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  • Herscell Gordon Lewis “The Godfather Of Gore” set To Direct ZOMBIFICADOR

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    Click here read the official Press Release with all the details. It includes Mr Lewis’ movie posters, youtube interview and other important details!
    Iconic filmmaker Herschell Gordon Lewis has agreed to return to the director’s chair for Zombificador. Lewis is affectionately known as the “Godfather of Gore” after making such classic splatter fests as Two Thousand Maniacs, Blood Feast, Color Me Blood Red and The Wizard of Gore. Now he’s ready to create what promises to be his bloodiest movie ever!

    Lewis will direct from a script written by Marc Fernandez. Zombificador is an old-fashioned anthology movie with five interconnecting stories. From big, fat monsters with the ability of transforming people into savage creatures, to human-sized mutant bugs, along with talking puppets and silent psycho killers, Zombificador has it all. The movie will utilize traditional, practical special effects.Genre favorites Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Repo! The Genetic Opera), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and Todd Farmer (My Bloody Valentine, Jason X) are attached to star in the film. Other recognizable faces are in talks to be involved.

  • Elm Street’s Last Brat Returns to Horror

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    OPENING NIGHT
    “When the curtain rises, they die!”
    A Mindwarp Entertainment Production

    Tuesday Knight, star of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master“, is returning to her horror roots twenty-five years later in a new short film entitled “Opening Night“.

    Knight rose to fame playing Kristen Parker in the fourth installment of the famed Nightmare on Elm Street series in 1988. She has since gone on to have a successful career in television, movies, music and designing her own jewelry line.

    “Seems just like yesterday when I got the role as Kristen in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master,” Knight said. “I was running out of the New Line building so excited that I feel down their main staircase. But it didn’t matter, I was so excited to be starring in my first feature film.

    I had work on television (Fame, General Hospital) but getting a feature is a big step in an actor’s life. Working on the set in some ways was a “Nightmare” in itself…getting pushed down into a pool of sand is not my idea of a dream job but it’s what we do for the love of the craft.

    When we were filming this, I had seen the other films from the franchise but never thought that the fourth installment would have such a huge following. I guess it made me have a certain appreciation for horror, it’s what I have to thank for having a career in film.

    A lot of people think that I have something against horror because most of my career has been in drama or comedy, but I actually love horror. So, when I got the call to do a cameo in Wes Craven’s “New Nightmare” I was so thrilled to go back and work with the people who made the original and the franchise what it is today.”

    The new film, “Opening Night” is about a theatre company led by Victoria Lawson (played by Knight) who are prepping to perform a cursed play on the anniversary of a local massacre.

    The project is slated to begin production in Texas late July and will be released in time for the Halloween season via producer Carlos Corral at Mindwarp Entertainment.

    “Almost everyone has a love for horror films,” Corral said. “It’s the one genre that keeps both fans and filmmakers coming back for more. I’m excited that we get to work with cult-icon Tuesday Knight for our next horror project here in Texas.”

    Dakota A. Thomas, whose previous short films include “Repent” and “Don’t Look Under the Bed“, is helming this project as writer/director.

    “It is impossible for me to express the emotions that I am feeling going into this new project,” Thomas said. “I am a lifelong horror fan. I’ve always been a big fan of Tuesday’s work. I remember buying my VHS copy of “The Dream Master” and falling in love with Tuesday’s character and that soulful voice.

    I’ve followed her career since then and thanks to the internet we’ve become virtual friends. It’s a very surreal experience that I now all these years later have the honor of working with her. She is a remarkable person. It’s very humbling for me that she has even considered this role and I can’t wait to share this with all the fans who have been demanding for her to return to horror.”

    Note worthy: Dakota designed the cover for Tuesday Knight’s 2012 C.D. “FAITH”. The plan for the short film is to use it as a springboard to make a feature version.

    “I guess coming back into horror and doing a part in “Opening Night” has me a little excited to come to something familiar and to the genre I personally love,” Tuesday Knight continued. “The script is so well written and character driven and is not a “typical horror” film. You actually get to love the characters. Dakota is a brilliant writer and a very talented director. I know everyone will love this as much as I do.”

    For more information and updates on this project LIKE the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/openingnightfilm

    Tuesday Knight can be contacted for interviews through her publicist Michael Perez at tuesdaysman@gmail.com.

     

     

  • Contest Time! How you can win a FREE DVD

    Hola Squidflickians!

    As many of you may know (or may not know) we exist on Facebook! We are looking to grow our fan base and make it more interactive. We are now having a contest here at SquidFlicks. As of this posting we have 271 “likes” on our page. You can win a free, unopened DVD from our vault of cinema greatness. All you have to do is go “like” us! Once we reach 500 we will give away a DVD to one lucky man (or woman) out there!

    Tell your friends to “like” us too so we can give the prize away sooner!

    Oh? You want additional chances to win? Well, we also have Twitter and Google+ accounts. Follow us there, and you’ll get two additional chances to win:
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  • Horror anthology Zombificador launches Indiegogo campaign; H. G. Lewis, Bill Moseley, Michael Berryman Attached

     

    zombificador-hg-lewisMugworth Productions has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise money for their latest production, a horror anthology titled Zombificador. Supporters can donate anywhere from $1 to $5,000. Perks include producer credits, limited edition Blu-rays, autographed posters and scripts, memorabilia and even an appearance the movie. All contributors are also invited to appear in a DVD featurette.

    Upon successfully securing the funding, iconic filmmaker Herschell Gordon Lewis has agreed to return to the director’s chair for Zombificador. Lewis is affectionately known as the “Godfather of Gore” after making such classic splatter fests as Two Thousand Maniacs, Blood Feast, Color Me Blood Red and The Wizard of Gore. Now he’s ready to create what promises to be his bloodiest movie ever!

