Raising the Stakes

Name: Raising the Stakes
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2005-02-12
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Josh Lively, Zane Crosby, Ryan Stocking, T.J. Rogers, Jordan Hess

IMDb ID: tt0446767 · Year: 2005 · Rating: 4.7 (116 votes)

Genres: Comedy

Steve and Bob are two guys who enjoy their fanboy role-playing lifestyles a bit too much. Their obsession with vampire role-playing games leads them to decide to become vampires and get revenge on a world that doesn't understand t...

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South Africa: Raising the Stakes (English)Content RatingNot RatedRelease Date2005-02-12Runtime75 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews7Critic Reviews3Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglishKeywordsreference to ed mcmahonFilming LocationsFairmont, West Virginia, USAProduction CompaniesIWC FilmsOfficial SitesOfficial site - http://www.raisingthestakes.co.nr/IMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446767/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0446767.jpgUpdated At2025-07-10T09:35:46

Directors

Jane Channell

Writers

Jane Channell

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Josh Lively | Character: Steve
Actor: Zane Crosby | Character: Bob
Actor: Ryan Stocking | Character: Maxwell Selwyn
Actor: T.J. Rogers | Character: Chad, Homeless Guy
Actor: Jordan Hess | Character: Mario
Actor: Drew Smith | Character: Mike
Actor: Nino Mancino | Character: Sex Offender Marty
Actor: Jessica Togias | Character: Jessica
Actor: Ellie Santy | Character: Julie
Actor: Jeff Channell | Character: Store Clerk
Actor: Nick Shomo | Character: Alex
Actor: Michael Benzo | Character: Ding Dong Ditcher #1
Actor: Jane Channell | Character: Ding Dong Ditcher #2, Robert Mesko, Panda Guy
Actor: Richard Crosby | Character: Ding Dong Ditch Victim, Guy Eating a Sandwich, Tazer Guy
Actor: Chuck Deem | Character: Blind Guy
Actor: Richard Dyszel | Character: Union Vampire
Actor: Amber Eakin | Character: Cynical Girl
Actor: Holly Halderman | Character: Mace Girl
Actor: Lloyd Kaufman | Character: Floyd Faukman
Actor: Matt Lake | Character: Michael (IRS Agent)
Actor: K.W. Murphey | Character: Irate Guy
Actor: Michael O'Conner | Character: Phil
Actor: Matt Perich | Character: Potion Buyer In Video Store
Actor: Aaron Richmond | Character: Man In Glasses
Actor: Caleb Robinson | Character: Ray
Actor: M. Catherine Wynkoop | Character: Mira, The Lesbian Vampire

[Directors Group]
Name: Jane Channell | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Jane Channell | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Charles Zimmerman | Role: Producer

[Editing Group]
Name: Jane Channell | Role: Editor

[Makeup Department]
Name: Zane Crosby | Role: Makeup Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Matt Lake | Role: Sound Department

[Special Effects]
Name: Zane Crosby | Role: Special Effects

[Visual Effects]
Name: Jane Channell | Role: Visual Effects

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Richard Crosby | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Music Department]
Name: Chaz Kangas | Role: Music Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Joel D. Wynkoop | Role: Additional Crew

[Thanks]
Name: Henrique Couto | Role: Thanks

Trailers

IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446767/videogallery/

Release Schedule

United States: February 12, 2005 (Mini-Cinema Short Film Festival)

Awards

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Box Office

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