Archive for April 21st, 2007
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
It’s Alive Sat. 4/21/07…
He menaced women with weird desires!
This week, WAY ahead of its time on the freaky scale, it’s 1934’s “Maniac”! Directed by “Freaks” producer Dwain Esper, this movie was banned from theaters, and was screened in burlesque houses and tent shows! Crap of a sublime order, I tells ya!
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Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
Interview With Jack Sholder part 1
Once again, its time to step inside the demon’s lair that is Deadpit Radio. On this heartwarming episode, we bring you the first part of a two-part interview with the man behind such cult classics as “The Hidden” and “Alone in the Dark”- director Jack Sholder. We also buy a bag and go home in a box…set, that is, when we review the latest Anchor Bay release of the Mario Bava Collection Vol. 1, which includes the classic films “Black Sunday”, “Black Sabbath”, “Kill, Baby… Kill!”, “Knives of the Avenger”, and “The Girl Who Knew Too Much”. Also, we have an updated site design with some new features, some new written reviews, a new written interview with the wonderful actress Nicole Rayburn, and a very length call-in portion of the show featuring all your thoughts on the film”Grindhouse” as well as moonshinin’…you’ll hear it here first…only on Deadpit Radio.
Accept NO imitations…….we ARE the innovators of Horror Talk Radio!!
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
(She is Bastards of Horror approved)
Cast and Crew Call for a Michelle Fatale film
Hello!
I’m currently looking for cast and crew to participate in my new short film “The Cleaner.” It is being launched through my new production company Chopping Block Films (choppingblockfilms.com). It is a horror film revolving around the main character Grace who struggles with Obsessive Compulsion Disorder. After a series of unfortunate events, Grace realizes she needs to rid the world of all of it’s dirt. Without giving away the entire concept, this is a very character driven film and is extremely dark and disturbing.
It will be entered in the upcoming After Dark contest (Horrorfest) for the 5 best short films that will be showcased nationwide if selected. In addition to that it’ll be submitted to several other films festivals all over the country.
We are shooting on May 11th (Friday) - May 14th (Monday). The shoot will be in and around the south bay area of CA. You must be willing to travel because unfortunately the locations (still pending) could potentially be far apart so transportation is necessary.
This is an unpaid gig. You will receive food, credit, a copy, and a lot of beer when we wrap this thing up. I am looking for the following:
CREW
Camera Operator
Art director
Gaffer
Grips
PAs
CAST
(Don’t necessarily have to fall within the age range, just as long as you can pull it off)
Ben, Grace’s husband - Male, 25-30
Grace’s Boss - Male, 35-45
Doctor - 35-55
Vicki - Female, early 20’s
Paul (Vicki’s co-worker) - Male, 20-30
LOCATIONS NEEDED - Any help in securing a location in the area would be greatly appreciated!
Office (Cublicles, call center)
Hospital Room
Bar
Please email me at LAN_EMAIL_SUBS if you’re interested, or message me here on myspace. If you have a headshot, reel, resume, IMDB page, please send the info.
Thanks for your time!
Michelle F.
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
Here are a few answers to your questions.
IS JAMIE LEE CURTIS GOING TO POP UP IN IT SOMEWHERE EITHER AS A CAMEO OR A SMALL ROLE?
No, Jamie Lee Curtis does not appear in the film. Obviously I think she is great, but I also thought her presence would break the reality of this new film.
DOES JOHN CARPENTER HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE NEW MOVIE?
No, other than wishing me well with the project John does not have any involvement.
INSTEAD OF HAVING DANIELLE HARRIS PLAY ANNIE WAS THERE ANY THOUGHT OF HAVING HER PLAY LAURIE?
No, Danielle never wanted to play Laurie. She has always been a fan of the original Annie character and wanted to create the new Annie.
HOW MUCH, IF ANY, CGI WAS USED IN THE FILM MAKING PROCESS?
There are no CGI effects used in this film at all. Everything is an “old school” style gag.
I KNOW THAT CLOCKWORK ORANGE IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES. HOW DID YOU APPROACH MALCOLM MCDOWELL AND WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO WORK WITH HIM?
I am a huge fan of Malcolm and yes A Clockwork Orange is my favorite film. Malcolm was a total blast to work with. He gave a 100% everyday and has created a fresh version of Loomis that is going to blow you guys away. We really get to know Loomis and follow his journey.
