Indie Spotlight: The Barn, Ghoul, Horsehead

We are back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes a new trailer for The Barn, Ghoul, and All Through the House, release details on Her Heart Still Beats, a Q&A with Xavion Shelton from AMC's The Walking Dead, and more:

The Barn Trailer and Soundtrack Release Date: "Its Halloween 1989, best friends Sam and Josh are trying to enjoy what’s left of their final Devil’s Night before graduating high school. But trouble arises when the two pals and a group of friends take a detour on their way to a rock concert, finding an old abandoned barn and awakening the evil inside. Now it’s up to Sam and Josh to find a way to protect their friends and defeat the creatures that lurk within “The Barn”.

Starring: Mitchell Musolino, Will Stout, Lexi Dripps, Cortland Woodard, Nikki Darling, Nickolaus Joshua, David Hampton, Richard Billock, James Weldon, Maggi Mizell, Robert Mizell, Hunter Amos, and Ryan Nogy.

Directed By: Justin M. Seaman."

"We also have a soundtrack being released in the near future from multiple bands in the US, and some from Greece, Brazil and Sweden as well as an original score by Rocky Gray formerly of Evanescence."

For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/TheBarnmovie

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A Look at Her Heart Still Beats: "When Ed's wife comes home early from work one day he becomes overtaken by a strange feeling when he looks into her eyes. Disturbed or possibly just paranoid, Ed becomes possessed with his wife's eyes and struggles to understand these feelings. Is she evil or is he insane? They may not have enough time to find out.

Official selection of the 2012 Action On Film International Film Festival, the 2012 Chicago Horror Film Festival, the 2012 ShockerFest International Film Festival, the 2012 FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, the 2013 Boston International Film Festival, the 2013 Gwinnett Center International FIlm Festival and the 2013 Fright Night Film Festival."

To learn more about this film, go to IMDB or over on Facebook.

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Ghoul Trailer and Release Details: "Ghoul follows three Americans who travel to the Ukraine to investigate how cannibalism swept through the country during the notorious famine of 1932. After being lead deep into the vast Ukrainian forest for an interview with the last known survivor of the cannibalism epidemic, they are plagued with a series of unexplainable supernatural encounters and come face to face with the evil spirit of Andrei Chikatilo, who was born in the Soviet Union and was the most violent serial killer and cannibal of all time.

Ghoul, a horror film directed by Petr Jakl, [will be] hitting theaters on March 20th. The film stars Jennifer Armour, Jeremy Isabella, Paul S. Tracey, and Debra Garza."

To find out more, go to the film's Twitter page or Facebook account.

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All Through the House Release Date and Trailer: "The Readmond Company has teamed up with Director/Writer Todd Nunes to bring you a terrorizing, blood-soaked Christmas slasher. All Through the House stars scream queens Ashley Mary Nunes (SYFY’S Robot Combat League), Jessica Cameron (Truth or Dare), and Jennifer Wenger (Jimmy Kimmel Live). The film’s gory special effects were created by Tommy Pietch of SYFY’S Face Off and Star Trek: Renegades.

All Through the House is an 80s-style slasher film featuring a deranged Santa Slayer who rips through the town of Napa for some yuletide-terror.

Fifteen years ago, a peaceful Christmas neighborhood was engulfed by fear when five-year-old Jamie Garrett was mysteriously taken from her bedroom never to be seen again. Now on Christmas break, Rachel Kimmel comes home from college to find her neighborhood struck again by a reign of terror. A violent killer is hiding behind a grisly Santa mask, leaving a bloody trail of slaughtered women and castrated men to the steps of the Garrett house. Rachel finds herself in a horrifying nightmare as she discovers the twisted secret behind the mask.

“This slasher has been brewing in my mind since I was a kid,” says Director/Writer Todd Nunes. “It’s not a rehash of popular Christmas horror movie subplots, like punishing the naughty, Santa obsessed psychos, or death by antlers. This is a dark, scary, violent story that delivers on a big bloody body count, beautiful girls, and lots of terrifying action. It’s everything I love to see in a horror movie - every murder is shown on screen and the anti-hero is a killer with a diabolical, sadistic mystery.”

“Although I loved my character because she is strong and complex, I’m really drawn to the twisted and crazy characters she meets in this movie,” says actress Ashley Mary Nunes (as Rachel Kimmell). “The Killer in All Through the House is disturbing, gross and really unique - I’m fascinated by the depraved impulses. I know that everyone is going to love all the gore and violence, but there is also a twisted mystery that ties it all together like a big Christmas bow.”

All Through the House was shot in 21 days in the summer of 2014 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Lake Arrowhead, CA. The 95 minute film is currently in post-production. Director/Writer Todd Nunes graduated with honors from The Los Angeles Film School and studied screenwriting at UCLA's Writers' Program. This is the first film by Santa Monica-based The Readmond Company.

