Under Wraps (2021 film)

Remake of the 1997 film of the same name

Under Wraps

Promotional artwork

Genre|

* Family horror
* Teen horror

Based on| Under Wraps
by Don Rhymer
Written by|

* Alex Zamm
* William Robertson

Directed by| Alex Zamm
Starring|

* Malachi Barton
* Christian J. Simon
* Sophia Hammons
* Phil Wright

Music by|

* Jamie Christopherson
* Oleksa Lozowchuk

Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
Production
Executive producers|

* Todd Y. Murata
* Fernando Szew

Producers|

* Jameson Parker
* Todd Y. Murata

Cinematography| Bobby Lam
Editor| Alison Grace
Running time| 91 minutes
Production companies|

* Marvista Entertainment
* Brightlight Pictures

Original release
Network| Disney Channel
Release| October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)

Under Wraps is a 2021 American family-teen horror television film directed by Alex Zamm and written by Zamm and William Robertson. Produced by Marvista Entertainment and Brightlight Pictures and a remake of the eponymous 1997 film by Greg Beeman,[1] it premiered as a Disney Channel Original Movie on Disney Channel on October 1, 2021.[2]

## Plot

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A few days before Halloween, twelve-year-old friends Gilbert, Marshall and Amy accidentally revive an Egyptian mummy they discover in a neighbor's basement. They affectionately name him Harold and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears, and rescue their new—but rather "ancient"—friend.[3]

## Cast

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* Malachi Barton as Marshall
* Christian J. Simon as Gilbert
* Sophia Hammons as Amy
* Phil Wright as Harold
* Melanie Brook as Buzzy
* Brent Stait as Kubot
* Jordana Largy as Diane, Marshall's mother
* Jaime M. Callica as Ted, Diane's boyfriend
* Karin Konoval as Ravensworth

## Production

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Disney Channel announced its intention to remake its inaugural "Original Movie"-branded film on November 13, 2020,[3] with Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Sophia Hammons and Phil Wright starring and Alex Zamm serving as director and co-writer with William Robertson.[4]

Filming took place at Bridge Studios in Vancouver and its suburbs of New Westminster and Maple Ridge in the Canadian province of British Columbia from November to December 2020.[5][6][7] and featured music by Jamie Christopherson and Oleksa Lozowchuk.

## Reception

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The film was viewed by 401,000 people and 0.09 percent of viewers between the ages of 18 and 49.[8]

Joly Herman of Common Sense Media gave it four out of five stars, emphasizing its diversity, spookiness and comedy.[9] Sarah Musnicky of Nightmarish Conjurings gave the film a positive review.[10] Matthew "Matt" Artz of Halloween Daily News called the film "a quality Disney family viewing with just enough chills to peak kids’ interest in scary stories, plus wholesome laughs, and a positive message, resurrecting a beloved mummy character to inspire courage in his new friends" whiles also commenting that it is ""also loaded with colorful Halloween atmosphere, and features a rousing sequence", "brings all the nostalgia for the generation who grew up watching the original film".[11]

## Release

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Under Wraps premiered on October 1, 2021, on Disney Channel and was released on October 8, 2021, on Disney+.[12][13]

## Sequel

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A sequel to the film, Under Wraps 2, was announced by Disney Branded Television on February 7, 2022,[14][15] with most of the cast returning[16] and the inclusion of Claude Knowlton and Antonio Cayonne.[17] Filming began on January 17,[18][better source needed] and wrapped up on March 3, 2022, at Bridge Studios, the exact same location of the previous film.[19] It premiered in Disneyland on September 25, that year[20] and on Disney+ five days later.[16]

## Music

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China Anne McClain, along with her sisters Lauryn and Sierra McClain, recorded a revamped version of China's 2011 hit song "Calling All the Monsters" from A.N.T. Farm. The re-recorded version featured their brother, Gabriel McClain who is known by his stage name, Messenger. The music video was released on September 30, 2021.[21] The song was released on streaming platforms October 1, 2021 by Walt Disney Records and was featured in the film.[22]

