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1974: The Doctors' Toni learned she had a son.

1991: General Hospital's Anna and Robert were shocked by Faison.

1996: Stephen Nichols made his Gh debut as Stefan.

2010: Salem said goodbye to Alice Horton on Days."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1963: On Ben Jerrod, as the trial was reaching the conclusion, Ben's (Michael Ryan) strategy was on the verge of collapse.

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1966: On the second episode of Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) watched as Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) collapsed,...

Documentary Master of Dark Shadows lovingly tells how Dan Curtis's cult hit changed TV horror.

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Dark Shadows was an original. The first of its kind, there was nothing on TV like it when it first aired, and nothing on TV like it for a long time after the final stake pierced its ABC network heart. This is because the man at its center, Dan Curtis, was a madman, in the best possible way. Called the “King of TV Horror,” he also made Trilogy of Terror, Burnt Offerings, television adaptations of Frankenstein and Bram Stoker's Dracula, as well as the series Kolchack: The Night Stalker. Curtis defined TV horror for a generation.

Narrated by Ian McShane (Deadwood), the new documentary Master of Dark Shadows is more a tribute to the man who went on to make his mark with the ultra-expensive but super-successful Winds of War than the series itself.

April 16th’s home media releases feature a small but eclectic array of titles, including Glass, the latest from M. Night Shyamalan, Replicas featuring Keanu Reeves, the Master of Dark Shadows documentary, and a trio of genre classics from Scream Factory: The Manitou, Grave of the Vampire, and Superstition. Other titles headed to Blu-ray and DVD this week include Cynthia and Close Calls.

Glass

Night Shyamalan brings together two of his standout original films—Unbreakable and Split— in this explosive comic book thriller. Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), finds David Dunn (Bruce Willis) pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb's superhuman figure, The Beast (James McAvoy), in a series of escalating encounters. Price, armed with secrets critical to both men, emerges as a shadowy orchestrator.

Alternate Opening Deleted Scenes The Collection of Main Characters A Conversation with James McAvoy and M. Night Shyamalan Bringing the Team Back Together David Dunn vs.

Tales Of Frankenstein

Stars: John Blyth Barrymore, Buddy Daniels Friedman, Jim Tavaré, Tatiana DeKhtyar, Len Wein, Jamisin Matthews, Justin Hoffmeister, T.J. Storm, Jerry Lacy, Beverly Washburn, Ann Robinson, Mel Novak, Scott Fresina, Jena Sims, Lilian Lev | Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut

Name: Tales of Frankenstein

Age: 2018

Appearance: Nostalgic tribute to all things Frankenstein, Universal and Hammer. Based on Mary Shelley’s creation, Tales of Frankenstein explores the fates of Dr Frankies’ descendants over the course of four stories in which we get film noir, body swapping, a crawling severed arm, a vampire and a comedy gorilla.

Fun with Frankie!

I don’t recall A Modern Prometheus featuring a gorilla…

There was never a gorilla in the classic novel. However, there is a comedy gorilla (aka a man in a suit) in an amusing film noir segment about a detective who finds himself trapped in the laboratory with the...

1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas entombed Trasked.

1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.

1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.

1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker (House Jameson).

1968: On Dark Shadows, after forcing him to sign a confession stating Victoria Winters was not a witch, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) trapped Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) in...

Mpi Media Group has officially released the trailer and announced the release date for it the highly anticipated Master of Dark Shadows, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. The film will be available across digital platforms and on DVD April 16th 2019. The feature documentary, which was shot in New York, La and London, includes interviews with key actors and filmmakers involved in the undyingly popular story of vampire Barnabas Collins and all the eerie goings-on at the gloomy Maine mansion Collinwood. The documentary was directed by David Gregoryand is set to be released this spring.

Narrated by Ian McShane (Deadwood), Master of Dark Shadows offers insights from Curtis himself in addition to Oscar-winning writer-producer Alan Ball (True Blood), screenwriter William F. Nolan (Trilogy of Terror), author Herman Wouk (The Winds Of War), veteran actors Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost), Barbara Steele...

