Funny or Die released a prank video inspired by Alice Lowe's very funny Prevenge, and we have it for Daily Dead readers to watch. Also in today's Horror Highlights: a new clip from The Black Room and details on the extension of the play Sirens of Titan at Sacred Fools Theater in Los Angeles.
Check Out Funny or Die's Prevenge Prank Video: "A pitch black, wryly British horror comedy from the mind of Alice Lowe (“Sightseers,” “Hot Fuzz,” “Paddington”) that’s as funny as it is vicious, PREVENGE follows Ruth, a pregnant woman on a killing spree. It's her misanthropic unborn baby dictating Ruth's actions, holding society responsible for the absence of a father. The child speaks to Ruth from the womb, coaching her to lure and ultimately kill her unsuspecting victims. Struggling with her conscience, loneliness, and a strange strain of prepartum madness, Ruth must ultimately choose between redemption and destruction at the moment of motherhood.
PREVENGE marks the directorial debut from Lowe (star and co-writer of Ben Wheatley’s “Sightseers”), who is a true triple threat, writing, directing, and acting in the film during her own real-life pregnancy. It received a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Directorial Debut.
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Watch a New Clip from The Black Room: "THE BLACK ROOM will be opening in theaters April 28th and on VOD May 9th via Cleopatra Entertainment. The film was written and directed by cult filmmaker Rolfe Kanefsky and stars Natasha Henstridge (SPECIES), Lin Shaye (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, INSIDIOUS), Dominique Swain (LOLITA, FACE/OFF) and Lukas Hassel (IN SICKNESS).
In the film, Paul and Jennifer Hemdale have just moved into their dream house. But their happy marriage is about to be put to the test as they slowly discover the secret behind the black room in the cellar."
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Sirens of Titan Play Details: Press Release: "Sacred Fools Theater is proud to announce it's extension of Sirens of Titan Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. until Saturday, May 13th when we must close!
In 1977, acclaimed writer/director Stuart Gordon adapted Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.’s classic novel for Chicago’s Organic Theater with the approval and input of the author himself. Now Sacred Fools will close its 20th season with the recently rediscovered adaptation, newly updated by Gordon and more timely than ever.
Director Ben Rock ("Baal," "Occupation”) brings to the stage this visually dazzling and darkly humorous sci-fi epic about what happens when the richest man in the world loses everything, sets out on an unbelievable journey through space and time, and discovers nothing less than the meaning of life. Rock and Gordon previously collaborated on the Ovation-nominated cannibalistic love story “Taste” and are thrilled to reunite in bringing Vonnegut’s mind-blowing vision to life.
The Sacred Fools Theater Company is dedicated to fostering a dynamic, empowered artistic community in Los Angeles. Notable previous productions include the Buster Keaton comedic biography “Stoneface,” the award-winning musical “Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara,” and the award-winning hit “The Behavior of Broadus.” Run solely by the ensembled artists, the company’s smashing 20th season continues its ongoing commitment to the development of new plays and projects which challenge traditional expectations of the theatrical experience. Its goal is to produce work, which invigorates, enlightens and entertains.
WHERE: Sacred Fools Theater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHEN: March 31 – May 13, 2017 (Previews: March 24-25)
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m. plus Sundays, April 23 & 30 @ 7 p.m.
ADMISSION: Tickets are $25 (previews $15) and on sale March XX at www.sacredfools.org"
In case you missed it, check out Heather Wixson's interview with Ben Rock and Stuart Gordon.
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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