Wednesday, December 31, 2014
ENSLAVEMENT
"ENSLAVEMENT"
is a contemporary supernatural horror-thriller about a troubled high school student
who gets hypnotized by a dangerous Goth girl into sacrificing humans for her
Goddess-worshiping cult. It is a cross between "THE CRAFT" and
"RED DRAGON".
The
screenplay for “ENSLAVEMENT” was written by Dexter E. Williams, who got his
inspiration from three performances: Fairuza Balk in "THE CRAFT", Kim
Director in "BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2", and Dakota Fanning in
"THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON".
Mystical
Sounds Productions, a management/production company based in Montreal, Canada,
optioned the script. The movie should start filming early in 2015, and
will hopefully debut in October. Faith Rayah has been cast as the main antagonist
in the movie, and will be one of the producers as well.
More information about “ENSLAVEMENT” will be coming soon!
KATUNAR - The first horror feature made in Kosovo
Director
Dion Ventress risks travels to Kosovo, to bring you the historic first ever
horror movie to be shot in the country, KATUNAR (the word is an Albanian slang
which in English means “Hillbilly”or “Villager”.
Kosovo
might be known for war and strife, but Ventress plans to change the just over 5
year old country with an Albanian/English feature film which will have the
Republic of Kosovo known more for presenting a popcorn thriller, than Europe’s
poorest country with a 45% unemployment rate.
KATUNAR
(ka-toon-ar) is the first horror feature to be made in Kosovo.
Canadian director Dion Ventress brings to the screen a small town suspense
thriller.
After
finding out of the passing of her father, Adelina returns back to Kosovo and
finds she’s inherited her father’s home in Kaçanik. On her return, she
not only deals with paranormal activity in the home, doors that don’t open, and
a mysterious legend of people living in caves since the war in a cliff on the
edge of town. Once people start disappearing, Adelina has to figure out
what is real and what is myth.
From
the Director:
“My
name is Dion Ventress and have worked in film and television production in
Canada for over two decades. In the television aspect of my career, I
have worked from home shopping, to Canadian network news, to sports, and also
launching the first streaming superstation at a time when the only things that
were being streamed was WORLD OF WARCRAFT and religious sermons. Television
forced me to work on tight budgets and timelines, which translated into my own
productions (music videos and home video documentaries). Having one of Canada's
most eclectic private film archives (of 16mm, 8mm, and 35mm), this also had taken
me to four different countries, and involved with helping bring other features
into the Toronto film marketplace including the only 35mm 3-D polarized feature
from the 90's to Canadian audiences.
Having
a taste for global music, I started being introduced to Albanian pop, and ended
up going to Kosovo in 2008 with profits I had made from a successful film tour
of Finland.
Through
meeting various people in Kosovo's media industry, I was impressed with the
talent in the country, and technically what could be pulled off. I was
asked by a company years later to work on a script for an action film.
Sadly the company folded, and I returned last year to investigate how possible
it was to do a feature film in the country. Technically, could it be
possible?
Indeed
it was as the same kind of equipment was in the country, however primarily with
a focus on commercials, music videos and local productions.
Spending
lots of my own capital, within a 12 month period, I established our
headquarters in the country and made alliances with the country's best
production houses in order to not only make a feature film, but to make
something that would and could be seen for a worldwide audience.
On
top of it, the country is in desperate need of jobs. Kosovo is one of the
poorest countries in Europe, and close to a 45% unemployment rate.
Your
contribution not only goes towards making the first horror film for the
country, but it also will provide employment. I have seen how investment
in my own country's film industry (Canada) has helped make us a worldwide force
in feature film production. My belief is Kosovo has the talent and
equipment to have the same output.
How
often are we able to say we are involved with history, or touching the lives of
the people in a country by turning out a small budget film?
YOU
CAN - And that's we need your help!”
Teaser
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwQgHFcdXKM
Campaign
Link: http://igg.me/at/katunar/x/8730882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katunarthemovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KATUNARMOVIE
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Ravenous
Suspected of stealing drug money, detective Hugo
Kingsley is put on non-active and his life hits rock bottom. When he wakes up
one morning with a strange ring in his mouth, his past begins to catch up with
him, literally and figuratively. He is returned to duty to track down a serial
killer but gets his heart stolen by a shameless young thief with an obsession
for the paranormal.
App: Ravenous
2.0
Device: iPad & iPhone
What: Graphic
novel in 600+ full screen swipable drawings.
Language: English
Rating: 17+
Unique: Comic
created from scratch for Retina display instead of printpage.
Creator: Erik
van Os
Developers: Juul Spee en Eelke Feenstra
2014 has been a banner year for Girls and Corpses Magazine
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Today's DVD Releases!
Here are some of the horror DVD releases for Dec. 30:
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Monday, December 29, 2014
HE SEES YOU: A free holiday horror flick!
