Dark Corner films movie in Greer

Mystery and intrigue have shrouded parts of the Greer downtown in recent weeks with the filming of a supernatural thriller, “Chronology.”

Dark Corner Films owner and co-producer of the movie, Bryan Tankersley, said Greer was a perfect fit for some of their scenes.

“There’s a scene where he (Billy Baldwin playing Mr. Rose) looks across and sees two people in front of a diner,” Tankersley explained.

“Just the size of the Greer downtown area where the streets are kind of close and the old buildings. It gave it the right feel with that particular scene where we didn’t have to fake too much. The set up was just right.”

In addition to the Greer Station Diner, filming also took place at Carolina Treasures and Greer Police Department.

“It looked great in there,” Tankersley said. “They have real jail bars. Most city jails don’t have those anymore.”

He said they had not intended to use the jail initially, but upon request that police department was accommodating.  

“The use of the jail was simply happenstance,” he said. “Jeff Sumerel (co-producer) walked in and talked to Lt. Holcombe.”

When the film is completed and released, Greer citizens will likely recognize locales in their own town. Residents may also recognize each other; Tankerlsey said they used several Greer extras.

All in all, cast members, film crewmembers and producers found Greer to be inviting.

“The city was very welcoming and friendly,” Tankersley said. “And all the people around while we were shooting were friendly as well.”

In addition to Greer, film crews also took to the streets of Greenville as well as Poznan, Poland, the home of the executive producers.

“Chronology” directed by Kipp Tribble, tells the mysterious and perplexing story of two men who swap bodies after significant events intertwine their lives.

Tankersley said he wasn’t sure when the film would be finished or when it would released, but he said they are nearing completion of filming.

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