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Stars: Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, C.J. Cooke, Mik Cribben, Danny Ronan, John L. Watkins, Bill Milling, Scott Praetorius, Tammy Patterson, Kim Patterson, Kathleen Ferguson, William Paul | Written and Directed by Romano Scavolini

I think I need to brush up on my eighties horror knowledge and film watching because I realised when I had the chance to watch Nightmares In A Damaged Brain that I had barely even heard about it and had no idea what the movie was actually about. In fact, outside of the big hitters I haven’t watched as many as I should have, and the ‘video nasties’ are a good place to start.

For those that somehow don’t know the video nasty era in Britain was a period of time when films were banned, often copies destroyed and occasionally people who sold or released the films were imprisoned (it was a crazy time and the...

Writer/director Romano Scavolini’s 1981 film Nightmare, a.k.a. Nightmares in a Damaged Brain, stirred up a lot of controversy when it was released. It was given an X rating in the US, banned as a video nasty in the UK, and a couple distribution executives did prison time for putting the film out in the UK. Plus special effects legend Tom Savini, who is credited on the film, denied having any involvement with it. And now Severin Films is honoring the movie with a three disc 4K Uhd release! Copies will be available for pre-order on the Severin webstore when their summer sale launches this Friday.

Rue Morgue reports that Nightmares in a Damaged Brain “will be presented in a never-before-seen 4K 1.85:1 scan of the most complete version ever assembled. The region-free discs will come packaged in a limited-edition slipcover with reversible wrap, plus a booklet written...

The controversial 1981 horror movie Nightmare – also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain – is coming back to life on 4K Uhd from Severin Films, Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report this afternoon. The film has been scanned from the internegative and various foreign print sources to create the most complete version ever assembled!

Severin is also publishing a 193 page novelization of the film, written by Rue Morgue’s Michael Gingold, based on the original screenplay by Romano Scavolini.

It’s been called “graphic and unapologetic” (SexGoreMutants), “brutally effective” (Screen Rant) and “a forgotten classic” (Horror News). It remains the most reviled, controversial and misunderstood genre film of the ‘80s. Now “the most repulsive, degrading and horrifying movie ever made” (NY Daily News) can be experienced like never before.

When a homicidal mental patient (an enduringly disturbing performance by Baird Stafford) flees an experimental drug program, he’ll leave a 5-day trail...

As excited as we are to share news of our awesome new anthology we are also incredibly saddened with a heavy heart to reveal that this project is the last acting role and special effects gig of the late great Cleve Hall.This project will also be the last acting performance by legendary genre icon Reggie …

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Makeup and special effects artist Cleve Hall, whose work included Ghoulises, Twisted Nightmare and Book of Fire, has died. Hall’s publicist, Mike Arnold confirmed the artist’s death to Deadline. He died Wednesday from a heart attack at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was 61.

His daughter, Constance Hall, announced his death and launched a Go Fund Me to raise funds for burial costs.

“To all family, friends, fans and loved ones, we deeply regret to inform you of the passing of Cleve Hall or as he was lovingly known to many of his fans Monster Man. Cleve spent many many years as a Special makeup FX artist, foam fabricator, and horror movie actor. He was a family man, an adored father proud, grandpa and a beloved mentor,” she wrote on Thursday.

Hall’s industry work varied greatly from visual effects to costume design to special effects and makeup. Throughout...

Cleve Hall, a respected makeup effects artist known for his distinctive work on such films as Ghoulies, Re-Animator and Troll, has died. He was 61.

Hall died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, his rep Mike Arnoldi told The Hollywood Reporter.

Hall’s daughter Constance has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with burial costs. Her dad “was a family man, an adored father, proud grandpa and a beloved mentor,” she wrote. “He loved movies, Godzilla, sculpting and inspiring the next generation of creatives.”

Constance and another daughter, Elora, and his ex-wife, Sonia,...

Cleve Hall, a respected makeup effects artist known for his distinctive work on such films as Ghoulies, Re-Animator and Troll, has died. He was 61.

Hall died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, his rep Mike Arnoldi told The Hollywood Reporter.

Hall’s daughter Constance has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with burial costs. Her dad “was a family man, an adored father, proud grandpa and a beloved mentor,” she wrote. “He loved movies, Godzilla, sculpting and inspiring the next generation of creatives.”

Constance and another daughter, Elora, and his ex-wife, Sonia,...

"If you were terrified by Dawn of the Dead & Friday the 13th, you must see Nightmare." Ahead of its release this July from Kino Lorber, the special features for Code Red's uncut Blu-ray of the 1981 slasher movie Nightmare have been announced.

