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White Pig “They are infesting our schools, shops, churches and government…”

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Copenhagen, Denmark – Writer and Director David Noel Bourke, production company Angel Films and LEP Studios have started shooting the Nordic noir crime thriller White Pig. Loosely based on the Anders Breivik Massacre, the story for White Pig involves a series of grisly murders and one officer’s pursuit of justice. White Pig stars Marie Louise Wille, Gerard Carey Bidstrup, Julie R. Ølgaard and Jannik Jensen. Now, the first trailer for this exciting thriller has been released!

 

The story of White Pig is shown through two pairs of eyes. Initially, the story begins with Jens (Bidstrup), seemingly a very pleasant, normal guy but hiding a sordid past. He turns to murder when his fear and paranoia of foreigners become stifling. Then, the story shifts to Mia (Wille), who is a police officer tasked with finding a mysterious killer’s identity. Mia finds herself at risk and in dangerous territory as she gets closer and closer to the truth. Fear and justice will meet in the back alleys of Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

Director David Noel Bourke is no stranger to thrillers. Recently, he released the dramatic thriller No Right Turn in 2009. But now, Bourke is turning to more controversial material in his latest film, White Pig. Bourke looks at what creates a mass killing, a killer’s motivations and at the victims, who are left behind. Film fans can see that killer’s grisly work in the thrilling first trailer for White Pig, hosted below!
The trailer for White Pig is here:  http://youtu.be/tQzv5JZWxjk
As well, the trailer is available in a downloadable version here:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y6u3ph7e4kvpcw6/WHITE%20PIG%20FILM%20TEASER%20%231.mp4
Official synopsis: “White Pig is a story that covers a series of grisly murders that shake up a whole country. Told through the eyes of both the killer, Jens, and the police officer, Mia, this story unravels mysteriously, until Mia faces a monster masked as a very normal person. They both end up dangerously crossing each other, which ultimately determines how they alter each other’s fate, forever” (Angel Films/LEP Studios).
Keep up to date on the feature film: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WHITE-PIG-feature-film-help-us-make-a-classic-Nordic-Noir/471539052930298

 

White Pig on IMDB official: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3318544/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

 

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Midnight Syndicate Live! News

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CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 14, 2014 – Halloween music legends Midnight Syndicate will be teaming up with the world famous amusement park, Cedar Point, to bring audiences Midnight Syndicate Live! Legacy of Shadows this fall. The horror-themed multimedia concerts blending live music, theatre, and film will run Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 12 through November 1 at Cedar Point’s 18th annual HalloWeekends event.

This marks the first live performances for Midnight Syndicate, whose music has been a staple of the haunted house and Halloween-themed retail and entertainment industries worldwide for over sixteen years. “HalloWeekends is the perfect place to launch the first Midnight Syndicate Live! experience,” said Midnight Syndicate’s Edward Douglas. “The venue is awesome and will allow us to fully realize the exciting, one-of-a-kind show we envision. We’re also really psyched to be working with a legendary amusement park that Gavin (Goszka) and I both grew up in.” Charles Bradshaw, Corporate V.P. of Entertainment for Cedar Fair, added, “Working with these industry leading music producers on a live show is an exciting prospect. The final product is going to amaze.”

Among those attached to the project include: special effects legend Robert Kurtzman (From Dusk Till Dawn, KNB EFX) and his Creature Corps, David “House” Greathouse (Faceoff, Mushroomhead), Beki Ingram (Faceoff), director Gary Jones (Boogeyman, Axe Giant), 529 Films, EFX-TEK, and Screamline Studios.

Midnight Syndicate official website: www.MidnightSyndicate.com
Cedar Point’s official website: www.CedarPoint.com
ONLINE VERSION AVAILABLE AT: www.MidnightSyndicate.com/LegacyofShadows.htm

Midnight Syndicate
As Midnight Syndicate, composers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have been delighting fans of Halloween, horror cinema, roleplaying games, and gothic music for almost two decades. As the first recording act to produce atmosphere for professional haunts and amusement parks, their signature blend of dark orchestral music and sound effects have remained a staple of that industry in addition to weaving their way into the musical tapestry of the Halloween season. Every October, their music can be heard setting atmosphere on television and radio shows, restaurants, stores, haunted attractions, and homes worldwide.

