Socket (2007) directed by Sean Abley

[reviews_and_ramblings]

I was not sure if add also this one to the list of Gay Romance Movies... actually the romance in it is only a little part of the story which is more an horror... but well, I liked Matthew Montgomery in this role, so, you are warned, if you want to see the movie don't tell that I didn't tell you!

Director: Sean Abley

Writer: Sean Abley (writer)

Release Date: July 2007 (USA)

Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot: An erotic sci-fi fantasy like no other a pair of gay lovers literally get a jolt as they plug in for pleasure in Sean Abley's Socket. After being struck by lighting Dr. Bill Matthews receives extra special care from a mysterious sexy hospital intern Craig (Matthew Montgomery, Gone But Not Forgotten). Having survived the same natural accident Craig introduces his new recruit to an underground group that uses electricity to reach ecstasy. Soon the two develop an insatiable appetite for wall sockets and each other but it s not enough for Bill. Using his gifted talents as a surgeon this doctor will stop at nothing to find the ultimate charge!

Queer as Folk taking place in General Hospital but directed by David Cronenberg! -- Mark Harper, Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival

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Cast (in credits order)
Derek Long ... Bill Matthews
Matthew Montgomery ... Craig Murphy
Alexandra Billings ... Dr. Emily Andersen
Rasool J'Han ... Carol
Allie Rivenbark ... Olivia
Sean Abley ... Mike
Jay Costelo ... Kennedy
Georgia Jean ... Shelly
Victor López ... Alex
Amy Seeley ... Joanna (as Amy Sidney)
Bridgette Wright ... Tanika
Sandy Lawson Jr. ... Lisa
Alisha Seaton ... Andi
Andrew Pinon ... Paramedic
Bob Koenig ... Sullivan
Krista Pelen ... Intern
Shanee Wilson ... Nurse
Staci Mallett ... Sam, the bouncer
Rhoda Pell ... Surgical Nurse
Mari Marks ... Cardiologist
Timothy J. Hearl ... Mugger
Doug Prinzivalli ... Stabbing Victim
Tony Spatafora ... Homeless Man
Shannon Lee ... Prostitute
Erin Scott ... Teenage Girl
Ray Tutano ... Orderly
Eddie Borey ... Orderly
Brad Taylor ... ER Nurse
John Carrozza ... Hospital Staff
Jessica Jones ... Hospital Staff
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gage Hubbard ... Bartender

 

Comments

[rbm00.livejournal.com]

This sounds dangerous, but so interesting! I want to watch it now...

Thanks for the rec, Elisa :)

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

it's quite strange. it took me two days to decide that I liked it. Elisa