Directed by Romano Scavolini and starring Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, C.J. Cooke, Mik Cribben, and Danny Ronan, the Nightmare Uncut Blu-ray will be released on July 17th. You can view the full special features and cover art below:

Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "Mentally unbalanced patient, George Tatum, is released from a New York mental hospital, slums it up on sleazy 42nd Street, and then travels to Florida to terrorize an unsuspecting family. Brutal, uncompromising, and graphic, this is one Nightmare that you'll never forget! Originally released unrated to theaters during the height of the slasher craze in the early 1980s, this slasher-splatter classic has garnered a huge...

This Halloween season, Kino Lorber and Code Red will offer horror hounds a nice batch of treats with their DVD releases of Neon Maniacs, Nightmare, Shakma, and Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary.

From Kino Lorber: "Code Red in conjunction with Kino Lorber presents the following October 13 releases only on DVD and Just in time for Halloween!

Neon Maniacs (1986) - Directed by Joseph Mangine $19.95 Nightmare (1981) - Directed by Romano Scavolini $19.95

Bonus: Audio commentary with stars Baird Stafford and make-up artist Cleve Hall, moderated by Filmmaker David Decoteau Shakma (1990) - Directed by Tom Logan and Hugh Parks $19.95

Bonus: Watch In: Katarina's Bucket List Mode Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary (1975) - Dir by Joan Lopez Moctezuma $19.95

Bonus: Interview with Producer Henri Bollinger"

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We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a new poster for L.A. Slasher, details on Headless, casting update on Welcome to Purgatory, trailers for Truth or Dare and Red Sleep, and more:

New Poster for L.A. Slasher: “Sales agency Circus Road Films has picked up Martin Owen’s horror/satire feature “L.A. Slasher.” Glenn Reynolds’ Circus Road is handling domestic sales. The film stars Danny Trejo (“Machete”), Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”), Dave Bautista (“Riddick”), Eric Roberts (“The Dark Knight), Drake Bell (“Drake & Josh”), Brooke Hogan (“Hogan Knows Best”), Tori Black (“Not Another Celebrity Movie”) and Marisa Lauren (“Superhero Movie”), with the of voice of Andy Dick (“News Radio”) as the ‘L.A. Slasher’.

Produced by Jeffrey Wright and Daniel Sollinger (“Girls Against Boys”), “L.A. Slasher” is a biting, social satire about reality TV and the...

Earlier this month we premiered the official poster for writer/director B. Harrison Smith's upcoming tale of indie terror, Dead.tv, and now a new one-sheet has hit the airwaves. Check it out here, and look for distribution news on the flick to come soon.

Eric Roberts, Danielle Harris, and Felissa Rose co-star. For more info check out some exclusive stills here, visit the official Dead.tv website, and follow @deadtvmovie on Twitter.

Synopsis

Shot in Northeast Pennsylvania, Dead.tv focuses on Eric Roberts' character, Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and who is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show pilot based on the plots of all three of Barrett's former films. Syfy Channel's "Monster Man," Cleve Hall, designed and supervised the makeup effects.

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We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the short film “Hold Your Fire,” release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, trailers for Truth or Dare and The Shadows, and much more:

Full Short Film “Hold Your Fire”: “Twitch Film proudly presents the online premiere of artist-turned-filmmaker Wes Benscoter’s debut short film, Hold Your Fire, exclusively at Twitch Film.

A ghostly soldier comes face to face with this grim reality of his war-torn existence on the battlefield… and beyond! Assaulting international audiences at festivals from Montreal’s Fantasia to Sitges, Fantasporto, A Night of Horror, and Dead by Dawn, to sending domestic shivers up spines at Screamfest, Boston Underground, and the New York City Horror Film Festival, Twitch Film now takes the mantle in offering Wes Benscoter’s mini-masterpiece to its largest audience ever.

A twenty-year veteran of horrific illustration,...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Origin Releasing has released a behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of the ("Smart, Driven..." MoreHorror.com) film 'The Black Dahlia Haunting' (), which hits Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View on July 1st, a full month before the DVD street date.

Check out the behind the scenes preview below the details.

From the Press Release

The acclaimed paranormal thriller, which has garnered such accolades as Best Director, Actress, and Monster at Shockfest 2012 in Hollywood and Best Use of Sexuality and Best Cameo at Pollygrind 2012, follows a young woman from New York City who travels to Los Angeles to check on the well-being of her estranged brother, who is being held in a psychiatric ward for the murder of his parents. While in La she finds herself consumed by a mysterious spirit who turns out to be none other than Elizabeth Short,...

