Starting off this morning's round-up is Frankenstein Day of the Beast release details for the U.S. and Canada. Also: a new variant for The Walking Dead #1, Kids of Horror photo gallery, Son of Frankenstein screening details, and photos from the 8 Films to Die For premiere.
Frankenstein Day of the Beast: Press Release: "SGL Entertainment is pleased to announce that they just have signed a 6 picture movie deal with the Legendary Horror Filmmaker Ricardo Islas. As part of the Deal, the first release of many will be FRANKENSTEIN DAY OF THE BEAST to be Unleashed on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD in the U.S. and Canada. The award-winning film had previously been released in Germany and Japan but will now be Available in North America via SGL Entertainment along with their partners MVD and Indie Rights.
In a foggy winter morning, a raft brings a priest to an isolated island. He is getting paid to perform a wedding ritual under very mysterious conditions. The groom is Victor Frankenstein, and the young and beautiful bride is his cousin Elizabeth. Seven armed and dangerous mercenary soldiers have been hired to protect her against something huge that hides in the woods, waiting for that wedding night to be consummated. Victor is the only one who knows the truth about their enemy. His secret will be paid with the life of his private army, whose men will die one by one, as the creature gets closer to his target: the bride.
Also included in the deal are two of Ricardo Islas’s latest Films: The Sacrifice and Bachelors Grove as well as three of his classic movies: Night Fangs, To Kill a Killer and Lockout.
For more info on Frankenstein Day of the Beast, go to: www.sglmoviestore.com/horror/frankenstein For more info on SGL Entertainment, go to: www.sglentertainment.com and www.sglmoviestore.com"
The Walking Dead #1: Press Release: "AUSTIN, Texas, October 19, 2015 -- Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman 's imprint at Image Comics, today announced that ‘Archie’ artist Moritat has drawn the 21st in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at Wizard World Comic Con Austin, October 30-31. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner-Award-winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Austin Convention Center only while supplies last. VIP attendees will receive an additional black and white sketch version of the comic.
Moritat is a Basel, Switzerland-based comic book artist, and illustrator. His work can be seen in the pages of DC’s The Spirit and Image’s Elephantmen.
Moritat also handled art duties on All-Star Western and is currently drawing Booster Gold and Justice League: Gods & Monsters.
The artists for future books will be announced as they are selected. A similar series in 2013 featuring exclusives of The Walking Dead #1 proved to be wildly popular with fans. The full schedule of 2015-16 Wizard World shows is available at www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html
The Wizard World Comic Con Austin celebrity roster includes Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Peter Weller (Robocop, Star Trek Into Darkness), Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Evil Dead), boxing champion Mike Tyson, WWE® Superstar Kane® and Diva Lana™, Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride, voice actor The Nightmare Before Christmas), Kristin Bauer (“True Blood,” “Once Upon a Time”), Caroll Spinney (voice actor/puppeteer, “Sesame Street”), Brent Spiner (“Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Independence Day), Charles Martinet (Voice actor: “Super Mario”) and many others.
In addition to Moritat, Artist Alley in Austin will feature Gerhard (“Cerebus”), Michael Golden (“Spider-Man,” “Daredevil”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “He-Man”), Mike Zeck (“Spider-Man,” “Punisher”), Tom Cook (“She-Ra,” “Superfriends”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”), Jim Shooter (Former Editor-In-Chief, Marvel Comics), Clinton Hobart (“Disney fine artist”), Renee Witterstaetter (“She Hulk,” “Avengers”), Victor Dandridge (“Vantage: Inhouse”) and more.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 22nd of 24 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Austin show hours are Friday, October 30th, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 31st, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Austin, visit www.wizardworld.com/home-austin.html"
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Kids of Horror: From Facebook: "22 Vision's Throwback Photo Shoot™, featuring 5-year-old twins Baylie and Rylie Cregut who played Hope on FOX's Raising Hope, celebrating iconic "scary children" characters from 7 classic horror films! #KidsOfHorror #22VisionHalloween
Executive Producer - Brian Pocrass
Co-Producer - Joey Lauren Koch
Photographer - Bradford Rogne Photography
Wardrobe Stylist - Erin Micklow
Make-up Artist - Kasey Erokhin (KBZ FX)
Graphic Artist - Christopher Hiller
Cosmetic Retouches - Felipe Menezes (Menezes Digital)"
For a look at the full photo gallery, visit the official Facebook page at:
Son of Frankenstein Screening: Press Release: "This Halloween, Famous Monsters partners with the Alex Film Society, a nonprofit organization, to bring you a night of both classic and reimagined monsters!
