I am purchasing two copies – one for myself and one for a lucky HorrorSociety reader! That’s right, one of you will get the first issue of Playzom for free! All you need to do is this… “Like” both Playzom and Iron Dead Studios on Facebook. Then send me an email with “Playzom ends the outbreak!” as your subject line to michael@horrorsociety.com along with your name in the message. After a week or two, I will pick a winner, check to see that they “like” both parties and will then contact you for your address. I know it sounds cheesy, but spreading the word really does help and your reward will be a free issue of Playzom!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Gothic Productions International, a Philippine company funded by U.S. independent resources, is producing a documentary giving the unique story of how its latest film Darkest Night was shot. The film is now undergoing some post production editing, and its opening is expected to be followed up by distribution in North America.

The documentary is titled The Demons Behind Darkest Night. The IMDb site for this new film may be accessed at:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2162721/

This “behind-the-scenes” look at the making of Darkest Night will be distributed at the same date and venues as the feature film.
GPI premiered Darkest Night in greater Manila at the Teatrino Theater on November 15, 2011. This private screening is expected to be followed up by theatrical play in the U.S. by mid 2012 and then later in the Philippines Talks are currently underway with distributors in the both countries for the rights. The film was hailed by critics who were present at the premiere.

The film has almost all Filipino actors, as well as American DJ Perry, edgy leading man from the U.S , of The 8th Plague, G.P.S. and many other popular U.S. horror films. Perry plays the leading actor role. He has starred in several American horror/thrillers, as well as westerns and dramatic period pieces. Co-starring in Darkest Night is Anne Gauthier, a newcomer to film and French Filipina. The film also features Issa Litton, Nic Campos, Jill Palencia, Marife Necesito, Zeny Sevilla, Kevin Vitug and Jonas Gruet.

Darkest Night unfolds in a “found video and documentary” style. Its story plops American Perry right in the middle to allow western audiences to experience a “holiday” trip away from home. Eastern audiences will identify with the many vivid Asian characters, as well as the local and family setting. Perry’s character in the film, Ken Tyler, is introduced to the traditional Filipino parents of his Filipino fiancé, Susan Reyes, played by Ms. Gauthier, during a Christmas Day family reunion. What follows is a dark, horrific trip not to be missed, as demonic forces come into play. Darkest Night combines western demons with eastern spiritual traditions to come up with an original recipe for suspense and terror.
The film Darkest Night came about as a collaboration between GPI in the Philippines and Collective Development, Inc. in the U.S. owned by Perry and business partner Jeff Kennedy. The goal was simple – to create a hybrid horror film that would appeal to both eastern and western markets while not losing the edge that makes Asian horror unique. This international film is already creating a splash in the Asian media with Perry being among the first American stars to film in the Philippines with a local film company. You may access the website for Darkest Night at: http://www.darkestnightmovie.com

GPI is currently in talks with a producer/director in Manila to produce a film mostly in Tagalog, later this year, titled Magandang Prinsipe, Paalam (Good Night Sweet Prince). This film is a crime drama about a group of young people who become part of a horrific and tragic disappearance of one of their best friends. Official announcements and more details await further negotiations and additional fund- raising for the film. Most of the funds for this film will be raised in the Philippines.

Proudly, GPI reaffirms its slate of films planned for 2013, including The Beast (written by Williams and starring Perry) another offering in the horror genre. This film tells the story of a woman and her four friends in search of her missing brother, who go on a road trip through the Philippine backwoods and and are kidnapped in a village that keeps a monster hidden away. Another film planned is PanDEMONium (written by Perry), a sword-and-sorcery fantasy about a young prince out to avenge his father’s death and conquer another kingdom. His quest leads him to opposition from a monster created by the blackest of black magic.

Gothic International Productions is managed by American writer/producer Russ Williams, a long- time resident of Malaysia, and director Noel Tan best known for his early documentary work with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The company includes various Asian talents from the stage and screen. You may access the GPI website at: http://www.gothicproductionsintl.com

Founded in November 2010 by a group of dedicated film-makers from Asia and the U.S., GPI chose as its primary mission to produce and encourage quality, international Gothic and horror films in an Asian setting or with Asian ties. Its goal is to make excellent films in these genres and to promote Asian filmmakers who wish to make new, cutting-edge Gothic-dramatic and related films. GPI’s primary goal is to create productions with intense drama and real characters.