Cedar Point
Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, is the largest amusement park in the world. With an unmatched collection of 72 world-class rides, including 17 thrilling roller coasters, three huge kids’ areas, live shows, unique and interesting places to eat and spend the night, a mile-long sandy beach and more, it’s easy to see why Cedar Point has consistently been named the “Best Amusement Park in the World.” In 2014, Cedar Point will focus on family fun with the addition of two new rides – Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles, along with several new restaurants, new live shows, and more.

We got lazy again but we just posted a new episode of Bloodbaths and Boomsticks!

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EPISODE 107

 

 

This week no special guest but Kyle and Tim bring you a quality show as only we know how.  We talk about Tobe Hooper’s Invaders from Mars remake, and John Saxon and Burt Young in Blood Beach.  Along the way Kyle professes his love for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and his dislike of Terminator 2: Judgement day.  Tim watches Cheerleader Camp and a ton of other stuff.  And we debut a new segment…CAN YOU DIG IT!!!

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Gross Movie Reviews loves the new “Delirium” magazine!

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Gross Movie Reviews loves the new “Delirium” magazine!

 

By Tim Gross

 

For years I have collected horror magazines: Fangoria, Gorezone, Slaughter House, Toxic Horror, Fango’s poster mags, Horrorhound, Ultra Violent, Rue Morgue… They were all good in their own way but at all times I always felt something was missing and me being me it was Full Moon! Yeah I have shouted from the heavens for years Full Moon and Charles Band never got much respect in the horror magazine world. Call me crazy but it was one of the many reasons I stop buying magazines a couple years ago. Every once in a while there would be a blurb two sentences long about Band’s latest flick and that was it. But didn’t “Batman Returns” and even Gene Simmons grace the covers of Fangoria. Really, but that is for another article and another time of ranting.

Then a couple months ago I heard rumbles that Full Moon was going to be in the business of not only doing their own streaming channel but a full color magazine? At first, I thought this had to be another of Charles Band’s crazy ideas that may never see the light of day as the man seems to have more projects going all at once than most studios attempt in a full year. But after the streaming site went up and I heard Full Moon fans actually giggle in delight I knew I had to take this seriously. But what also got my attention was Chris Alexander was going to have a big hand in bringing the Full Moon magazine to life. Mr. Alexander deserves credit for bringing back Fangoria from the dimension of “No one gives a fuck about that magazine any longer”. So I knew when this magazine was released I was in for a treat and a treat it is Full Moon fans. Imagine the original black and white Full Moon newsletter, the great Videozone after all the great Full Moon films, and Charles Band’s great You Tube updates all smashed into a beautiful creation called, “Delirium!”

Delirium is a magazine fully dedicated to everything Full Moon and to top it off for its first issue they go get Stuart Gordon for an interview and talk everything “Re-Animator” which makes my Full Moon heart just melt. The first bi-monthly issue not only covers Stuart Gordon, but Barbara Crampton, music of Richard Band, 88 Films, Tourist Trap ( a Chuck Connors classic), The new Wizard Studios, and lets you in on Blue Underground has just hooked up with Charles Band and company. What makes this magazine special is it makes me think Charles Band read my mind but in all honestly just shows Full Moon is back and seems to be traveling the path of being as popular as they were in the 90s if not bigger… with much more to come! So be sure you do yourself a favor and get a subscription to my new favorite magazine NOW!!! The Puppet Master fan in you commands you to do so or face the fury of Blade, Jester, Pinhead, and Leech woman.

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The Laughing Mask

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The Laughing Mask

“Beware the Laughing Mask!”

The Laughing Mask

The Laughing Mask is an indie horror co-production from America and Brazil and from director Michael Aguiar and production house Bravestarr Pictures. Recently, The Laughing Mask was shot and completed in Florida, over a rigorous twenty-eight day shooting schedule. The Director of Photography, William Schweikert, used a Red Epic camera to capture all of the horrifying imagery, while Daniel Mazikowski (The Sadist) handled all Special Effects. Also, the cast was compromised of several rising stars, including Fran Rafferty, Inge Uys, Gabriel Lee, Sheyenne Rivers and Thomas Noel Smith. Horror fans can preview one of the most exciting indie horror films of the year, with this teaser trailer for The Laughing Mask!

