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WALKING DEAD STAR NORMAN REEDUS TO RECEIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTING

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WALKING DEAD STAR NORMAN REEDUS TO RECEIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTING AWARD AT 13TH ANNUAL NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL, NOV. 13–16, 2014!

 

New York, NY – Oct. 13, 2014. The 13th edition of the New York City Horror Film Festival celebrates two stalwarts of the genre with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented to 88-year-old Phantasm series star, “Tall Man” Angus Scrimm, and The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus receiving the Achievement in Acting Award for his strong dedication to the craft, currently creating new heights, and depths, as everyone’s favorite crossbow-wielding zombie-killer Daryl Dixon.

 

Award recipient Norman Reedus is internationally known for the role of Daryl Dixon in AMC’s immensely popular series, now entering its fifth season. Roles for Guillermo del Toro in MIMIC and BLADE 2 have led to the upcoming dark videogame SILENT HILL, co-directed by Hideo Kajima. Norman will also soon be seen in AIR with costar Djimon Hounsou, and John Hillcoat’s TRIPLE NINE featuring Aaron Paul, Kate Winslet, Woody Harrelson, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

 

Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Angus Scrimm received instant worldwide recognition for his frightening performance as The Tall Man in Don Coscarelli’s classic PHANTASM. Returning to the series over the course of five films, Angus also lent his talent to many features including Jim Wynorski’s THE LOST EMPIRE and CHOPPING MALL, and Don Coscarelli’s JOHN DIES AT THE END with Paul Giamatti.

 

The festival runs Nov. 13–16, 2014, at Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick St., in Manhattan. 13 features and 32 shorts, 5 World and 13 New York Premieres, include FEAR CLINIC starring Robert Englund and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor; Bart Mastronardi and Alan Rowe Kelly’s TALES OF POE with Adrienne King and Caroline Williams; Dead By Dawn award-winner HOUSEBOUND, and Andres Torres’ BAG BOY LOVER BOY, and films from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Britain, and Portugal.

 

The NYC Horror Film Festival was born in 2002 by filmmaker Michael J. Hein as a venue for newer independent horror filmmaking. After Michael’s passing in 2011, the festival created the Michael J. Hein Achievement Award to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of creators in the field. George Romero was the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, followed by other classic scaremeisters including Tom Savini, Tobe Hooper, Roger Corman, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Frank Henenlotter, Robert Englund, Wes Craven, and Stuart Gordon.

 

Copies of Dustin McNeill’s exhaustive tome PHANTASM EXHUMED ($20), and Norman Reedus’ ode to his thankful fans, THANKS FOR ALL THE NICENESS ($75), will be available for purchase during the festival. Tickets are available at the door or at http://www.nychorrorfest.com

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Ghosts, demons, occult figures…

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Are you a closet believer, an avid ghost hunter or a skeptic? Join us to discuss this topic at Rickert & Beagle Books! Panelists include Kelley Sparks, Tim Gross, Nick Noir and Moderator Christine M. Soltis. Check out their bios below:

 

 

Kelley Sparks: Panelist

 

Kelley Sparks has worked with Southwestern Pennsylvania Paranormal Society, among others, to investigate and study paranormal activity in haunted places; they have been featured in news articles for their work.

 

Detailed bio details will be coming soon.

 

 

Tim Gross: Panelist

 

Tim has a more skeptical viewpoint on the paranormal. He is a rare breed of horror movie fan in the same spirit of Chilly Billy, Joe Bob Briggs, and Rhonda Shear that makes you want to see or should I say experience bad horror films. But Tim and his trusty Yuengling beer in hand has a knack for spewing out random information about Full Moon films that Charles Band doesn’t even know, condensing the most absurd sequels to horror films into a paragraph, and points out some very hidden gems of horror films that many do not know about.

 

His writings of movie reviews, good or bad, has found him respect among many independent filmmakers as he takes the time to watch anything sent his way from Jon McBride to Fred Vogel to a random never heard of filmmaker in Finland recently.

 

Between his ramblings, he has also found himself in several independent film features as an extra to a few speaking roles that has eventually led him to directing a short film and co-directing a feature in the past 12 months. And all this in the search of free beer and free horror movies in hopes of willing a new Leprechaun sequel or starring in the next Puppet Master flick or just living the dream of watching, making, and being a part of fun horror films!

 

 

Nick Noir: Panelist

 

Nick Noir is the owner/operator of The Eyes of the Oracle. A natural witch, hailing from the Black Mountains of North Carolina, he comes from a long line of witches,freemasons, tarot readers and spiritual guides.