February 2012, Worldwide: Carrion Films is an acclaimed British production company now set to follow the multi award winning animated films Scayrecrow, The Screaming Skull and The Hairy Hands with the next ground breaking film in its series of gothic shorts. Borley Rectory is inspired by what Director Ashley Thorpe believes to be neglected aspects of British horror heritage. It’s an approach that has led to the Devon- based artist being marked as integral to a British Horror revival.

After months shrouded in secrecy Carrion Films is proud to announce its next step in the resurrection of British Gothic Horror! Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House in England: is a Carrion Film / Glass Eye Pix co-production, with Directors Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid onboard as Exec producers and featuring narration by Julian Sands (seen most recently in David Fincher’s Girl With the Dragon Tattoo).
Exec Producer Fessenden’s production outfit Glass Eye Pix has been responsible for dozens of celebrated independent films including The Innkeepers, I Sell the Dead, The Last Winter, The House of the Devil and Stake Land, as well as the critically acclaimed Tales From Beyond the Pale series of radio dramas.

Exec Producer Larry Fessenden: “It is a pleasure to see how much inspiration Ashley draws from his local myths and surroundings: I believe strongly that the sense of place is an essential character in any good story, and after his wonderful radio play The Demon Huntsman captured the feeling of the Moors, I knew Glass Eye would want to get behind the next Thorpe production.” McQuaid adds, “Ashley is a unique and soulful voice within the horror genre, and having already collaborated with him on Tales from Beyond the Pale, it’s a logical and exciting step to jump into another project together.”

Director Ashley Thorpe: “Borley Rectory is essentially an animated documentary, inspired by a genuine haunting that caught the world’s imagination during the late 1920’s. It’s something quite old-fashioned, very textural, with a house very much a projection of the personalities within it – Haunted house as voyeur. It’s a subject that seized my imagination as a child after stumbling across the legend in the Usbourne Book of Ghosts. So it’s occupied a very strange colourful place in my imagination for a very long time, and I’m thrilled to be making it with people for whom I have so much genuine admiration.”

Borley Rectory is due for completion in winter 2012. Once that happens, Thorpe is fully prepared for the next step. “I’m planning for this film to be the catalyst for all of the Carrion Film animations to finally be released on DVD. I also have my first feature in development – Spring Heel Jack – a Victorian gothic which will be the absolute culmination of my endeavors.”

About Carrion Films & Director Ashley Thorpe
Carrion Films is a young animation production company that has taken the lead in the revival of British horror. Since 2008 it has produced several critically reviewed short films that re-examine long lost tales from British horror history. ‘Scayrecrow’ (a tale of a ghostly Highwayman), ‘The Screaming Skull’ (a meditative tale of bone locked spirits) and ‘The Hairy Hands’ (a beast with five fingers style chiller based on a genuine Dartmoor legend) took neglected British folk tales and digitally rebooted them for a new generation.

Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria Magazine – Chris Alexander: “This guy is going places and – although Hammer Horror is back in an “official” incarnation – Thorpe’s gothic miasma’s are the honest offspring of those “pure” supernatural melodramas that changed the face of dark fantasy cinema.”

Actor Julian Sands on Borley Rectory: “When l first came across Ashley Thorpe’s work as a film maker l was struck by his originality and passion,” states Sands. “The poetry and sensitivity of his images were compelling and extremely moving. When l heard he was developing a project based on the notorious Borley Rectory l had to be involved. Working on this astonishing piece has been immensely fulfilling and l am happy to have joined his repertoire…”

http://www.carrionfilms.co.uk

Asserting he will remain equally involved with FatHead Films, Romine explained: “Sweet Berry Wine Productions was created so I could delve into the darker, more adult and horror-oriented materials. This will give us a platform to showcase those films, whereas with FatHead Films, we can focus on the education and acting prowess of the children we work with on a regular basis.”

Sweet Berry Wine Productions is in pre-production for its first films under the new banner, including What in the Sam Hill, written by and starring Willy Adkins (Spook Show Entertainment), and featuring Michael Schmid (4Lizard Productions) and Romine. Also in pre- production is soon-to-be cult classic Zombie Clowns, written by Romine and Adkins, and The Good Life, where Romine will be teaming up with former UNLV classmates Dustin Smith (Plainfield Entertainment) and Jason Tillmon. These three films are only the first of many, Romine promised.

