Thanks to Ed Demko and Jabb Pictures
Just in case anyone missed it. The first release from Cult Leader Video is upon us! We’re going to be taking preorders for The Meateater: The Collective Vol 1 VERY soon!!!!! Check it out and spread the word!
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Full Moon has two more Blu-rays coming…
0Thanks to Full Moon:
Coming April 30th:
Two Stuart Gordon Classics on Blu Ray
Castle Freak and Pit & The Pendulum
High Definition, 16:9 widescreen
With amazing never-before-seen special features!
BADASS DOLLS: The long wait is almost over!
0Thanks to http://www.fullmoonhorror.com
Next Tuesday April 23rd, these amazing limited edition 9 inch resin statues will be available exclusively from FullMoonDirect.com and limited to 200 pieces each. These crazy characters will sell out fast. You saw their debut in Ooga Booga, which premiered on GrindhouseFlix last month.
Dead and Breakfast May 5th at The Hollywood Theater
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“Fervid Filmmaking” from author Mike Watt
0“Fervid Filmmaking” from author Mike Watt
Review by Tim Gross
There are all kinds of review books, cult books, and movie companions and sometimes it can be tough to keep up with the books that get printed, released, and so on. And these days most books review or otherwise have a tough time being relevant just for the mere reason it doesn’t have the author that everyone knows behind it or people are just watching way too much YouTube on their iPhone at this point. For me it’s neither of the two because usually my eyeballs are glued to the TV watching the latest Full Moon release or sequel to a direct to video no budget something or other. But from time to time I look for something to read, usually a movie review book and usually a Joe Bob Briggs book as I can be picky.
Very few authors interest me enough to make me want to buy their book since I spend so much time tracking down out of print copies of films like “Trick or Treats” or unrated version of “Leprechaun 4: In Space”. It’s too hard to explain, you can blame it on divorced parents at a young age, I was dropped on my head too much, or hell lets blame ADD or something else many people claim to have but don’t and just won’t admit they like the drugs that comes with the disorder? I love films period folks… So when Mike Watt told me he was putting together a book like this together my ears perked up because I always thought it would interesting of sorts since Mike and I have somewhat different interests in cinema but always have great conversations but certain films good or bad. I have always enjoyed Mike Watt the filmmaker but Mike Watt the author of a review book had to be somewhat interesting just because of his different taste in films than mine?
Well film fans Mr. Watt did not disappoint me as his book “Fervid Filmmaking (66 Cult Pictures)” brought a whole new way of how to look at certain films or should I say the “kitchen sink” films. Mike goes through the years and expands on why certain films should be looked upon differently because they threw everything aka the kitchen sink into them to get made and most were misunderstood by the movie going public, the producers, Hollywood, heck the writers themselves who wrote the scripts. But he sheds light on some films that otherwise people may never heard of and explains their odd origins as the book sucks you deeper into the behind the scenes of films that has more going on than you ever could imagine. Mike uniquely pushes you slowly into a realm of filmmaking that makes you not only watch the films but crave to sit down and rethink how you watch cinema. Whether it’s ‘All About Evil’, ‘The Bed Sitting Room’, ‘Coonskin’, ‘I Sell the Dead’, or even ‘Xtro’ he writes about in his book they all have the ability to make you laugh, cry, and scream and many different ways you could never imagine.
But the brilliant part of Mr. Watt’s well written book after reading it makes you wanna try to find the so called “kitchen sink” type of films or revisit them and look upon them with an open mind. Fervid Filmmaking not only proves Mike Watt has found his inner-Joe Bob Briggs but the book helps separate himself from the glut of authors like myself out there and make you enjoy and excited for his next writing project. Honestly people I never thought to myself I wanna watch the 1984 film “Nothing Lasts Forever” over the next Charles Band film for those who know me when reading this book. If anything Mike showed me that it is still ok to put down the iPhone, turn off the 60 inch HD TVs, stop taking the illegal meds, and imagine what a perfect vision of film can be when everything except the kitchen sink has been thrown into a drama, horror, thriller, or just misunderstood piece of forgotten film history is and was like. For that Mike Watt and fans of cinema books I can no doubt give this book 4 out of 4 stars!
Published by McFarland
But you can purchase the book at www.amazon.com and several other online websites.
News of a sequel to Murder-Set-Pieces
0Thanks to James Cullen Bressack
LOS ANGELES, CA — Fright Flix Productions and controversial cult filmmaker Nick Palumbo have begun pre-production on “MUSE,” a psychological horror film starring Samantha Mion in her film debut. Co-starring Patrick Scott Lewis (“Zodiac”), as an irascible thespian. MUSE is written, and directed by Palumbo and produced by Nick and David Palumbo along with cult filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (“Hate Crime”). Director of Photography is David Newbert (“Marfa Girl”). Principal photography begins on April 15 in Los Angeles, California. The announcement was made today by Fright Fix Productions’ President Nick Palumbo.
“I’m very excited to return to set with my follow up to ‘MURDER-SET-PIECES,‘” said Palumbo. ‘MUSE’ is something very different from me. The subject is extremely relevant. The film is a character study of a sociopathic young woman, and how loneliness and isolation pushes her further into the abyss. I believe it’s a feeling many actors have experienced and will surely relate to. With our incredibly talented production team, we are confident we’ll give thriller/horror fans something to talk about as we offer an unflinching look at the dark side of the entertainment industry.”
“Nick is one of the very few American filmmakers that isn’t afraid to lay it all on the line and make a confrontational film,” said Bressack. “His dark and visceral style is unparalleled within the genre.”
