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Dances with Films is in full swing and Dave Reda's Rotting Love is an official selection at the festival, playing today at 11:45pm. We also have a teaser trailer for the short film as well in this story in case you missed it. Also in today's Horror Highlights: a call for submissions for this year's South Africa HorrorFest and release details for Michael Vaughn's book The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema.

Rotting Love Premieres at Dances With Films 2018: Press Release: "Rotting Love, the new horror short film from Bit Parts and My Undeadly writer/director Dave Reda, is an official selection of the Dances With Films festival. The world-famous Tcl Chinese Theatre will feature Rotting Love at 11:45 p.m. on June 15, 2018, as part of their Dances Midnight shorts, block #2.

Rotting Love stars Zombie Dave (Dave Reda) himself, alongside the gorgeous, award-winning star of iMurders, Sinatra Club and Slime City Massacre,...

Horror short featured at Dances with Films As the popularity of the undead genre continues spread like the plague, director Dave Reda unleashes his viral contribution in Rotting Love. With a cast ensemble that is guaranteed to inspire even the most jaded of terror aficionados in flesh crawling grandiose, Rotting Love is the mish-mash we’ve …

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It’s been awhile since we last got an update from writer/director Dave Reda on his latest project, Rotting Love; but along with the news that the short will be screening as part of this year’s Dances with Films festival, Dave offered Dread Central the chance to debut its teaser trailer along with a few behind-the-scenes […]

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Another new video in Dave Reda’s horror poetry/artwork series has arrived, and this one could be our favorite so far! It’s entitled “Dark Queen,” and Dave tells us, “We are taking a break for a few weeks for the holidays… Continue Reading →

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Last week we told you about indie filmmaker Dave Reda’s new video series that combines his horror poetry with some truly incredible artwork, and this week he’s given Dread Central the chance to debut the next installment, No Spark, which… Continue Reading →

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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.

Coffin Awards are up for grabs at the fifth annual A Nightmare to Remember horror film festival.

Taking place from 7pm to 10pm on June 16, 2012, at Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, it will show a line-up of 20-minutes-and-under horror film shorts. Cost is $15 at the door.

Special guests on the black carpet will be Devanny Pinn (The Black Dahlia Haunting, Nude Nuns With Big Guns) and Brandon Slagle (The Super, 2012: Ice Age).

They will be joined by John Stanley (Creature Features, Nightmare in Blood) and filmmaker Dave Reda along with genre enthusiasts from all parts of the country. Guest judge this year is scream queen Debra Lamb.

Hosted by Miss Misery, the festival includes a free raffle, plus a 'blood bag' filled with goodies for the first 20 people in line. The top three films will receive a Coffin Award.

Indie Horror Month may be winding down, but that doesn't mean our love for and support of indie filmmakers is going anywhere, and one such project we're keeping an eye on is Dave Reda's new short film Love Potion #8. Read on for a casting update and the first bit of artwork.

As Reda told us previously, "[It's] the story of a guy who is of course a total flop with chicks so he goes to see a gypsy who tires to give him love potion #9, but it's a bit too expensive for him. So while she is in the back looking for something cheaper, he decides to steal love potion #8. Horrible things ensue..."

Dave co-wrote the script with Jon Rosenberg and will direct. Cast members signed on so far include Brooke Lewis (Ms. Vampy, Slime City Massacre), Jessica Cameron (who will also appear in Reda's upcoming feature Shadow), Kelli Maroney (Night of the Comet,...

One of the most promising indie filmmakers we've come across here at Dread Central is Dave Reda, and he just dropped us a line with an update on two new projects he has in the works at Elftwin Films: a short film entitled Love Potion #8 and his second feature, Shadow.

Regarding Love Potion #8, Reda tells us, "[It's] the story of a guy who is of course a total flop with chicks so he goes to see a gypsy who tires to give him love potion #9, but it's a bit too expensive for him. So while she is in the back looking for something cheaper, he decides to steal love potion #8. Horrible things ensue..."