Through its initial airings and reruns of Dark Shadows, generations of horror fans spent afternoons in the formative years at the Collinwood mansion, where the vampire Barnabas Collins crossed paths with devious humans and all manner of monsters. In 2016, Dark Shadows celebrated its 50th anniversary, and now Mpi Media Group has wrapped production on Master of Dark Shadows, a new documentary featuring interviews with fans of the series and the cast members themselves. Along with announcing a release date of April 16th, Mpi Media Group has shared with us the official trailer for the upcoming documentary:

Mpi Media Group has officially released the trailer and announced the release date for it the highly anticipated Master Of Dark Shadows, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. The film will be available across digital platforms and on DVD April 16, 2019. The feature documentary,...

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history:

Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002)."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On Dark Shadows, Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) returned to his room with Victoria's belongings. Suddenly he heard chains rattling outside his room and called out, "Who is it?" He opened the door, but no one was there. He heard a woman's scream and ran back into his room and bolted the door, but he continued to hear the chains. Then Barnabas' voice called out to him, and again he shouted,...

Tony Sokol Mar 4, 2019

Collinwood casts a long shadow in upcoming doc on Dan Curtis' supernatural soap opera Dark Shadows.

"The Collins blood always had a rather-persistant strength," Barnabas Collins said in the iconic sixties daytime drama Dark Shadows. The series will get an infusion in the upcoming documentary Master Of Dark Shadows, which celebrates of the legendary Gothic series and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. The Master of Dark Shadows release date is April 16, 2019, when the film will be available across digital platforms and on DVD. In Mpi Media Group's first Master of Dark Shadows trailer we learn the creator of the legendary Gothic soap opera was more than his horror he wrought on daytime and nighttime TV. 

Curtis has always been slightly hidden behind the dark shadows of Dark Shadows. Yes, each episode proclaimed the daytime series was a Dan Curtis production, but that was just because he was good at it.

Through its initial airings and reruns of Dark Shadows, generations of horror fans spent afternoons in the formative years at the Collinwood mansion, where the vampire Barnabas Collins crossed paths with devious humans and all manner of monsters. In 2016, Dark Shadows celebrated its 50th anniversary, and now Mpi Media Group has wrapped production on Master of Dark Shadows, a new documentary featuring interviews with fans of the series and the cast members themselves.

Masters of Dark Shadows is slated for release this spring, and we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, we have the official press release with more details:

Press Release: Mpi Media Group today announced it has completed production on the highly anticipated Master Of Dark Shadows, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis. The feature documentary, which was shot in New York,...

1974: The Doctors' Toni learned she had a son.

1991: General Hospital's Anna and Robert were shocked by Faison.

1996: Stephen Nichols made his Gh debut as Stefan.

2010: Salem said goodbye to Alice Horton on Days."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1963: On Ben Jerrod, as the trial was reaching the conclusion, Ben's (Michael Ryan) strategy was on the verge of collapse.

Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.

1989: Atwt's Ellen was unhappy with her husband.

1989: Gl's Will fatally injured Rose.

1994: Gh's Bobbie and Tony said goodbye to B.J.

2012: Days' Lucas and Sami reacted to Will coming out."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1967: On Days of our Lives, Tom (Macdonald Carey) told Susan (Denise Alexander) that Dickie didn't have any fractures but had not regained consciousness.

1979: On Another World,...

1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas entombed Trasked.

1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.

1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.

1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."

― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker...

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history:

Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002)."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."

― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On Dark Shadows, Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) returned to his room with Victoria's belongings. Suddenly he heard chains rattling outside his room and called out, "Who is it?" He opened the door, but no one was there.

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Production has completed for the upcoming horror film Tales of Frankenstein. Read the official details below.

