This February, Nitehawk Cinema wants to cause some mayhem. Joe Lynch's chaotic and fun film Mayhem will screen after midnight on the weekend of January 26th at Nitehawk Cinema, before its premiere on Shudder. Then, on Wednesday, February 7th, Mohawk will kick off a special evening at Nitehawk with a 7:30pm screening featuring a Q&A with directorTed Geoghegan. Also in today's Horror Highlights: COMET TV's The Craft contest, The Strangers: Prey at Night fan art contest, the Panic Fest 2018 lineup, Dead Hooker in a Trunk Blu-ray release details, and info on the new horror film Terror Take Away.
Nitehawk Cinema Screenings: Mayhem Screenings (January 26th and 27th): “Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45 pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Ahead of its release on Shudder, Nitehawk and Shudder present special midnite screenings of Joe Lynch's MAYHEM.
Director: Joe Lynch Run Time: 96 min. Format: DCP
Starring: Samara Weaving, Steven Yeun
When a law office is hit by a virus that causes its victims to act out their most-violent urges, a recently fired employee uses the building’s quarantine as an opportunity to strike back at his company’s heartless executives in this sharp horror satire. He’s joined on his mission of revenge by a disgruntled client. Presented by Shudder.”
Mohawk Screening: “Wed Feb 7 @ 7:30 pm: Q&A with director Ted Geoghegan, moderated by Michael Gingold. Presented by Brooklyn Horror Fest.
Director: Ted Geoghegan Run Time: 92 min. Format: DCP Rating: R
Starring: Kaniehtiio Horn, Justin Rain, Eamon Farren, Ezra Buzzington
From writer/director Ted Geoghegan (We Are Still Here) and featuring wrestling icon Jon Huber (WWE Superstar Luke Harper), MOHAWK is a white-knuckled hell ride that’s unrelenting in its intensity and unflinching in its depiction of humanity pushed to the limits.
After one of her tribe sets fire to an American soldiers’ camp during the War of 1812, a young female Mohawk finds herself pursued by a ruthless band of renegades bent on revenge. Fleeing into the deep woods, Mohawk youths Oak (Kaniehtiio Horn, Hemlock Grove) and Calvin (Justin Rain, Fear the Walking Dead), along with their British sympathizer friend Joshua (Eamon Farren, Twin Peaks), confront the true horrors of war and the terror of the darkest night as they’re hunted by the bloodthirsty Colonel Holt (Ezra Buzzington, The Hills Have Eyes) and his small army of soldiers.
As the Americans seem to close in from all sides, leaving a massacred trail of destruction behind them, the trio must use every resource available to stave off brutal execution at the hands of the sadistic soldiers. But the warrior spirit is strong in Oak, and before the sun rises her pursuers will discover the full power of a righteous spirit unleashed.”
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COMET TV's The Craft Contest: "January is here and with the start of any new year it’s the perfect time to come up with resolutions and things to accomplish in 2018. Or you can just cast a spell… That’s what the teen witches of The Craft did and look what happened to them! Oh… Wait a minute…
This month COMET TV has not just The Craft but amazing films like Labyrinth, Bubba Ho-Tep (Um… the awesomeness of Bruce Campbell?I say yes!) and more!
There are also Edgar Allan Poe double features all month with tantalizing and terrifying tales from one of the grand masters of horror. As The Raven says, “Nevermore!”
Prize Details: (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive (1) prize pack from COMET, including:
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01 am EST on January 24th. 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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The Strangers Fan Art Contest: "Submissions are being accepted on the film’s official social channels: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram from now until Friday, February 9th. Submissions should be posted with the contest’s official hashtag: #StrangersFanArtContest. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 16th and will see their art unveiled in an installation in Los Angeles the week of March 5th. They will also receive a $500 cash prize.
CONTEST TIMELINE
Monday, January 15th: THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT Fan Art Contest launches
Friday, February 9th: Submissions close
Friday, February 16th: Winner is announced
Week of March 5th: OOH installation is unveiled
PRIZING
Winner will receive a $500 cash prize and their art will be unveiled in an installation in Los Angeles the week of March 5th."
Artwork below by @j.dillustraion.
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Panic Fest 2018: Press Release: Press Release: “January 8, 2018 - The 6th annual Panic Film Fest, a three-day celebration of new, independent horror films, live events, and vendors returns Jan. 26 - 28th, 2018 at Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City, MO.
Building on the incredible success of last year, we are excited to welcome special guests Directors Adam Green and Joe Lynch hosting a live edition of their popular podcast, The Movie Crypt, The Generation Why? Podcast which delves into the macabre of true crime in a presentation style live event.
In addition to these special events, for the first time, we are introducing awards including; Best Director, Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Short Film and Audience Choice Feature Film.
"We are thrilled to reveal the film line-up for 2018, as we were bombarded with exciting new films from all over the world. We truly believe this is the most solid film line-up we've had to date" said Adam Roberts, co-founder of the festival and owner of Screenland Armour. This year's festival will feature over 20+ new Horror, Thriller and Science Fiction films as well as two short film showcases.