Sweet Berry Wine Productions is also happy to announce that they will be involved in FatHead T.V., a horror sketch-comedy show that will be playing regularly on local cable. Romine says film is not Sweet Berry Wine’s only interest, however. “The studio is open to all facets of media and art. Having met, befriended, and worked with so many people opens up a huge avenue for us to discover all kinds of mixed media.”

Romine says that the company will also offer instruction in screenwriting, acting, directing, filmmaking, producing, and editing, among other things. Romine instructs college classes in film, literature, and screenwriting. Private instruction is also available.

Sweet Berry Wine is: Justin R. Romine President, C.E.O. and Principal Producer in Charge of Production
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4544057/

Michael Schmid Co-President, Head Editor, and Principal Producer in Charge of Post Production
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2950566

Find Sweet Berry Wine Productions on Facebook at:
http:// www.facebook.com/SweetBerryWineProductions

Convention of the Dead is a comedy horror feature film set in the UK. The film follows Cooper, Herbie and Errol, a small group of sci-fi fans on there annual trip to there local sci-fi convention only something’s a little different at the convention this year, the zombie apocalypse!

Cooper, Herbie and Errol and a small group of survivors need to escape the convention, but will they all make it out alive? The best way to describe convention of the dead would be “Shaun of the dead” meets “The Big Bang Theory”, but with gallons of blood and gore.

http://www.indiegogo.com/Convention-of-the-Dead

Directed by Jeff Christian, and featuring company members Casey Cunningham and Michaela Petro, with Sasha Gioppo, Matt Kahler, Ele Matelan, Chris Maxwell, and Jude Roche, “Kill Me” continues WildClaw theatre’s mission of bringing intelligent and imaginative horror to the Chicago stage.

Upon awakening from a post-traumatic coma, Cam is convinced that she has lost her ability to die. As her reaction to immortality rapidly shifts from invincible wonder to cosmic terror, her sanity begins to break. Fearing life eternal, Cam attempts suicide…again…and again…causing her sister and lover to grapple with nightmares of their own, born in the dream world, and the real one. Are the demons plaguing these women real or imagined…and is there ultimately a difference? Through relentlessly shifting dimensions, soundscapes, and mental worlds, KILL ME creates a lyrical horror story in which unending life proves worse than death.

Tickets $20 – $25, with student discounts available.
For more information, please visit www.wildclawtheatre.com.
For tickets, please visit www.athenaeumtheatre.org

In 2-Headed Shark Attack, a large boat full of college students are embarking on a field trip of sorts where they will learn how to navigate the open ocean. When the ship takes some nasty damage, they are stranded at sea, but soon find a large atoll floating not too far away. All of this activity in the water has attracted a very hungry, giant two-headed shark. If fending off this beast is anything like a midterm, I’d hate to see the final!

2-Headed Shark Attack stars former pop singer Brooke Hogan, “Baywatch” alumni and model Carmen Electra,”Sliders” Charlie O’Connell, and an African American girl that I cannot remember her name, but I do recognize her face. So, if you happen to watch this movie – please let me know her name! It is written by H. Perry Horton and directed by Christopher Ray. It is produced by The Asylum, which should tell you everything you need to know about the overall quality of the film.

At first I had high hopes for this film, actually. The opening scene that featured two water skiers getting eaten by each shark head was really creative. I mean, the CGI was absolutely horrible, but it made me feel that maybe this film wouldn’t be a future candidate for a SyFy Channel movie. I was wrong. The editing job with this film is just…absolutely horrible. The director of photography (if they actually had one) failed, too. Tell me, how does a giant 2-headed shark not only go unnoticed but actually attack in four feet of water? Tell me, how can the giant shark easily topple boats, but can’t crash through a shitty wooden cabin that’s barely standing on its own? At the end of the day, realistically I have to acknowledge that I shouldn’t have expected anything great, but a little attention to detail and a little sense of actuality would have been appreciated.