MUSE is a brutally honest and chilling story of a young actress (Mion), descending into homicidal madness. Both shocking and controversial, the film is told from her point of view, as we follow her dark odyssey through modern day Los Angeles.
MUSE is written and directed by Nick Palumbo, produced by Nick and David Palumbo and James Cullen Bressack through their Fright Flix banner.
For more information please visit: http://www.musethemovie.com/
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ABOUT NICK PALUMBO:
Well known in the horror industry for his cult horror films, Palumbo is best known for “MURDER-SET-PIECES,” the first NC-17/Unrated horror film to hit America cinemas in over 20 years. Palumbo attended film school in Los Angeles. He wrote, produced, and directed one of the most notorious horror cult films of all time: “Murder-Set-Pieces.” Shot on location in Las Vegas on 35mm and screened for its theatrical world premiere at the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain, it was the first unrated American horror film to hit theaters in twenty years. “Murder-Set-Pieces” was released in Europe and Asia by Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and The Weinstein Company. An edited version was released in the US by Lionsgate Films. As of 2013, Palumbo’s uncut version of the enormously controversial film is still banned in several countries.
Horror Realm is now accepting film submissions for September’s show!
0Thanks to Rich Dalzotto
Filmmakers – we’re taking submissions for our 5th anniversary fall show on Sept 20-22. You can submit a screener DVD of your short or feature film for consideration to: Horror Realm, PO Box 10400, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. No entry fees! Submission does not guarantee a screening.
Go support Ed Demko’s latest project!
0Thanks to Ed Demko
Here it is folks, something a lot of awesome people and myself have been working on for a while now. It’s almost here, it’s finished and ready to go. Cult Magazine available April 22nd! Spread the word, and let people know it’s ON SALE APRIL 22ND!!!!!!
For more info check Ed Demko’s Facebook page to keep updated on this new horror magazine:
This summer The Hollywood Theater as an event for you the Romero fan!
06:00pm until 10:30pm
Join us for a fun filled night as we raise money to support the Scares that Care organization. Last years event was a great success that raised over $2,200 for the organization. This year we hope to raise even more.
Scares that Care is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer charity. Help sick kids and women fighting Breast Cancer. http://www.scaresthatcare.org
We will be showing George Romero’s “Martin” and will be joined by the star of the film John Amplas. We will be adding more actors and actresses from the film soon.
At this time it will be shown digital but we are working on finding a 35mm print. Either way it’s a fun event helping a great organization.
Schedule of events:
6:00 PM – the doors open
6:30 PM – John Amplas and other Martin guests available for autographs. John will be charging for his autograph but is donating everything to Scares that Care.
7:45 PM – Silent auction winners annouced and 50/50 winner annouced.
8:00 PM – “Martin” begins
9:40 PM – Q&A with John and other guests
Artist Terry Callen is creating a special 11×17 poster for this event. There will be a limited amount of posters printed for this event.
We will let you know when tickets can be pre-ordered. We recommend getting your tickets in advance. Recent fundraisers at the Hollywood have sold out quickly.
There will be two ticket options:
$25 gets you your movie ticket and a copy of the limited edition poster which will be autographed at no charge.
$10 gets you admission to the event.
In addition to being a fundraiser for a great charity we will also be celebrating a birthday, John Amplas! John is very excited to celebrate his birthday with everyone and he picked the date for the event for this very reason.
More details coming soon. In the mean time please save the date and share this event with your friends.
Street Trash coming to Blu-ray!
0Thanks to Synapse Films:
SYNAPSE FILMS PRESENTS
JAMES MURO’S NEW YORK UNDERGROUND CLASSIC!
STREET TRASH
Special MELTDOWN Edition!
All the vomit and toilet waste in glorious high-Def Blu-ray!
Street Trash DVD From Writer and Producer Roy Frumkes!
In the sleazy, foreboding world of winos, derelicts and drifters in lower Manhattan, two young runaways—eighteen-year-old Fred (Mike Lackey) and his younger brother, Kevin (Mark Sferrazza)—live in a tire hut in the back of an auto wrecking yard. Life is hard, but the most lethal threat to the boys is the mysterious case of Tenafly Viper wine in Ed’s liquor store window. The stuff is forty years old… and it’s gone bad. REAL bad! Anyone who drinks it melts in seconds—and it’s only a dollar a bottle!
The subversive cult classic/horror comedy STREET TRASH rode the last wave of super-gore films in the late ’80s before cinema entered the era of safe R-rated horror and unoriginal remakes. Beautifully re-mastered in high-definition, STREET TRASH will melt your eyes and ears with stunning picture and sound. Open up a bottle, and drink!
Special Features:
• High-Definition Transfer from the Original Camera Negative
• 5.1 Surround Remix Created Specifically for Home Theatre Environments
• Two Audio Commentaries Featuring Producer Roy Frumkes and Director James Muro
• THE MELTDOWN MEMOIRS – Feature Length Documentary on the History and Making of STREET TRASH
• The Original STREET TRASH 16mm Short Film That Inspired the Movie
• The Original STREET TRASH Promotional Teaser
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• ALL-NEW BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES: Jane Arakawa Video Interview and Deleted Scenes
• Create Your Own Bottle of “Tenafly Viper” Wine with the Enclosed Label Sticker!
Disc Info:
Director: James Muro
Starring: James Lorinz, Mike Lackey, Mark Sferrazza, Bill Chepil
Run Time: 102 minutes
Release Date: June 11, 2012
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1080p 1.85:1
Format: Blu-ray
Region: All Region ABC
UPC: 654930315095
SRP: $19.95
Synapse Films
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