By 1938, Universal Studios was certain that the public appetite for horror films had faded and they abandoned the genre. That year, a nationwide reissue of Dracula and Frankenstein on a double bill, played to packed theaters across the nation and quickly brought them to their senses. Instead of a low-budget cheapie to cash in on the re-born craze for horror films, Son of Frankenstein (1939) under the direction of Rowland V. Lee, proved to be a handsomely produced entry in the cycle.
Filmed on the most expressionistic sets of any horror film since The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, George Robinson's gorgeous black and white cinematography captures every shadow, every out-sized distortion beautifully.
Son of Frankenstein is also blessed with perhaps the greatest horror film cast ever. Karloff gives his farewell performance as the creature and Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Ygor is creepy, roguish, even pitiable and one is reminded of what a fine actor he could be with a role worthy of his talent. Presiding over all of this is the solid presence of Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf Frankenstein. Watch for scene-stealer Lionel Atwill, who delivers his definitive screen role as the one arm, Inspector Krogh.
This first-rate production gave a whole new meaning to Baron Frankenstein's famous shout out: "It's alive!"
Sara Karloff and Bela Lugosi Jr. are scheduled to join us onstage at the Alex Theatre to discuss their fathers' careers and the horror films that made them famous.
David Weiner, Managing Editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, will be on hand to do our celebrity interviews and present the finalist of their Monster Makeup Challenge. Since its inception in 1958, Famous Monsters has had a long-standing relationship with the art of practical movie makeup effects, going behind the scenes again and again to bring the magic of making monsters to fans across the country. In 2015, FM launched its first original comics imprint, American Gothic Press. BROKEN MOON, written by Steve Niles and illustrated by Nat Jones, is AGP’s first title to feature classic black and white movie monsters, and served as inspiration for the four makeup categories.
Famous Monsters is excited to support the Alex Film Society in their mission to present classic films on the big screen at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA.
October 29th: doors open at 7 p.m., the program starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at www.alexfilmsociety.org
Now in their 21st Year at the Historic Alex Theatre 216 North Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203"
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8 Films to Die For Premiere Photos: Press Release: "Horror fans nationwide will have eight more reasons to scream this October as the films in this year’s “8 Films to Die For” festival lineup will be released on Digital HD™ and VOD on October 16th and DVD October 27th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Fans of the series can also check out the films in select theaters nationwide on October 16th.
Horror aficionados can pre-order the films now at Amazon by visiting www.amazon.com/
Film Synopses
Re-Kill
It's been 5 years since the outbreak that wiped out 85% of the world's population, but the war between Re-Animates (Re-Ans) and Humans wages on, as most of the major cities are still uninhabitable. Within the few surviving cities, the Re-Ans have been segregated into "zones" and are policed by the R-Division of the QUASI S.W.A.T. Unit who hunts to re-kill the Re-Ans in the hope of quelling a second outbreak.
Murder in the Dark
When a group of young people camping in the ruins of a medieval Turkish town play a party game called 'Murder in the Dark', they soon discover that someone is taking the game too far... Produced in an experimental shooting style, this murder-mystery features a cast of actors who were not allowed to see the script. The actors' choices interactively changed the shape of the story. They had to use clues to solve the mystery laid out before them by the filmmakers.
The Wicked Within
When a little girl dies, her family gathers to mourn the loss. Yet the pain is not forgotten and a vengeful demon spirit takes possession of a vulnerable family member tearing at the ties that bind them all together. One by one, it forces each family member to confess to his or her buried lies and face the morbid consequences of their sins.
Lumberjack Man
As the staff of Good Friends Church Camp prepares for a spring break filled with "Fun Under the Son", a demon logger rises from his sap boiler to wreak his vengeance and feast on flapjacks soaked in the blood of his victims.
Suspension
Emily is a high-school student with a penchant for drawing gruesome pictures in her sketchbook. There's a reason for her obsession with horrific images: Her father Tom once went on a murder spree and is now residing in a mental hospital. On a night she's home alone babysitting her mute little brother, Tom escapes and targets Emily and her friends during a bloody killing rampage.
Unnatural
A morally ambiguous corporation experiments with genetic modification resulting in the advent of a bloodthirsty man-hunting creature. When the creature escapes, a group of unsuspecting Alaskan natives and their inexperienced guests, which includes a high-maintenance celebrity photographer and a pair of models, becomes prey for the abomination in a horrifying game of cat and mouse.
Bastard
Five strangers - newlywed serial killers, a suicidal cop, and two runaways - become suspect and victim when a masked murderer makes its presence known in an isolated mountain town.
Wind Walkers
A U.S. soldier returns home from captivity to find that his best friend and fellow former POW has gone AWOL. While out on an annual hunting trip with his friend’s father and some extended family, the group comes under attack by an ancient Native American curse that has mysterious connections to his best friend’s heritage and the prison in which the soldiers were once held captive."
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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