It's the most wonderful time of the year! Haunted house attractions, mazes, hayrides, and ghost tours resurrect from their slumber as soon as the Halloween season approaches, including the House of Torment in Austin, Texas, and we have details on that after the first item on today's Highlights, which is a one night only, fully restored screenings of The House on Sorority Row. We also have details on director Vincenzo Natali's Hannibal episodes screening at FannibalFest 2018, and info on Paul Ruditis's Vault of Frankenstein novel.
The House on Sorority Row Theatrical Screenings Details: "WHAT: The House on Sorority Row – in theaters for ONE NIGHT ONLY – digitally remastered and featuring an exclusive five-minute rapid-fire remix by Attack Media.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27th (Check local listings for times)
WHERE: Nationwide, Theater listings and tickets on sale now www.Retronightmares.com.
Special ticket promotion with Atom Tickets -- Get $5 off a purchase of 2 tickets to any Retro Nightmares title by using the code BLOODY in the Atom Tickets app (select locations).
DETAILS: ‘80s cult horror classic The House on Sorority Row is coming to theaters nationwide for just one night only—September 27th--as the opening event for the “Bloody Disgusting Presents Retro Nightmares” Cinema Series this fall from international distributor Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc. and global event cinema leader Trafalgar Releasing. The House on Sorority Row star Eileen Davidson said, "I am beyond excited to have The House of Sorority Row back in theaters for ONE night on September 27th. Filming this movie was one of my very first jobs as an actress, and it holds a very special place in my heart. Plus it's really good!”
Just in time to kick off the Halloween season, the “Retro Nightmares” Cinema Series is bringing five HD digitally remastered cult horror classics--as voted online by fans--to the big screen for one night only every Thursday starting with The House on Sorority Row (September 27th), followed by an Amityville DOUBLE FEATURE, Amityville: The Evil Escapes and Amityville: It’s About Time (October 4th), and concluding with a DOUBLE FEATURE: Sweet Sixteen and The Convent (October 11th).
Thursday, September 27th:
The House on Sorority Row (1983)
Written and Directed by Mark Rosman (Sorority Row, The Invader); Starring Katie McNeil (Monkey Shines, Sudden Death), Eileen Davidson (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”, “Y&R”, “Days of our Lives”), Janis Ward, Robin Meloy, Harley Jane Kozak, and Barbara Harris.
What it’s about: After a seemingly innocent prank goes horribly wrong, a group of sorority sisters is stalked and murdered one by one in their sorority house while throwing a party to celebrate their graduation.
Why you should go: Before she was one of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” or ruling daytime soaps on “Y&R” and “Days of our Lives”, Eileen Davidson starred as a sexy sorority sister with a sinister secret. She may be leaving the small screen soon as she exits “Y&R”, but here’s a chance to see Eileen’s early work on the big screen and see she’s as fierce (and ageless) as she ever was!
Special in-theater bonus content includes Attack Media’s comedic makeover of The House on Sorority Row (1983) in a five-minute rapid-fire remix presented as a classic ladies' etiquette school recruitment video.
Attendees also have a chance to win a FreeNAS Mini media storage device (estimated retail value over $1200) from iXsystems by posting their ticket stubs on social media and tagging #Retronightmares. Follow us on www.Retronightmares.com for more details."
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House of Torment Attraction Opening Details: Press Release: "House of Torment, a pioneer in “haunted” entertainment, has spine-tingling themed attractions for the 2018 Halloween season featuring an otherworldly indoor/outdoor full-service bar with a VIP lounge, as well as new, immersive experiences onsite.
This year’s attractions will offer more terrifying storylines, all-new outdoor games, an expanded store with a Kreepville 666 clothing line pop-up shop, a revamped food menu and enhanced safety features.
“A high-quality haunted house is about shared, out-of-the-ordinary experiences with an amplified adrenaline rush,” Jon Love, a partner at parent company Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, said. “We know Austinites are curious, engaged and up for anything, which is why we’re trying a lot of new and exciting things here first.”
Haunts
This year’s House of Torment is enhancing the immersive experience for attendees with three haunted attractions with new storylines, “Blackthorne Penitentiary,” “Darkest Dreams” and “Trick or Treat.” Additionally, three stand-alone “mini-escape rooms,” Halloween-themed carnival games such as “Zombie Brain Smash,” and an expanded Scare Store, including a Kreepsville 666 clothing line pop-up shop, will entertain visitors. More than 100 costumed actors will roam the site for an extra thrill.
Spirits
House of Torment will offer a full-service, haunted library-themed bar called Torment Tavern, including a “Platinum VIP” lounge and a new food menu. The bar will also feature two new signature cocktails, Jekyll’s Old Bloody Fashion and Hyde’s Madness, served in lighted House of Torment souvenir cups, as well as a House of Torment pumpkin ale in partnership with 4th Tap Brewing.
Safety
In an abundance of caution, the House of Torment has added two new metal detectors at entrances with bag checks, in addition to numerous metal detector wands, to ensure guests can safely escape into the fantasy of fear.