The script is a mess as well. It contains a lot of, “What the fuck? Why would you do that moments?” These include [caution spoilers follow] the atoll collapsing and two girls running towards the part already falling instead of higher ground, and if you saw a dead half eaten shark in the water near your boat, why would you want to go swimming? Don’t you know sharks are attracted to blood and something bigger must have eaten that shark? The cast did the best they could with the script and the deliverance of their performances. Although I must say, Brooke Hogan delivered a slightly better performance than Carmen Electra. Brooke Hogan also had the most enjoyable character role in the entire film. And to highlight the silliness of this movie even more, [caution spoilers follow] Brooke Hogan kills the giant 2-headed shark with a stick. Yes, a stick. You need to watch the scene for yourself…

It probably is my fault for buying this in the first place, but I have enjoyed creature features in the past such as Mega Python vs Gateroid and Ice Road Terror. But, 2-Headed Shark Attack didn’t even seem like it was trying to at least be put together well. Everything looked like it was on green screen, even though I’m almost positive it wasn’t. In one scene the shark bites someones leg off and there is literally no blood that comes out of the leg. Three cast members are in the water shouting, “What are we going to do!? We can’t outrun it!” even though there is a rock jeti not even 20 yards behind them. At the end of the day, this movie was just too long and was put together in such a shabby way I can’t even say I enjoyed the production value. Just a big, giant two-headed mess all around. I give cast and crew credit for their efforts, really I do, but at the end of the day this was just a “check film” for them and I hope they move on to bigger and better things.

Flashback Weekend here in Chicago is announcing some guests and more great news about headliners, film screening, contests, and more… check it out from the press release!

“We have a great Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention planned to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We’ll be e-mailing out vendor info soon. So mark your calendars for August 10-12, 2012!!!

Celebrating our 10th anniversary!
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
August 10-12, 2012
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
5440 N. River Road Rosemont, Illinois
www.flashbackweekend.com

Headliner To Be Announced soon!!!

A reunion with MANY first time celebrity convention guests To Be Announced!!!

Our many other great guests include:

Tony Todd
“CANDYMAN”
“NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” 1990”
“FINAL DESTINATION” 1-3 & 5

Danielle Harris
“Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN 1 & 2”
“HATCHET 2”

FRIDAY THE 13th “FINAL GIRLS” REUNION
Adrienne King
“FRIDAY THE 13t”

Amy Steel
“FRIDAY THE 13th Part 2”

Kimberly Beck
“FRIDAY THE 13th: THE FINAL CHAPTER”
“MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH”

Ted White
“Jason”
“FRIDAY THE 13th: THE FINAL CHAPTER”

Ken Foree
“DAWN OF THE DEAD” (1979)
“Rob Zombie’s “THE DEVILS REJECTS” and “HALLOWEEN”

“SVENGOOLIE”
Chicago TV Legend

And MANY more to be announced!!!

SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING:
Flashback Weekend costume contest hosted by “Svengoolie” and the Zombie Pin-up pageant sponsored by Sinister Visions. Evening film events at the beautiful Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 (located next to the Crowne Plaza).

A MAJOR LONG-AWAITED WORLD PREMIERE FILM SCREENING To Be Announced!!!

DISCOUNT ROOM RESERVATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Reserve your rooms now at the Flashback Weekend discount rate of only $109.00 per night (plus tax) by calling the Crowne Plaza O’Hare at (888) 233-9527 between the hours of 9:00AM- 8:00PM Eastern time. Be sure to mention FLASHBACK WEEKEND to receive your discount hotel rate.

You must make your reservation by July 25, 2012 to receive the special Flashback Weekend discount hotel rate. However, the discount rooms are based on availability and will sell out so make your reservation today!

The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare has been renovated and upgraded. For additional information on the Crowne Plaza visit www.crowneplazaohare.com.

If you have any difficulties booking your rooms at the Crowne Plaza or receiving the Flashback Weekend discount rate, please phone Flashback Weekend at (847) 647-3124.

Any questions please e-mail us at our new e-mail address help@flashbackweekend.com or call (847) 647-3124.

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Visit www.flashbackweekend.com for ticket sale information.

Jessica has inherited a book of invocations from her Grandmother in Prague. As leader of an ancient order, The Sisterhood of Death, she draws Alice and Rachel into a coven. Together, they lure sex-crazed con-men into their lair under the guise of a phony burlesque rehearsal. The girls summon demons from Hell and offer each man as a sacrifice in exchange for power and material riches. As the power corrupts, the girls come to realize that they are just pawns in a much more sinister, masterfully crafted, diabolical plot. Plans unfolded like clockwork until they met Franky and Mommy

“ANTI-BODIES” is the final segment of the “PSYCHO STREET” anthology and we got some never before seen photos, synopsis, and quotes from the folks bringing this to you…. Check it out!!

