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  • Iconic actor Robert Z’Dar set to appear in slasher throwback Easter Sunday

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    Iconic actor Robert Z’Dar set to appear in slasher throwback Easter Sunday
    Currently in production in Virginia, raising funds on Kickstarter

    It seems every holiday was used as the backdrop for an ’80s slasher movie – with the exception of Easter… until now!

    Northgate Pictures is currently in production in Virginia on Easter Sunday. The gritty throwback to the golden era of slasher films is based on an urban legend about an axe-wielding killer who wears a rabbit costume.

    A Kickstarter campaign has been launched in order to raise the funds necessary to complete the film. Although the $2,000 goal has already been exceeded, the filmmakers are still accepting support in order to create the best movie possible. Supporters can donate anywhere from $1 to $275, with rewards including producer credits, roles in the film, screen-used props, artwork, memorabilia, autographs and more.

    Easter Sunday is written and directed by Jeremy Morehead, an exciting new filmmaker with a lifelong passion for horror. Genre fans will recognize iconic actor Robert Z’Dar (Maniac Cop, Tango & Cash) as the film’s Sheriff Arkin and indie regular Edward X. Young (Mr. Hush, Sea of Dust) as demonologist Angus Bradley. The cast also includes Jeremy Morehead, Valerie Foos, Jon McCoy, Anne Morehead, Travis Morton and Jason Delgado.

    Easter Sunday aims to return to the slasher genre’s roots by relying on tension, suspense, camerawork, character development and black humor, rather than quick editing and jump scares. “I feel like a lot of horror films being released these days don’t have the heart and soul that the genre films from the ’80s had,” explains Morehead. “Our goal is to create a film that pays homage to all the films that made us horror fanatics.”

    Synopsis: 
    It’s been 24 years since the deranged serial killer Douglas Fisher was executed by police on Easter night. This year, a group of hard partying teenagers not only raise some hell, but literally raise the dead! The teens accidentally conjure the spirit of Douglas Fisher… aka the bunny masked killer. These teens have until midnight on Easter to stop the evil bunny slasher, or he will tear their town and everyone in it into pieces. There will be no candy in your Easter basket, just the limbs and body parts of your family and friends.

    Watch the Easter Sunday teaser trailer at http://youtu.be/WUYdIkQx98w

    For more information on Easter Sunday, visit its Facebook page. Donate to the crowdfunding campaign at http://kck.st/ZUXPyb

  • Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector

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    Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector is a feature-length documentary directed by Dan Kinem and Levi Peretic that sheds light on the growing VHS culture and the community of collectors that still cherish what many refer to as a “dead format.” It is a passion project made by true lovers of the format for not only people who love VHS, but also for people who can remember having to rewind a movie before they could watch it and for people who remember the glorious days of going to the video store each weekend to rent a movie. It was culled from over 1,000 hours of footage and over 100 interviews with collectors, distributors, and video store owners like Lloyd Kaufman (head of Troma Entertainment), Tony Timpone (former editor of Fangoria), Fred Vogel (director, August Underground), Sam Sherman (horror producer extraordinaire), Zack Carlson (producer American Scream), Mike McPadden (head writer, Mr. Skin), and many, many more. The film was completely funded through Kickstarter and has been a huge community effort. Directors Levi and Dan run the popular VHS-review site, VHShitfest and the film was produced by Matt Desiderio of Horror Boobs Video and Josh Schafer of Lunchmeat Magazine. Adjust Your Tracking premiered in Los Angeles on April 5th and has been screening around the world since then. It is currently booking more screenings around the world including an Adjust Your Tracking VHS Tour in August. With articles recently posted on USA Today, Slash Film, Fangoria, Time Out New York, and more, the film has been gaining a lot of buzz.

    For more information on Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector, visit their Official Facebook Page below:

    Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector Facebook Page

  • Curtains open for new short film, “Opening Night”

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    Dakota A. Thomas, Writer-Director of “Repent” and “Don’t Look Under The Bed,” has announced his next short film, “Opening Night.” With Carlos Corral of MINDWARP LLC on board as producer, the production of the short is expected to be on par with Thomas’ previous work.

    “Opening Night” follows a theatre company dares to perform a cursed play on the anniversary of a local massacre.

    Arturo Portillo, Michelle Munoz, Josh Calderon, Elizabeth Gonzalez, and Leslie “Grey” Gonzalez has been casted on the short thus far, with more casting announcements to be made soon.

    To keep up to date with all the developments of “Opening Night,” LIKE the official Facebook page below:

    “Opening Night” Facebook Page

  • Bigfoot-Themed Horror/Comedy STOMPING GROUND Launches Finishing Funds Kickstarter Campaign

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    Indie Film Features Theresa Tilly from Sam Raimi’s THE EVIL DEAD

    Producers Brad Lavery and Mike De Trana, along with award-winning director Dan Riesser, have launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign seeking finishing funds for their independently-financed feature film Stomping Ground. The campaign began on March 11th and runs until April 9th. Nearly half of the $15,000 goal has already been raised. The film is seeking financing to aid with editing, color correction, sound design and visual FX.