    Lewis will direct from a script written by Marc Fernandez. Zombificador is an old-fashioned anthology movie with five interconnecting stories. From big, fat monsters with the ability of transforming people into savage creatures, to human-sized mutant bugs, along with talking puppets and silent psycho killers, Zombificador has it all. The movie will utilize traditional, practical special effects.

    Genre favorites Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, Repo! The Genetic Opera), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and Todd Farmer (My Bloody Valentine, Jason X) are attached to star in the film. Other recognizable faces are in talks to be involved.

    With a great filmmaker, script and cast all in place, the only thing missing from Zombificador is funding. Production will begin as soon as financing is in place, so bid generously at igg.me/at/zombificador

    Follow Zombificador on Twitter and Facebook for updates on the crowd funding campaign and the film.

  • 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

  • Star Wars or The Dark Knight: The Greatest Summer Movie

    Yahoo! Movies has been running a bracket-based tournament for the title of greatest summer blockbuster of all time. Naturally, the final match-up is between two juggernauts of film: Star Wars vs The Dark Knight. They have bested other summer classics like Independence Day, Jaws, Shrek, and Jurassic Park.

    I think that both movie series certainly have their merits. Star Wars changed everything Hollywood knew about special effects and the so-called ‘limits’ of film, ushering the development of new technologies in the cinematic industry.

    The Dark Knight on the other hand, completely revamped what a superhero movie should be. Gone are the days of campy, over-the-top cartoon heroes, and now we have a gritty, painful, and most importantly human concept of what a superhero really is. Never before had that occurred – superheros were regarded as perfect and flawless!

    What I think it really boils down to is that this is a competition between two generations, two innovative directors, and two diverse fan bases. I think it’s a hard decision, but I think Star Wars wins just because it’s more established. I think that The Dark Knight trilogy will age like a fine wine and end up being held in the same esteem as Star Wars, but it is too soon in most people’s opinions.

    Who did I vote for? The Dark Knight. I really loved that series, and I am not a huge comic fan. Star Wars was too easy because I am already a sucker for Sci-Fi. I believe in Harvey Dent!

    Star Wars of course is running away with the lead, but there is still time to cast your vote. Today is the final day they will count! (5/31/2013)
    http://movies.yahoo.com/news/-star-wars–vs—the-dark-knight—vote-to-decide-the-greatest-summer-movie-ever-213347697.html

  • Jurasic Park 4 production halted, creative staff to be tweaked

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    Bad news on the Jurassic Park 4 front – you do know they are making this, right? – the production has been halted, allegedly because of disagreements between the creative staff and the production people. An age-old Hollywood conflict, the production house usually wins out, tossing the folks that don’t want to listen to the money and bringing in new yes-men. As of now, director Colin Trevorrow is still in charge, but things could change in an instant.

    Source: [http://screencrush.com/jurassic-park-4-hold/]

  • Fast and Furious 6

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    Not many film franchises get six sequels, much less racing/action movies. This is mostly territory relegated to horror film franchises! What makes Fast 6 a little different from most of the classic horror series is that it hasn’t lost its exciting pace or soul.

    While the story arc/plot has never really been groundbreaking (it always ends up being some mix of James Bond and Need for Speed), the Fast and Furious franchise is best known for combining hard-hitting action, fast cars, beautiful women, and over-the-top effects.

    Now, I have never been a strong follower of the franchise, but I will have to say that this was one of the better entries in the series. It actually had a little bit of thought mixed in with all the explosions and crashes. One of the only sources of plot-trickery involves the character of Han. Fast 6 finally addresses the open ended question that has left franchise fans wondering when the events of Tokyo Drift (the third Fast film) would finally happen in real time.

    All in all, this was really well done. Good choreography and effects, and you can tell that the cast genuinely has fun interacting with one another. There was also some welcome plot variability, but don’t worry, there is still a tremendous amount of car fighting, racing, and ridiculously impossible stunt scenes. There is also a hilariously huge British muscle man that easily ranks as one of my favorite movie villains.

    I recommend that you brush up on the series if you aren’t familiar, but this is a movie that you can easily jump into and enjoy without knowing all there is to know about the Fast and Furious franchise.

    And fans, don’t worry – Fast 7 is already under production!

    4/5 Gold Squid Rating
    Stay for the action!

    Trailer:
    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_puVuHoR6o

  • Reel Crazy: Theater Edition

    Welcome, SquidFlickians, to a brand new site feature – Reel Crazy! Reel Crazy is a new category that will attempt to highlight the crazy, strange, unusual, or just plain weird that can be found in the wonderful world and paraphernalia of film.

    What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen, heard, or done in a theater? No holds barred folks! I would love to do a top 10 video and possibly even in depth interviews for your stories. They can be anonymous. Share your crazy theater story in the comments below, or submit the story anonymously using the following form.

    Entries are due by June 7th!

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  • Introducing Reel Crazy

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    Welcome, SquidFlickians, to a brand new site feature – Reel Crazy! Reel Crazy is a new category that will attempt to highlight the crazy, strange, unusual, or just plain weird that can be found in the wonderful world and paraphernalia of film.

    I think it would be awesome to offer this feature on at least a bi-weekly basis, but of course we’ll see how that works out.

    I would love for this feature to span both video as well as blog post formats. I think it would largely depend on the subject being featured.

    I already have the premiere feature’s subject selected, but there is a way for the public to offer suggestions for future Reel Crazy features – just fill out the form here!

    In conclusion, I think that Reel Crazy can serve as your guide to Hollyweird!