The Austin location of House of Torment—a 40,000 square foot facility located at 2632 Ridgepoint Drive, near U.S. Highways 290 & 183—is a leader in the entertainment industry, and it is the creative heart of the company. Known nationally for innovating, psychologically thrilling experiences, it features a permanent technical and creative staff, and it is a laboratory for new ideas for the organization’s haunts nationwide. It also houses four Mindspark escape rooms open year-round.
The House of Torment 2018 season opens to the public on Sept. 21st and runs through Nov. 10th. Tickets start at $19.99 per person. For more information, including descriptions of the haunts, visit www.HouseOfTorment.com.
House of Torment
Founded and operated locally in Austin, House of Torment is part of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, now the largest producer of haunted attractions in the country. The company has earned that title by creating an immersive experience that is a high tech, psychological thrilling interaction designed to offer guests a momentary escape from everyday life.
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Founded in 2010 by four of America’s top Haunted House event producers, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is a multi-faceted, live and immersive entertainment platform that produces a growing number of America’s largest haunted house events, escape rooms, and interactive concepts. A companywide dedication to creating high-production value, psychologically thrilling and creatively entertaining experiences, drive Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group’s success and growing national footprint. www.ThirteenthFloor.com."
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FannibalFest 2018 Screens Hannibal Episodes: Press Release: "The Toronto-based director will be screening the Hannibal episodes he directed at a special event taking place on Friday, October 12, 2018. The event will feature Natali’s running commentary, including his thought processes behind specific scenes and the challenges he faced when translating his ideas onto the screen.
This is a great opportunity for film students to hear Natali’s first-hand experience directing Hannibal, which he believes “is a great work of art, the influence of which will only grow as the years pass.” Natali adds, “The fandom is the collective that first embraced and understood it. The rest of the world will follow."
Natali also has kind words for Hannibal creator and showrunner Bryan Fuller, saying, "Bryan is not a dictator, he’s an enabler for the wildest part of the director’s creative mind. He doesn’t just want your best and most creative interpretation, he demands it."
In fact, Natali notes, "I’d direct anything Bryan writes," including a Hannibal reboot.
Natali is known for films like Cube, Splice, The ABCs of Death 2, and Haunter, Vincenzo Natali also directed six episodes of the Hannibal TV series ("Dolce," "Secondo," "Primavera," "Antipasto," "Naka-Choko," and "Su-zakana")
FannibalFest 2018 is an annual Hannibal convention held in North America for fans ("Fannibals") of the 2013 - 2015 television series created by Bryan Fuller. The convention is managed by a non-profit group comprised of fans of the series.
Special film student pricing with discount code available for a full day at FannibalFest on Friday, October 12, 2018, and ending with Natali’s event that evening."
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Vault of Frankenstein Book Release Details: "Discover the incredible story of the Creature’s evolution, and become directly part of the history with interactive elements that allow readers to explore replica memorabilia, such pages from Mary Shelley’s original manuscript of Frankenstein.
Once a book thought questionable by many, Frankenstein managed to make its way to the top as one of few respected books in pop culture. The original novel, a beautiful take on societal flaw and wonder, is now reimagined as a more interactive, colorful, and descriptive tool for all to appreciate. As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s publication of Frankenstein, readers can dive right into the rich history of the story’s origins and greatest pop culture moments.
The experience is illustrated in the new book Vault of Frankenstein, 200 Years of the World’s Most Famous Monster (Becker & Mayer! September 25, 2018). Readers can trace the incredible history of how a disturbed creature, disgraced by his own creator, became an iconic symbol in pop culture. The book takes readers on a journey from the very beginning; starting with Mary Shelley’s creation of the novel, and then fluently guiding them through the Creature’s evolution to international stardom. As the Creature appeared in films, TV shows, comic books, and commercial merchandise, this new book introduces readers to the many aspects of such a beloved and tragically misunderstood character.
Vault of Frankenstein is not only a loving tribute; it’s a great resource for anyone who appreciates a timeless classic. In fact, with fantastic replica memorabilia enclosed in an elegantly designed envelope inside the back cover, readers can enjoy physical works that bring the story even more to life. Readers will be able to hold in their hands The Bride of Frankenstein movie poster, pages from Mary Shelley’s original manuscript of Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus), a photo of Boris Karloff on the set of Universal’s Frankenstein (a playbill for Presumption, or The Fate of Frankenstein which is the first stage adaptation of Frankenstein) and finally, a Frankenstein movie poster. Together these pieces take readers through Mary Shelley’s first thoughts on an original masterpiece all while illustrating how an idea so small has become so influential through years of exposure.
Finely stated, Vault of Frankenstein is not only a must-have for fans but also a wonderful tool for anyone interested in the story’s rise to stardom and how it manages to influence culture today. The book brings history to life for readers who reflect on how such an enduring and influential character made its way through years of pop culture exposure. With key features such as a look at how Mary Shelley first conceived the work and 5-10 pieces of replica memorabilia, readers become a part of this important journey from historical masterpiece to pop culture icon.
Paul Ruditis is a New York Times best-selling author and pop culture addict who has written companion books for TV shows, including The Walking Dead, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, Star Trek, and The West Wing. His diverse resume also includes original young adult novels, comic books, and novelty books for all ages.
Published by Becker & Mayer! | Available September 25, 2018
Hardcover, 176 pages | $29.99 USD, $38.99 CAN | ISBN: 780760363171."
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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