Horror Highlights: New Halloween Apparel from Cavity Colors, THE EVIL GENE, Monster Fest 2016, MANIA

2016/09/02 15:36:32 +00:00 | Tamika Jones

Cavity Colors' new Halloween apparel is here! Also, in today's Horror Highlights, a look at The Evil Gene, Australia's Monster Fest 2016 details, and a new trailer / screening details for Jessica Cameron's Mania.

A Look at Cavity Colors' New Halloween Apparel: From Cavity Colors: "Here at Cavitycolors, we sort of live in the world of Halloween and Horror all year long. It's something that surrounds us on a daily basis, whether it's in our studio, in our home, or on our television screen. It lives in our hearts, and it's something we consider sacred and magical, and a large part of our creative process. We've always got a case of the Pumpkin Brains!

The term "EVERYDAY IS HALLOWEEN" isn't just a term used to describe your spooky surroundings, it's a magical feeling that exists deep down inside. Like fluttering bats in your stomach instead of butterflies. That moment when you find yourself thinking about Jack-O-Lanterns in the middle of summer when it's 100 degrees outside. It's a feeling that never escapes you because it IS you. It constantly grows like a pumpkin in your guts. And as the season approaches, the excitement ramps up!

Starting on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st @ 5 PM (est) - We begin our 2 month long HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION with all new limited edition merchandise dedicated to the most magical time of the year. Throughout September & October, we'll be releasing some new clothing items, an entire line of enamel pins, and some other Halloween goodies we've never offered before. Also, our 4th Annual SPOOKBAG will make it's return as well. More on that later....

For now, here's release details for PART 1.

PART 1 - "EVERYDAY IS HALLOWEEN"–

An expression of the magical, nostalgic feeling that lives in our hearts on a daily basis. Captured beautifully by artist Hillary White.

*GLOW IN THE DARK* ENAMEL PIN - LIMITED EDITION OF 300 w/ glow.

3.5 inch DIE-CUT VINYL STICKER - LIMITED EDITION OF 125

AVAILABLE ON: GUYS + GIRLS T-SHIRTS & ZIP-UP HOODIES

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE. once it sells out, it's gone forever!

Features super bright * GLOW IN THE DARK* text!

STAY TUNED and SET YOUR REMINDERS! These items will go fast. Once they vanish, they are gone FOREVER!"

To learn more, visit:

http://cavitycolors.com/?mc_cid=17f2bf2574&mc_eid=e59f2405cc

The Evil Gene Trailer and Release Details: Press Release: "Supernatural’s Richard Speight Jr. and Murder in the First’s Cameron Richardson encounter The Evil Gene this September!

Writer-director Kathryn F.Taylor’s unique carafe of suspense and spook premieres on VOD and DVD 9/6 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

FBI Agent Griff Krenshaw (Speight Jr) is sent to a top-secret prison and research facility where the U.S. government has segregated federal inmates possessing the so-called "evil gene," a rare genetic defect that triggers violent, psychotic breakdowns in those who carry it. As Griff attempts to investigate the death of the facility's head researcher, he becomes convinced that there's an evil force at work in the prison . . . and it isn't human.

Lindsey Ginter (Argo), Anthony L.Fernandez (The Wedding Ringer), Gene Gabriel (The Boatman), Ted Heyck (Criminal Minds) and James Crosby (NCIS) co-star in a thought-provoking chiller that stays with you until the black kicks in.

The Evil Gene will be available September 6th digitally on iTunes, Xbox, Google, Vudu, Amazon, DirecTV, Dish and more. Also available on DVD from Walmart and Family Video."

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Monster Fest 2016 Details: Press Release: "Monster Fest, Australia’s premier genre festival, returns to the Lido Cinema in Melbourne from Nov 24-27, 2016, for four days of premieres, special guests, repertory sidebars, short films, presentations and more.

In conjunction with the festival, Monster also announces the return of the Monster Academy - now dubbed The Swinburne University Media and Communication Monster Academy – a two-day industry conference that takes place Nov. 23rd and 24th, running up to the festival itself.

We are pleased to announce that veteran director Ted Kotcheff will appear in person to present the film that many critics regard as the greatest Australian film ever made, his 1971 outback classic WAKE IN FRIGHT, as well as screenings of FIRST BLOOD (1982), WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S (1989) and SPLIT IMAGE (1982), the latter as part of our previously announced all-night Cult of Monster marathon.

Kotcheff will also be the keynote speaker at the Swinburne University Media and Communication Monster Academy with a three-hour masterclass on Thursday, Nov. 24th. A limited number of tickets are now on sale for the masterclass HERE: >> https://www.trybooking.com/227339

We’re also excited to announce that Sundance WTF sensation THE GREASY STRANGLER will be our Closing Film followed by a GREASY GALA with the two stars of the film, special guests Sky Elobar (Big Brayden) and Michael St. Michaels (Big Ronnie – the Greasy Strangler himself) in person! The premiere of the film The Guardian called "a playful oasis of filth and depravity" and Empire called “one of the best movies of 2016” will be accompanied by a nationwide tour with the stars in attendance for special event screenings, “Greasy Disco”, themed drinks, “Hootie Tootie Disco Cutie” contests and various oily hijinx. Grease is the word!

Weekend passes to Monster Fest are on sale now for $199 AUD. This includes access to all screenings and events at Lido Cinemas from Nov 24-27, including the Opening and Closing Parties and the all-night Cult of Monster Marathon. Individual Day Passes are also available for $65 AUD. Passes are available now on the Lido website HERE: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/Promotion/Monster-Fest-2016-At-Lido

Please note Monster Academy Passes and tickets are sold separately and will go on sale when the full Academy lineup is announced in the coming month."

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New Mania Trailer and Screening Details: Press Release: "Jessica Cameron’s sophomore feature film, Mania, has released its full-length trailer. Mania is currently playing film festivals all around the world and has won 10 awards thus far.

The next screenings are on September 2nd, 2016 at 8 pm, one at Action on Film in Monrovia, California. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

The second screening is at the But Film Festival in Breda, Netherlands. It is also on September 2nd, 2016. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Mania is produced by Mem Ferda, who also brought us Jessica Cameron's first film Truth or Dare, which shocked audiences worldwide with its extreme, relentless violence. Mania is as uncompromising as its predecessor, but the violence is replaced with a lesbian sexuality that is as shocking as Truth or Dare's extreme gore.

Warning the trailer is NSFW and viewer discretion is advised.

Here’s the synopsis: Brooke makes a deadly mistake during a manic episode, forcing her and her lover to flee their home and embark on a sex-charged and gore-filled road trip. Can Mel bring Brooke back from the edge or is it too late for their love and their lives.

For more screening information and to keep up with the film’s release schedule please join us on our Facebook and Twitter.

Travis Brown (Horror Movies Uncut) called the film “unforgettable” and states “The colorful and erotically induced sequences that captures the mind of Mel extends the depths of how far MANIA can take you before it’s climactic conclusion takes you over the brink. Cameron shocked and disgusted you with TRUTH OR DARE now she drenches your psyche in purgatory with MANIA.”"

About the Author - Tamika Jones

Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.

The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).

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