 

The film’s story involves the loss of family. The character Jake has lost his wife to a deranged killer – The Laughing Mask. Now, Jake’s daughter is missing and he will stop for nothing to get her back. Jake must team up with Det. Kate O’Malley in order to find The Laughing Mask’s lair and to find this madman himself. In darkness, a father will face one of the most murderous killers ever known: The Laughing Mask.

 

Director Aguiar says of the teaser and the film: “my idea for this film film was to have a thriller and horror film in the vein of Angel Heart (1987) and John Carpenter’s Halloween; I wanted to keep all the effects as practical as possible. This is an old school horror film and I hope fans will be pleased with the results.” Fans are encouraged to take a sneak peek at the film, with the first official teaser trailer for The Laughing Mask, right here!

 

*release details will be revealed later in 2014.

 

The official trailer is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMzYftQK6CQ

 

 

Official synopsis: The Laughing Mask begins with Jake Johnson. After the brutal death of his wife, Jaycee, and the disappearance of his daughter, Barbara, Jake will do whatever is necessary to capture the man the media has dubbed: “The Laughing Mask.” As the corpses begin to pile up, Jake has to find help in the detective skills of Kate O’Malley. Together, they will play a deadly cat and mouse game with a killer, in order to find Jake’s daughter and avenge the death of his wife. But, The Laughing Mask knows of Jake’s desires for revenge and he has plans of his own” (Bravestarr Pictures).

 

Director: Michael Aguiar.

 

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

 

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

Airplane vs. Volcano “Based on the True Story!”

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Airplane vs. Volcano

“Based on the True Story!”

Burbank, California: The Asylum and the Kondelik Brothers have come together to create the most exciting tale ever told –Airplane vs. Volcano! This exciting, action packed feature is set to raze DVD store shelves and several theatres in just a few weeks. Airplane vs. Volcano hosts an all-star cast, including: Dean Cain, Robin Givens and Lawrence Hilton Jacobs. From Jon Kondelik and James Kondelik (A House is Not a Home), this title reinvigorates the action thriller genre. And, fans of The Asylum or of sensational cinema can take a look at the first trailer for Airplane vs. Volcano right here!

Based on a true story, Airplane vs. Volcano takes place high in the skies. Here, an airline crew and several passengers find themselves trapped in an active volcano region. There is no escape, except to fly the plane down and no one knows if anyone will survive. Airplane vs. Volcano is a harrowing story of terror, at 30,000 feet.

Also, Airplane vs. Volcano is just like Jan de Bont’s explosive thriller Speed (1994), but in the air! This title is the most harrowing flight ever recorded in film and viewers will need their air sickness bags if they want to survive this exciting trailer. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for the ride of your life!

*the DVD release will include a Making-of-featurette.

The official trailer for the film is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhL3GQGfL14

The trailer is also available for download here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3e902g0wgqxblx8/AIRPLANE%20VS.%20VOLCANO_%20Trailer.mp4

Official synopsis: When a commercial airliner is trapped within a ring of erupting volcanoes, the passengers and crew must find a way to survive – without landing.

Release Date: May 27th, 2014 (DVD).

Directors/writers: James and Jon Kondelik.

Cast: Robin Givens, Dean Cain, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs.

http://www.theasylum.cc/product.php?id=243

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Horror Realm this weekend horror movie fans!!!

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Come on out as I will have a table with co-director Daniel Boyd as we continue pimping out our new film Jagoff Massacre! We will have copies of the film for sale and we still have a few T-shirts left. Plus I will have my book The Big Ass Book of Gross Movie Reviews for sale and of course I will be there to talk about the Bloodbaths and Boomsticks podcast, Spookies, Jagoff Massacre 2 as its in pre-production, my next book which was recently finished and just waiting for the perfect cover from the great artist Ed Quillin! And as always we will have a beer or two or 12… So come on by the convention check out all the guests, movies, and at some point stop by to chat with Gross Movie Reviews himself Tim Gross. I will see yinz there!

