From the category archives:
Film
by Mighty Worm on December 1, 2008
Happy December 1st!
And to celebrate why not stroll over to the Creepy Christmas Film Festival, which is offering up 25 days of weird and creepy holiday shorts. A new film every day!
They are also offering up their own brand of creepy advent calendar.
Today’s inaugural film isn’t anything great, but it gives an idea of what is to come. There are some interesting filmmakers in the line-up (which can be found after the jump), so check it out and have yourself a bit of xmas spooky every day all month long.
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by Mighty Worm on October 28, 2008
Halloween is almost upon us! Now is the time to get serious about finally carving that pumpkin, finishing up that costume (if you didn’t already have a party this past weekend), hitting that haunted house you keep putting off, and of course - seeing some scary movies!
Many of you have probably already seen SAW V (the box office #’s would seem to say so). For those who haven’t - skip it. If your a big SAW-franchise fan, by all means, go for it, but for those simply looking to catch a horror movie or two, there are much better ways you could spend your time.
A drastically more interesting choice would be LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, QUARANTINE and/or the Clive Barker double feature at the New Bev. [click to continue...]
by Mighty Worm on October 14, 2008
For me, part of the fun of the Halloween season is having horror movie marathons. Over the years I’ve been forced to come to terms with the fact that most of my friends aren’t hardcore enough to watch more than two movies back-to-back (even that seems pushing it sometimes). I think four is a solid number, so trust me when I say that the New Beverly’s upcoming horror movie uberathon is hardcore.
October 18 All Night Horror Show!
Yup, that’s right - all night. The screening will run from 7:30pm on Saturday to 7:30am on Sunday.
8 movies will be screened, including - Dario Argento’s rarely screened Creepers (the US theatrical cut of Phenomena), The House on Sorority Row, Lucio Fulci’s Zombie, Piranha II: The Spawning, Teenage Mother, The Power, and RAW FORCE.
Tickets are $20. All proceeds go towards New Bev upgrades & repairs (which it desperately needs).
To buy tickets and check out trailers for each of the movies head over to their myspace page. I was forced to sign in to read it, so I’m not sure what to tell ya if you don’t have a myspace account. Tickets can also be purchased at the New Bev’s box office.
by Mighty Worm on October 13, 2008
photo courtesy of Matt Sell
This review is a little pointless, I’ll admit, since it’s for a movie that is not currently playing nor soon to be released. In fact, according to the writer/director, it has no scheduled release date at all. So in a sense, it doesn’t exist. Which I guess is why I feel compelled to tell you about it.
TRICK R TREAT, is the film. It’s written and directed by Michael Dougherty, a protege of Bryan Singer (who produced the film), and as the title should imply, it is about Halloween. The film was shot years ago with a planned Oct 2007 release date. They even made posters and merchandise. Then, as will happen in this town, the movie was unceremoniously shelved.
The reasons behind this shelving sent the Internet a’buzz with speculation - did the movie suck? Was it a conspiracy; Warner Bros mad at Singer over SUPERMAN RETURNS? Well, a horror movie sucking has never stopped anyone from releasing it and making a buttload of money, so that theory always seemed suspect to me, but either way, I can tell you right now - the movie does not suck. In fact, it’s pretty great.
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by Creepy on October 13, 2008
Vintage press kit still from Vinnie's unofficial "Carrie" fan archives.
If you’re still undecided for what costume to wear this year, let “Carrie” serve as inspiration: 70s prom wear! Heck, why not show up to the screening in your worst polyester suit? Ladies, any ‘ol bridesmaids dress will do, especially if you add a tiara and a splash (or four) of fake blood.
And what better opportunity to show off these costumes at Cinespia’s surprise screening of Brian dePalma’s “Carrie” at Hollywood Forever Cemetery!
$10 suggested donation lets you inside the gates for a chance to spend an evening inside Halloween’s legendary just days before Halloween.