## See also

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* List of films set around Halloween

## References

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1. ^ Ella M. (October 17, 2021). "Under Wraps Review". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
2. ^ Santoro, Alessia (October 1, 2021). "Under Wraps Remake Coming to Disney Channel in October". POPSUGAR Family. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
3. ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Rey (November 13, 2020). "Disney Channel To Remake Its First-Ever Original Movie 'Under Wraps'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
4. ^ "Disney Channel Set for a Contemporary Comedic Remake of the First-Ever Disney Channel Original Movie, "Under Wraps"". Disney Channel (Press release). Disney Branded Television. November 13, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021 - via The Futon Critic.
5. ^ Peterson, Brian (February 3, 2022). "Disney's Under Wraps 2: Cast, Plot, Release Date & Everything Else We Know". Movieweb. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022. "The 2021 Under Wraps reboot film was also filmed there from November to December 2020."
6. ^ Verma, Ishani (November 3, 2021). "Where Is Under Wraps 2021 Filmed? Locations & Plot". OtakuKart. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
7. ^ Zachary, Brandon (September 27, 2021). "Under Wraps Cast Unravel the Challenges of Remaking Disney Channel's First Film". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
8. ^ Mitch Metcalf (October 4, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 10.1.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
9. ^ Herman, Joly (October 8, 2021). "Under Wraps - TV Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
10. ^ Musnicky, Sarah (September 27, 2021). "[Movie Review] UNDER WRAPS (2021)". Nightmarish Conjurings. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
11. ^ Artz, Matt (October 29, 2021). "'Under Wraps' Resurrects Disney Halloween Mummy Classic for a New Generation [Review]". Halloween Daily News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
12. ^ Disney Branded TV PR [@DisneyBrandTVPR] (August 18, 2021). "The release dates for #TheGhostAndMollyMcGee #UnderWraps and #DisneyChristmasAgain have been announced at #TCA21!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 25, 2023 - via Twitter.
13. ^ Lawrence, Gregory (October 23, 2021). "Here's What's New on Disney+ in October 2021". Collider. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
14. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (February 7, 2022). "Disney Orders 'Under Wraps' Sequel & 'The Naughty Nine' Original Movies For Disney+, Disney Channel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
15. ^ Artz, Matt (February 7, 2022). "'Under Wraps 2' Brings Harold the Mummy Back for Another Halloween". Halloween Daily News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
16. ^ a b Jacobs, Meredith Jacobs (September 16, 2022). "'Under Wraps 2': First Look at Cast & New Mummies (PHOTOS)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022. "Under Wraps 2, Movie Premiere, Sunday, September 25, Disney Channel; Friday, September 30, Disney+"
17. ^ Petski, Denise (March 1, 2022). "'Under Wraps 2': Claude Knowlton & Antonio Cayonne Join Disney Channel Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
18. ^ Shuler, Skyler (December 15, 2021). "Disney Channel Original Movie 'Under Wraps 2' in The Works". The DisInsider. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021. "Now, the project will get receive a sequel with production slated to begin on January 17 at Bridge Studios."
19. ^ Artz, Matt (March 4, 2022). "Disney's 'Under Wraps 2' has Wrapped Filming". Halloween Daily News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
20. ^ "Disneyland Hosts "Under Wraps 2" Premiere". Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
21. ^ Thriii - Calling All the Monsters (2021 Version/Official Video) ft. Messenger on YouTube
22. ^ "Calling All the Monsters (feat. Messenger) - Single (2021 Version)". iTunes. October 1, 2021. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

## External links

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* Under Wraps at IMDb

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Disney Channel Original Movies

1990s|

* Under Wraps (1997)
* You Lucky Dog (1998)
* Brink! (1998)
* Halloweentown (1998)
* Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
* Can of Worms (1999)
* The Thirteenth Year (1999)
* Smart House (1999)
* Johnny Tsunami (1999)
* Genius (1999)
* Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)
* Horse Sense (1999)