HOW HAS THE INSTANT FEEDBACK OF FORUMS, SUCH AS MYSPACE OR MESSAGE BOARDS IN GENERAL, INFLUENCED YOU AS A DIRECTOR? DO THE LIKES OR THE DISLIKES OF YOUR FANBASE INFLUENCED YOUR DECISIONS?
No, as a director you have to hold strong your vision. That is the only way something special can happen. “Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a recipe for disaster. I love the fans, but unfortunately the fans are usually basing their opinions on rumors and false information spread on-line.
I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU FILMED ON SOME OF THE SAME STREETS AS THE ORIGINAL; WILL ANY OF THE HOUSES FROM THE ORIGINAL APPEAR IN YOUR FILM AT ALL?
Yes, I filmed in Pasadena in and around some of the same locations. In a few scenes you can see some of the famous houses in the background.
DID YOU GET TO WORK WITH ANY OTHER FOLKS WHO WORKED ON THE ORIGINAL HALLOWEEN? HOW CONSCIOUS ARE YOU WITH REGARD TO RECREATING HOW THE MOVIE IS PHOTOGRAPHED?
No, I didn’t speak to anyone. As far as the photography I didn’t try to recreate the look of the original. This movie has to stand as a fresh film not a copy.
ANY PLANS FOR SEQUELS? WHERE WOULD YOU WANT TO TAKE THE FRANCHISE?
I’m sure if the movie does well they will make a sequel. I have no plans to be involved.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HALLOWEEN TO RE-CREATE? THERE WERE SO MANY OTHER FILMS, WHY HALLOWEEN?
I didn’t choose Halloween. Halloween chose me.
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
Hard to believe that this is the first Tempe eNews for 2007! We’ve actually had a lot going on in terms of new releases (one look at the front page of our website will tell you that!) and there are a few new Tempe flicks coming down the pipeline by year’s end. We’ve also recently acquired our first international title, which will make its debut in time for Halloween.
Stay tuned to the next eNews as we launch into the summer with SHOCK CINEMA COLLECTION, THEY CAME FROM THE GRAVE! 5-Pack, BEER DRINKERS IN SPACE, SCI-FI SINEMA 5-Pack and a whole lot more!
OK, let’s get right to it…
BAD MOVIE POLICE RETURNS WITH DOUBLE FEATURE & 5-PACK!
Just when you thought the world was safe from cinematic terrorism, on May 22, 2007 comes a double blast of releases from Tempe Video’s Bad Movie Police division with BAD MOVIE POLICE DOUBLE FEATURE: ZOMBIE COP & MAXIMUM IMPACT ($14.99 SRP) and BAD MOVIE POLICE: CRIMEWAVE! 5-Pack ($19.99 SRP).
BAD MOVIE POLICE DOUBLE FEATURE: ZOMBIE COP & MAXIMUM IMPACT - Bad Movie Police presents a double-dose of early ‘90s cult cinema from infamous director Lance Randas, available for the first time on DVD with newly-remastered picture & sound! A blast from the past starring Tempe faves James Black (OZONE, HORRORVISION), Bill Morrison (ROBOT NINJA, OZONE) and many others! Both films include commentary tracks and trailers. Only $7.99 in our online store!
BAD MOVIE POLICE: CRIMEWAVE! 5-Pack - Own the complete Bad Movie Police collection for one low price! Follow the adventures of Sgt. Elke Mantooth and Lt. Drucilla Dread as they seek out the worst “cine-terrorists†in movie history and bring their crimes to justice for your entertainment: BAD MOVIE POLICE CASE #1: GALAXY OF THE DINOSAURS, BAD MOVIE POLICE CASE #2: CHICKBOXER and BAD MOVIE POLICE CASE #3: HUMANOIDS FROM ATLANTIS. And if that’s not enough, there’s more cinematic laws broken on the bonus disc, which includes ZOMBIE COP and MAXIMIUM IMPACT! All the early ‘90s cult fun you could ever want, with 5 outlandish features on 4 discs, a $50 retail value! Only $12.99 in our online store!
These titles have just arrived at Tempe World Headquarters and are shipping now! Click the links above to order yours today and get ‘em before the May 22 street date!