Local trivia: Pier Avenue High School, now the Hermosa Beach Community Center, and Palisades High School stood in for Carrie’s alma mater, Bates High School.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Saturday, Oct. 25th, 7pm, gates open at 5:30pm. More details.
by Lisa Mouse on October 10, 2008
Although it is too late for Creepsters to catch Re-Animator, there are still three perfectly decent spooky films showing at the Regency Fairfax for under 10 buckaroo banzais:
October 17th: THE LOST BOYS - Synopsis: Teen dreams Corey Haim (Representing all that is good in this world) and Corey Feldman (representing all that is Evil) fight to the death at a Vampire carnival in Santa Cruz. Something like that. I think they were trying to save his brother from eternal darkness. Prologue to The Two Coreys.
October 24th: NOSFERATU - Synopsis: Black and white film about old-school creepy guy obsessed with a nice gal from down the street, with many layers of the human psyche examined… I think.
October 31st: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Synopsis: Hungry Zombies are Really Mad!
Insomniac Cinema was created by Andrew Gaultieri in 2004 in an effort to bring films to the big screen that were meant to be experienced in the movie house, instead of on your stinkin’ blue-ray-hi-def- gigantor-flatscreen beheamoth that takes up way too much space in your one bedroom apartment and/or bedroom. It is soooo much better to shove greasy popcorn in your face with a fresh fountain cola chaser while watching perfectly innocent civilians being attacked by bloodthirsty ne’er-do-well paranormal beasts.
by Mighty Worm on October 7, 2008
Wanna attend SpikeTV’s Scream 2008 awards ceremony? It isn’t a free ride, but it’s close enough. Make sure to read this whole thing if you’re seriously considering. (I love that they specifically ask you not to show up drunk. At least they know their audience.)
Feast!
SPIKE SCREAM AWARDS IS CASTING SEATFILLERS, AUDIENCE & HOOKING OUR FANS UP WITH FREE TICKETS!
THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT, NOT A CONFIRMATION
YOU MUST BE IN LA/SoCal AREA ON 10/18 OR DO NOT REPLY
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EMAIL BELOW TO LEARN HOW TO BE BOOKED AS AN OFFICIAL INVITED GUEST/AUDIENCE
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by It Came from New York on September 29, 2008
Raleigh Studios hosts the 8th annual horror film festival that started it all. And Denise Gossett wants to scare you!
Denise Gossett is the mastermind behind Shriekfest. Nine years ago she starred in a horror film called Chain of Souls. When she asked the producers and director what their plans were for releasing the film, she was shocked to hear it was going straight to video. She suggested submitting it to film festivals.
To her surprise, the filmmakers told her there were no film festivals dedicated to the horror genre.
I thought, ‘How can that be?’ There are so many horror fans. I did some research and found what they said was true for the US. There were a few in other countries but really nothing notable or well known. So I came up with the idea for this festival. [click to continue...]
by Mighty Worm on September 17, 2008
From DARK FLOORS
Hey film fans. Do you get a little frustrated reading exciting reports about exciting sounding film festivals while you’re unexcitingly stuck in town cause of pesky little issues like a job and meager finances?
Truth is, unless you’re a journalist, directed a film in competition, or happen to be a local of the fest town, film festivals aren’t something one has much access to. Sure it would be fun to mix-n-mingle with the festival crowd, but the real tragedy is missing out on all the weird films (some of which may never get real distribution).
Well this year Fantastic Fest is trying to remedy that! For all of us who can’t be at the famed Alamo Draft House in Austin, Texas tomorrow for the beginning of the week-long festivities, there’s finally another option: Watch movies from home! [click to continue...]
by Mighty Worm on September 15, 2008
Do you like seeing horror movies? Do you like seeing horror movies even more when they’re free? Well, then…
Good news, citizens! The amiable folks at Bloody-Disgusting are hosting a special screening of Dark Sky Films’ SHIVER, a Spanish horror film “from the producer of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Orphanage,” as the advertising hypes. That producer would be Álvaro Augustín (not Guillermo del Toro, Pan’s director.) I’m not slighting the man’s achievements, just clarifying for ya.