From The Press Release

Production has just wrapped in Los Angeles on the horror film "Tales of Frankenstein," starring Bruce Lee's "Game of Death's" Mel Novak and "Wolverine" creator Len Wein in his final film.

"I was lucky enough to know Len well enough to call him a friend. He was a great guy, a fantastic writer and actor and can never be replaced," said Novak.

This film has an Indiegogo campaign for post-production costs with lots of great perks. Please help the campaign by clicking here.

2018 marks the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein,” so the goal of the film is to be released at that time to coincide with this momentous anniversary. This much-anticipated project is based upon four of writer-director Donald F.

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Production has just wrapped in Los Angeles on the horror film Tales of Frankenstein, starring Game of Death’s Mel Novak and Wolverine creator Len Wein in his final film. The movie is based upon four of writer-director Donald F. Glut’s (The Empire Strikes Back novel) short stories published in his book of the same name:

“My Creation, My Beloved,” (a deformed descendant of Victor Frankenstein creates the perfect man and woman), “Crawler from the Grave,” (another Frankenstein descendant’s disembodied, plague-infected arm returns from the grave for revenge), “Madhouse of Death” (a private detective winds up in an old dark house filled with loonies…and a gorilla) and “Dr. Karnstein’s Creation,” (a mad doctor creates a monster in vampire-haunted Transylvania – with gruesomely unexpected results).

Tales of Frankenstein also stars Jerry Lacy (TV’s Dark Shadows), Ann Robinson (War of the Worlds), Beverly Washburn (Old Yeller), John Blyth Barrymore,...

‘Tis the season for original Christmas-themed TV movies. We’ve already spotlighted the five Hallmark Channel offerings you’ll be watching this year, whether or not you’ll admit it. Now, let’s examine Ion Television’s slate, which offers more truly inspired casting and amazing synopses.

On a Scale of So Insane You Need to See It to Wait, That’s All You Got?:

Defending Santa (Sun., November 24, at 9 p.m. Et)

Cast: Dean Cain, Jud Tylor, Bill Lewis, Jamie McRae, Cooper Barnes, Jodie Sweetin, Seth Menachem, John Savage

Synopsis: Scott Hanson, a ski resort sheriff, inadvertently arrests...

Welcome to the (much-delayed) third edition of a new monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. Just one project this month but I promise it’s a goodie – and one I’ve personally backed

If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.

Spidora Cult filmmaker (and a personal favourite of many a low-budget film-fan, myself included) Fred Olen Ray takes to Kickstarter for a project that taps into his love of sideshows, carnivals and his fascination with all things weird and strange , reshaping it into a noirish story about love, revenge and being different… Spidora. With one cast member already announced, actor Jerry Lacy (Reverend Trask on TV’s classic horror soap opera,...

Written by Creepybopper #1 Mc – Michael Culhane

Be with the first exclusive set visit — here & Now — on FM.com with dispatches and teasers until the new Doctor Mabuse: II sequel that is currently under production wraps. (And: look forward to a special announcement here from Mc for FM at Comic-con.)

FM first discovered Ansel Faraj and his first Doctor Mabuse at the movie’s World Premiere on Coronado Island, CA, at the Coronado Village Theatre on April 27. The audience was enthralled by the dark and haunting handmade film, and perhaps not a little surprised that a man of barely drinking age helmed this intelligent, weirdly troubling, claustrophobic, quasi-detective story of evil, seemingly set in some period place in a parallel universe, though one disturbingly resembling our own.

What makes it work? Jerry Lacy… Those eyes…

Jerry Lacy Is Doctor Mabuse, and with his eyes alone he brings the evil.

This...

