Animated

Are You Ready For THE HIT SQUAD?

By Jerry Cavallaro | July 16, 2010

Filmmaker/Musician Chris Blundell recently got in touch with me and asked if I would write something on here about his new film, THE HIT SQUAD. I always love to help out fellow indie filmmakers and it sounded pretty cool so I said yes. I headed over to www.the-hit-squad.com for more info and while there is not much content on there yet, there is enough to ensure that this is definitely a film to watch out for.

THE HIT SQUAD is the world’s first pixel animated film. What’s pixel animation? Remember your old 8-bit video games from the 80s? The ones that look like the picture above. Well that’s pixel animation. It is still used for some games and short videos today; however, this will be the first ever feature film made in this style. This may seem like a gimmick, and it probably is to some extent, but this style actually seems to suit the story very well.

The film follows singer Roddy Stones and his washed up 80s rock band, The Hit Squad, as they try to make a comeback in order to save their studio. According to the press kit, “the band embarks on a journey of sex, skullduggery, and synthesized music.” 80s synth music paired with the pixel animation will give this film a totally retro feel that is sure to be an interesting experience. And that experience will only elevate with the 3D viewing option. Yes, it will be in 3D. Just because it is pixilated doesn’t mean it is low quality. The film will be animated in Full HD and will be available in old school (ie. red & blue glasses) Analyph 3D, as well as a non-3D version.

The film comes out in October but it is already available for pre-order via the official website. By ordering now, you will be helping out Chris and everyone else involved because the film is still in production. It costs £14.99 ($23.08) for the DVD and £6.99 ($10.76) for the download. For just £40 ($61.59) you get the DVD plus you will be animated in the film. If I wasn’t over my head in raising money for my next film, I would definitely take advantage of this really cool offer.

If you’re ready for some synthesized 80s pixel action, check out www.the-hit-squad.com!