"We really wanted to take a big step forward in becoming the forefront for emerging films and filmmakers in these genres," said Tim KC Canton, co-founder of the festival and founder of DownrightCreepy.com.
In addition to the films, the festival features vendors from all over the country with the Phantom Podcast Network hosted live events.The 2018 Panic Film Festival runs from Jan. 26th - 28th 2018 at Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City, MO.
Panic Fest is sponsored by Screenland Theatres, Downright Creepy, Boulevard Brewing Company, IFC Midnight and Film Society KC.
Full Festival Information can be found at panicfilmfest.com
After months of planning, we are proud to announce our 2018 line-up! Expect a couple more films to be added later this week! Check out our full list of programming below and BUY TICKETS HERE.
FILM LINEUP
Lowlife (Special Guest: Director Ryan Prows + TBA)
The Cured
Mom and Dad
Mohawk (Special Guest: Director Ted Geoghegan)
Hostile
Replace
They Remain (Special Guest: TBA)
Scary Stories (Documentary)
Vidar the Vampire
Death Shack
Birdboy: The Forgotten Children
Ruin Me
Mayhem (Special Guest: Joe Lynch)
Victor Crowley (Special Guest: Adam Green)
Charismata
Midnighters (Special Guest: TBA)
Tigers Are Not Afraid
Short Film Showcase Block #1
Short Film Showcase Block #2
LIVE EVENTS
The Movie Crypt Podcast (Adam Green & Joe Lynch)
Generation Why Podcast
Nightmare Junkhead
Pumpkinhead Comic Q&A (Kyle Strahm & Cullen Bunn)”
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Dead Hooker in a Trunk Blu-ray: Press Release: “Atlanta, GA - Arriving at festivals almost a decade ago, “Dead Hooker in a Trunk” was a brash and violent calling card for a pair of young Canadian filmmakers. The Soska Sisters’ grindhouse horror film proved to be a hit on the festival circuit, with many regarding it as a stylistic, genre-bending take on modern exploitation.
HorrorPack® is pleased to announce the EXCLUSIVE release of “Dead Hooker in a Trunk” as the nineteenth entry in the HorrorPack® Limited Edition Blu-ray™ lineup, including brand new cover art and an all-new commentary track by Jen and Sylvia Soska and their frequent soundtrack collaborator, Kevvy from Fake Shark. Speaking about their breakout feature, the Soska Sisters said, "This film is a miracle. Its success is a huge leap of faith. The belief fans put in us and the way they rallied around us made our greatest dreams a reality. This film is proof that when you follow your stupid fucking dreams, great things happen."
Over the last decade, the Soskas have become a rising force in Horror, and now their first film is finally available on Limited Edition Blu-ray™ from HorrorPack®, in collaboration with MPI Media and IFC Films.
Special features:
For the uninitiated, HorrorPack® is a monthly Horror Movie Subscription Box featuring four Horror Movies on Blu-ray™ (including a Limited Edition Blu-ray™ each month) for $24.99 with free US shipping, or four Horror Movies on DVD for $19.99 with free US shipping for fans of the DVD format. Subscriptions are available in 1, 3, 6, and 12-Month options with discounts for longer terms.
The “Dead Hooker in a Trunk” HorrorPack® Limited Edition Blu-ray™, Number 19 in the series, is available now for ordering as part of the February Blu-ray subscription pack at horrorpack.com/dhiat.”
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Terror Take Away: Press Release: “Terror Take Away is the second film by Alberto Bogo, the Italian director whose first film Extreme Jukebox, in 2015, was distributed by the famous Troma Entertainment.
Bogo returns with a film that he describes as "A political horror at George Romero", full of old-school splatter effects, violence, beautiful girls and grotesque humour!
The director adds: "Italy is famous in the world for the Mafia, the mandolin and ... the pizza". But no one had ever thought of making a film focused on the latter ... Isn't it incredible? I have found a solution to this!
The film speaks about a mysterious pizza delivery killer, whose actions are exploited by an unscrupulous businessman, who organizes an absurd game in his luxurious villa ... "It is a film that tells a little bit about what Italy has become today "ends the Director.
Terror Take Away has already an Italian distribution in theatres scheduled for Halloween 2018, thanks to the Movieday platform: whoever will support the film buying in advance the online ticket (without any surcharge) will also enjoy the Pizzorama, the miraculous method of increased analog reality that will bring you back directly in the '70s.
Produced by David Ferrando, Sonia Passarelli, and Lucio Basadonne, Terror Take Away will be present at the next Cannes Market, looking for an international distribution.
Bogo promises that the surprises concerning this film ... will not finish here! Have a good Pizza to the taste of ... Terror!”
FACEBOOK OFFICIAL PAGE WITH TEASER:
https://www.facebook.com/terrortakeaway/"
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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