After two decades, one of Corey Feldman ‘s lost roles is finally seeing the light of day. The actor recently addressed the “million-dollar question” of why his 2004 Eugenio Mira -helmed film The Birthday is only now getting a release 20 years later, premiering in select US theaters on Oct. 11.
“I have my own theories,” he told Salon . “The official answer is that the executive producer said he didn’t want to accept any offer that was not a full refund of his expenses to make it theatrical. We wanted it theatrical, but most distributors wouldn’t give money upfront, or would only give a little upfront, saving most [payment] for the backend.
DVDs were fading out then, and times were changing. He held strong. We played at some festivals and got tremendous reviews.
It was getting the buzz it needed, but he said, ‘No.’ It is what it is.” Feldman continued, “I wish there was a clean answer.
But after 20 years, he finally gave in and relinquished this hold over this film and let it go. Thank you to the man who allowed it.” Although he wouldn’t name or “badmouth” the EP who held the film hostage for the past 20 years, Feldman said, “I’m glad he made the right choice, and it is out, and people will have the opportunity to see this beloved film.
Although the payoff may not be what people expect, it has its reward. It’s a dark comedy in the Lynchian style.” Set in 1987, The Birthday stars Feldman as Norman Forrester, who attends his girlfriend’s .