VANTAGE MEDIA INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO BENETONE HILLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED HORROR FLICK PERNICIOUS

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VANTAGE MEDIA INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO

BENETONE HILLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED HORROR FLICK

PERNICIOUS

 

James Cullen Bressack Directed Gory And Supernatural  Feature Film

Stars Ciara Hanna, Jackie Moore And Emily O’Brien

 

Hollywood/Santa Monica – Vantage Media International (VMI) has acquired the worldwide rights to the much buzzed about horror title Pernicious, it was announced jointly by Andre Relis, Founder and President of VMI and Daemon Hillin, President of Production of Benetone Hillin Entertainment (BHE).

Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers), Jackie Moore (100 Ghost Street) and Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien (Young and the Restless) star in the film directed by James Cullen Bressack.  One of the hottest young directors in this genre, Bressack is perhaps best known for numerous 2013 releases including To Jennifer, Hate Crime and 13/13/13.

In the vein of such horror fest standouts as Hostel and The Grudge, Pernicious follows the plight of three American beauties whose dream summer adventure in Thailand quickly turns into a nightmare when they unleash the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind…revenge.

“VMI is thrilled to acquire the worldwide rights to Pernicious and to further diversify our slate with such an intriguing and beautifully shot feature film,” said Relis.  “We look forward to sharing Pernicious with an eager global audience.”

“We are proud that Pernicious was one of the first films to be produced under the newly formed Benetone Hillin Entertainment banner,” said Hillin referring to the recent merging of Hillin Entertainment USA and Benetone Films, the largest foreign film production company in Thailand.  “The film reflects the high quality, universally marketable feature films shot in breathtaking and unique locations that BHE is committed to producing.  We are excited that Pernicious is now in the extremely capable hands of VMI.”

Hillin and his BHE partners Rachvin Narula and Kulthep Narula served as producers on the film.   Executive Producers of the project are Rajpal Narula, Deepak Simhal, Farid Khan, Ajay Vasu and Albert Sandoval.

About VMI

VMI is a worldwide distributor of quality independent film, documentary and music content with an impeccable reputation in the industry.  Founded in 2003, VMI prides itself on its lasting and loyal relationships with its producers where the goal is to promote not only the current production, but also upcoming projects.  The company has an extensive network of buyers and has cultivated longstanding direct relationships with the top networks, distributors and releasing companies throughout the world.  To that end, VMI attends and exhibits at all major film and television markets including: NATPE, Berlinale, Hong Kong Filmart, MIPTV, the Cannes Film Festival, LA Screenings, DISCOP, MIPCOM, AFM and ATF in addition to regular sales trips throughout the world.

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About Benetone Hillin Entertainment

Benetone Hillin Entertainment (BHE), a merging of Hillin Entertainment USA and Benetone Films, the largest foreign film production company in Thailand, is poised to become a one-stop-shop for everything production related in the United States and Asia.   The newly formed international production and servicing company is a strategic partnering of Santa Monica based Daemon Hillin who serves as President of Production and oversees the domestic arm of the company and brothers Rachvin and Kulthep Narula who remain on site in Thailand where they also operate Benetone Films.

BHE is committed to producing beautifully shot, high quality independent films of all genres and budgets.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesCullenB

Bloodbaths and Boomsticks take a retro ride this podcast talking Tall Man, 1971 Hemicuda, and all four Phantasm films!

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This week we are joined by John Portanova to discuss the much loved Phantasm series.  We chronicle all 4 movies and talk about our likes and dislikes.  Along the way Tim, Kyle & John share what good stuff they have been watching this week.  Kyle’s amazement of the Oldboy remake, Tim watches a movie called Swamphead that magically appeared on his shelf, we answer your questions, talk about some celebrities that have killed people and since it was Kyle’s duty to see it; we talk about the Robocop remake.  So grab your silver spheres and take a listen….BOYYYYYY!!!!!

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EPISODE 106