Uploaded October 2008 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In 1988, the extraordinary project known as "Hero" was put together by three eager film-makers: Derek Lloyd, Mark Brinkman and Kevin Driscoll. Mark Brinkman had written a short story about a sociopathic teenager who concocts a plan that will simultaneously satiate his desire to commit murder while making himself look like a Hero in the process. When Mark brought the story idea to Derek Lloyd, the aspiring director immediately set about bringing the film to life by putting together a team of people interested in acting in the movie. This team was spearheaded, of course, by Kevin Driscoll, who at that time had already earned his place at the top of the Lloydel Pictures primary actors list. The process of making the film turned out to be a popular event, with an ever-growing number of people seeking to score a small part in the production. In the end, "Hero" is not great because of its depth, writing, filming, or directing. It's great because of the incredibly large amount of people it brought together for a period of time that I'm sure is remembered fondly by all.
Quite clearly, I recall the day we had advertised as the official "showing" of Hero at my house. It was the first time everyone would be able to see the final cut. I had set up seating in my basement for about 20 people. To my surprise, so many people showed up that I had to split it into two separate showings. It was a very validating experience.
Now, twenty years later, plans are in the works to create a remastered version of the film, complete with additional scenes, an extended ending, and a commentary track put together by some of the cast and crew. Also, for the first time ever, the DVD will restore the infamous "lost scene" titled "On a Saturday Night."
So, here's a teaser trailer of the upcoming DVD of Mark Brinkman's "Hero."
Enjoy!
Derek Lloyd
Lloydel Pictures
In 1988, the extraordinary project known as "Hero" was put together by three eager film-makers: Derek Lloyd, Mark Brinkman and Kevin Driscoll. Mark Brinkman had written a short story about a sociopathic teenager who concocts a plan that will simultaneously satiate his desire to commit murder while making himself look like a Hero in the process. When Mark brought the story idea to Derek Lloyd, the aspiring director immediately set about bringing the film to life by putting together a team of people interested in acting in the movie. This team was spearheaded, of course, by Kevin Driscoll, who at that time had already earned his place at the top of the Lloydel Pictures primary actors list. The process of making the film turned out to be a popular event, with an ever-growing number of people seeking to score a small part in the production. In the end, "Hero" is not great because of its depth, writing, filming, or directing. It's great because of the incredibly large amount of people it brought together for a period of time that I'm sure is remembered fondly by all.
Quite clearly, I recall the day we had advertised as the official "showing" of Hero at my house. It was the first time everyone would be able to see the final cut. I had set up seating in my basement for about 20 people. To my surprise, so many people showed up that I had to split it into two separate showings. It was a very validating experience.
Now, twenty years later, plans are in the works to create a remastered version of the film, complete with additional scenes, an extended ending, and a commentary track put together by some of the cast and crew. Also, for the first time ever, the DVD will restore the infamous "lost scene" titled "On a Saturday Night."
So, here's a teaser trailer of the upcoming DVD of Mark Brinkman's "Hero."
Enjoy!
Derek Lloyd
Lloydel Pictures
