Flashlights in TV shows and movies (Part 3)
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Amigajoe
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Re: Those flashlights you see in movies/TV shows
Hmmm. Apparently the server there is down (or being overwhelmed?).
But based on the specs in the URL I found a close approximation:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00AaETkgGnotTQ/Super-Handheld-Xenon-Searchlight-NL-75-.jpg
That's pretty much what I'm talking about. Thanks for the help!
Hmmm. Apparently the server there is down (or being overwhelmed?).
But based on the specs in the URL I found a close approximation:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00AaETkgGnotTQ/Super-Handheld-Xenon-Searchlight-NL-75-.jpg
That's pretty much what I'm talking about. Thanks for the help!
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Living Hell (2008)
A small group of four soldiers discover that a section of wall is hollow. They have two lights on them. One looks like a Pelican lantern. The female soldier uses a Streamlight Stinger to tap on the wall, to discover it's hollow. They then unknowingly release the film's monster.
A small group of four soldiers discover that a section of wall is hollow. They have two lights on them. One looks like a Pelican lantern. The female soldier uses a Streamlight Stinger to tap on the wall, to discover it's hollow. They then unknowingly release the film's monster.
computernut
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I watched Whiteout last night and every flashlight was a Surefire M4.
rjr104
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I don't know if this has been brought up before. I did a cursory google and found no evidence of it. If it has I apologize. Showtimes' Dexter. Season one epesode 7. A SF 12ZM. Blew me away. That ain't exactally your hardware store movie prop.
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Is it sad...or awesome...that you can read that, then reach to your nightstand and actually produce a 6P...lol...
From Beyond (1986)
Bubba uses a small, hand-held, square light near the start of the film to search for the fuse box.
Close to the end of the film, Bubba uses what looks to be a black 2D Maglite to distract the swarm of other-worldly, flesh-eating, insects that are attacking Katherine and Robert. He tosses the light away, knowing that the insects will go after the light. Unfortunately the flashlight lands in a group of heavy cables, and the beam shines directly onto Bubba himself. With horror, he realizes what is about to happen . . .
Near the end of the film, after escaping from the hospital, Katherine goes back to the house to destroy the evil machine. She goes up to the attic, and uses what is possibly a black 4D Maglite in order to carefully place her bomb, and set the timer. (No clue where she got the bomb from, especially so quickly; and considering it did look at least a bit sophisticated. :shrug
This horror films deals with a unique aspect of horror and the supernatural that is quite creative. Unfortunately this film is also top contender for "Most Over The Top, Gory, Special Effects in a Film Ever."
Bubba uses a small, hand-held, square light near the start of the film to search for the fuse box.
Close to the end of the film, Bubba uses what looks to be a black 2D Maglite to distract the swarm of other-worldly, flesh-eating, insects that are attacking Katherine and Robert. He tosses the light away, knowing that the insects will go after the light. Unfortunately the flashlight lands in a group of heavy cables, and the beam shines directly onto Bubba himself. With horror, he realizes what is about to happen . . .
Near the end of the film, after escaping from the hospital, Katherine goes back to the house to destroy the evil machine. She goes up to the attic, and uses what is possibly a black 4D Maglite in order to carefully place her bomb, and set the timer. (No clue where she got the bomb from, especially so quickly; and considering it did look at least a bit sophisticated. :shrug
This horror films deals with a unique aspect of horror and the supernatural that is quite creative. Unfortunately this film is also top contender for "Most Over The Top, Gory, Special Effects in a Film Ever."
kelmo
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In "Survivors" (shown on this side of the pond on BBC America) they use 4D Mags. Apparently our UK brethren didn't survive the Euroflu...
Surveillance (2008)
Near the start of the movie, the Head of Mall Security named Harley, uses a Surefire M3 (not M3T) to check the inventory against what's listed on the inventory log. He finds that Palmer, a manager at the Mall, has been stealing inventory by listing a few items here and there as damaged & returned. Harley promptly turns him in to the police.
He first becomes suspicious when he notices merchandise being placed in a darkened corner of one of the stock rooms, while watching surveillance.
Near the start of the movie, the Head of Mall Security named Harley, uses a Surefire M3 (not M3T) to check the inventory against what's listed on the inventory log. He finds that Palmer, a manager at the Mall, has been stealing inventory by listing a few items here and there as damaged & returned. Harley promptly turns him in to the police.
He first becomes suspicious when he notices merchandise being placed in a darkened corner of one of the stock rooms, while watching surveillance.
Size15's
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The Crazies movie featured military types using M500A-type WeaponLights and HL1 Helmet Lights
Series ~ "The Unit."
Episode ~ "Force Majeure."
The character Bob Brown uses an Underwater Kinetics light as he discoveres a room full of patients who were left behind during the evacuation. Later on, he uses the same light between his teeth while saving the elderly Marine as they dive underneath the rising waters in order to get to safety.
Light was an all-black model and appeared to be one using 4AA cells.
Episode ~ "Force Majeure."
The character Bob Brown uses an Underwater Kinetics light as he discoveres a room full of patients who were left behind during the evacuation. Later on, he uses the same light between his teeth while saving the elderly Marine as they dive underneath the rising waters in order to get to safety.
Light was an all-black model and appeared to be one using 4AA cells.
kelmo
Flashlight Enthusiast
In the last episode of "Survivors" someone had to smack their Maglight to get it going. I think Mags are getting a bad Hollywood rap, literally!
