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“Good things don’t happen to kids like us.” – Max Winslow and the House of Secrets – (Film Review)

Tech wizard and reclusive entrepreneur Atticus Virtue (Chad Michael Murray) invites five troubled teenagers to spend the evening in his futuristic mansion to compete in a series of games. The prize? Why whoever has the most points at the end of play will win the house of course. All the kids go to the same school Atticus attended and this is his way of giving back to the local community whilst finding a protégée to mentor.

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Film Threat watch party for ‘Max Winslow and the House of Secrets’

Join the cast and director Sean Olson along with special guests as we host a watch party for the truly delightful Max Winslow and the House of Secrets. This indie film for the whole family is about five teenagers who compete to win a mansion owned by entrepreneur and scientist Atticus Virtue. To win, the teens must face-off against a super computer named HAVEN who controls the mansion. Max Winslow and the House of Secrets is filled with a lot of fun and a ton of heart. What happens will surprise you!

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Family sci-fi Max Winslow and the House of Secrets gets a poster and trailer

Ahead of its UK release next month, a trailer, poster and images have arrived online for the family sci-fi Max Winslow and the House of Secrets. Directed by Sean Olson, the film follows five teenagers trapped by an evil AI entity after they are invited to compete in a game to win the mansion of an eccentric billionaire.

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Win It! ‘Max Winslow and the House of Secrets’ on Blu-ray and DVD

“Extra” is giving a “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets” Blu-ray and DVD combo pack to 10 lucky friends!

In the movie, directed by “Extra” editor Sean Olson, Chad Michael Murray plays a tech mogul who has handpicked five high school students to participate in a high-stakes game. Check out this sneak peek!

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Film Threat Review with Bobby and Alan. Film Threat picks ‘Max Winslow’ as one of their family films to watch this week.

Five teens are invited to the home of an eccentric billionaire to compete in a game to win his mansion. The night takes a dark turn when they become trapped in the house and are forced to face off against each other and an evil AI entity who controls everything in the mansion including their fate.

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Ahwatukee native has a film on Netflix, another in limbo

Sean Olson, a former long-time Ahwatukee resident and editor for the entertainment news magazine Extra, was anxiously awaiting the Arizona premiere of his newest movie and its opening in Harkins Theatres in April.

But then came the pandemic, closing film festivals and theaters.

“Ah, the challenge of releasing an independent film in the middle of a pandemic,” Olson lightheartedly mused.

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‘Filmmaking Friends’ From Editor to Film Director

In this episode Ryan talks with Film Director SEAN OLSON (‘Max Winslow and the House of Secrets’, ‘Christmas Wonderland’, ‘The Other Mother’, ‘F.R.E.D.I.’ ) about how stating out as an Editor has helped him to be a better Director on set. He also talks about his new company TRASH PANDA ENTERTAINMENT. 

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[Shriekfest 2019] 'Max Winslow and the House of Secrets' is a heartfelt sci-fi adventure

Max Winslow, recently premiering at Shriekfest 2019, stars a terrific young cast, with a production value that is stunningly rich. Visually, Olson’s film shines, and, on top of that, Jeff Wild’s writing is as smart as it is well thought out—even taking the time to answer one of my more immediate questions, like, how is this man allowed to take over an entire school’s utilities and disrupt an otherwise repetitive day?

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‘Max Winslow’Film Threat Review

Max Winslow And The House Of Secrets is a technology-gone-awry thriller aimed at the entire family. This leaves one of two possibilities open. First off, is that screenwriter Jeff Wild and director Sean Olson sanitized the film to the point where it lacks any sense of threat, as to not scare the children. Alternatively, they could have remembered that fairy tales were meant to show kids the darker side of life and kept the intensity at full throttle.

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Premiere Of ‘Max Winslow And The House Of Secrets’ Brings Northwest Arkansas To the Big Screen

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — A movie filmed in Northwest Arkansas brought out some big stars to its premiere in Bentonville on Saturday (July 20).

The film "Max Winslow and the House of Secrets" features multiple areas across Northwest Arkansas. Its premiere was held at the Skylight Cinema in Bentonville where local representatives and Hollywood actors gathered for the viewing.

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“Extra” spoke with Chad Michael Murray at a special screening of his film “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.”

“Extra” spoke with Chad Michael Murray at a special screening of his film “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.”

In the movie, directed by "Extra" editor Sean Olson, produced by Johnny Remo, and written by Jeff Wild, Murray plays a tech mogul who has handpicked five high school students to participate in a high-stakes game.

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Watch Chad Michael Murray’s Fun Interaction with Director Sean Olson

“Extra” spoke with Chad Michael Murray at a special screening of his film “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.”

The 37-year-old was joined on the red carpet by “Extra” editor Sean Olson, who directed the movie. See their fun exchange!

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