“Let’s
make a horror movie this weekend!”
That’s
basically how HE SEES YOU… the new short film from Blair Downey and Michael
Hickey happened. The duo, fresh off the success of THE CALMING (which won Best
Film and Scariest Film at the Nickel Independent Film Festival’s 48 Hour Horror
Challenge), decided to take the same approach to their next film.
“There
was no reason not to” says Downey “We proved we could make a good short film
with no time and less money when we made THE CALMING.”
“There
was a bit more prep this time around, which was nice” adds Hickey. “We were
able to bring in some elements like our Santa suit and the ‘Christmas Tales’
book. We knew what we were doing a couple weeks out as opposed to the night
before.”
The
decision to make a holiday film was simply to give themselves more pressure.
“We
figured planning a Christmas movie would make sure we stick to the deadline”
laughs Downey, the man behind the story, “and what is creepier than those
frigging elves?”
Downey
is, of course, referring to the kneehugger elves that have taken over social
media feeds the last number of Christmases. The two planned the
no-budget short around the lore of the scout elves reporting naughty behavior
to Santa Claus.
The
pair have enlisted comedian Matt Wright to co-star with Victoria Holmes (The
Calming). Patricia Andrews, Clare Power-Maunder, and Sandy Morris round out the
cast with Bruce Brenton providing the sinister narration.
The
film was shot over December 13-14, 2014 and edited in roughly the same amount
of time, all for a three week release.
“We’re
hauling it off the internet on Old Christmas Day (January 6, 2015). We’ll all
be done with Christmas by then” assures Hickey. “But it will probably be back
next year, and who knows, the ‘Christmas Tales’ book is pretty thick, maybe
there’ll be a new chapter to go with it.”
HE SEES YOU…’s web-only release runs December 18, 2014 – January 6,
2015. The film is available at https://vimeo.com/114799953 and http://facebook.com/heseesyoufilm.
You can follow updates on the film @heseesyoufilm on Twitter and Instagram.
Surprise me!
Christine's still receiving anonymous calls without
response. One night her boyfriend invites her out but she decides to stay home
and work. During diner Christine hears for the first time the voice of the man
on the other line...
Starring: Virginia Atenza
Directed by: David Teixeira
Please click the pic, and help them bring this movie
to horror fans!
You can also support the movie by following on
Twitter!
Slasher film genre is resurrected in Sin
A
murderous Archangel is on the loose in Sin, a modern slasher film being
produced by Nathan Seals Productions with help from horror genre fans.
Sin is a slasher horror film that will slice, chop, and
burn its way into your mind. The story follows a sheriff who is trying to
uncover the murder of a young woman in a small farm town, only to discover that
the town is hiding a terrifying secret. This is a town driven by religion,
where a woman is struggling to return home and a murderous priest is seeking to
cleanse the world of evil.
“I want to make a modern slasher, like those 80's
slasher movies,” said writer and director Nathan Seals. “I'm in love with this
particular type of film and I consider Sin to be my loving addition to the
genre.”
Filming will take place in several locations in
Indiana, including the abandoned City Methodist Church in Gary, Ind., where
scenes from Nightmare on Elm Street were filmed. A lot of
the costuming, gore, and makeup have been collected, but additional funds are
needed to begin filming in early February.
To
raise these funds, Nathan Seals Productions asks fans to contribute to the
Indiegogo campaign, which launches on Dec. 11 and runs until Jan. 6.
To
learn more, visit the Sin: A horror movie Indiegogo page: http://igg.me/at/ConfessYourSins/x/9106349
Sunday, December 28, 2014
OSTSG: Happy Thoughts
After
a rocky year, the Darling family moves cross-country for a fresh start. Little
do they know their new home is already occupied by the ghosts of a charming yet
homicidal teenage boy named Peter and his previous victims. Peter's quick
obsession with the oldest daughter Wendy puts the family at grave risk. This
brings a band of ghost hunters to the Darling's door, lead by a vengeful leader
sought on ridding the ghost that destroyed her life. Time is ticking and it's
anyone's game.
Starring: Noah Dunton, Rayna Loos, Joe Lenihan, Hank
Morris, Abigail Friend, and Jerry Scaglione
Directed
by: Theresa Labreglio
Written by: Theresa Labreglio, and Melissa Malone
Or
So the Story Goes uses a rotating repertoire of actors, telling a
different story each season to bring a thrilling, unique perspective on classic
children's tales to the web. Geared toward teens, the series is perfect as a
gateway for young adults (and adults alike) to dip their toes into the murky
waters of horror.
For
more information, please visit:
Sunday Scares: "Attack of the Killer Sock"
Forget “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes,” today’s Sunday
Scares feature brings you something even more terrifying…
A man decides to stay at home whilst his wife and baby
spend the week visiting the grandparents. Unfortunately his desired week of
relaxation is about to become his worst nightmare.