THE DEAD WALK AGAIN IN GRISLY “DEADLANDS: THE RISING”!
Where will you be when the dead walk the Earth? That’s the eternal question asked in the debut feature film from director Gary Ugarek, Splatter Rampage’s April 17, 2007 DVD release DEADLANDS: THE RISING ($24.99 SRP), now available everywhere!
Unexplained explosions rock several major U.S. cities. As the night unfolds, more mysterious events are yet to come. In Baltimore, five strangers take a stand as the world is rapidly consumed by the living dead! A man stuck in a traffic jam narrowly escapes to warn others of what’s heading their way… best friends fight to return home and find the fate of their families… a mother and son desperately seek to escape the horrors gathering outside. While each human stands to fight and survive, the army of the dead continues to grow…
“Best Zombie Movie” winner at the 2006 Fright Night Film Festival, DEADLANDS: THE RISING comes overflowing with bloody extras, including two audio commentaries, producer & director interviews, “I Am Zombie Man” short film and loads of trailers! The feature is presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen with 2.35:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo sound.
DEADLANDS: THE RISING is now available from our online store for a mere $14.99 — a big savings off the suggested retail price of $24.99, and shipping now!
“ORANGES” BRINGS “SOUTH PARK” COMEDY TO FAT CAT DVD!
Revenge is a dish best served…with fruit! Fat Cat DVD (distributed by Tempe Video) brings the insane comedic genius of artist Rich Evans and writer/director Mike Stoklasa to the public with the March 13, 2007 release of ORANGES: REVENGE OF THE EGGPLANT, now available everywhere.
In the tradition of SOUTH PARK comes the harrowing tale of Professor Charles Sunkyst and his fateful encounter with the diabolical Dr. Eggplant. After a mission in Bananastan to rescue the president, Sunkyst returns to teaching his class on advanced particle physics at the nearby university. But Dr. Eggplant lusts for revenge and slips onto campus to become involved in the annual science fair! During the violence and adventure that ensues, Sunkyst and his students must rally together to thwart Eggplant’s evil plot!
The DVD includes an audio commentary by the creators, hilarious deleted scenes, a making-of featurette and trailers for other Fat Cat DVD releases.
ORANGES: REVENGE OF THE EGGPLANT is now available from our online store for a mere $14.99 — a big savings off the suggested retail price of $24.99, and shipping now!
“WHISPERS” BRINGS DOCUDRAMA HORROR FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Fat Cat DVD (distributed by Tempe Video) will mark Valentine’s Day 2007 with a real-life docudrama horror story in writer/director Ted Newsom’s WHISPERS FROM A SHALLOW GRAVE ($24.99 SRP), now available everywhere!
She was beautiful and blonde…one day, she vanished. A real-life mystery with the ingredients of a Hollywood thriller: a shapely photo-model, hot cars, a mysterious disappearance, a frantic search, a desperate suicide attempt…and a suspect with a hidden, depraved past. Millions watched the daily twists and turns of the murder investigation of former L.A. Raiderette Linda Sobek and the trial of her accused killer, Charles Rathbun. Based on court records, diaries and factual accounts, WHISPERS FROM A SHALLOW GRAVE takes you to the actual locations to present the story from the lips of a beautiful corpse!
The DVD includes an audio commentary by the writer/director and stars as well as trailers for other Tempe releases.
WHISPERS FROM A SHALLOW GRAVE is now available from our online store for a mere $14.99 — a big savings off the suggested retail price of $24.99, and shipping now!
WE’RE ALL OVER MYSPACE!
As you may have noticed, late last year we moved our Tempe News blog. If you click the “News†button on our website, you’ll find out all the latest new release announcements, convention news and more… but now we’ll be posting all this great stuff on our Tempe Video MySpace page from now on, complete with trailers and more! If you’re on MySpace and haven’t added us as a friend yet, head on over and do it now… and if you haven’t joined MySpace, you’ll still be able to read all the great news and watch the trailers without joining!
http://www.myspace.com/tempevideo
There are also dedicated MySpace pages to these Tempe favorites, and be sure to look at our friends list for more cool folks to visit:
J.R. Bookwalter – http://www.myspace.com/jrbookwalter
Bad Movie Police – http://www.myspace.com/badmoviepolice
The Sandman – http://www.myspace.com/thesandmandvd
The Dead Next Door (new!) – http://www.myspace.com/deadnextdoormovie
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
(The Connection newspaper article)
Bringing Back the ‘B’ in Movies
Reviving the lost format of late-night horror television.