Synopsis:
“Susanna Sullivan (Brigid MacAulay) is a cruel and immoral woman who keeps her teenage daughter (Kaylee Williams) locked away in her farm-house, “Selling” her sexually to the men from the small town of Kronanburg. Expecting a night of uninhibited sexual pleasure, instead these men find themselves plunged into an unspeakable nightmare of pain and death! But when a stranger (Jared Degado) arrives late one night, un-announced, it is clear that sexual deviance is not on his agenda…and his plan for retribution against Susanna may change her and her daughters lives forever!”

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“ANTI-BODIES” is the final segment of “PSYCHO STREET’ and principle photography was completed on Jan 23, 2012….”ANTI-BODIES” will be replacing the “NO REST FOR THE WICKED” segment of the anthology…..While “NO REST FOR THE WICKED” Is a beautiful and haunting short film, done by an amazingly talented group of people from the East coast, we felt that it just did not fit into the bizarre, violent and sinister universe that exist in “PSYCHO STREET” s fictitious town of “Kronanburg”…..

Many of us being HUGE fans of director’s David Cronenberg and Stuart Gordon’s work, “ANTI-BODIES” is an homage to such films as “The Brood”, “Shiver”, “Rabid” and “From Beyond”…..

I went to my Y talented writing partner, Trevor Wright,with the out-line of the ANTI-BODIES story, and from that he produced an INCREDIBLy disturbing and bizarre script…and literally hit the nail on the head. The cast and crew assembled are some the best I have EVER worked with, and we all put in 3 VERY long days (many of us naked and covered in blood and slime for hours on end) to bring this unique horror film to life….

I have to give HUGE kudos to Kaylee Williams who had to be tied and bound to a bed during the majority of her two day shoot, in a VERY cold room of the farm-house we were shooting in. Clockwerk Creature Company’s SPFX for ANTI-BODIES will blow everyone away, and I have to say there is a scene in this movie that will shock everyone, and has, to my knowledge, never been done in a horror film before. Director Patrick Desmond’s vision for the old-school “Cronenberg” feel is DEAD on!….Hard-core horror fans are gonna LOVE this film!”
Marv Blauvelt

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“I am so excited to be involved in a project that is so David-Cronenberg-esque.  Antibodies fits so well within the anthology of Psycho Street.  Hell, the name of the town is Cronenberg … it needs some of that Cronenberg flavor … however repulsive and revolting that taste may be.  Viewers are going to be taken to a place that they will have a hard time coming back from.  It is a story whose basis is “There is no frekkin way THAT just happened!”
Jason Hignite

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“I didn’t fully realize how great our entire team’s chemistry was until after we finished filming. We filmed 36hrs straight after making 4hr drives to the set and getting no sleep at all. Through all of that, no one got irritated, short or snappy with anyone else. We truly were a family through it all.

I was so amazed watching everyone’s delivery of their character.  I felt like I was the weak link after watching everyone else. And the special effects work by Arthur of Clockwork…amazing!!!

It’s so great working with a director that is open to ideas and suggestions. Patrick Desmond allowed Antibodies to be a movie of collective minds and effort by everyone.  No egos got in the way of making this film.”
Jared Degado

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Director/producer: Patrick Desmond
co-producer: Jason Hignite
Executive producer; Marv Blauvelt
Script written by: Trevor Wright
Story by: Trevor Wright and Marv Blauvelt
Production manager: Christy DeBruler
SPFX: The Clockwerk Creature company with assistance from Christy DeBruler and Jason Hignite

Cast; Kaylee Williams, Jared Degado, Brigid MacAulay, Paul and Jameson Barbosa, Marv Blauvelt and Susan M. Martin as “Mrs. Livingston”.