Starring, written, edited and directed by: Alexander Williams
Enjoy…
For
more information, please visit:
The Next Horror Happens Film Showcase Jan 10th at Camp Jefferson Theatre
THE
HORROR HAPPENS FILM SHOWCASE RETURNS TO CAMP JEFFERSON THEATRE AS THE LIVING
DEAD ARE SHOWCASED WITH TWO AWARD WINNING SHORT FILMS & TWO NORTH
JERSEY FEATURE FILM PREIMERES INCLUDING JEREMEY GARDNER’S AWARD WINNING THE
BATTERY!
LAKE
HOPATCONG, NJ – Horror Happens Productions in partnership with Jefferson
Highlights are
proud to present a night of epic zombie/living dead films from different parts
of North America as part of the programming with the Horror Happens
Film Showcase! Featuring four North Jersey film project premieres,
the Horror Happens Film Showcase takes you down different dark
paths of “Undead” narratives with two short films, two feature films and
filmmaker Q&As as part of this 6 hour horror film event!
Sponsored
by Diabolique Magazine, the doors open at 2:30
PM sharp with a 3:00 PM start timeon the intimate screen at
the Camp Jefferson Theatre on the grounds of Camp Jefferson 81 Weldon Rd, Lake
Hopatcong, New Jersey (right off of route 80 at exit 34 then near five
miles down Route 15 towards Sparta). The film showcase will be hosted by
the Horror Happens Radio Show (Heard weekly on Tuesday at 4 PM
EST on HomeGrownRadioNJ.org). The films will vary in storytelling, independent
sensibilities and perspective on the zombie sub-genre of horror films!
Starting
at 3 PM with Block 1 as talented Canadian filmmaker
& founder of Rue Morgue Magazine Rodrigo Gudino presents the
puzzle pieces of the undead in The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow (6
m) followed by the award winning independent undead survival
film The Battery (101 m) written, acted and directed
by Jeremy Gardner. After a brief intermission, Block 2 continues
the zombie storytelling with the award winning short film from filmmakers JohnIwasz and Sanj Surati bringing a humorous and
political side to integration of normal and zombie kind in Zombie
Casserole (28 m) followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
The film Showcase is concluded with the United
States premiere of the undead epic from writer and director Chris Eilenstine entitled The
Soulless (115 m). Cast and Eilenstine will be part of huge
Q&A after the film has concluded.
Tickets
can only be purchased via cash the day of the film showcase (Saturday, January
10) and are $10.00 per film block or $15.00 for a full day pass (2
short films, 2 feature films and 2-3 Q&As) with a portion of the
ticket sales will go to the non-profit of Jefferson HighlightsTV and
Amphitheatre. Tickets
are limited for each block of films and refreshments will beavailable on the
grounds. Snow date for the Horror Happens Film Showcase will be Saturday,
Jan 17, 2014. Parental guidance suggested for those under the age of
17.
Find
out more information at http://horrorhappens.com or http://www.twitter.com/horrorhappensff
Check
out the films IMDB Page by Clicking on the Links:
The
Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1269377/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The
Battery: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2272350/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Zombie
Casserole: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3195672/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The
Soulless: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3096442/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Event: HORROR
HAPPENS FILM SHOWCASE: THE LIVING DEAD
DATE:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015 - TIME: 3:00 TO 9:00 PM - CAMP
JEFFERSON THEATRE IN LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ
http://horrorhaps.coms &
Twitter @horrorhappensff
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Introducing Hannu Kesola
Hannu
Kesola is a Finnish comic book writer and artist. He mainly writes quality
horror and crime fiction comics and graphic novels.
Currently
he’s working on many upcoming horror projects for 2015. One of those projects
is a comic book miniseries based on the legendary Amityville horror franchise;
the Amityville: The Roots of Evil miniseries will be the first comic book installment
to the franchise. He’s working alongside director Andrew Jones, who has
directed the franchise’s movie Amityville Asylum.
Check out the poster, and other samples of his work…
Breaking News from EMPRESS VAMPIRE
We
are officially and proudly announcing that our feature film EMPRESS
VAMPIRE (www.EmpressVampire.com) is distributed
by MAVERICK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Inc (www.maverickentertainment.cc ; www.imdb.com/company/co0060687 ) for
North America & represented B.D.FOX INDEPENDENT (www.bdfox.com), re-titled as
ALETA:VAMPIRE MISTRESS. New key art will be created by Maverick.
Estimatedly hits American market early of the New Year 2015 in all media. Stay
tuned on the newest release date of EMPRESS VAMPIRE (aka: ALETA:VAMPIRE
MISTRESS) - The Exotic and Erotic Campy Vampire Movie Ever!