2000s|

* Up, Up and Away (2000)
* The Color of Friendship (2000)
* Alley Cats Strike (2000)
* Rip Girls (2000)
* Miracle in Lane 2 (2000)
* Stepsister from Planet Weird (2000)
* Ready to Run (2000)
* Quints (2000)
* The Other Me (2000)
* Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000)
* Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)
* The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)
* Zenon: The Zequel (2001)
* Motocrossed (2001)
* The Luck of the Irish (2001)
* Hounded (2001)
* Jett Jackson: The Movie (2001)
* The Jennie Project (2001)
* Jumping Ship (2001)
* The Poof Point (2001)
* Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001)
* 'Twas the Night (2001)
* Double Teamed (2002)
* Cadet Kelly (2002)
* Tru Confessions (2002)
* Get a Clue (2002)
* Gotta Kick It Up! (2002)
* A Ring of Endless Light (2002)
* The Scream Team (2002)
* You Wish! (2003)
* Right on Track (2003)
* The Even Stevens Movie (2003)
* Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off (2003)
* The Cheetah Girls (2003)
* Full-Court Miracle (2003)
* Pixel Perfect (2004)
* Going to the Mat (2004)
* Zenon: Z3 (2004)
* Stuck in the Suburbs (2004)
* Tiger Cruise (2004)
* Halloweentown High (2004)
* Now You See It... (2005)
* Buffalo Dreams (2005)
* Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005)
* Go Figure (2005)
* Life Is Ruff (2005)
* The Proud Family Movie (2005)
* Twitches (2005)
* High School Musical (2006)
* Cow Belles (2006)
* Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)
* Read It and Weep (2006)
* The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006)
* Return to Halloweentown (2006)
* Jump In! (2007)
* Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)
* High School Musical 2 (2007)
* Twitches Too (2007)
* Minutemen (2008)
* Camp Rock (2008)
* The Cheetah Girls: One World (2008)
* Dadnapped (2009)
* Hatching Pete (2009)
* Princess Protection Program (2009)
* Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009)

2010s|

* Starstruck (2010)
* Den Brother (2010)
* Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
* Avalon High (2010)
* The Suite Life Movie (2011)
* Lemonade Mouth (2011)
* Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011)
* Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
* Geek Charming (2011)
* Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011)
* Frenemies (2012)
* Radio Rebel (2012)
* Let It Shine (2012)
* Girl vs. Monster (2012)
* Teen Beach Movie (2013)
* Cloud 9 (2014)
* Zapped (2014)
* How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
* Bad Hair Day (2015)
* Teen Beach 2 (2015)
* Descendants (2015)
* Invisible Sister (2015)
* Adventures in Babysitting (2016)
* The Swap (2016)
* Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)
* Descendants 2 (2017)
* Zombies (2018)
* Freaky Friday (2018)
* Kim Possible (2019)
* Descendants 3 (2019)

2020s|

* Zombies 2 (2020)
* Upside-Down Magic (2020)
* Spin (2021)
* Under Wraps (2021)
* Christmas...Again?! (2021)
* Zombies 3 (2022)
* Under Wraps 2 (2022)
* Prom Pact (2023)
* The Slumber Party (2023)
* The Naughty Nine (2023)
* Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)
* Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024)
* Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025)

Upcoming|

* Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026)

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Films directed by Alex Zamm

* Chairman of the Board (1998)
* My Date with the President's Daughter (1998)
* The Pooch and the Pauper (2000)
* Inspector Gadget 2 (2003)
* Snow (2004)
* The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007)
* Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009)
* Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
* Tooth Fairy 2 (2012)
* The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)
* A Royal Christmas (2014)
* Jingle All the Way 2 (2014)
* Crown for Christmas (2015)
* A Christmas Prince (2017)
* Woody Woodpecker (2017)
* Under Wraps (2021)
* Under Wraps 2 (2022)

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