Dave continues, "It's very much my style - horror, comedy, romance - all mixed into one. I really feel it could be my best work to date! With the help of writer Jon Rosenberg, who helped me really flesh it out,...

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Brenda and Elisabeth Fies’ film festival for basass women Bleedfest is back this Sunday, September 25th. Bleedfest is proud to present the first full-length fantasy feature directed by a woman. The film is Dawn Of The Dragonslayer and is directed by Anne K. Black and is written and produced by Kynan Griffin. Both women as well as cast members will be on hand for a Q&A session.

Read more about September’s Bleedfest here:

“September 18, 2011 --Los Angeles, California-- BleedFest Film Festival, the monthly networking mixer, screening, and charity event promoting women who make badass movies, is ecstatic to present the World Premier of Dawn Of The Dragonslayer. It the world's first fantasy dragon feature directed by a woman. BleedFest runs Sunday September 25th from 1-5pm, with the feature screening at three pm. There will be a Q & A with writer/director Anne K. Black,...

Dave Reda is a filmmaker who has this cool new horror/comedy short out called “Horror of Our Love” and it’s totally great and one of the most original shorts I’ve seen as of late. Check out my latest Versus with writer, director, producer, actor and all around cool-ass zombie guy Dave Reda. Click here to watch "Horror of Our Love".

Brian S- Hey Dave, first off how did you get into filmmaking?

Dave Reda- I had always wanted to be an actor, and wanted to do more... I knew a bunch of my actor friends that were incredibly talented that were also wanting more work. So, I created my sketch comedy show Click This!, and it turned into a 3 year crash course in film making. I had to learn how to direct, produce, and write as our show mocked every genre and style.. It was a lot of fun,...

As promised, today we bring you the exclusive online debut of Dave Reda's killer romantic horror comedy short film "The Horror of Our Love" to close out Dread Central's Indie Horror Month celebration.

"The Horror of Our Love" twists the normal love story back until it breaks! Imagine Jason, Freddy, or Michael Myers using everything in their slaughtering, slicing, and dicing arsenal ... to impress a girl. Be among the first to laugh out loud, while squirming in your seat, to one of the most unique short films in recent horror history.

It was filmed in San Jose, California, using local crew and actors including Kate Melia as the Girl, Karl Schweitzer, Dan Wilson, Peter Redman, and Reda himself as Melia's "horrifying" love interest. For a taste of the music utilized in the film, visit the band Ludo's official site.

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Here at Dread Central we love indie horror filmmakers, and quite a few of them love us back. Like Dave Reda, who not only is graciously allowing DC to be home to the online debut of his killer romantic horror comedy short film "Horror of Our Love" next week to close out Indie Horror Month but also edited together an exclusive new trailer in honor of the event!

You can check out the new trailer below along with the original teaser that Dave and the gang at Elftwin Films put together last year for "Horror of Our Love", but first here's a bit more info.

"Horror of Our Love" twists the normal love story back until it breaks! Imagine Jason, Freddy, or Michael Myers using everything in their slaughtering, slicing, and dicing arsenal ... to impress a girl. Be among the first to laugh out loud, while squirming in your seat,...

Writer/director/actor Dave Reda has made a name for himself over the last few years with his indie genre projects including Bit Parts and his most recent effort, Horror of Our Love (which screened recently as part of the Los Angeles Comedy Festival).

We recently caught up with Reda (of Elfwtin Fillms) to find out what his top five indie genre projects are. Check them out below!

1. Hate* (*A Comedy) (Drew Daywalt and David Schneider)

This is one of my most favorite short films... A deadly vengeful speaking chicken and poison chimichangas?? This one is so well made and a total blast. Drew also is the director of the insane short film Polydeus, which is a crazy film centered around an 80's video game. The make-up on the creature is fantastic, too.

2. Death In Charge (Devi Snively)

This is such a cool short film, very well made, and an unusual Grim Reaper.