Alrighty, kids, it's time for a little exclusive eye candy! On tap right now is the official poster for Harrison Smith's new tale of indie terror, Dead.tv. Call your local cable provider and scream for it. If only to hear the reaction of the poor schlep answering the phone.

Eric Roberts and Felissa Rose co-star. Writer/director B. Harrison Smith's Dead.tv will be released later this year.

For more info check out some exclusive stills here, visit the official Dead.tv website, and follow @deadtvmovie on Twitter.

Synopsis

Shot in Northeast Pennsylvania, Dead.tv focuses on Eric Roberts' character, Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and who is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show pilot based on the plots of all three of Barrett's former films. Syfy Channel's "Monster Man,...

No, it’s not that much rumored remake of the Universal classic. This is something different. An indie feature starring Alexis Iacono, Britt Griffith, Cleve Hall, Brandon Slagle, Devanny Pinn, and Chanel Ryan that is currently in production and should be making its way to a DVD shelf near you soon.

Coming to us from director Brandon Slagle Black Lagoon tells the following tale:

Synopsis: A Marine Biologist is assigned to investigate the mysterious deaths of … Continue reading →...

Calm down, Universal monster fans. The following story has nothing to do with a remake, redux, reimagining, rebirth, retelling, redundant of your favorite gillman. This is a beast of another kind, one that grins with a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth!

From Origin Releasing, Dead Sea Films LLC. and director Brandon Slagle comes Black Lagoon starring Alexis Iacono, Britt Griffith, Cleve Hall, Brandon Slagle, Devanny Pinn, and Chanel Ryan.

Synopsis:

A marine biologist is assigned to investigate the mysterious deaths of marine life in an inland saltwater lake. When she arrives, she discovers the town’s dark secret – an ancient legend that may in fact be real…

Look for more on this one soon!

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There's a new independent creature feature in the works called Black Lagoon and, no, it's not a remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon.

It's the latest effort from writer-director Brandon Slagle (The Black Dahlia Haunting) and the film concerns a marine biologist who is assigned to investigate the mysterious deaths of marine life in an inland salt water lake. When she arrives she discovers the town's dark secret - an ancient legend that may in fact be real.

Alexis Iacono, Britt Griffith, Cleve Hall, Brandon Slagle, Devanny Pinn and Chanel Ryan star.  After the jump, you can check out the first image to be released from the film.

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We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes first details on Harbinger Down, trailers for Beneath and Inbred, release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, and much more:

First Details on Harbinger Down: “Award-winning Visual Effects artists Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., co-founders of Studio Adi (Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc.) launched a campaign today for Harbinger Down. “In the spirit of sci-fi/horror classics, Alien and The Thing, Harbinger Down is a tense, claustrophobic full-length creature film that will feature only practical Animatronic and Makeup Effects,” announced Gillis, who will write and direct.

“Our company, Amalgamated Dynamics, will create the kind of Oscar caliber Creature Effects for which we are known,” commented Woodruff, who will produce along with Studio Adi’s Jennifer Tung. Lance Henriksen is set to star.

In Harbinger Down, a group of grad...

Wondering when you'll be able to see the spooky new flick The Black Dahlia Haunting? Well, wonder no more as we finally have a VOD premiere date. Read on for details and to have a look at the latest one-sheet!

From the Press Release

Origin Releasing, in conjunction with Phase 4 Films, is proud to announce the United States and Canadian Video On Demand and Pay-per-view release dates for their feature film The Black Dahlia Haunting.

The VoD and PPV street date will be July 1st in both countries and will be available through numerous online and cable providers.

The acclaimed paranormal thriller, which has garnered such accolades as Best Director, Actress, and Monster at Shockfest 2012 in Hollywood and Best Use of Sexuality and Best Cameo at Pollygrind 2012, follows a young woman from New York City who travels to Los Angeles to check on the well-being of her estranged brother,...

Danielle Harris. We love us some Danielle Harris. And we get her and more in these latest stills from Harrison Smith's new tale of indie terror, Dead.tv. Check 'em out. You know you want to.

Eric Roberts and Felissa Rose co-star. Writer/director B. Harrison Smith's Dead.tv will be released later this year.

For more info check out some behind-the-scenes stills here, visit the official Dead.tv website, and follow @deadtvmovie on Twitter.

Synopsis

Shot in Northeast Pennsylvania, Dead.tv focuses on Eric Roberts' character, Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and who is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show pilot based on the plots of all three of Barrett's former films. Syfy Channel's "Monster Man," Cleve Hall, designed and supervised the makeup effects.

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And the exclusive content keeps rolling on in for you cats... Next on tap we have the world premiere of the trailer for the new flick starring Danielle Harris, Eric Roberts, and Felissa Rose, Dead.tv. What are you waiting for? Tune in now!