 

The Eyes of the Oracle offers spiritual guidance through tarot readings, house blessings, spell jars, and spiritual jewelry. His focus is to combine mind, body, and soul

by use of energy work, crystal healing, and communication with Spirit.

 

Nick has been a practicing spiritualist for all of his life without actually knowing what he was preparing for! Over the past 5 years he has grown very insightful into tarot, crystal healing, ritual magic and communicating with

other worldly beings.

 

 

Christine M. Soltis: Panelist/Arranger/Moderator

 

Christine M. Soltis is an author, actress, scientist and lover of all things intellectual. She has written dozens of books and countless articles, acted in a handful of shows, arranged panels, travelled a great deal and is always ready for the next stimulating event. She has degrees in Broadcasting and Environmental Studies. Her books can also be found on amazon.com.

 

Christine has always had a fascination with supernatural and otherworldly beings and creates journalistic/arts episodes via SolsticeNightSky Productions, which features panels, science, travel, artists and events in the local area. These episodes can be found on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/SolsticeNightSky

 

Christine will be acting as co-host for tv show Serotonin After Dark beginning in October 2014. Christine also works in the field of private investigations. Her additional interests include travel, time travel, futuristic societies and countless other items.

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1651835591709596/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

 

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Our first episode of CARPEN-TOBER

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Here it is people. Our first episode of CARPEN-TOBER. Our month long series of shows dedicated to the films of the master John Carpenter. Also it is the Cinema Wasteland wrap up show. This week we talk about In the mouth of madness, and ghosts of mars. And since I broke our website (a new better one is on the way) you can download it directly from our talk shoe account right here http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp…

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Midnight Syndicate thrills audiences at Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends

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Midnight Syndicate thrills audiences at Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends with their first live performances in the multimedia Halloween horror music concert, Midnight Syndicate Live! Legacy of Shadows.

 

SANDUSKY, Ohio (2014) – Guests visiting Cedar Point for HalloWeekends already know about the park’s scream-inducing haunted houses and outdoor fright zones. But this year, guests are screaming just a little louder thanks to the new “Midnight Syndicate LIVE! Legacy of Shadows” show in the Ghoul Time Theatre.

 

Ohio’s own Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka, of Midnight Syndicate, have been delighting fans worldwide with their Halloween music albums for almost two decades. Performing in front of a live audience for the first time ever, they have created a whole new legion of fans thanks to their multimedia horror concert at HalloWeekends. Known for producing “gothic horror fantasy soundtracks for the imagination,” these Halloween music maestros blend instrumental music, sound effects, eerie videos and on-stage adventures, taking audiences on a spell-binding journey that mesmerizes and features an ending that is both unexpected and terrifying.

 

“My family and I came to Cedar Point often when I was growing up, so having the opportunity to be a part of HalloWeekends has been a thrill for me personally,” said Edward Douglas. “I feel our show complements the other incredible live entertainment at HalloWeekends by offering something a little different. If you enjoy haunted houses and the spookier side of Halloween, then the Midnight Syndicate LIVE! show is perfect for you!”

 

Cedar Point was actually one of the first theme parks to begin using Midnight Syndicate music for atmosphere, both in the park and in its haunted houses, when the band formed back in 1998.

 

Guests with no fear of the dark can experience this outstanding show at Cedar Point’s Ghoul Time Theatre on Friday nights (7:30, 9 and 10:30 p.m.), Saturdays (6, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 p.m.) and Sundays (2, 4 and 6 p.m.) now through Saturday, Nov. 1. For more information on Cedar Point and Hallo Weekends, log on to http://www.cedarpoint.com .

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Episode 132 for Bloodbaths and Boomsticks is now available

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Episode 132Well folks, not only is the hosting site messing with me, but now I am locked out of the website. Don’t fret though. Here is a link where you can download the new episode. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=120350&cmd=tc

 

O.K. folks, here is the situation. Since many of you already know the website I use to host the audio for the show is acting really funky as of late I had to improvise. And I am behind on shows during out all october… all john carpenter fest CARPEN-TOBER. I will be doing this. I am putting up the episode where we talk about Day of the Dead & Inferno tonight. Then all throughout CAPREN-TOBER i will be dropping bonus shows where we talk about As Above, So Below with T-Shirt Joe. A Critters retrospective with John Portanova, A show where we talk about Hardcore and The Unnameable. Please be paitent and enjoy.

KYLE

 

 

Go support my friends Derrick Carey and Cory J. Udler

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Rabid Child Films brings you a Wisconsin Horror Anthology.