Hey peeps! My girls behind Bleedfest are throwing a Fantasian event on March 6th. Fantasian you ask? The theme is films and musicals by female asian filmmakers! Check it out below and if you're in the area go hangout with these talented women in film. For immediate release:

Los Angeles, California-- March 4, 2011 --

Monthly badass genre film festival BleedFest continues its quest for gender equality in movies and moviemaking with its March 2011 charity and screening event. The theme of BleedFest's March 6th event is FantAsian: Fantasy and musicals by female Asian filmmakers.

Deepika Daggubati will be present for a Q &A after her fantasy musical feature Waking Dreams, as will Anna Biller for a retrospective of her subversive retro shorts including Three Examples Of Myself As Queen. Carly Lyn will receive her Inanna Award statue for A Foundling, and Nora Jesse will receive the Best Producer certificate award for her satirical short Grandpa.

As if getting to meet icons of the horror genre such as Katt Shea (Stripped to Kill, The Rage: Carrie II), Tara Cardinal (Song of the Shattered, Delivery), Kevin Tenney (Night of the Demons, Witchboard), Dave Reda (Bit Parts) and Stacy Title (Hood of Horror) wasn't enough while at Bleedfest, you'll also be in store for the Us premier of

Slaughtered

Everyone's getting slaughtered in the pub tonight! 

Slaughtered is a classic slasher horror, backed by a love story and set in an outback pub. It is simple and savage, but with a unique twist. Slaughtered is an independent horror film that combines love, horror and gore in a slasher style narrative. The story follows a masked killer who stalks an isolated pub in a small town known as Sutton Forest. The body count rises as night falls, slowly eliminating who the killer might be and leaving the remaining few to fight to stay alive.

Start: 02/06/2011 Start: 02/06/2011

Bleedfest is a monthly film festival on the first Sunday of every month, which shows films by women. They've got an all-horror Women in Horror Month lineup for February 6th, 2011.

You can donate blood at the festival between 10:30 and 4:30, as part of the Bleedfest Blood Drive!

Sunday February 6th, 2011

Time: 11am-4:00pm

Location: Cap Theatre

13752 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

$10 cash at door for all day ticket and open bar

11am-11:10am Red Carpet, Mixer

11:10am-2:20am Partnership Award Rescreening

Horror Of Our Love by Dave Reda (7 minutes)

11:20-11:30am Trailblazer Award

Inanna Award presented to Katt Shea

11:30-11:50pm Award: Best Female Producer

Night Of The Hell Hamsters Produced by Elisabeth Pinto (17 minutes)

11:50-12:00pm Award: Best Social Commentary

Inanna Award presented to Stacy Title

12:00-1:25pm Shorts: In Competition

*******Ballots given to...

I love women and I love horror and when we put them two together it's like a whole big ol' double shot of Love which brings me to Bleedfest and Women in Horror Month coming up!

From the Press Release:

January 26, 2011-- Los Angeles, California-Monthly female genre film festival BleedFest is throwing an epic event February 6th, 2011 in honor of Women in Horror Month. There will be a Blood Mobile parked outside the Cap Theatre from 10:30am-4:30pm. Donation appointments can be made by clicking on this link: http://bleedfest.givesblood.org All donors are eligible for half off tickets to the BleedFest Film Festival until the event is sold out, in addition to a pint for a pint Baskin Robbins coupon.

The BleedFest WiHM screening event begins at 11am and ends at 4:00pm. There will be three red carpet opportunities with a dozen press partners and...

What can I say. I love women, I love women in horror and I love women in power! Hey it's a turn on! So what we have here is nothing short of a powerful December 5th heading our way so check out the Press Release and read all about it, the women involved and their films in this great Film Fest called Bleedfest.

Monthly Genre celebration Bleedfest Film Festival announces schedule for its Thriller installment December 5th, 2010 

The schedule for the highly anticipated second BleedFest Film Festival has been announced. It includes a dozen female filmmakers' short films and concludes with international genre superstar's Caroline Du Potet's thriller feature In Their Sleep, her follow up to the sensational and disturbing Inside.

