Dark Woods Second One-Sheet and Status

Author/Michael Allen

Psychological thriller "Dark Woods" is finished post-production and the film is currently in search of distributors with a second final one-sheet poster available above. Already seen by this reviewer the picture is tense and dramatic with an excellent performance from James Russo and Tracy Coogan. Likely to be available shortly once distribution is found fans can these these two actors and many more at theatres or on DVD. For now have a look at one of many movie stills from the film featuring James Russo and John Muscanero past the break.





Director: Michael Escobedo.

Writer: John Muscanero.

Cast: Tracy Coogan, John Muscanero, James Russo, and Mary Kate Wiles.










A trailer for "Dark Woods" can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq9ccMeQzMY

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Silence Ca Tue in Stores September 22

Author/Michael Allen

Distributors Brink DVD will release "Silence Ca Tue!" for horror fans this September 22. The film, which is banned in Belgium "Silence Ca Tue!" is the epitome of "...guerrilla filmmaking" and this flick is out to shock! With the films focus on the difficulties of filmmaking in Europe this feature length flick with add lots of gore to entertain those in search of the something sinister. Have a look at the DVD cover work that is shown above and check out the films teaser and synopsis below.

A synopsis for "Silence Ca Tue" here:

"A young director disgusted by the financing system of the movie industry decides to shoot a feature movie made from live scenes without any financial support in order to denounce the difficulties to achieve a cinematographic project in Belgium. The rivalries between the cast members, the excesses and the frustrations will slowly lead him to a surrealistic disaster."

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The Quiet Arrangement Full Synopsis

Author/Michael Allen

"The Quiet Arrangement" is currently looking for distribution after recently playing to packed houses in Cleveland, Ohio. A crime drama in a similar vein as "Memento" "The Quiet Arrangement" is a must see for film fans and now an in-depth plot summary is available until the film releases nationally. Have a look at the complexity of the story and the full cast of characters below from this first HWIC Filmworks production.

Synopsis for "The Quiet Arrangement" here:

"Prominent lawyer Walter Briggs comes home to a ringing telephone. He is told that his wife has been kidnapped. The only way that he can get her back is to pay a ransom that no one else is supposed to know about...

Mr. Parks is a professional who is all about the business. It just so happens that his business is working in the criminal underworld and his private life may threaten to derail it all.

Detective Jack Simons has been undercover for a long time. He needs just one more bust before he can resurface and take back his life. But, just as he and his partner set everything up, everything goes wrong. And then things get interesting...

Rick Fields does odd jobs for questionable people. His latest gig finds him watching over the kidnapped wife of a prominent lawyer. It was supposed to be one last job so that he could get away and start his life over, but things never go according to plan."

Director: David C. Snyder.

Cast: Kyle Jason (City Teacher), Rob Stone (End Game), Kevin M. Hayes, Christina Simkovich, Julian Hicks, Chuck D (Public Enemy) and Joseph D. Lane.

For more information on "The Quiet Arrangment" visit the films website here:

http://cmdpics.iexp.com/tqa/tqa.html

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Frayed Movie Stills

Author/Michael Allen

To be released this August 25th "Frayed" has several movie stills for fans some of which can be viewed below. "Frayed" is a Lionsgate production and has been described as "Taut, nerve-wracking, terrifying..." Available shortly through a wide DVD release a trailer can be seen here that shows the killer in all his ghoulish, sadistic ways. A couple movie stills below.

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Manson Makes His Way to the Big Screen

Author/Michael Allen

A new horror feature is in pre-production from the Ford Austin Film Company and this horror biopic will feature Charles Manson at his worst. Focusing on Manson's psychopathic tendencies the film will star Ford Austin himself, Randal Malone, Jed Rowen, David Stay and Tom Sizemore with many more stars currently in negotiations. Not only will a strong cast be involved, but the film will take a psychological approach to expose this 70s horror icon sadistic activities throughout California and the area surrounding the Barker Ranch. Have a look at the synopsis below along with the confirmed cast.

Synopsis

"'Manson' is about the evil charm of Charles Manson and his family of bloodthirsty killers. The film focuses on Charlie himself and how he used his charm and passion to brainwash and beguile hippies into committing murder on his behalf."

Release Date: Unknown.

Director: Ford Austin.

Writer: Ford Austin.

Cast: Ford Austin (Dahmer vs Gacy), Randal Malone (Frankenstein Rising), Jed Rowen (Acts of Violence), David Stay (Dahmer vs Gacy) and Tom Sizemore (Heat, Black Hawk Down).