By Christopher Staten
April 18, 2007
Where & When
Don’t miss the Earth Day marathon of “Monster Madhouse,” beginning Saturday, April 21, 8 p.m. and running through Monday, April 23, 2 a.m. on Falls Church Community Television, Cox Channel 12, Starpower Channel 2 and Verizon’s Fios Channel 35. For more about the characters and upcoming events, visit www.monstermadhouse.com.
Earth is on the verge of a full-scale invasion from B-movie monsters and, right now, humanity’s only hope for survival is standing in front of a camera, pretending to impale himself and others using a plastic sword. Clouds roll in from the nearby smoke machines; he’s debating the aesthetics of monster outerwear. Real monsters have scales — “Frankenstein is wearing shoes.” The countdown to air begins. Cue the theme song, cameras on.
The armed character is Karlos Borloff, host of “Monster Madhouse,” a late-night live television program produced by Falls Church Community Television at George Mason High School and broadcasted throughout the county on Cox, Starpower and Verizon’s Fios service. This weekend, Borloff and his band of “Monster Madhouse” misfits will conquer the creatures of horror in a three-day episodic marathon celebrating Earth Day.
That’s right…Earth Day.
“We’re always trying to save the Earth from monsters, so we’re having a ‘Save the Earth’ marathon,” said Borloff, played by Centreville resident Jerry Moore, between on-air segments during last Friday’s live broadcast. “The idea is that we are monster hunters.”
To Borloff, horror films are “documented, archived footage we found. We’re playing a spoof — we think it’s real.”
OF COURSE, THAT’S Moore explaining the Earth Day marathon off camera. Viewers of Friday’s show got a more animated pitch from the character Borloff.
Grouped in front of the three studio cameras, Borloff stands center, surrounded by his “Madhouse” cohorts as he plugs this weekend’s marathon.
“We’re here to save the Earth,” he projects, twirling his plastic sword in front of the camera. “It’s, like, 500 hours of Monster Madhouse Marathon. Turn off the TV while you’re watching the movie — it’ll save electricity. Recycle something, turn off light bulbs, don’t flush the toilet.”
He and the other characters look as sinister as they do camp. Borloff throws his sword in the air, catches it and postures in attack pose staring, eyes set on center-camera.
The red camera light goes off and Peter Scheps, the show’s floor director, signals the live feed is off-air. This week’s feature, “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” comes on the monitor. That means about a 10-15 minute break for the cast and crew. A pizza delivery man is waiting in the hallway. He was watching the last few minutes of the segment from outside of the production studio. A small grin came across his face as the characters exited the studio. Moore, in full costume, pays the bill.
WHILE THE EARTH DAY marathon is an interesting thematic idea, it’s also a chance for viewers to catch up on the rebirth of this lost subculture — one that’s experiencing a revival in contemporary culture. “Monster Madhouse” joins the new wave of late-night horror television shows, a popular format in the 1970’s led by cult-classic celebrities Elvira, Goulardi and local favorite, Count Gore De Vol, played by Dick Dyszel.
Now, shows such as “The Bone Jangler,” “Ghoul-A-Go-Go,” “Professor Griffin,” and “Monster Madhouse” have taken their place at the forefront of the genre. While all the shows vary in age-oriented material, “Madhouse,” takes a page from the past by drawing upon the genre’s archetypes, creating the campy characters of Karlos Borloff, The Zombie Cheerleader, Countess Contessa Vanessa, Doctor Elixir, Gizmo Doohickey and Dangerous Dan, to name a few. Throughout each two-hour episode, the cast intertwines live improved skits with vintage public-domain horror films.
According to both Moore and the shows producer, Curtis Prather, “Monster Madhouse” is geared towards viewers of all ages, but it’s the younger crowd they hope to hook. The two grew up watching Gore De Vol and Moore remembers these programs as a “right of passage” for his generation.
After meeting last year, they set out to recreate these memories — devising a show that features the more subtle version of horror, unlike today’s average variety.