–ANTI-BODIES also stars Jameson and Paul Barbosa, Marv Blauvelt and Susan M. Martin as “Mrs. Livingston”
–ANTI-BODIES was produced and directed by Patrick Desmond, co-produced by Jason Hignite with Marv Blauvelt as Executive Producer.
–ANTI-BODIES is a story by Marv Blauvelt and Trevor Wright with screenplay by Trevor Wright.
–SPFX by the Clockwerk Creature Company with assistance by Jason Hignite and Christy DeBruler.
–ANTI-BODIES was shot on location in Delaware, Ohio on Dec. 29th, 2011 and Jan 21 and 22 2012 and is the final segment shot for the up-coming anthology “PSYCHO STREET” being distributed by R-Squared in the spring/summer of 2012.

For more information please go to www.newillusionspictures.com or www.musclewolfproductions.com

Possession is a limited edition unholy wine collection, featuring “Evil Demon – Bloody Shiraz”, “Haunting Ghost – Spoory Cabernet” and “Old Witch – Cursed Pinot Noir”. All the wines comes in a solid coffin shaped glossy casing, which adds to the exclusiveness of the wine series. Each are based on different occult themes as satanism, the paranormal and witchcraft. The type design on each bottle reflects it’s theme and was made in a rough way to contrast the otherwise clean setup and design, to give it more of an edgy look.

http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2012/02/unholy-wine-collection.html

Damaged Goods is a supernatural dark comedy series intended for television which features two friends, Paul Miter (car salesman) and Nick Ciennes (auto mechanic) who after a shared tragedy are immersed in a battle of celestial proportions. Their newfound abilities and haunting encounters force them to spiral towards realizing their fate as DEMON HUNTERS. Through blood, gore, sweat, tears, and a little more gore, they learn to embrace their brush with the occult and follow a path that leads them to the Gates of Hell itself.

Paul and Nick’s friendship and sanity will be tested over and again by the forces of darkness, coupled with the everyday hardships of operating a San Fernando Valley used auto dealership / repair shop while overcoming their own personal demons. With no sign of divine intervention in sight, an evil omen in the form of diabolical corporate media interests rises and seeks to corrupt the very fabric of humanity.

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. It is our intention to ask for your help in realizing this dark journey that will test the limits of morality, satire, mythology, and human destiny. Thank you.

http://www.madchopsmedia.com/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madchopsmedia/damaged-goods-0

Sometimes, good things come to those who wait. Familiar is a memorable short film directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm) that gets you when you’re not looking. This one is worth paying full attention.

John Dodd hates his family life. He spends most of his time lost in thought, negatively brooding over his dreary existence and feels increasingly apathetic towards his wife and daughter. Not really wanting an answer, the most he can vocalize to his wife is, “Are you okay?” John attempts a terrible, drastic measure to deal with his wife’s breaking news. His inner voice gets continually more violent, vehemently spitting volatile thoughts inside his head to the extent where it seems to manifest physically a la Henenlotter’s BRAIN DAMAGE. Saying no more, it’s definitely something for body horror fans to see!

The depressive, self-loathing yet comical voiceover instantly brings Kevin Spacey’s character in AMERICAN BEAUTY to mind, being chock-full of snide attitude while quietly going mad from midlife frustration. I admit, the extremely slow pacing mixed with lead actor Robert Nolan‘s hushed voice quickly initiated a shockingly hypnotic effect on me to the point of almost nodding off. However, the payoff is very much worth staving off the lure of dreamland. It’s all part of the plan. Director Powell seduces the viewer into relaxation, then pounces in style with full-on, grotesque body horror! One can only hope a feature-length sequel is in the works. Familiar is beautifully shot and well acted. It’s a very impressive film for having a running time of less than a half hour. The graphic gore f/x are well done and deliciously satisfying, especially for Henenlotter fans. Recommended.

http://www.fatalpictures.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fatal-Pictures/192817417422570

FLASHBACK WEEKEND, HORROR SOCIETY, SINISTER VISIONS, and ZOMBIE ARMY PRODUCTIONS present the CHICAGO FEAR FEST – A Film Fest celebrating the Best in Independent Horror

APRIL 13-14, 2012

MUVICO THEATERS ROSEMONT 18 ROSEMONT, IL

Featuring celebrity guests Adam Green (“HATCHET 1 & 2”) & Joe Lynch (“CHILLERAMA”)

CHICAGO FEAR FEST will showcase the very best in cutting edge independent horror films. The lineup will include short films, feature films, celebrity guests, panel discussions and Q & A’s. Festival after-parties will be held at Bogart’s, a full service bar and grill located on the second floor of the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18.

