Indie Spotlight: Kruel, The Three, Housed

Welcome back to another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes new photos from Kruel and Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard, a teaser trailer for The Three, first episode details on webseries, Housed, and much more:

First Photos from Kruel: "Beware of those you trust.

Boo Reese Productions in association with Sunset Undiscovered announce the worldwide release of “Kruel” with Maxim Media Marketing, Inc. and Breaking Glass Pictures.

“Kruel” was produced, written and directed by Robert Henderson. Tom Riska, Duane A. Sikes, Colleen Henderson, and Kierney Nelson serve as executive producers. Ryan Cimino and Cristina Cimino of Sunset Studios serve as supervising producers. The film will be released by Maxim Media Marketing in North America and internationally by Broken Glass Pictures. “Kruel” stars Kierney Nelson in her debut role as Jo O’Hare. The film was edited by Matt Lennon with music by Jacob Cadmus. The film is slated for a 2015 release."

To stay up-to-date on the progress of this film, visit: www.twitter.com/kruelmovie

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Third Annual Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announced: "The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival is returning for its third annual event from January 15-18, 2015 and will screen at three distinguished locations including The Cervantes Institute, Tribeca Cinemas and The Producer's Club. The official selection of films and shorts include Mark Netter's Nightmare Code starring Andrew J. West of AMC's mega-hit The Walking Dead, Jacob Akira Okada's documentary short Painting the Way to the Moon (2013), Young Min Kim's short Room 731 (2014) starring Tim Kang of CBS' smash-hit The Mentalist, Kathleen Behun's 21 Days and Matt Duggan's Inverse (2014).

The festival will surely be yet another successful event which celebrates the cinematic style inspired by Philip K. Dick. The festival is grateful for any support as the team continues to offer the very best in science fiction film, culture and excitement."

For more information on the festival, and how to attend, go to: www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com

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New Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Photos and Release Details: "On February 3, 2015, Anchor Bay Entertainment presents Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard, an exciting survival thriller about a fallen world that’s provocative as it is chilling. Written and directed by B. Harrison Smith and with a stellar genre cast including Billy Zane, Dee Wallace, Mischa Barton, Felissa Rose, and Brian Anthony Wilson, Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard is presented in an unrated version on Blu-ray and DVD.

In the film, the "Zombie Killers" are a small band of young adults, trained by military vet Seiler (Zane), who have sworn to protect the town and aim for the head if anything threatens Elwood's last survivors.

Bonus features on Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Blu-ray and DVD include the behind-the-scenes featurettes “Bloodbath and Beyond,” “The Look of Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard,” and “Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard Behind the Scenes.”"

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The Three Teaser Trailer: "Movie enthusiasts across various genres can experience an exclusive first look into The Three, launched by Versa Media Inc. and AVA Video Productions, both award-winning production companies in the Midwest. The teaser trailer presents fans with a snapshot of the sci-fi, thriller/horror film that illustrates one man’s frightening journey to discover balance and explores the frailty of the human mind.

Starring Lew Temple (The Walking Dead, Unstoppable) and Rob Pralgo (The Vampire Diaries, Taken 3), The Three is co-directed by Andrew Bennett and Kenneth Stevenson and is the first film to explore the relationship between three different classifications of extraterrestrials: the insectoids, the reptilians, and the greys.

When Brian LaRue (Lew Temple) becomes convinced that his father is being visited by extraterrestrials, he takes it upon himself to seek out answers from Jonas Allenbach, a local recluse who claims his son was abducted seventeen years earlier. But as Brian dives deeper in the mysteries surrounding what Jonas refers to as ‘The Three’, terrifying realizations come to light. Brian must confront the many demons of his past, which just might be what ‘The Three’ want.

“I was very engrossed by the story and envisioned each scene,” said Lew Temple, who plays the role of Brian LaRue in “The Three”. “I thought that the script caught the essence of paranoia, depression and helpless loss.”

The teaser trailer highlights 25 minutes of the film that were shot during the summer of 2014. The proof of concept was entirely self-funded thanks to the film’s successful one-month Indiegogo campaign. The film’s producers now plan to tour with these segments and seek additional investment to bring the entirety of the film to life.

“We have thus far enjoyed telling the story of how a man’s ‘inner-space’ can be just as frightening as outer space,” said Kenneth Stevenson, co-director for the Three. Co-Director Andrew Bennett added, "This is a film that draws on source material regarding abductions and extraterrestrial interaction that people are genuinely terrified about. Kenneth and myself are really excited about the web of conspiracy theories that binds this film together.”"

To keep up-to-date on The Three, visit the film's Facebook page or follow on Twitter.

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Gnome Alone DVD and VOD Release Details: "Size doesn’t matter when it comes to evil, as the chilling horror film Gnome Alone arrives on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand January 20th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Starring Verne Troyer (Austin Powers franchise) as The Gnome, the DVD includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew.

When timid college student Zoe witnesses a hit-and-run, the dying victim gives her a strange amulet. Suddenly, all those who have offended Zoe in her life begin dying horrible deaths at the hands of a malicious gnome (Troyer). When Zoe discovers the horrible history behind the amulet, will she be able to harness its magical power before the gnome begins killing those closest to her?

DVD Special Features*
Behind-the-scenes with cast and crew interviews
*Subject to change

Cast
Verne Troyer - Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, Austin Powers franchise."

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First Episode of Webseries, Housed: "The end of days is not nigh… it’s here.

The Pilot: Survive.

Directed and Edited By Simone Kisiel. Created By Alexandra Grunberg and Leah Henley.

Starring: Joe Cilio, Kelsey Coughlin, Alexandra Grunberg, Leah Henley, John McRae Riser, Adam Stasiw, and Eileen Sugameli.

Featuring: Tad Brisson, Kelly Farrell, Tre’von Lamar, Brianna Man-Hernandez, Sarah Mezzanotte, Aj Monteleone, Ayana Parker Morrison, Samantha Richey, Dave Stishan, Carlotta Summers, and S. Dylan Zwickel.

‘Big Bad Wolf’ By Rachel Kanner

Sound Design and Music By Kyle Rowland. Special Effects By Daniel Saldivar."

To learn more about the series, and watch the other five episodes, visit: www.housedthewebseries.com