Writer/director B. Harrison Smith's Dead.tv will be released later this year!

For more info check out some behind-the-scenes stills here, visit the official Dead.tv website, and follow @deadtvmovie on Twitter.

Synopsis

Shot in Northeast Pennsylvania, Dead.tv focuses on Eric Roberts' character, Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and who is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show pilot based on the plots of all three of Barrett's former films. Syfy Channel's "Monster Man," Cleve Hall, designed and supervised the makeup effects.

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We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes Cowboys Vs Vampires release information, Compound Fracture screening dates, and an interview with Inhuman Resources co-writer Anthony O’Connor:

Cowboys Vs Vampires DVD Release Details: “The story of a western movie actor (Johnny Dust) still trying to make it big in a western film studio and theme park, when a ‘new management team’ takes over the park and turns the film studio into a fright-fest for the month of Halloween. Haunted by the image of his dead western movie hero, who appears to him on the little screen, Johnny unravels the real intent of management and its opening night ‘spectacular’, which takes place in the depths of the park’s cave.

Origin Releasing LLC is proud to announce the United States street date for Cowboys Vs Vampires,...

Back in the '80s and early-'90s, Linnea Quigley ruled the horror scream queen scene. When she wasn't starring in films like Night of the Demons or Return of the Living Dead, she was doing oddball efforts like Linnea Quigley's Horror Workout. Some of us still own this on VHS, however, it's making its way to DVD for the first time. It's up for pre-sale now with copies shipping April 11th.

Directed by Kenneth J. Hall and starring Quigley, the workout tape was originally released in 1990 and features special effects from Cleve Hall (TV’s "Monster Man"). A campy, gory parody of the workout videos of the '80s, the film was created to capitalize on Quigley’s explosive popularity and rabid fan base. In it, Quigley teaches a bevy of big-haired, lingerie-clad beauties the proper way to tone and stretch, while a masked killer stalks them one by one.

Legacy Retro, the division of Legacy Features dedicated to vintage horror and exploitation films, has lined up cult classic Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout for a re-mastered Special Edition.

Directed by Kenneth J. Hall (Puppet Master, Halfway House) and starring legendary horror Scream Queen Linnea Quigley (Night of the Demons, Return of the Living Dead), Horror Workout was originally released in 1990 and features special effects from Cleve Hall (TV’s Monster Man). A campy, … Continue reading →...

Here's a Planet Fury-approved selection of notable genre DVD releases for the months of February and March 2013.

The Blob (1958) Criterion Collection Blu-ray & DVD Available Now

This entertaining low-budget favorite gets some well-deserved respect from the folks at Criterion. A gelatinous creature from outer space begins to devour the inhabitants of a small town. Each time it consumes a new body, it grows bigger. A couple of teens (including the wooden Steve McQueen) attempt to warn the town and save the population from certain blech! Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. directs the mayhem with a sure hand while Bart Sloane's great special effects still pack a punch. Followed by the bizarre comedy sequel, Son of Blob, in the early ’70s (directed by Larry Hagman!) and a great, underrated remake in 1988 by Chuck Russell.

Special Features:

* New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

* Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack H. Harris...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, information on a new episode of Ghost Trek, a review of Vamp U, and much more:

Release and Distribution Details for The Black Dahlia Haunting: “Zeroinside Films and Pinnovating Productions are proud to announce that their paranormal thriller “The Black Dahlia Haunting”, written and directed by Brandon Slagle and starring Devanny Pinn (Hold Your Breath), Britt Griffith (SyFy’s Ghosthunters), Noah Dahl (Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono, Cleve A. Hall (SyFy’s Monster Man, Troll), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night), and Sarah Nicklin (Alice D, The Disco Exorcist) has signed distribution agreements with Jy Entertainment (China) and the newly-formed Origin Releasing (United States and Canada). The film is also represented internationally by Phoenix Group Releasing.

Additionally, the film was recently selected...

We have some quick distribution news for The Black Dahlia Haunting as word has come that the ghostly new flick has been picked up by Origin Releasing for North American distribution. Hooray for spooky!

The Black Dahlia Haunting grabbed 10 nominations at Shockfest with Brandon Slagle winning Best Director, Devanny Pinn taking Best Actress, and "Monster Man" Cleve Hall named Best Monster.

The film stars Pinn (Hold Your Breath, Nude Nuns With Big Guns), Britt Griffith (Syfy's "Ghost Hunters"), Noah Dahl (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono (World of Warcraft: Cataclysm), Slagle (Argo, Patient Zero, also the film's director) , Jessica Cameron (TLC's "Bride of Beverly Hills," Silent Night), Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) and Hall (Syfy's "Monster Man").