CHICAGO FEAR FEST is accepting film submissions from horror filmmakers now! For more information about the festival and for film submission, please visit our website at www.chicagofearfest.com and follow us on facebook and twitter!!

All of the CHICAGO FEAR FEST selections will screen at Chicago’s premiere movie going experience; the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 located in Rosemont, IL (www.muvico.com).

“HOLLISTON” film makers Adam Green (“HATCHET”) & Joe Lynch (“CHILLERAMA”) to Appear at CHICAGO FEAR FEST

From writer-director Adam Green, “HOLLISTON” is the new weekly horror-comedy sitcom presented by FEARnet, cable television’s premier horror, thriller and suspense channel. “HOLLISTON” premieres Tuesday April 3, 2012 on the FEAR.NET cable TV network.

Described as “The Big Bang Theory” meets “Evil Dead II”, “HOLLISTON” is set in Holliston, MA and follows the lives of Adam (Adam Green) and Joe (Joe Lynch), two friends chasing the dream of becoming successful horror movie filmmakers while struggling to make ends meet in their post-college jobs at a Boston cable access station where they also host a late night movie program called “The Movie Crypt.”

Episodes of “HOLLISTON” will be screened at CHICAGO FEAR FEST, including the “HOLLISTON” pilot and an advance screening of a “HOLLISTON” episode.

Check back for news on a special “HATCHET” event at CHICAGO FEAR FEST!

Film makers from “HOLLISTON” appearing at the Chicago Fear Fest include:

Adam Green – Star-Director-Writer-Executive producer of “HOLLISTON”. Adam Green is the director of “HATCHET” 1 & 2, “FROZEN”, co-director of “SPIRAL”, and director of the “CHILERAMA” segment “THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKENSTEIN”. Adam is also writing and producing “HATCHET 3”.

Joe Lynch – Star and Executive Producer of “HOLLISTON”. Joe Lynch directed “WRONG TURN 2”, the “CHILLERAMA” segment “ZOM B MOVIE”, and the upcoming “KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM”.

Sarah Elbert – Producer of “HOLLISTON”. Sarah Elbert produced “HATCHET” 1 & 2, and will be producing the upcoming “HATCHET 3”.

FESTIVAL WINNERS WILL BE A CELEBRITY GUEST AT THE FLASHBACK WEEKEND CHICAGO HORROR CONVENTION AUGUST 10-12, 2012

Films will be judged based in 3 different categories: Best Feature, Best Short and Audience Favorite. The winning director of each category will be invited to appear as a celebrity guest at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention to be held August 10-12, 2012 in Rosemont, IL and will received a free table in the dealer room to promote your film!

CHICAGO FEAR FEST OFFICIAL DISCOUNT HOTEL INFORMATION

CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O’HARE
5440 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.crowneplazaohare.com.

PHONE THE CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O’HARE AT (877) 337-5793 AND MENTION CHICAGO FEAR FEST FOR YOUR DISCOUNT ROOM RATE OF ONLY $103.00!!!

The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare is just a short walk away from the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18, home of Chicago Fear Fest. The Muvico Theaters are located just north of the Crowne Plaza on Bryn Mawr Ave. on the other side of the Rosemont parking garage.

Reserve your rooms now at the Chicago Fear Fest discount rate of only $103.00 per night (plus tax) by calling the Crowne Plaza O’Hare at 1- 877-337-5793. The $103.00 rate is for single/double occupancy. $10.00 extra per person per room

Be sure to mention CHICAGO FEAR FEST to receive your discount hotel rate. You must make your reservation by March 14, 2012 to receive the special CHICAGO FEAR FEST discount hotel rate. However, the discount rooms are based on availability and will sell out so make your reservation today!

If you have any difficulties booking your rooms at the Crowne Plaza or receiving the CHICAGO FEAR FEST discount rate, please phone CHICAGO FEAR FEST at (847) 647-3124.

TICKETS FOR THE CHICAGO FEAR FEST WILL BE ON SALE SOON.