For upcoming news of the movie: www.facebook.com/EmpressVampireMovie www.EmpressVampire.com www.AletaVampireMistress.com www.imdb.com/title/tt1514044
Friday, December 26, 2014
The Starblood Trilogy
"Starblood
is an exciting and gripping novel that you won't want to put down."
"I
give this Five Stars...only because that's the limit. Do yourself a literary
favor and get this novel. You won't regret it."
"A
very griping read from start to finishing. I just couldn't put this book down.
It had so much detail and was written fantastically."
In
a seedy Goth club, a beautiful woman dances, waiting to be set free. Along an
unlit street, another woman stumbles, fleeing her pursuer. In a darkened room,
a man speaks to demons. Lust, obsession, terror and humiliation storm into the
lives of Star and Satori, proving the age-old maxim – be careful what you wish
for. Starblood, the debut novel by Carmilla Voiez, is a tale of magic and
horror. Blinded by love, Satori, a young magician, attempts a spell that goes
horribly wrong, resulting in the demon Lilith returning to Earth. Satori knows
he must send Lilith back. The dark goddess brimming with power makes it her
mission to wreak havoc on Satori's life by ensnaring Star, the woman he loves,
and her friends in a web of chaos and deceit. ‘Carmilla Voiez makes Clive
Barker look like Stephanie Meyer.’ Jef Withonef, Houston Press.
Get
your copy today at:
And then check out book 2…
Satori
is caught between two worlds. There is something he needs in one, but the other
keeps drawing him back. However, he is in love and he isn’t going to let a
little thing like death get in his way. To reach his goal, he must face
unimaginable horrors, not least of which is his true self. Star’s tortured and
broken body awaits Satori, but does she really need him to save her? His rival,
a rage-filled young woman, grows more powerful and becomes as twisted as the
ribbons in her hair while the demon, Lilith, draws each of them inexorably
towards her. Who will survive the coming battle? Full of sex and magic,
“Psychonaut” is an exploration into the human psyche and the second book in
Voiez’s “Starblood” trilogy. "Carmilla Voiez is more of a singer than a
writer. She tells her compelling story in a hypnotic, distinctive voice that
brings her eerie world vividly to life." Graham Masterton “Psychonaut is a
book of mad impulses, inner vision, sadism, escape and belief. You feel
uncomfortable reading it, like Alex strapped to the chair in Clockwork Orange
being taught to feel sick at atrocity. Rather than leave us crippled by
response, though, Psychonaut bears you through the hurt towards the only
paradise we can be assured of...a love past fault.” Jef Withonef, Houston
Press.
Available
at:
Finish
off the series with book 3…
To
an unholy trinity, a son of darkness is born. From the opening paragraphs of
this dramatic conclusion to Carmilla Voiez's Starblood trilogy, murder, magic
and obsession tear the heroes from the bliss they deserve. Star and Satori are
being hunted; something is playing with their lives. In a game of revenge,
lovers and friends are moved around a cosmic chess board. Death and madness are
the final penalties for defeat. The divine and the urbane mix seamlessly. It is
impossible to judge whether the self-destructive human psyche or obsessed
demon-child is the more dangerous force. Star found her power in another world,
but will that be enough to save them? Sex, horror, magic and madness, what else
would you expect from this master of erotic horror? "Carmilla Voiez makes
Clive Barker look like Stephanie Meyer." Jef Withonef, Houston Press.
"Carmilla Voiez is more of a singer than a writer. She tells her
compelling story in a hypnotic, distinctive voice that brings her eerie world
vividly to life." Graham Masterton
Also
available at:
The
complete trilogy is also available all together at:
You
can find more of author Carmilla Voiez's amazing books at:
An American Terror from Uncork'd Entertainment
SLC
Punk! meets House
of 1000 Corpses"-
Sean Decker, Dread Central
A
killer Christmas title that's "Surprising, effective, and brutal"* to stuff your stocking with!
The festival favorite An American Terror,
from visionary director Haylar Garcia, releases this week from Uncork'd
Entertainment (DVD/VOD).
Set
to be one of the most talked about films around the dinner table this holiday
season, the controversial film tells of three teens, marginalized by their
schoolmates, tho decide to turn their gray existence around and be noticed. To
do it they come up with a macabre plan, consisting of carrying out a massacre
at school. But while they’re preparing the bloodbath, they’ll run into
something much darker and more perverse than their own bloody ideas.
A
movie with a chronicle lifted straight from front page headlines, An
American Terror leaves
spectators breathless.
Starring
Jennifer Wilde (Halloween : The Night He Came Back), Graham Emmons (The
Mission), and Kathryn Gould (The Highwayman).
Written,
directed, and edited by Haylar Garcia; produced by Sam Sleiman and Tarik
Heitmann; and executive produced by Jim Brennan and Roland Salameh.
*Dread
Central
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