A documentary celebrating the eccentric master of fish flies, Megan Boyd; how Mamma Mia! star Dominic Cooper got a taste for real ale; and Woody Allen steps out from behind the camera

Fishing for film gold

The Edinburgh international film festival starts this week, casting its net wide with Korean films and American indies. But this 67th edition might be remembered for a very local tale and one of the unlikeliest documentaries that's ever hooked me. It's called Kiss the Water: A Love Story, a portrait of an eccentric, almost hermit-like woman called Megan Boyd who became the world's foremost maker of salmon flies. Seriously. Prince Charles was one of her loyal clients, even delivering her OBE to her cottage because Boyd couldn't be bothered with the fuss of going to the palace to accept it from the Queen.

The film is by American doc maker Eric Steel, whose last film,...

From the 1920s to the 1960s a man called Doctor Mabuse was evil incarnate, spreading mayhem over the course of nine movies. Now in 2013 he's coming back. Read on for all the latest details and the first character posters!

Directed by Ansel Faraj, Doctor Mabuse stars Jerry Lacy in the title role along with Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker from the original "Dark Shadows" series, Linden Chiles, Nathan Wilson, Bahia Garrigan, and Julian Grant.

From the Website

Dr. Mabuse... hypnotist... genius... criminal mastermind... but who is he really? Inspired by the character created by Norbert Jacques and made famous by director Fritz Lang, Dr. Mabuse is returning to the silver screen in a brand new incarnation - directed by Ansel Faraj from his original screenplay. The film is currently in production for a 2013 release and stars Jerry Lacy (Play it Again, Sam) as the nefarious Dr. Mabuse and Nathan Wilson...

Lang is one of Faraj's major influences, alongside legendary gothic soap opera Dark Shadows has also affected Faraj's work. Tipping his hat to the latter, Jerry Lacy (beloved by Ark Shadows fans as the villainous Reverend Trask) plays Mabuse, himself. Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker, two of Shadows' most iconic leading ladies,co-star, with Scott playing Madame Von Harbou (named after Fritz Lang's wife).

"Inspired by the character created by Norbert Jaques, the notorious supervillain returns to the screen in this new original tale about the mysterious 'man behind the curtain.' Don't let him into your mind," says Faraj.

For more on Doctor Mabuse, keep an eye on Fango. 

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Lang is one of Faraj's major influences, as is the legendary gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. Tipping his hat to the latter, Jerry Lacy (beloved by Dark Shadows fans as the villainous Reverend Trask) plays Mabuse. Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker, two of Shadows' most iconic leading ladies,co-star, with Scott playing Madame Von Harbou (named after Fritz Lang's wife).

"Inspired by the character created by Norbert Jaques, the notorious supervillain returns to the screen in this new original tale about the mysterious 'man behind the curtain.' Don't let him into your mind," says Faraj.

For more on Doctor Mabuse, keep an eye on Fango. 

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Lang is one of Faraj's major influences, as is the legendary gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. Tipping his hat to the latter, Jerry Lacy (beloved by Dark Shadows fans as the villainous Reverend Trask) plays Mabuse. Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker, two of Shadows' most iconic leading ladies,co-star, with Scott playing Madame Von Harbou (named after Fritz Lang's wife).

"Inspired by the character created by Norbert Jaques, the notorious supervillain returns to the screen in this new original tale about the mysterious 'man behind the curtain.' Don't let him into your mind," says Faraj.

For more on Doctor Mabuse, keep an eye on Fango. 

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It was February 2012. My coverage of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows for Fango had been progressing well--meaning methodically and smoothly. Besides interviewing classic cast members, like Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jerry Lacy, months prior to the film’s release, I’d also snagged a few juicy quotes from Burton. Yep, I was on a roll! The call from Producer Richard Zanuck’s office, however, caught me completely off-guard.

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It was February 2012. My coverage of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows for Fango had been progressing well--meaning methodically and smoothly. Besides interviewing classic cast members, like Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jerry Lacy, months prior to the film’s release, I’d also snagged a few juicy quotes from Burton. Yep, I was on a roll! The call from Producer Richard Zanuck’s office, however, caught me completely off-guard.