For additional information on the Chicago Fear Fest please visit www.chicagofearfest.com or call (847) 647-3124

About Flashback Weekend:

Held annually during August in Rosemont, IL with major celebrity guests and amazing special events, Flashback Weekend is Chicago’s largest and longest running horror convention and is dedicated to the preservation of the big screen theatrical horror film experience. In 2007 Flashback Weekend saved and restored the historic Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL. The Midway Drive-In now holds Drive-In horror film fests during April and Sept, and shows first run films during the summer. Visit www.flashbackweekend.com for updates.

About Horror Society:

Horror Society is your voice for independent horror. That means film, music, art and performance. Our goal is to support those in the industry, share with fans and create a sense of community. Horror Society is a website that focuses on indie horror news, reviews, and more. Horror Society Film Festivals are themed events introducing new indie horror films and local vendors to the Chicago community. www.horrorsociety.com

About Sinister Visions:

Sinister Visions inc. is a dark visual design & promotion studio that specializes in all things haunted, Halloween & horror. With over 20 years’ experience, Sinister Visions provides branding/art/design/marketing services to its clients, actively sponsors a number of creepy events, provides free original spooky fonts (you’ve already seen them everywhere), and… one paragraph just isn’t going to cover it. For information and, more importantly, samples of SVi’s work, visit http://www.sinistervisions.com

About Zombie Army Productions:

Zombie Army Productions is a consortium of businesses that brings the highest production quality to the darkest events. The Zombie Army stages Chicago’s top-rated haunted houses (Statesville Haunted Prison and The Fear at Navy Pier) and the Zombie Prom at Excalibur. ZAP has a highly-acclaimed movie negotiating distribution (“THE MOLEMAN OF BELMONT AVENUE”), a web reality series (Days of the Living Dead) and is famous for bringing a wildly good time to every event they attend. Visit www.zombiearmyproductions.com for details.

ABOUT MUVICO ROSEMONT 18

Located in Rosemont off of River Road and 294, the Muvico Rosemont 18 is Chicago’s premiere movie-going experience featuring elegant stadium seating, state of the art Sony 4K digital projection, and Bogart’s; a full service bar and restaurant. www.muvico.com

ABOUT BOGART’S

Bogart’s Bar & Grill is a full service bar and restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18. Offering classic American Fare, a large variety of domestic and imported beers, and top shelf liquor and wine selections, Bogart’s is a great place to sit down for a great meal or cocktail, before the show after the show or anytime!

GALLERY OF FEAR-A horror anthology by Alan Rowe Kelly & Anthony G. Sumner. 4 chilling tales of terror & suspense with an all star indie cast. *CRITIC’S CHOICE *BY HER HAND, SHE DRAWS YOU DOWN *DOWN THE DRAIN *A FAR CRY FROM HOME

BEST ACTOR -Jerry Murdock (Segment BY HER HAND SHE DRAWS YOU DOWN) @ 2010 Oklahoma Horror Film Fest & 2010 Terror Film Festival
BEST ACTRESS – Zoe Daelman Chlanda (Segment BY HER HAND SHE DRAWS YOU DOWN) @ 2010 Oklahoma Horror Film Fest & 2010 Terror Film Festival
BEST ACTOR – Alan Rowe Kelly (Segment A FAR CRY FROM HOME) @ 2009 Terror Film Festival
BEST SPECIAL FX -(Segment A FAR CRY FROM HOME) @ 2009 Terror Film Festival
BEST SCORE – (Segment A FAR CRY FROM HOME) @ 2009 Terror Film Festival
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY -Bart Mastronardi (Segment BY HER HAND SHE DRAWS YOU DOWN) @ 2010 Terror Film Festival
BEST SCORE – Gene Hodsdon (Segment BY HER HAND SHE DRAWS YOU DOWN) @ 2010 Terror Film Festival

Starring
Jerry Murdock, Zoe Daelman Chlanda, Alan Rowe Kelly, Don Money,Terry M. West, Katherine O’Sullivan, Raine Brown, Benzy, Shane Kulman, Mike Lane, Robert Norman, Miguel Lopez, Jessie May Laumann, Tom Lanier & Rebbie Rochon

Directed By
Alan Rowe Kelly & Anthony Sumner

Written By
Alan Rowe Kelly & Anthony Sumner

Screenplay By
Alan Rowe Kelly & Anthony Sumner

Produced By
Alan Rowe Kelly, Anthony Sumner, Bart Mastronardi, Zoe Daelman Chlanda, Ian Reinhard, Peter Kindrachuk

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