green Goblin's Last Stand

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self

4.3 / 10
Documentary

In 1992, Baltimore native Dan Poole took a tight-knit group of friends, an uncompromising vision, and $400 to put together what many have called the best "fan film" ever made. Dan's motto, "get the shot", lead the way to record mind numbing stunts while using every resource he could muster to develop what is now known as his "Self Help Film School".

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#9The Photon Effect

Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Derek Powers

2.5 / 10
Sci-Fi

During a freak accident involving an experimental microwave antenna, two tower engineers gain superhuman abilities. While the powers they gain are similiar, the paths they decide to take are not. Derek Powers wants to use his abilities to help others and to uncover the truth behind Randall Communications Incorporated (RCI), the company who designed the antenna. Meanwhile, Jay Powers secretly becomes part of the experiments performed by RCI, whose lead scientist, Tina Viccarini, is a former love interest of Jay. This series of events ultimately leads to the birth of a new superhero and supervillian.

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