7 nightmarish films from the people that brought you SWAMPHEAD, INCEST DEATH SQUAD, THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH THE DEAD, FLESH EATING FOG, and DON’T GO TO THE REUNION.

A brute shows a local boy hell through his haunted ax, the streets of Madison are stalked by a deranged sexual psychopath, Ed Gein is resurrected as a dentist with a penchant for extraction, the flip side of the American family screams itself to life, and an elicit drug transforms a singer into the angel of death!!!

Hole in the Wall brings the nasty underbelly of life right into your home.

Starring Greg Johnson, Draven Wagner, Rob Michels, Tom Runnings, Judith O’Dea, Heather Dorff, Tom Lodewyck, Matt Kenyon, Alyssa Spangler

Directed By Derrick Carey, Cory J Udler, Rob Michels and Carolyn Baker/Screaming like Banshees, Steve Goltz/Kevin Summerfield

facebook.com/GORYHOLE

 

http://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/goryhole

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“Beware the Laughing Mask!”

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Lake Mary, Florida – Director Michael Aguiar and Bravestarr Pictures have completed production on the horror feature The Laughing Mask. Now, this title will have its World Premiere in Lake Mary, Florida (AMStar Cinema 12), before showing in other locations. The film is a kidnapping feature by way of Angel Heart (1987), with the film’s killer influence by the Shape from John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). Horror fans can preview the film’s release here.

 

The film’s plot involves a tormented man, named Jake (John Hardy). Jake has already lost his wife, Jaycee (Inge Uys), to the Laughing Mask and his daughter has just been kidnapped. Jake must team up with a dogged detective, Kate O’Malley (Sheyenne Rivers), to track down this killer and confront him in his own twisted haunt.

 

The Laughing Mask continues to gain in popularity. The film’s original trailer, on Youtube received over three hundred thousand views. The interest from the horror community led to a short film being developed into a feature, after financing was secured. As well, the film’s latest teaser, released September 2014, has already garnered over one hundred thousand hits. Much of the film’s popularity is based on the quality of film. The Laughing Mask was shot with the Red Epic Camera in 4K digital. The high quality film can be seen in the latest clip, hosted below.

 

The film’s latest teaser is hosted here:

 

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k2xG9k1IZslheq8PKB6

 

More stills from the film can be downloaded here:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hmuxfw5ao0ilvu6/AABxYGBbfRkeKyGoI6sSZ-0va?dl=0

 

Release Date: October 31st (World Premiere) and TBA (Wider Release).

 

Director: Michael Aguiar.

 

Cast: Fran Rafferty, Inge Uys, Gabriel Lee, Sheyenne Rivers, Thomas Noel Smith and Matt Ganey.

 

More on the film is available here: https://www.facebook.com/TheLaughingMask 

 

*the director would like to invite readers to be part of the film. Aguiar, along with the cast, are available for interviews. From the cast, Sheynne Rivers, Gabriel Lee, Jeffrey Jenkins and John Hardy are available to talk with editors.

 

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Scarehouse “Revenge is a Bitch.”

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Toronto, Ontario – Director and writer Gavin Michael Booth is releasing the first trailer for The Scarehouse to fans. The clip features a primarily female cast and a bloody tale of revenge. As well, a trap filled haunted house hosts dark revelations. A Mimetic Entertainment and a Named Viking Entertainment production, The Scarehouse is set to thrill audiences, in select theatres and through Video-on-demand.

 

On October 5th, The Scarehouse will host its World Premiere in Windsor, Ontario, the city in which the film was shot. The premiere takes place inside an existing Halloween Haunted House attraction. Fans across North America can see the film in select theatres (Oct. 5th, 2014) and through Video-on-demand platforms, this October 21st.

 

In the film, two friends take revenge on their former sorority sisters. Rejected, characters Corey (Sarah Booth) and Elaina (Kimberly-Sue Murray) have set-up an elaborate haunted house attraction – The Scarehouse. Inside, they will stalk their prey, awaiting the opportunity to confront the six sisters, while revealing a troublesome past. Do Corey and Elaina have what it takes to mastermind their assault? Do they have the guts and endurance to go through with their plan? Only those who survive will be able to tell their tale. And, a brutal tale of revenge takes place this Devil’s Night, inside The Scarehouse!