“The thing I like about the 50’s and 60’s stuff is you didn’t see the monster’s head come off — now there are slasher movies and it’s really perverse,” said Moore.
Prather agrees, adding that they usually stay away from material that’s graphic or overly subversive.
“We made a personal decision that even though it’s on at 10 p.m., we wanted this to be as accessible as possible,” he said.
Accomplished by keeping the improv goofy and the movies even more so, viewers can see films like “Omega Man,” “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die,” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.”
From what he can gather by e-mail and phone calls received since the first show in September, 2006, Prather has seen a growing interest from a variety of age groups.
Speculating while sitting in the production room, the Arlington resident believes their audience includes “teenagers too young to go out and parents with kids too young to let them go out.” And, of course, those who enjoy this particular genre of film. Prather even heard, second hand, of a woman’s mom living in a nursing home who watches the show regularly.
BUT MORE THAN just a horror show, Prather and Moore recognize “Monster Madhouse” offers something uncommon in today’s television markets— local programming.
“Local programming is gone now and public access is what it’s fallen back to,” said Moore. “In 1973 ‘Creature Features’ came on with Gore De Vol. There was no cable — no Blockbuster.”
Moore and Prather have now become close friends of De Vol — he even lends movies for the show to air. Friday’s broadcast featured a short film Prather made with De Vol and Borloff. It was shot at the Cinema Wasteland convention in Cleveland and depicted Borloff hounding the Count for an autograph. In two weeks, the Count will appear in a special four-hour long show airing Friday, May 4, beginning at 8 p.m.
While making a name for themselves within the genre is an accomplishment, it’s fitting that the two have come full circle by working with De Vol. Both idolizing the character since they were younger, the collaboration features new local personalities with a veteran of the business.
For Prather, it’s also a grounding experience and a reminder of why he got into horror films from the beginning.
“People who have made some success out of it — by their definition — is just doing a local show,” said Prather. “It’s an exercise in having fun.”
Posted by Tim on
April 21, 2007
ENTER A WORLD WHERE CONFESSION CAN BE
A LIFE AND DEATH DECISION IN THE RIVETING THRILLER
FROM X-MEN PRODUCER RALPH WINTER
Based On The Best-Selling Novel By Ted Dekker
Available on DVD April 24th From Fox Home Entertainment
CENTURY CITY, Calif.
Imagine answering your cell phone to a mysterious voice that gives
you three minutes to confess your sins or die. Innocent lives hang in the balance on the uncertain
impulses of a mysterious murderer in the edge-of-your-seat thriller Thr3e coming to DVD April 3rd
from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE). Based on the highly acclaimed novel
by publishing sensation Ted Dekker, Thr3e is a taut and electrifying thriller where nothing is as it
seems about a young seminary student targeted by an elusive madman, whose mysterious games
lead to deadly consequences - delivering heart-pounding twists that will keep you guessing up until
the shocking final scene! With over two million books sold to date, Dekker’s gripping novel was
hailed by Publisher’s Weekly as “an almost perfect blend between suspense, mystery and horrorâ€
and honored with the prestigious Gold Medallion Book Award.
Starring Marc Blucas (First Daughter, “Buffy the Vampire Slayerâ€), Max Ryan (The League of
Extraordinary Gentlemen), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Justine Waddell (Dracula 2000) and Laura Jordan (TV’s “Brothers & Sistersâ€), Thr3e is produced by Ralph Winter (X-Men trilogy,
Fantastic Four) and directed by Robby Henson (The Visitation). Available in both widescreen and
full screen features on a flipper disc, Thr3e will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98
U.S. / $37.98 Canada.
DVD Features:
Thr3e will be released on DVD in both widescreen and full screen features on a flipper disc with
English 5.1 Dolby Surround and English and Spanish subtitles.
Synopsis:
Upon completing his graduate thesis, Kevin Parsons (Blucas) is forced to face his own dark past
when he is targeted by a psychopathic Riddle Killer. Following a terrifying encounter, in which he
is given seconds to “confess his sin†before his car is blown sky-high, Kevin meets up with a
criminal psychologist whose brother was killed in a similarly explosive confrontation. Together
they must solve Kevin’s mystifying riddle and uncover his connection to the murderer before he
strikes again. But the closer they get, the more twisted the path becomes!
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