In a packed Horror Highlights we have the teaser trailer and details on the Swissploitation film Mad Heidi, a release date and the trailer for Wolfman's Got Nards, info on Meet Cute's Spooky Sweethearts releases, details on the 2021 Nosferatu Festival, info on Trouble coming to Hulu, and a Horror Movie Guide for those looking for some horror highlights from the last 100+ years of horror!
MAD HEIDI: "The little girl from the alps is back…she‘s all grown up and she‘s MAD as hell. Mad Heidi is an action-adventure-comedy-horror parody of the much-loved children‘s storybook character Heidi. Now all grown up, Heidi is just a girl from the Alps in an alternative Switzerland that has fallen under fascist rule. Little does she know that her yearning for personal freedom will be the spark that ignites a revolution. From fondue torture to death by chocolate, Mad Heidi is a true Swissploitation film. Think Kill Bill meets The Sound of Music. The much-anticipated film will have all that fans of the genre could desire. If you liked Iron Sky, Kill Bill, Mad Max, or Monty Python then you‘ll love Mad Heidi."
"In addition to being the world‘s first Swisspolitation movie, Mad Heidi will be influenced by its fans, with the chance for them to participate in the production of the film. Moreover, Mad Heidi is the most successful crowdfunded film project in Switzerland to date, with more than 2500 fans from 40 countries supporting the project by buying merchandise and Mad Heidi Bonds worth CHF 250,000."
Learn more at: https://madheidi.com/
----------
WOLFMAN’S GOT NARDS Release Details and Trailer: "Directed by Andre Gower, WOLFMAN’S GOT NARDS explores the relationship a dedicated audience (including celebrities and filmmakers) has with The Monster Squad. Through interviews with the cast, crew, screenwriters, directors, academics and original reviewers as well as never-before-seen footage, it turns the lens on an audience of self-proclaimed misfits who have kept The Monster Squad alive for more than 30 years. The documentary features Fred Dekker, Shane Black, Seth Green, Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank, Adam F. Goldberg, Heather Langenkamp, Joe Lynch, and many more."
The documentary celebrating the passionate fans of the 1987 comedy horror film The Monster Squad will be released on demand on October 27, 2020.
----------
Spooky Sweethearts: "This year Meet Cute is celebrating Halloween by publishing seven original spooky rom-coms! Each of the stories in our Spooky Sweethearts campaign is a little bit creepy, a little bit silly, and a lot romantic. From a haunted house that kidnaps a crew of paranormal hunters, to a VHS tape cursed by a teenage demon, there’s something for everyone’s desired fear-level. And unlike the average frightful audiofiction, these are still rom-coms at their core! Everyone gets a happily-ever-after, even the creepy crawlies.
The short, highly-produced rom-coms aim to inspire and entertain listeners in just fifteen minutes. They are looking for Halloween stories will help people celebrate Halloween as we forego costume parties and trick-or-treating. Meet Cute rom-coms are designed to bring people comfort and human connection at a time when we need them more than ever.
Here’s a synopsis of each Meet Cute within the Spooky Sweethearts campaign:
The Screamies - These three spooky stories are a modern audio twist on retro teen thrillers, from a parody of The Ring featuring a crush-able demon, to two high school werewolves who are delighted to find each other in their small town.
The Paranormals - This frightful trilogy follows a group of paranormal hunters as they chase down actual ghosts. The Paranormals features immersive binaural sound.
Halloweenie Weekend - When two college students discover they’ve worn the same hot dog costume to their dorm’s Halloween party, they pursue each other with relish."
The first release "Get a Clue" is now available. To check it out for yourself, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-cute/id1491088065
----------
Nosferatu Festival: "The 3rd annual Nosferatu Festival is expanding to include a film contest with an open call for entries through December 1st.
Austin, TX - October 19, 2020 — The Nosferatu Festival is proud to announce the addition of the Vampire Film Contest. The 3rd Annual Nosferatu Festival celebrates 99 years of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, and will take place March 6 & 7th, 2021 with both online and In-person festivities.
The Nosferatu Festival Vampire Film Contest is open to all submissions of the vampire sub-genre. In this case, a vampire is a creature from folklore that subsists by feeding on the vital essence of the living. All submissions must be 20 minutes or shorter for consideration. Selected short films will have a chance of being honored with awards, prizes, and possibly even featured online or at one of the Nosferatu Festival in person events in Las Vegas, NV or Austin, TX!
Filmmakers interested in submitting their short film can apply and see the full list of rules at https://filmfreeway.com/
----------
Bite Size Halloween's TROUBLE: "October 19, 2020 (Los Angeles, CA.) Naledi Jackson, a Canadian-South African filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, has written and directed a short film to stream on Hulu as part of 20th Digital Studio’s series Bite Size Halloween. TROUBLE is one of 30 diverse, genre-bending short films ranging from horror comedy to psychological thrillers and everything in between. Created by up-and-coming filmmakers, these films will screen across digital and broadcast platforms Freeform, FX, and Hulu’s Huluween platform hub and YouTube channel.
David Worthen Brooks, EVP of 20th Digital Studio, says, “20th Digital Studio and the Bite Size series provide a platform for emerging storytellers and give them the resources needed to realize their vision. Each short episode can also act as a low-risk proof-of-concept for a feature version of the short, providing the filmmaker concrete steps toward their larger ambition. This energy and excitement in short form horror provide a global arena for a community of diverse filmmakers.”
Naledi wrote and directed TROUBLE this fall, and it was produced by her frequent collaborators Priscilla Galvez and Jeff Pavlopoulos of Silent Tower Inc. The short film follows the story of Dante, a pianist, who is unwittingly drawn into playing at a plantation wedding. Once he is at the venue, he is confronted with supernatural forces that illuminate the plantation’s past
“2020 has been a year of anxiety as well as a year of reckoning, and some of those sentiments are reflected in the subject matter of this short. I never expected to be able to make a film this year, and so I feel incredibly lucky to have the support of this platform to share it.”
Bite Size Halloween 2020 features 30 exciting new filmmakers, amplifying their voice in the film community. This year’s cohort includes a well-rounded group of filmmakers representing different countries, identities, and backgrounds. The long term goal of 20th Digital Studio’s short film programs is to continue to guide and finance the growth of these artists’ careers."
----------
HalloweenCostumes.com's Ultimate Guide to Horror Movies: "Horror movies are almost as old as the medium of film itself. We love them for their jump scares, but also how they reflect our deepest fears and anxieties. In short, horror resonates with us. If you're interested in reflecting on the horror genre, then let our ultimate guide to horror movies show how we got from innovative and timeless tales to modern classics like Let the Right One In, The Cabin in the Woods, and Us."
Learn more at: https://www.halloweencostumes.com/blog/p-1468-ultimate-guide-to-horror-movies.aspx
After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
As the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Dead, Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world. He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture, providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers, radio stations, and convention attendees.
Daily Dead's Official Podcast! Daily Dead's Official Podcast!