 

The trailer is available here for The Scarehouse:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl44rG-wGxA&feature=youtu.be

 

The trailer is available for download on Dropbox:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q7ha326m7ggb76x/The%20Scarehouse%20-%20Official%20Trailer%20%28Dir.%20Gavin%20Michael%20Booth%29.mp4?dl=0

 

The “Try More Clothes” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ZzuGyCXDA

 

The “I Can Still See Some Fat” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qOeILSTmN8

 

Release Date: October 10th, 2014 (World Premiere) and October 21st, 2014 (VOD, iTunes).

 

Director: Gavin Michael Booth. Writer: Gavin Michael Booth and Sarah Booth.

 

Cast: Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Katherine Barrell, Teagan Vincze, Emily Alatalo, Dani Barker, Ivana Stojanovic and Jennifer Miller.

 

The film’s homepage is here:  http://www.scarehousemovie.com

 

The film’s fan page: https://www.facebook.com/TheScareHouse/timeline

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Slumber Party Slasher AFTER SCHOOL MASSACRE Coming to VOD November 4th

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Brain Damage Films invites you to sleep over with After School Massacre on VOD this November 4th!   Heads will roll, breasts will bounce, and these six girls will learn a new meaning for teacher appreciation in this fun yet brutal slasher.  Availability will include all major and minor cable/satellite VOD operators, as well as major internet platforms including iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Xbox Video, and more.

 

 

About the Film

After School Massacre (previously titled “Teachers’ Day”) is the latest from writer/director Jared Masters (Slink) and his production company, Frolic Pictures.  The film, which was nominated for Best Feature at this year’s Shockfest, is a sure hit among horror fans with its hot pink, ring-pop terror and wanton slaying of beautiful underwear-clad girls!

 

It stars Nikole Howell, Savannah Matlow, Danika Galindo, Lindsay Lamb, Courtney Rood, Yasmine Soofi, and Simone Wasserman.  Additional cast includes Art Roberts, Dawna Lee Heising, and fun cameos including Mindy Robinson.

 

Ain’t It Cool News’ Mark L. Miller says “This throwback to old school low budget slasher films has a lot of moments that made me smile … there are some great moments of gleefully gory and carnage laden scenes … it does slumber party horror with a wink, a nod, and a slash to fans who like low-fi horror.”

 

 

Synopsis

A 12th grade European History educator, Ty Anderson, whose minor online communication with a teasing student finds him immediately terminated from school grounds and snaps him into a psychotic killing spree, terrorizing his former female students at their slumber party.

 

 

Official Trailer and More Information

http://braindamagefilms.com/dvd/horror/slasher/after-school-massacre/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnxscbqs6hA

 

http://frolicpictures.com/teachers-day/

https://www.facebook.com/teachersdayslasher

 

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DEAD GIRLS Will Get Their Revenge Soon

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Brain Damage Films is set to release Dead Girls on VOD October 2nd, followed by DVD on November 4th.  Dead Girls is a chilling three-part horror anthology featuring stories in the flavor of female revenge.  DVD availability is set to include many retailers and websites including Amazon, as well as rental chains including Family Video.  VOD availability will include all major and minor cable/satellite operators and internet platforms.

 

The film is also playing at the Chicago Horror Film Festival this Friday, September 26th, and at the Days of the Dead Horror Film Festival this Sunday, September 28th.

 

 

About the Film

Dead Girls, from writer/director team Del Harvey and Neal Fischer (Rough Cut Films), tells three stories of abused and forsaken girls who return from the dead to take their revenge.  Genre veteran Lynn Lowry (The Crazies, They Came from Within) provides a creepy narration while a great cast leads the short stories “Over My Dead Body,” “Theta Phi’s Never Die,” and “Vengeance is Mine.”

 

DVD special features include a behind-the-scenes featurette, trailers, and deleted scenes.

 

 

Synopsis

Three stories of horror connected through the pages of dead girls’ diaries. In one, a ghostly apparition seeks revenge upon the man who betrayed her love and is responsible for her death. In another a mystical object helps a young woman reach out from beyond the grave to exact her revenge against the stuck up sisters of a college sorority. And in the third a young woman who has lost her way and her faith finds the answer to her prayers in the last place she would have expected. “Dead Girls” is a horror anthology similar to such classics of the genre as Tales From The Crypt, Trick ‘R Treat, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Creepshow, and many others.

 

 

Official Trailer and More Information

http://braindamagefilms.com/dvd/horror/anthology/dead-girls/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVy-IHe_XnE

https://www.facebook.com/deadgirlsmovie

 

 

Festival Showings:

Chicago Horror Film Festival (9/26/14 @ 8pm)

Days of the Dead Los Angeles (9/28/14 @ 11am)

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