For more info "like" The Black Dahlia Haunting on Facebook, visit the official The Black Dahlia Haunting website, and follow The Black Dahlia Haunting on Twitter.

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Zeroinside Films and Pinnovating Productions are proud to announce that their paranormal thriller “The Black Dahlia Haunting”, written and directed by Brandon Slagle and starring Devanny Pinn (Hold Your Breath, Nude Nuns With Big Guns), Britt Griffith (SyFy’s Ghosthunters), Noah Dahl (Bad Teacher, Henry Poole is Here), Alexis Iacono (World of Warcraft, Blue Caprice), Cleve A. Hall (SyFy’s Monster Man, Troll), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night, TLC’s Brides of Beverly Hills), and Sarah Nicklin (Alice D, … Continue reading →...

Zeroinside Films and Pinnovating Productions have revealed The Black Dahlia Haunting - written and directed by Brandon Slagle - has been picked up by Origin Releasing for North American distribution..

The film stars Devanny Pinn, Britt Griffith, Noah Dahl, Alexis Iacono, Cleve Hall, Jessica Cameron and Sarah Nicklin.

The acclaimed film, which nabbed Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Monster at Shockfest in Hollywood this past November will hit stores, VOD outlets, and other markets in the U.S. and Canada in the third quarter of 2013.

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Fresh off its recent screening at Shockfest Film Festival in Hollywood, The Black Dahlia Haunting has released a new theatrical trailer and creepy promotional poster. Dig the artwork and get a look at the preview right here.

The Black Dahlia Haunting grabbed 10 nominations at Shockfest with Brandon Slagle winning Best Director, Devanny Pinn taking Best Actress and "Monster Man" Cleve Hall named Best Monster.

The film stars Pinn (Hold Your Breath, Nude Nuns With Big Guns), Britt Griffith (Syfy's "Ghost Hunters"), Noah Dahl (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono (World of Warcraft: Cataclysm), Slagle (Argo, Patient Zero, also the film's director) , Jessica Cameron (TLC's "Bride of Beverly Hills," Silent Night), Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) and Hall (Syfy's "Monster Man").

For more info "like" The Black Dahlia Haunting on Facebook, visit the official The Black Dahlia Haunting website, and follow The Black Dahlia Haunting on Twitter.

We all feel a little wolfen now and then…and we have a couple of goodies to put that snarl in your growl. Dig the new trailer and teaser poster for the upcoming werewolf joint Hallow Pointe.

From the twisted mind of writer Joe Knetter, Hallow Pointe was produced and directed by Thomas J. Churchill. The film was featured on Syfy's "Monster Man" with F/X master Cleve Hall and his team working on the werewolf design. The trailer is beautiful old school wolfy horror. We can't wait to see more!

To keep current on this project, visit the official Hallow Pointe website and "like" Hallow Pointe on Facebook.

Synopsis

Hallow Pointe is a chilling story about love, life and what lengths you go through to try to save someone, all told within the classic horror staple, a creature feature. The film is centered around Madeline's Closet, a quaint bed...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

After another killer year of the Shockfest Film Festival, we have the official list of winners to share with you.

MoreHorror was a sponsor this year and I want to thank everyone that attended the event as our VIP Guests as well as all the hard working MoreHorror staff members and festival workers that put on another 'shocktacular' festival.

You can check out a couple candid cell phone shots below from our Hollywood correspondent M@tch.

We'll also be posting video interviews from the festival within the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

So, without further ado, here are this years winners. Congrats to all!

Best Feature

Visible Scars

Best Short

Orange County Hill Killers

Best Actor

Bill Oberst Jr. for Children Of Sorrow

Best Actress

Devanny Pinn for The Black Dahlia Haunting

Best Director

Brandon Slagle for The Black Dahlia Haunting

Best Cinematography

Yong Jin Kim...

In a very short period of time, Scream Factory has become the number one company to watch for cult horror releases. They have new titles planned every month and, in February, we’ll see the release of TerrorVision, The Video Dead, and Prison. We covered the initial announcement and we’re back with details on the presentation, bonus features, and cover artwork:

“Scream Factory™ invites loyal fans and collectors to embark on a journey filled with thrills, chills and 80s high-camp spills when Prison (starring Viggo Mortensen in an early career role) and a double feature presentation of Terrorvision and The Video Dead debut on home entertainment shelves everywhere on February 19, 2013. Prison Collector’s Edition and Terrorvision/ The Video Dead Double Feature are presented in Two Blu-ray + DVD combo packs. Each boasts original theatrical key art, anamorphic widescreen movie presentation and exciting bonus content.