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It was February 2012. My coverage of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows for Fango had been progressing well--meaning methodically and smoothly. Besides interviewing classic cast members, like Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jerry Lacy, months prior to the film’s release, I’d also snagged a few juicy quotes from Burton. Yep, I was on a roll! The call from Producer Richard Zanuck’s office, however, caught me completely off-guard.

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It was February 2012. My coverage of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows for Fango had been progressing well--meaning methodically and smoothly. Besides interviewing classic cast members, like Kathryn Leigh Scott and Jerry Lacy, months prior to the film’s release, I’d also snagged a few juicy quotes from Burton. Yep, I was on a roll! The call from Producer Richard Zanuck’s office, however, caught me completely off-guard.

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DVD Playhouse—April 2012

By Allen Gardner

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (Warner Bros.) An eleven year-old boy (newcomer Thomas Horn, in an incredible debut) discovers a mysterious key amongst the possessions of his late father (Tom Hanks) who perished in 9/11. Determined to find the lock it matches, the boy embarks on a Picaresque odyssey across New York City. Director Stephen Daldry and screenwriter Eric Roth have fashioned a film both grand and intimate, beautifully-adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, thought by most who read it to be unfilmable. Fine support from Jeffrey Wright, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Viola Davis and the great Max von Sydow. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.

Battle Royale: The Complete Collection (Anchor Bay) Adapted from Koushun Takami’s polarizing novel (compared by champions and detractors alike as a 21st century version of A Clockwork Orange) and set in a futuristic Japan,...

Well bugger me! Fresh from a semi-rant earlier today it seems we have our second piece of 'shark' related horror news of the day. As if there was any room left in the release schedule to force another shark flick in we're gifted with news of yet another shark-related DVD release. This time it's for Fred Olen Ray's ('Bikini Royale 2') low-budget horror 'Super Shark'. The trailer coupled with the movies tagline, 'That's one big ass shark!', gives great insight into what we can expect from the release hitting DVD in February 2012. Hot actress Sarah Lieving -below ('Night of the Living Dead 3D: Re-Animation') leads the way as a marine biologist. John Schneider, Tim Abell, Jerry Lacy, Ted Monte and Jimmie Walker all co-star and you can check out the highly realistic plot concept and trailer below. So whether sharks are the simplest creature...

Holy crap. I mean — holy crap. The trailer for “Invisible Mom 2″ director Fred Olen Ray’s upcoming monster movie “Super Shark” is packed to the gills with fish-related mayhem, so much so that I really don’t think I need to watch the entire movie. The embedded trailer is two-and-a-half minutes long, and features a large number of the flick’s flesh-munching kills. Why suffer through a pointless narrative when you can easily digest all of the highlights in a fraction of the time? I’m just saying. Synopsis junkies are about to get their fix: An offshore drilling accident triggers the release of a giant prehistoric shark. When marine biologist Kat Carmichael (Sarah Lieving) arrives, she runs up against corporate frontman Roger Wade (John Schneider, The Dukes Of Hazard, Smallville, Desperate Housewives), who plots with Stewart (Jerry Lacy, Dark Shadows) to disrupt her investigation. With the help of Skipper Chuck (Tim Abell,...

Are you ready for a giant shark that can walk on land? Are you ready to see a giant shark walk on land? Then you’re ready for Super Shark? If you’re not, you better get ready because this whale of a killer that makes Jaws look like Flipper is surfacing on DVD in early February.

An offshore drilling accident triggers the release of a giant prehistoric shark. When marine biologist Kat Carmichael (Sarah Lieving) arrives, she runs up against corporate frontman Roger Wade (John Schneider, The Dukes Of Hazard, Smallville, Desperate Housewives), who plots with Stewart (Jerry Lacy, Dark Shadows) to disrupt her investigation.

With the help of Skipper Chuck (Tim Abell, Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) and disc jockey Dynamite Stevens (Jimmie "J.J." Walker, Good Times), Kat tries to find a way to defeat the monster, which has evolved to a state where it can walk on dry land and fly.

