A camping trip takes a turn into unsettling territory in the new film Desolation, which comes out this week and is teased in a new batch of images in today's Horror Highlights. We also have a December contest from our friends at COMET TV, the trailer for the new horror film The Bone Box, and details on the star-studded cast of Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes.
New Stills from Desolation: IFC Midnight will release Desolation in select theaters and on VOD and digital platforms on December 15th, including special Q&A screenings:
"New York City
Special Advance Screening on Thursday, December 14, at 9pm at the IFC Center with Q&A with editor Alexander Frasse, producer Kim Patton, associate producer Ned Donovan, and composer Marcus Bagala. Tickets available here: http://www.ifccenter.com/films/desolation/
L.A.
Opening Night Q&A on Friday, December 15 (9:05pm show), with director Sam Patton, producer Mara Barr and writer Michae Larson-Kangas.
Synopsis: "After the death of her husband, Abby (Jaimi Page), her son, Sam (Toby Nichols) and best friend, Jen (Alyshia Ochse), venture into the forests of upstate NY on a camping trip, only to find themselves in danger from a mysterious hiker (Claude Duhamel) with malicious intentions. As the trio attempts to navigate the vast wilderness in search of safety, they find themselves the hunted prey in a deranged killer’s terrifying game and the only way to survive is to kill - or be killed."
(1) Limited Edition Tank Girl x COMET TV T-shirt: Lock and load with this exclusive Tank Girl goggle-eye tee and get ready to break necks next time you're stocking up on ammo.
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(1) COMET TV Collectable Card: You’ll get one of two collectable COMET TV cards featuring Earth Girls Are Easy & Tank Girl.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “COMET December Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01 am EST on December 21st. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per entry method, per household, will be accepted."
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Trailer for Short Film The Bone Box: Press Release: "THE BONE BOX is a psychological horror feature film written, directed and produced by newcomer Luke Genton. It tells the story of a grave robber who comes to believe that he’s being haunted by those he stole from.
The film stars Gareth Koorzen (THE BLACK THAT FOLLOWS), Michelle Krusiec (THE INVITATION), and Maria Olsen (STARRY EYES, PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF). Rounding out the cast is Jamie Bernadette (I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE: DÉJÀ VU), David Chokachi (BAYWATCH, WITCHBLADE), Aaron Schwartz (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, GOSSIP GIRL), and Tess Bellomo (LIKED).
THE BONE BOX is currently in post-production. It is scheduled to be completed by November, 2017 and is seeking distribution. The trailer may be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/NrdoDDa5438
Look for updates on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Thebonebox/) and the Director’s Instagram (@lukegenton).
LOGLINE:
A grave robber comes to believe he's being haunted by those he stole from.
SYNOPSIS:
Depressed and reeling from the recent death of his wife, Tom (Koorzen) has built up quite a gambling debt. He goes to stay with his wealthy Aunt Florence (Olsen) in hopes that she will write him into her will. When a nasty creditor makes it clear that Tom is out of time, he devises a plan with Elodie (Krusiec), the undertaker's daughter, to rob the graves of the rich townspeople buried in the cemetery across the road. After plundering the graves, Tom begins hearing and seeing strange things that seem to coincide with the deaths of the people he robbed. Even more disconcerting... he appears to be the only one sensing the occurrences. One question lingers: Is Tom's conscience playing a trick on him... or is he really being haunted by those he stole from?
Technical Details:
Produced by: Cynthia Bravo, Gareth Koorzen, Luke Genton Executive Producers: Michelle Krusiec, Luana Figueroa Cinematography by: Gonzalo Digenio Running time: 86 min Format: Digital 4K Language: English USA 2017"
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Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Surge of Power Enterprises is proud to announce the theatrical debut of the long-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking and lighthearted superhero movie "Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes." "Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel" will begin with a weeklong run in Los Angeles before fighting crime in additional cities.
Creator Vincent J. Roth returns to the cape-clad title role of Surge, cinema's first out gay superhero. Roth is joined by a star-studded cast representing the forces of good and evil including "Star Trek" alums Nichelle Nichols and Robert Picardo, comedian Bruce Vilanch, "SuperFriends!" Shannon Farnon, Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, The Exorcist's Linda Blair, "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" star Gil Gerard and the original Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno. The award-winning film has screened at festivals and conventions across the globe, taking home prizes for Best Comedy, Best Villain, Best Special Effects and Most Inspirational Lead Character.
Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel will open January 5 in Los Angeles, expand to New York on January 19 and continue nationwide.
Los Angeles January 5 Release: Arena Cinelounge Sunset 6464 Sunset Blvd Lobby Level Los Angeles, CA 90028
Surge's nemesis, the Metal Master, is out of jail and trying to reconcile with his estranged parents (Blair, Gerard) and tempted to continue a life of crime by Augur (Roberts), archnemesis of the wise Omen (Nichols, Picardo). Augur sends Metal Master to Las Vegas for mysterious crystals. Needing more crime fighting help, Surge activates the artificial intelligence in the Surgemobile (Vilanch, Farnon). Augur emerges from the shadows back in Big City, causing Omen to step into the fray, which alerts The Council, a supervillain cabal bent on world domination. Facing more enemies than ever before, Surge must do whatever it takes to save mankind.
About the Author - Derek Anderson
Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.
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