Available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD,...

Scream Factory have announced, via their Facebook page, the extras on the upcoming collector’s edition Blu-ray & DVD combos of Prison and the double feature Bd & DVD combo pairing of Terrorvision and The Video Dead – both of which are coming soon on February 19th 2013.

Prison:

Commentary with Director Renny Harlin Hard Time: The Making of “Prison” – An all-new retrospective with Director Renny Harlin, Producer Irwin Yablans, Screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner, Actor Tom Everett, Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder, Special Makeup Effects Creator John Carl Buechler, Executive Producer Charles Band, Composer Richard Band, Production Designer Philip Duffin, and Production Assistant Patrick Denver U.S. Theatrical Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery and Original First-Draft Screenplay (Pdf format)

Terrorvision:

Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou and Stars Diane Franklin and Jon Gries Monsters on Demand: The Making of “Terrorvision” – An all-new retrospective with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou, Stars Gerrit Graham, Mary Woronov,...

With other companies making waves releasing cult horror films on Blu-ray, it's no surprise Code Red DVD is getting in on the trend by bringing Nail Gun Massacre, Just Before Dawn, and The Electric Chair to hi-def.

Code Red announced on its blog that the company's first foray into Blu-ray will be the 1974 obscurity The Electric Chair. I’m not even familiar with this one. Are you? If so, you might be excited to hear a 97-minute cut of the film will be coming to a loaded Blu-ray to be hosted by former WWE diva Maria Kanellis and TV’s “Monster Man” Cleve Hall.

Following that will be the notorious 1985 splatterfest Nail Gun Massacre, about members of a construction crew that gang-rape a young woman and then begin getting brutally killed off by a mysterious maniac wielding a nail gun. Code Red promises another loaded disc boasting both a brand...

There are days when a film announcement hitting my inbox causes me great joy and excitement. This is one of those times. Read on for the details!

Larry Blamire, writer, director, producer and star of the 2001 horror-comedy feature The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra and its follow-up, the 2009 flick The Lost Skeleton Returns Again (review here), got in touch with me today to dole out some amazing news--namely, he’s planning on a third film in the franchise to be titled The Lost Skeleton Walks Among Us!

“Anyone who knows me knows that I am an outspoken fan of practical FX,” said Blamire, who also directed 2007’s Trail of the Screaming Forehead and 2009’s Dark and Stormy Night, “and I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with champion practical torchbearer and mad genius Cleve Hall [on a pair of projects]. His “Monster Man” [reality] show has kids, kids mind you, making their own monster masks and such out of rubber,...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Alright, we've got pairs of All Access Passes to this weeks Shockfest Film Festival 2012 to give away. If you live near or are able to get to the L.A. area this week, you won't want to miss this years event (which includes the highly anticipated screenings of The Black Dahlia Haunting and Children of Sorrows). This pass includes access to all film screenings, including Opening Night Red Carpet and the Awards Ceremony.

To enter (and also qualify for a custom 'Freddy Glove' that will be given away at the festival) email your full name, physical address and subject line Shockfest All Access Pass Give Away to shockfestallaccess@morehorror.com. Winners will be notified by email with a code to redeem on the Shockfest website. Good luck!

About Shockfest Film Festival:

When:

Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8:00 Pm - Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11:55 Pm (Pst)

Where:...

After getting a glimpse at several behind-the-scenes stills for Harrison Smith's Dead.tv, starring Danielle Harris, Eric Roberts, and Felissa Rose, the first poster for the flick has arrived. It's subtle, yet striking and was designed by "Monster" Mark Kosobucki.

Using the same retro style he employed for the Corey Feldman horror film 6 Degrees of Hell, Kosokucki wanted a touch of Sleepaway Camp and Friday the 13th to come through. Dead.tv is in post-production with a planned 2013 release.

For more info check out those aforementioned behind-the-scenes stills here, visit the official Dead.tv website, and follow @deadtvmovie on Twitter.

Synopsis

Shot in Northeast Pennsylvania, Dead.tv focuses on Eric Roberts' character, Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and who is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show pilot based on the...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Shockfest 2012 festival director G.R. Claveria has sent us the exclusive complete nomination announcement's for this years event.

