ABOUT "SICK"
A Lynchian psychological thriller, “SICK” tells the story of a deeply troubled relationship, exploring the polarity of unhealthy love, abuse and the duality of human nature as a whole.
"SICK" is the brainchild of actress, writer, director and producer Jackie Quinones. It inspired by her dark dreams and a quote from Edgar Allan Poe, "Never to suffer would never to have been blessed." Shot in Union City, NJ, this dramatic psychological thriller draws upon influences from David Lynch, Roman Polanski, and Stanley Kubrick.
A Lynchian psychological thriller, “SICK” tells the story of a deeply troubled relationship, exploring the polarity of unhealthy love, abuse and the duality of human nature as a whole.
"SICK" is the brainchild of actress, writer, director and producer Jackie Quinones. It inspired by her dark dreams and a quote from Edgar Allan Poe, "Never to suffer would never to have been blessed." Shot in Union City, NJ, this dramatic psychological thriller draws upon influences from David Lynch, Roman Polanski, and Stanley Kubrick.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
As a lifelong film and television enthusiast, I’ve always felt that certain subjects are not explored deeply enough on screen. One of these is the often overlooked, complex reality of abuse, especially from a female perspective. With SICK, I wanted to offer a raw, intimate portrayal of this experience. I was drawn to telling the story of an abusive relationship from the inside, without judgment, capturing the complicated emotions of love, hate, and confusion that come with it.
Physical abuse is often accompanied by intense mental abuse which lingers long after the bruises are gone. I put the audience in our female protagonist’s shoes with the intention of leaving them just as emotionally wrought and confused. The film asks questions that don’t easily have answers, and the meaning of it will vary depending on who’s watching. The audience, in a sense, becomes a storyteller.
SICK is intense, necessary, and timely. It marks my directorial debut, and I hope it challenges and resonates long after the credits roll.
SICK TEASER
BEHIND THE SCENES
The below footage has never been seen before. This behind the scenes trailer was shot with the intention of creating a social media fundraising campaign. Fortunately, the "SICK" production came in way under budget and the extra cash was never needed. Even more fortunate, the team now has a lovely little behind the scenes trailer with which to remember the experience.
AWARDS
WINNER - 2019 Suspense/Thriller Remi Award, WorldFest Houston/Houston International Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Actress, GenreBlast Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Hair, Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Makeup, Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Actress, Nightmares Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Actor, GenreBlast Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Drama, Official Latino International Film & Arts Festival
SEMI-FINALIST - 2019 Near Nazareth Film Festival
SEMI-FINALIST - 2019 Women In Horror Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Suspense/Thriller Remi Award, WorldFest Houston/Houston International Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Actress, GenreBlast Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Hair, Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival
WINNER - 2019 Best Makeup, Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Actress, Nightmares Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Actor, GenreBlast Film Festival
NOMINATED - 2019 Best Drama, Official Latino International Film & Arts Festival
SEMI-FINALIST - 2019 Near Nazareth Film Festival
SEMI-FINALIST - 2019 Women In Horror Film Festival
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
If you'd like to schedule a screening or request the film please e-mail us.
PAST SCREENINGS
CRASH International Fantastic Film Festival - Goiás, Brazil - December 12, 2018
Equality International Film Festival - Sacramento, California - April 13, 2019
Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival - Charleston, South Carolina - May 24, 2019
Cardiff Mini Film Festival - Cardiff, United Kingdom - June 22, 2019
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival (Market Selection) - Palm Springs, CA - June 23, 2019
Lift-Off GlobalNetwork Film Festival (Online) - New York, NY - June 23, 2019
GenreBlast Film Festival - Winchester, Virginia - August 29, 2019
Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival - Detroit, Michigan - September 12, 2019
Lift-Off GlobalNetwork Film Festival (Online) - Los Angeles, CA - September 23, 2019
Nightmares Film Festival - Columbus, Ohio - October 24, 2019
Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - Palm Desert, California - October 31, 2019
If you'd like to schedule a screening or request the film please e-mail us.
PAST SCREENINGS
CRASH International Fantastic Film Festival - Goiás, Brazil - December 12, 2018
Equality International Film Festival - Sacramento, California - April 13, 2019
Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival - Charleston, South Carolina - May 24, 2019
Cardiff Mini Film Festival - Cardiff, United Kingdom - June 22, 2019
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival (Market Selection) - Palm Springs, CA - June 23, 2019
Lift-Off GlobalNetwork Film Festival (Online) - New York, NY - June 23, 2019
GenreBlast Film Festival - Winchester, Virginia - August 29, 2019
Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival - Detroit, Michigan - September 12, 2019
Lift-Off GlobalNetwork Film Festival (Online) - Los Angeles, CA - September 23, 2019
Nightmares Film Festival - Columbus, Ohio - October 24, 2019
Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - Palm Desert, California - October 31, 2019
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