Full Cast: Ashley Mary Nunes (Robot Combat League), Jessica Cameron (Truth or Dare), Melynda Kiring (The Fog Lady), Jennifer Wenger (Jimmy Kimmel Live), Natalie Montera, Lito Velasco, Jason Rayer, Johanna Rae (Natural Born Filmmakers), Cathy Garrett, Matt Poeschl (Entourage), Danica Riner, Kelsey Carlstedt, Lyndon Laveaux, Justice Lee, Sarah Miller, Milijana Riner, Noah Boylen, John Nunes, and Sky Boylen.

Full Crew: Stephen Readmond (Producer), Christopher Stanley (Producer), Todd Nunes (Director/Writer), Ryan J. Anderson (Cinematography), Glenda Suggs (Assistant Director), Tommy Pietch (Key Special Effects), Josh McCarron (Special Effect David Passey (Gaffer), Adrian Rivero (Sound), Alexis Evelyn (Editor), Melissa Black (Production Design), Crista Llewellyn (Makeup Artist), Nigelle Paden (Makeup Artist), Patricia McPhaul (Script Supervisor), Sharon Nunes (Set Decorator), Grip (Tamra Garrett), Jennifer Nunes (Grip), Shane Nunes (Production Assistant)."

For more information, visit the film's official website at: http://www.allthroughthehousemovie.com

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First Clip from Rage: Midsummer's Eve: "A clip from American horror film, Rage: Midsummer's Eve.

Director: Tii Ricks.

Cast: Holly Georgia, Michael Vardian, Johnny Sachon, Greta Mandelin, Christian Sandström.

Rage: Midsummer's Eve available March 6."

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Horsehead Trailer and Release Details: "Plagued by recurring nightmares since childhood, Jessica has begun studying the psycho-physiology of dreams in an attempt to understand their meaning. When her Grandmother dies, Jessica returns to her family home in the French countryside, where she receives a muted reception from her icy Mother. After a difficult first night, Jessica becomes feverish and uses her bedridden state to practice the art of lucid dreaming. Jessica soon learns that her Grandmother had been obsessed with the same evil apparition that now haunts her own nightmares. As Jessica's skills as a lucid dreamer improve, she discovers that dark secrets run deep in her bloodline and that they all lead to the monstrous Horsehead.

Black Fawn Distribution has landed the internationally acclaimed horror film Horsehead for Canadian distribution. After debuting at the Cannes film market,Horsehead has been showcased at some of the most renowned film festivals from around the world including Fantastic Fest, Sitges International Film Festival, and Rojo Sangre in Buenos Aires where it took home honors for best cinematography.

Horsehead has now found a home through Black Fawn Distribution. The film is set to be released on DVD, iTunes, VOD, and Limited Edition Blu-ray in Canada on May 5th, 2015."

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Indie Spotlight Q&A with Xavion Shelton from The Walking Dead

Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Can you tell our readers how you got involved with The Walking Dead? Was there an audition process and what did they have you do?

Xavion: Thank you for taking the time to talk with me on the Daily Dead. Yes, there was an audition for The Walking Dead and I was chosen out of many actors for the part of Noah's younger brother. It was a big day for me.

Before appearing on the show, had you watched any of the episodes? Were you already a fan of the series?

Xavion: Yes I've always been a fan of the show.

You got to work with Greg Nicotero on this episode, who has plenty of experience with zombie actors. What tips did he have for you and how did you prepare for your role?

Xavion: Greg Nicotero is an awesome guy and director. He worked with me 1 on 1 and taught me great walker techniques. He's a great teacher.

Can you share a bit of your on-set experience with Chad L. Coleman? How did he react to knowing that you were the person that would kill his character off?

Xavion: Chad is great person and very nice. We really bonded on set and he made sure I was comfortable while attacking him in character. He was always concerned about my well being. They all were.

You’ve received praise for your performance from the actors, the director, and the fans of the show. How does it feel knowing that your scene is one of the most talked about of the season?

Xavion: It is very exciting knowing that my episode (ep. 509) went down in the history books as one of the BEST episodes yet!! The Walking Dead fans are awesome.

Greg Nicotero said he would love to use you again in a future episode. Would you like to come back to the show again and play another character?

Xavion: Absolutely.

Many actors from The Walking Dead appear at fan conventions. Do you have any plans to meet up with fans this year?

Xavion: Definitely.

Aside from The Walking Dead, what projects do you have coming up? Do you have any social media accounts where our readers can keep up with your work?

Xavion: Yes, I just finished filming a feature film and currently I am appearing at Meet & Greets throughout the USA. Fans can follow me on Twitter @xavion_shelton / Instagram @xavionshelton / Facebook @xavionshelton.