    Stomping Ground can best be described as a “scary relationship comedy about love and Bigfoot hunting.” It tells the story of Ben and Annie, a couple living in Chicago, on a weekend trip to Annie’s small North Carolina hometown. At the local bar they run into Paul, an old friend of Annie’s, and Ben learns something he never knew about his girlfriend: She believes in Bigfoot. In fact, she and her friends used to “hunt” for the creature when they were kids. Before Ben knows it, he’s off on an impromptu Squatchin’ trip deep in the Carolina backwoods. Amidst the Squatch calls, campfire stories and beers, Ben quickly realizes that Paul may have an ulterior motive in bringing Annie to the woods. And something else out here seems to be after her as well. Everyone but Ben thinks its Bigfoot. But it can’t be, can it? After all, Bigfoot isn’t real…

    Stomping Ground is was shot in October 2012 in North Carolina, mostly in the Uwharrie National Forest, an area well known for its Bigfoot sightings. The film stars an amazing cast including John Bobek, Tarah DeSpain, Jeramy Blackford and Justin Giddings. It also features a special appearance by Theresa Tilly, who is best known for her role in Sam Raimi’s horror classic, The Evil Dead. Among the exciting prizes, Kickstarter pledgers have the opportunity to receive a signed piece of Evil Dead memorabilia from the actress. Read an update regarding Tilly’s involving in Stomping Ground here.

    Director Dan Riesser is a filmmaker and television producer whose short films have played at festivals across the world. His 2010 short film Night of the Punks was an official selection at over 25 film festivals including Screamfest LA. His producing and directing work can be seen weekly on E! Entertainment’s The Soup with Joel McHale. Stomping Ground is his first feature film.

    To support the film and the Kickstarter campaign, log on to: http://kck.st/14McuuI

    For additional information about the film, visit stompinggroundfilm.com

  • JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII

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    It’s dated news, but good news on the Star Wars front none-the-less. (I had this drafted up on January 25th!)

    JJ Abrams will be in charge of the new Star Wars films, which in my opinion means the franchise is in good hands. Abrams has really had a hot directing hand this past few years, and based on the work he did with the Star Trek reboot, Star Wars fans have nothing to worry about.

    How weird is it that Star Wars and Star Trek are both being directed by the same man? These are strange times indeed…but for Sci-Fi fans, the future could not be brighter!

    Sources:

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/official-jj-abrams-closes-deal-415603

    http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/jj-abrams-star-wars-predictions.html

  • Horror Convention Documentary FANTASM Now In Production

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    Fantasm, a new documentary about horror conventions and the tight-knit community of fans who attend them, is currently in production under the direction of Kyle Kuchta.

    Kyle Kuchta has a self-proclaimed obsession with horror films. Upon discovering the phenomenon of horror conventions, the young genre fanatic finally felt like a part of a community. He connected with like-minded individuals with whom he shares his love for the genre. Now he’s traveling to conventions all across America to find out why horror brings people together.

    In addition to legions of devoted fans, the documentary will feature insight from iconic actors and filmmakers. Interview subjects who have already participated in Fantasm include Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street, New Nightmare), Tom Atkins (Halloween III, Escape from New York), Joe Lynch (Chillerama, Wrong Turn 2), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and more.

    Fantasm began as aspiring filmmaker Kyle Kuchta’s thesis in pursuit of his film degree from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. “I wanted to do a documentary on horror conventions,” he explains, “because I didn’t feel as if a lot of people knew about them or the loving community that they are a part of.”

    The documentary was partially funded via Kickstarter. Further proving the enthusiastic support of the horror community, the project reached its goal in just eleven days. The 21-year-old Kuchta is currently working as a one-man film crew, serving as director, camera operator, interviewer and editor, among other duties.

    Production will continue in March at the upcoming Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ and HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati, OH. Filming has previously taken place at such fan-favorite conventions as Monster-Mania (Hunt Valley, MD), Rock and Shock (Worcester, MA), Spooky Empire (Orlando, FL) and HorrorHound Weekend (Indianapolis, IL). The documentary is expected to be completed in May 2013.

    Keep up to date with Fantasm on Facebook and Twitter.

  • Star Trek: Into Darkness Preview

    The poster is hot off the presses and the release date is a little over five months from now – May 17, 2013.

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  • SquidFlicks Thanksgiving 08 Special Preview

    This is a re-post from last year that was pulled. Just for kicks! (We are planning some awesome new Thanksgiving stuff for this year!)

    Well, since Turkey Day is coming up here in the US of A, Patrick and I thought it was only fitting to do a Thanksgiving Special since the Halloween special was cancelled at the last second. (sorry about that…)

    The Thanksgiving special will be the video review of the Independent Film The Chemical King, which was produced by my cousin, Ellen Jones.

    As a matter of fact, the review was filmed last night, and I think that it is the best video SquidFlicks has made yet. I hope to have the final cut up on the Internet by mid-week. There will be a new post to highlight the video!

    See you around!

  • Shelby’s Summer Movie List

    I have had the opportunity to see some movies that I wouldn’t take the opportunity to see on my own during my five week stay at GSP. Full reviews or possibly a long video review will come as soon as possible. I am coming back soon!

    • Casablanca – 3.5/5
    • O Brother, Where Art Thou? – 5/5
    • Apollo 13 – 5/5
    • To Kill a Mockingbird – 5/5
    • The Graduate – 5/5
    • Vertigo – 4.5/5
    • Some Like It Hot – 5/5

  • I’ll be back. (for Terminator Salvation)

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    YES! Arnold Schwarzenegger is back for the latest installment of the Terminator series, of which he has made famous, Terminator Salvation.

    He will appear as T-800, better known to most as the original Terminator from all three of the previous films. He will not act as T-800 because the movie is due in theaters on May 21st, and obviously production time is limited. Instead, a CGI replication of his face will be put on the T-800 and his voice-overs will be used for dialogue.

    I am just glad that Terminator Salvation now has all the little pieces in place (actually, kind of a big one with Arnie being gone and then returning) and, In my opinion, will be an AWESOME movie to start the summer with!

    Who’s with me?