The nominations were announced at the Shockfest party on Halloween at Dimples Restaurant, in Burbank, CA, and without further ado, here they are:

Best Actor Nominations

* Joe Estevez for Bunyan (World Premiere)

* Bill Oberst Jr. for Children of Sorrow (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Tom Sizemore for Visible Scars (World Premiere)

* Brandon Slagle for The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Adam Chambers for The Garlock Incident (World Premiere)

Best Actress Nominations

* Hannah Levien for Children of Sorrow (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Eve Blangiardo for No Love Lost (World Premiere)

* Devanny Pinn for The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Nicole Travolta for Orange County Hill Killers (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Jillian Murray for Visible Scars (World Premiere)

Best Feature Nominations

* Bunyan (World Premiere)

* The Black Dahlia Haunting (Los Angeles Premiere)

* Visible Scars...

The upcoming film Dead.tv featuring Danielle Harris, Eric Roberts and Felissa Rose has completed its first cut and we've got some cool behind-the-scenes stills featuring the stars of the film with director Harrison Smith and F/X artist, "Monster Man" Cleve Hall.

For more info on this film, check out our first announcement article and also visit the official Dead.tv website.

From the Press Release

Dead.tv producer and director Harrison Smith (The Fields, 6 Degrees of Hell) has confirmed the first cut of the horror film is completed. The slasher horror wrapped on September 24th and stars Eric Roberts, Danielle Harris and Felissa Rose. Shot in Northeast, Pennyslvania, the film focuses on Eric Roberts' character Julian Barrett, a former 80s horror director whose career hit the skids and is attempting a reboot of his faded horror franchise. A group of young adults are hand-picked to star in a reality show...

Principal photography has wrapped on the upcoming Dead.tv, and we have the first official stills from the feature film starring Danielle Harris, Eric Roberts and Felissa Rose.

Take a sneak peek at the pics below, and dig all the talent working on the project. Be sure to check back soon as we'll give you more on this one as we get it!

From the Press Release

Eric Roberts and Danielle Harris headline Dead.tv, an upcoming horror movie that wrapped principal photography in Pennsylvania on September 24. Producer/writer Harrison Smith (The Fields and the upcoming 6 Degrees of Hell) directs Dead.tv in addition to writing and co-producing with Brian Gallagher.

Former Sleepaway Camp killer Felissa Rose rounds out the cast as a counselor involved in a dark puzzle unraveling at a summer camp. The film focuses on a group of young reality show wannabes locked in a Machiavellian scenario...

Ever wanted to learn how to run a mold or design a character makeup from the man who provided some of the groundbreaking FX for the classic An American Werewolf in London? For those in L.A., here’s your chance, as the legendary artist Steve Johnson is primed to instruct Classes 4 Characters.

Commencing this October in Van Nuys, CA, Classes 4 Characters was formed out of the idea that makeup artists should be able to choose which area of Spfx they want to learn, as opposed to paying for lengthy and expensive makeup schools. Made up by a collective of well-known and respected industry Spfx artists (including Johnson, Cleve Hall of Syfy’s “Monster Man”, Vincent Guastini of The Devil’s Carnival, cast members of Syfy’s “Face-Off” and more), the workshops are designed for working artists who simply cannot take time away from busy work schedules and intended to...

The first official teaser trailer for Brandon Slagle's paranormal psychological thriller The Black Dahlia Haunting landed in our inbox, and we have it right here along with info on the film's world premiere at Scare-a-Con to be held next month in Syracuse, New York.

The Black Dahlia Haunting stars Devanny Pinn (#HoldYourBreath), Britt Griffith (Syfy's "Ghost Hunters"), Noah Dahl (Bad Teacher), Alexis Iacono (The Penny Dreadful Picture Show), Cleve Hall (Syfy's "Monster Man"), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night), Sarah Nicklin (Beg), Daniel Murawka (The Locals), and Brandon Slagle (Patient Zero), who also directed the film.

Synopsis:

A young woman, Holly (Pinn), flies from New York City to Los Angeles to follow up on the murders of her abusive father and stepmother by her blind-since-childhood younger brother, Tyler (Dahl). She soon encounters the psychiatrist assigned to treat Tyler, Dr. Owen (Griffith), who seems to have a special connection to a spirit Tyler claims speaks to him,...

Arizona is about to experience the Rapture as a new horror convention has announced its first round of guests. Wtf Events’ Rapture Horror Expo will be held from Friday, October 5th, to Sunday, October 7th, at the Mesa Convention Center located at 263 N. Center St in Mesa.

The line-up so far includes Tony Todd (Candyman, Hatchet I and II), Jake Busey (The Frighteners, Identity), Addison Miller ("The Walking Dead"), indie filmmaker Dave Reda (Bit Parts, My Undeadly), "Ms. Vampy" herself- actress Brooke Lewis, "Monster Man" Cleve Hall, up-and-coming scream queens Jessica Cameron and Devanny Pinn, and more.