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Halloween II in Theatres August 28

Author/Michael Allen

"Halloween II" will be released August 28 and tickets will be available through Fandango.com. A new poster for "H2" can be seen above with a synopsis, likely written by Rob Zombie, below. Only Zombie's eighth film, fans can start buying tickets shortly for this one of a kind horror film that remakes Carpenter's original. Have a look at the cast, crew, synopsis, and trailer inside.

A synopsis for "H2" here:

"Filmmaker Rob Zombie returns to Haddonfield for this Dimension Films sequel that finds the murderous psychopath Michael Myers, once again played by Tyler Mane, out on the loose again."

Director/writer: Rob Zombie.

Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Sheri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Caroline Williams, Howard Hesseman, Angela Trimbur, Brea Grant, and Margot Kidder.

One of several trailers for "H2" here:

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Lee Perkins as Mason in Slime City Massacre

Author/Michael Allen

Character Mason appears here from "Slime City Massacre" and Lee Perkins is the actor beneath all the make-up in this recently completed horror film. Shot in Buffalo, New York the sets are meant to look post-depression era and already the picture has wrapped on-set production. Various locations in Buffalo appear as an "abandoned postal facility," which is "adjacent to the dormant Central Terminal Station" and once post-production is completed horror fans will get a chance to see the results of all the hard work that went into "Slime City Massacre." Have a look at the full cast info' inside and a short word from director Greg Lamberson.

Director/writer: Greg Lamberson.

Cast: Jennifer Bihl, Kealan Patrick Burke, Debbie Rochon, Lee Perkins, Robert C. Sabin, Mary Bogle, T.J. Merrick, Dick Biel, Brooke Lewis, and Tommy Sweeney.

Greg Lamberson's experience from the set:

“Despite our budget, this was the biggest film I’ve ever worked on,” says Lamberson. “We had four characters who become Slime Heads, five who are mercenaries, eight who are cannibals, and fifty homeless people. My director of photography, Chris Santucci, did some amazing shots and the entire cast performed beyond my wildest expectations."

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Bio-Dead Available August 6th

Author/Michael Allen

"Bio-Dead," a futuristic horror film, will be available August 6th through Time Warners Charter digital service. Already the film has received a hard R for violence, gore, and torture so fans will want to steel themselves for the blood fest that takes place on the screen. Shot in Los Angeles "Bio-Dead" is a must see for horror fans in 2009. Have a look at the synopsis and cast info' inside.

A synopsis for "Bio-Dead" here:

"Set in the not-too-distant future 'Bio-Dead' takes place during the aftermath of a bioterrorist attack that has killed twelve million people and rendered Southern California uninhabitable. The once thriving mecca has now become a contaminated wasteland known as The Zone. Hazmat teams are dispatched into The Zone to search for survivors and document all casualties (Lightning)."

Director/writer: Stephen J. Hadden

Cast: Derek Long, Matthew C. Norton, Tony Williams, Rick Hall, Jacob W. Gentry.

For more information about the movie and movie trailer visit:

www.bio-dead.com

http://www.lightningentertainmentgroup.com/

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Edges of Darkness Official Release Date

Author/Michael Allen

Jason Horton, director of "Edges of Darkness," has confirmed a September 22 DVD release date through Anchor Bay for his post-apocalyptic, zombie styled, adventure film. Heavy in sub-plots this flick will offer a little something for everyone including vampires, zombies, religious cults, and a little science fiction. Already premiering in the United Kingdom "Edges of Darkness" now has a second poster for the film, as seen above, and fans can see the film in theatres with a limited run beginning in September 18, which will coincide with the DVD release date. Also, have a peek at the new tagline for the film with the attached cast and crew.

Director: Blaine Cade, and Jason Horton.

Writers: Blaine Cade, and Jason Horton.

Cast: Alonzo F. Jones, Shamika Ann Franklin, Annemarie Pazmino, Lee Perkins, Michelle Rose, Xavier Jones, Jay Costelo, Alisha Gaddis, Robert Kitchen, Wayne Baldwin, and Damon Burks.

Tagline: "So many zombies...so little time!"
PS Live Evil hits 300 screens on Sept. 18th.

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Production Stills from the Set of Box of Shadows

Author/Michael Allen

Already shooting since June 30th "Box of Shadows" has released several production stills, from the set, on Twitter. The production shots show one of the central set pieces, a coffin, that allows a group of college students to experience "a world of ghosts." Have a look at horror filmmaking first hand below.

Director: Mauro Borrelli.

Writers: Mauro Borrelli, and Scott Svatos.

Cast: Aaron Dean Eisenberg, J. Walter Holland, Domiziano Arcangeli, and Jeffrey Damnit.

















For more stills from the set visit here:

http://twitter.com/boxofshadows

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