Last week may have been “Shark Week” on TV, but this music video trailer for Fred Olen Ray’s Super Shark set to the tune of a blacksploitation styled theme song composed and performed by legendary R&B crooner Harvey Scales is the true discovery.

John Schneider (“Dukes of Hazzard”), Sarah Lieving (Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus), Jerry Lacy ("Dark Shadows"), Tim Abell ("Soldiers of Fortune, Inc"), Jimmie “J.J.” Walker (“Good Times”), and mucho bikini babes star in Fred Olen Ray’s entry into the increasingly popular b-movie realm of over-the-top mutant shark flicks. Not only is this shark gigantic, not only can it chomp fighter jets out of the sky, not only can it topple oil rigs, not only can it walk on land, this super shark gets to duke it out on a beach in a battle to the death with the military’s ultimate anti-super shark weapon...

 

                                    

Ask yourself, what can they come up with after Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Urkel. Well, we have the answer for you and it doesn't concern my own creature Crocaloctopus (yet). Now we have Super Shark which has John Schneider and Jimmy Walker attached to it along with Sarah Lieving and Jerry Lacy .   There isn't an official synopsis released yet but you can guess what all it included. Lot's of mutated creature feature action battling yesterday's stars and a crazy walking tank, you heard me. The creature feature is directed by Fred Olen Ray and is set to air later this year.

                          

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Mega Shark, Giant Octopus, Mega Piranha, Dinocroc, Supergator, Sharktopus… The giant killer sea-creatures genre keeps on coming! The latest entry into the canon in Super Shark.

The film comes from director Fred Olen Ray, and stars John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazzard), Jimmie Jj Walker (Good Times), Jerry Lacy (Dark Shadows), Tim Abell (Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfolds, American Bandits), Sarah Lieving (Frankenstein Reborn, Dracula’s Curse), Ted Monte, Rebecca Grant, Randy Mulkey, Shane Van Dyke (Transmorphers: Fall of Man, Paranomral Entity), Mike Gaglio (Sharktopus, Megaconda, Super Ninja Bikini Babes), and Dylan Vox.

We previously brought you the first trailer for the film and now comes the official artwork for the movie:...

The giant sea creatures keep on coming… and they’re getting bigger! Mega Shark, Giant Octopus, Mega Piranha, Dinocroc, Supergator, Sharktopus – you’ve seen them all.

But you haven’t seen anything till you’ve seen Super Shark!

From director Fred Olen Ray comes Super Shark (Attack), starring John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazzard), Jimmie Jj Walker (Good Times), Jerry Lacy (Dark Shadows), Tim Abell (Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfolds, American Bandits), Sarah Lieving (Frankenstein Reborn, Dracula’s Curse), Ted Monte, Rebecca Grant, Randy Mulkey, Shane Van Dyke (Transmorphers: Fall of Man, Paranomral Entity), Mike Gaglio (Sharktopus, Megaconda, Super Ninja Bikini Babes), and Dylan Vox.

Undead Backbrain got the scoop on a veritable feast of production photos and the films trailer, all of which are embedded below:...

In the race to come up with the most outlandish maneating sea animal flick, it appears b-movie legend Fred Olen Ray is out to give Sharktopus a run for its money. As you'll see in this "Shark Week" parody teaser trailer for his latest creature feature Super Shark Attack, this gigantic shark not only rules the ocean as the ultimate predator and can "Air Jaws" with the best of them, you won't even be able to escape on shore now because this sucker can walk on dry land.

John Schneider may have survived Shark Swarm, but will he be "duke" enough to brave the "hazzard" of a walking land shark? Will Jimmie "Jj" Walker have enough "Dy-no-mite!" to defeat a super shark? Jerry Lacy ("Dark Shadows"), Tim Abell ("Soldiers of Fortune, Inc"), Sarah Lieving (Beast of Bray Road), and a bevy of bikini babes are amongst the tasty morsels that...