In addition to the celebrity guests, Rapture Horror Expo will be filled with live music, tattoo artists, creepy classic car shows, a zombie prom, and contests. On Saturday, October 6th, United Blood Services will be setting up for horror fans and conventions guest to make donations. To schedule a time slot, visit the Rapture Horror Expo website.

We have added a new set of pictures from the event "Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th Anniversary Party".Cleve Hall attending the Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th Anniversary Party during the Comic-Con Convention in San Diego on July 12, 2012. Photo copyright by Glenn Francis / PR Photos. Digger, Shoobie Doo attending the Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th Anniversary Party during the Comic-Con Convention in San Diego on July 12, 2012. Photo copyright by Glenn Francis / PR Photos. Phoebe Price attending the Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th Anniversary Party during the Comic-Con Convention in San Diego on July 12, 2012. Photo copyright by Glenn Francis / PR Photos. Jason Charles Miller attending the Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th Anniversary Party during the Comic-Con Convention in...

Cinema Retro has received the following press release:

Bay Area Film Events would like to extend a Huge Thank You to everyone who came out and helped make our Godzilla Night a rousing success! People there had a Godzilla-sized blast with our host Balrok from Creepy Kofy Movietime, King Kong and Godzilla in person, Kimono My House selling Godzilla goods and our guests Cleve Hall from SyFy’s Monsterman and Kyle Yount of the Kaijucast podcast, plus Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle on the big screen! And the biggest news of all is that we will do it all again next year with different movies and more surprises! Bafe and the Bal will be making this a yearly Godzilla event! In the meantime we are working on some new shows that we will announce soon. But if you just can’t wait, there are two shows coming up in the...

Three days of horror movies, celebrity guests, vendors and a downright horrific ambiance…that is the Macabre Faire Film Fest, coming soon to Rockville Centre. So those of you in the New York area, consider yourselves warned.

Presented by Walking Dead Films and Twitch Twitch Productions, the Macabre Faire Film Fest is sure to be a great time for horror fans. For all the info you need on the event, check out the official Macabre Faire Film Festival website. There you'll find a schedule of three days of movies, from Friday, June 22, through Sunday, June 24. You'll also find a list of unique celebrity guests including Eileen Dietz from The Exorcist, the "Monster Man" Cleve Hall and (of all people) former WWE wrestler turned actor Gene Snitsky! That's right - hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife, it's Snitsky!

Check out the promo poster below.

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Special Effects Artist Robert Kurtzman recently opened the doors to the Kurtzman Institute of Art, a school where students learn the fine art of F/X. Kurtzman has now announced the list of guest speakers and special in-class guests who will be visiting the school, and it's pretty mpressive.

According to the Kurtzman Institute of Art website, "The facility gives students first-hand access to decades of genuine Hollywood experience. With classes lead by top-notch instructors with proven experience, students can get on the fast track to success in film, television, amusement, and many other creative industries. In addition, students get real world experience, working alongside respected professionals, in a fully functional film and effects studio during the course of their instruction, providing a truly unique educational experience."

Among those whom students can count on learning from this year are: Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster), Don Coscarelli (Phantasm,...

What is up Fiends! It's another great day as the darkness looms overhead! I feel like taking my black carriage out for a spin to haunt the locals! But first, I wanted to let you all in on this week's episode of The Dungeon!

This week we had the badass as well as beautiful, Patricia Tallman visiting the show. Genre geeks the world over know her from Army Of Darkness, "Babylon Five", "Star Trek", and of course, the gun totin' model of Barbara in the excellent 1990's remake of Night Of The Living Dead!

I was joined by my "Terror Team" of Hollywood F/X Master, Thomas Surprenant as well as the lovely "Demoness" Apocalypse Amy Lynes. The entire team was accounted for after all the undead hi-jinks that occurred last week. Also joining us as a special guest co-host is yje co-writer/director of Night Of The Living Dead 2012, my horrorpunk brother,...

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Monsters Man Season 2 Wrap Party.Lisa Wilcox attending the Monster Man TV series season 2 wrap party at Rollings Stone Lounge in Los Angeles.Photo copyright by Tatiana Davidov / PR Photos. Kayla Tabish attending the Monster Man TV series season 2 wrap party at Rollings Stone Lounge in Los Angeles.Photo copyright by Tatiana Davidov / PR Photos. Charlotte Milchard attending the Monster Man TV series season 2 wrap party at Rollings Stone Lounge in Los Angeles.Photo copyright by Tatiana Davidov / PR Photos. Cleve Hall and Constance Hall attending the Monster Man TV series season 2 wrap party at Rollings Stone Lounge in Los Angeles.Photo copyright by Tatiana Davidov...