Special guests sitting in their own VIP section include World Famous Scream Queens/producers Michelle Tomlinson and Tara Cardinal, prominent journalist/filmmaker Heidi Martinuzzi, Emmy winning filmmaker Barbara Stepansky,...

"Horror of Our Love", a short film by Dave Reda and Elftwin Films, has been making the festival rounds - and winning awards at many of them. And it's scheduled to screen at two additional fests in California during the month of August. To celebrate, Dave and Elftwin are offering Dread Central readers the chance to win a prop utilized in the film: a severed arm holding flowers. Read on for the details.

There are three steps to winning the arm you see below:

1. Befriend Elftwin Films on Facebook, and post a comment on their Wall about the contest, the film, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

2. Follow Elftwin Films on Twitter, and retweet one of their messages.

3. Come up with a clever caption for the following screenshot from the classic film Creature from the Black Lagoon (talk about a horrific love story!).

Once you've completed all three steps,...

Michelle Fatale is a young California based filmmaker, quite possibly the future of the horror genre and my latest crush. She directs, writes, produces, edits, acts and she even does photography and is also a musician. Michelle has been a featured journalist on several well known horror web sites. She has produced several short films including the multi-award winning short 'The Cleaner' and she owns her own production company Chopping Block Films. Michelle was gracious enough to let me ask her a few questions and we talked about her films and other projects she's done, what's up next for her, her love and passion for the horror genre and Reese's Cups. Michelle has recently joined Comic Book Divas upcoming web series 'Goldilocks in Zombie Land', she'll be playing Queen Rapunzel's bodyguard "Mary Lamb".

Brian S- Hey Michelle, so you have already made a name for yourself in the biz.

The good folks over at Creation are doing their damnedest to make sure that this weekend's con will be a show that fans in attendance will never forget! More guests have been added, and we've got the whole schedule for you right here so you can make sure that you don't miss a single thing!

Just added:

Director Tim Sullivan and his 2001 Maniacs -- Christa Campbell, Lin Shaye, Ryan Fleming, Kevin "Ogre" Ogilvie, and Bill Moseley.

Director Steven R. Munroe and company from I Spit on Your Grave 2010 - Sarah Butler, Rodney Eastman, Jeff Branson, and Daniel Franzese.

Full Schedule:

Friday May 21, 2010

4 pm to 5 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons

5 pm to 10 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public

Saturday May 22, 2010

11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public

Sunday May 23, 2010

11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public

Friday May 21

5:30 P.

In late February we gave you a behind-the-scenes look at "Horror of Our Love", a new short film by Dave Reda and Elftwin Films. Now You can be one of the first to get an exclusive sneak peek of the biggest horror short/music video of 2010. Featuring music by the awesome and twisted band Ludo, this sucker rocks!

Imagine Jason, Freddy, or Michael Myers using everything in their slaughtering, slicing, and dicing arsenal ... to impress a girl. Be among the first to laugh out loud, while squirming in your seat, to one of the most unique short films in recent horror history.

Critics (including yours truly) are going crazy for this hilarious, gory, bloody, macabre breath of horrific air:

"As the old adage goes, good things come in small packages...and...we found one: Elftwin Films’ 'Horror of Our Love,' a romantic horror comedy that twists the normal love story back until it breaks!

As the old adage goes, good things come in small packages, so here at Dread Central we're always on the lookout for standout short films that deliver the goods, and this weekend we found one: Elftwin Films' "Horror of Our Love", a romantic horror comedy that twists the normal love story back until it breaks!

Producer/director/actor Dave Reda (Bit Parts, review here) sent over a copy of "Hool" for us to see, and while he wants to keep most of the details under wraps for a bit while he submits the combination short film/music video to most of the major genre film fests, he did provide us with a still along with a couple of behind-the-scenes photos. For more, including a video of outtakes, be sure to befriend Dave Reda on Facebook, and hit up the Elftwin Films website, too, while you're at it.

"Horror of Our...