WHEN: Thursday, September 25th at 7:30 pm.
WHERE: Laemmle Sunset 5 (8000 Sunset Blvd. at Crescent Heights, W. Hollywood, 90046).
ADMISSION: None. Nadda. Zip. Zilch. It’s free baby.
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by Mighty Worm on September 11, 2008
Horror movies are often seen as a boys’ club, as far as behind-the-camera talent is concerned. But this Halloween, it’s Ladies’ Night!
JNL Media, which focuses on writing, producing and directing stories for and about the empowerment of women, has turned their sights on Halloween this year with the REEL Halloween Showcase, a night of scary movies, entertainment and networking; including a female-only short film fest.
The event is October 27, 2008.
RSVP to REELLadies@yahoo.com for location information and tickets. PLEASE put Halloween Showcase in the subject line
Short film submission info after the jump! [click to continue...]
by Mighty Worm on September 11, 2008
I’ve always thought Tom Holland’s Fright Night was one of the more underrated ’80’s horror movies. It’s funny, scary, gory, a novel twist on the fairly stale Dracula storyline, and a hoot to watch lo these years later if only for the weird associations you’ll now have with the cast.
Where else can you see Herman (of TV’s Herman’s Head) and Cornelius (Planet of the Apes) battle a blood-sucking Prince Humperdink (The Princess Bride) in an attempt to save the bitchy next door neighbor from Married With Children?
Well, maybe at the Nuart Theater in Santa Monica, on Friday, Sept. 19th!
The upcoming Midnight Screening at the Nuart will mark the first time that the film’s writer-director, cast and crew have reunited for a Los Angeles screening since the film originally opened in 1985. Fans can expect a brief introduction, post-show Q&A, plus the rare opportunity to personally meet and have mementos signed by the creative team behind this horror gem.
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by Noir Vixen on September 9, 2008
Tippi Hedren will appear at the screening of the horror classic.
On Sunday September 14th, The Edison in conjunction with the Jules Verne Charity Educational Mission will be celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s horror masterpiece The Birds.
The Birds was the first movie Hitchcock made for Universal Studios in 1963. At the time, it was considered a technical feat. It was a production plagued by a darkness that is now legendary from the intense arbitrary horror ridden world that pervaded all of Hitchcock’s films to the on set drama that became so intolerable ingénue Tippi Hedren had a nervous breakdown, forcing the production to shut down for several days. Even by today’s standards, the film still holds up and offers a cerebral element amid the violence that made Hitchcock an unmatched genius.
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by Creepy on September 4, 2008
The legend is that flies only live for 24 hours. The scientific facts point to a lifespan of about 15 days. But even at 50 years for”The Fly,” the inconic transmorgrified horror character, life shows no sign of slowing down.
On Tuesday, September 9th, the original version of “The Fly” (1958) will screen along with “The Return of the Fly” (1959) at the Egyptian Theatre, with the actors who played both flies in attendance - David Hedison and Brett Halsey. The event is co-presented by The LA Opera, who’s staged presentation of “The Fly” opens a couple days before.
And early November sees the release of a new book looking at the making of “The Fly” and its influence of pop culture. “The Fly at 50: The Creation and Legacy of a Classic Science Fiction Film,” includes a foreword by David Hedison, and is written by Diane Kachmar and David Goudsward.
by It Came from New York on August 27, 2008
As summer draws to a close, if not weatherwise at least as far as putting away the white trousers and shoes is concerned, what better way to celebrate than taking in a movie at a cemetery about creepy extraterrestrials that will never allow you to look at a plate of mash potatoes the same way again? Bad carbs! BAD!!
Hollywood Forever, Los Angeles’ friendly neighborhood graveyard, and Cinespia are screening Close Encouters of the Third Kind this Saturday evening, August 30th. And Sunday night it gets even scarier after the jump… [click to continue...]
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