Bloodsuckers (2005)
At the start of the film, the team searches for vampires that might have stayed behind at the facility where the massacre took place. The team's assault weapons have Wolf-Eyes M90 Rattlesnakes mounted on top of them. There's even an up-close shot where you can see the printing on the body of one of the M90's.
One of the team members has what looks like an Elektrolumens Blaster mounted on top of his weapon.
At the start of the film, the team searches for vampires that might have stayed behind at the facility where the massacre took place. The team's assault weapons have Wolf-Eyes M90 Rattlesnakes mounted on top of them. There's even an up-close shot where you can see the printing on the body of one of the M90's.
One of the team members has what looks like an Elektrolumens Blaster mounted on top of his weapon.
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Reality Show ~ "Campus PD."
Officer Ellison pulls over a couple of college students in a red SUV, at night. He has a Streamlight Stinger.
SUV was driving without lights on. Driver is 18, and has clearly been drinking. Ellison gives him numerous chances to tell the truth. (Too many chances IMHO.)
Finally, the driver admits to being intoxicated. Despite having behaved a bit of an @$$, Ellison cuts him a break by not arresting him. Since the passenger is intoxicated as well, Ellison calls the boy's father (who is the registered owner of the vehicle) and tells him where he can pick up his SUV since his son is too drunk to drive it.
Officer Ellison pulls over a couple of college students in a red SUV, at night. He has a Streamlight Stinger.
SUV was driving without lights on. Driver is 18, and has clearly been drinking. Ellison gives him numerous chances to tell the truth. (Too many chances IMHO.)
Finally, the driver admits to being intoxicated. Despite having behaved a bit of an @$$, Ellison cuts him a break by not arresting him. Since the passenger is intoxicated as well, Ellison calls the boy's father (who is the registered owner of the vehicle) and tells him where he can pick up his SUV since his son is too drunk to drive it.
kelmo
Flashlight Enthusiast
In "The Forgotten" the team use M6s with crenelated bezels (5).
Reality Show ~ "Ice Road Truckers."
Episode ~ "Canadian Invasion."
At the start of the episode, Jack comes upon a Chevy Avalanche that has slid off a very dangerous stretch of road and into a deep ditch. Being -31 degrees below zero, and considering that there's no rescue personel remotely close by, Jack realizes that if he leaves the passengers of the Chevy; they'll die.
He uses what looks an awful lot like a black Fenix P1D to get a closer look. Even tossing the light into his mouth so he can use both hands. Another guy helping Jack, possibly his companion driver in the "Oversized Load" truck, uses a headlamp to light things up. Jack soon uses his tow-straps to pull the SUV out of the ditch. While doing so, he nearly ends up in the ditch on the other side of the road.
Episode ~ "Canadian Invasion."
At the start of the episode, Jack comes upon a Chevy Avalanche that has slid off a very dangerous stretch of road and into a deep ditch. Being -31 degrees below zero, and considering that there's no rescue personel remotely close by, Jack realizes that if he leaves the passengers of the Chevy; they'll die.
He uses what looks an awful lot like a black Fenix P1D to get a closer look. Even tossing the light into his mouth so he can use both hands. Another guy helping Jack, possibly his companion driver in the "Oversized Load" truck, uses a headlamp to light things up. Jack soon uses his tow-straps to pull the SUV out of the ditch. While doing so, he nearly ends up in the ditch on the other side of the road.
Today on "Psych," it appeared some of the actors were using Lumapower D-Mini's.
They never zoomed in on a brand name, but they appeared to be small (as in single cell) with a larger turbo-head, and a very ringy, concentrated beam. Definitely LED, from the color temperature, and they didn't appear to have a donut hole in the beam, leading me to think either XR-E or SST models. Also, "Gus" appeared to turn his on from the tailcap, and held it in an overhand position...
I'm not sure what the name of the episode was, or if it was an old or new one...
They never zoomed in on a brand name, but they appeared to be small (as in single cell) with a larger turbo-head, and a very ringy, concentrated beam. Definitely LED, from the color temperature, and they didn't appear to have a donut hole in the beam, leading me to think either XR-E or SST models. Also, "Gus" appeared to turn his on from the tailcap, and held it in an overhand position...
I'm not sure what the name of the episode was, or if it was an old or new one...
Screamers: The Hunting (2009)
Numerous hand-held lights used by the rescue team. But only one scene that provides even a somewhat good view. One of the team members uses a black Pelican 3330 model tucked in his mouth, while examining the various robotic parts in the Screamers assembly plant. The other hand-helds might possibly be Pelican M6 models. But no clear shots of those in the film.
Schwartz has a clear plastic fauxton hanging from her vest as she covers up the dead body of one of the planet's survivors.
There's an interesting twist ending to the film.
Numerous hand-held lights used by the rescue team. But only one scene that provides even a somewhat good view. One of the team members uses a black Pelican 3330 model tucked in his mouth, while examining the various robotic parts in the Screamers assembly plant. The other hand-helds might possibly be Pelican M6 models. But no clear shots of those in the film.
Schwartz has a clear plastic fauxton hanging from her vest as she covers up the dead body of one of the planet's survivors.
There's an interesting twist ending to the film.
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computernut
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2012: Near the end everyone is using bright yellow Pelican lights in the water. Not sure what models but they are LEDs for sure.
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