Great news for fans of Joel Schumacher's The LostBoys—an auction of Dwayne's leather jacket and costume is going on right now and will continue until February 26th. Also: a Q&A with Refuge director Andrew Robertson and release details for MST3K: Vol. XXXV, Venom, and The Hours Till Daylight.
The Lost Boys & Other Entertainment Memorabilia Auction: Press Release: "Prop Store is pleased to bring vampire Dwayne’s (Billy Wirth) Death Scene Leather Jacket and Costume from the 80’s classic The Lost Boys to their online auction site. Joel Schumacher’s 1987 vampire classic pitted a deadly group of vampires against a pair of brothers in a battle to save their family. The Dwayne vampire jacket on offer comes from the character’s death scene in which Sam (Corey Haim) shoots the vampire with an arrow, sending him back into a stereo which electrocutes him. Resembling a heavily worn biker outfit, this black leather Schott jacket features a hand-painted jaguar on the right shoulder, which extends down the arm. The sleeves have been cut at the elbow to accommodate Dwayne’s arms exploding during his electrocution. A long cut in the back of the jacket was likely involved with hiding the extensive effects rigging used to explode the character’s arms and head. Offered with the jacket is a pair black Levi jeans marked “B. Wirth” on the inside, referring to the actor.
This Lost Boys jacket is one of many Greg Cannom creations set to be auctioned at Prop Store. Over 150 lots of masks, maquettes, costumes, creature effects pieces and production ephemera spanning the award-winning artist’s decorated career will be available for bidding in a 2-week-long online auction. Most lots will be offered without reserve and the bidding gets started February 15th on the Prop Store website. You can register for the auction at http://propstore.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/info/id/38/
Over 50 films from Cannom’s 40-year career are represented in the auction, including Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Mask, The Rocketeer, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hook, and Masters of The Universe. There’s even something for Star Wars fans as the auction includes a Darth Vader helmet casting made from the original molds in order to be taken on a promotional tour following the release of Episode IV: A New Hope.
Some of the notable items collectors and fans can bid on include:
Dracula (Gary Oldman) Fangs on Cast from DRACULA (1992)
Full-size Frankenstein’s Monster Costume Display from VAN HELSING (2004)
Pair of Mina (Winona Ryder) Fangs from DRACULA (1992)
David’s (Kiefer Sutherland) Leather Pants from THE LOST BOYS (1992)
SFX Boar Head Puppet from HANNIBAL (2001)
Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) Aging Foam Bust from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (2008)
Full-Size Terrian Costume Display from EARTH 2 (1994-1995)
Prototype Rocketeer Helmet from THE ROCKETEER (1991)
Mason Verger (Gary Oldman) Plaster Make-up Casting from HANNIBAL (2001)
Static Dying Antarean from COCOON (1985)
Dracula (Gary Oldman) Shop Display from DRACULA (1992)
Granny Wendy (Maggie Smith) Bust from HOOK (1991)
Brandon Alinger, Prop Store CEO, said: “We’re delighted to offer this exclusive collection of Mr. Cannom’s award-winning work. The artistry embodied in these creations is something not commonly seen in today’s films and the opportunity to offer these incredible pieces permanent homes with people who can preserve their legacy is very exciting.”
The auction begins at 9:00 AM PST on Monday, February 15th with the bidding period closing at 9:00 AM PST on Monday, February 26th. Bids can be placed online via the Prop Store website at www.propstore.com/auction."
How and when did you come up with the story for Refuge?
Andrew Robertson: The idea of making Refuge came out of our love for the post-apocalyptic genre. For us, post-apocalyptic feels like the new Western genre. Laws and structured society don't exist and people are left to fend for themselves, accountable to no one. It's a situation that can lead to the best of us or the worst of us.
What types of survivors are roaming the lands in Refuge? What have they done to survive and how long have they been living in this dangerous new world?
Andrew Robertson: The survivors in Refuge have all been reduced to living as scavengers. And the scavengers are sectioned into two types—those that want to be left alone and those who try to take advantage of the situation. The family at the heart of Refuge just want to be left alone. They're trying to figure out a somewhat normal life for their 8-year-old child in a world that's fallen apart. It's not enough that they have to find food and medicine, but they also have to avoid all the predatory humans that would love nothing more than to take everything.
Where did filming take place and what did that environment add aesthetically and atmospherically to the movie?
Andrew Robertson: We shot Refuge on the outskirts of Atlanta in a lot of areas where we knew there to be abandoned houses and somewhat rundown communities. We had the terrific good fortune to learn about a house where a man had died 10 years previously, but nothing in his house had been touched. I mean, he was not there, of course, but all of his stuff was and completely untouched. His refrigerator was still full. It was extraordinary. The house was filled with photographs of his family, old mail, everything. It felt haunted.
We’ve seen a lot of post-apocalyptic movies over the last decade. What makes Refuge stand out from the pack?
Andrew Robertson: Refuge has no zombies for one. Also, I think Refugegoes for something quieter and maybe a little big authentic. We wanted to show what would it might really be like to live in a world fallen apart. After the world fell apart, it would be chaotic for a while, but then we would settle into a sort of quiet that would be very much infused with tension and fear. Avoiding others would be very important, unless you could absolutely trust them.
Prior to making Refuge, you filmed the 2009 documentary The Battle for Georgia. What was the transition like for you going from making a documentary to filming a thriller?
Andrew Robertson: My friends and I have enjoyed making movies since junior high. I don't think making a documentary is so different from making a feature, in that you just have to decide what you want to focus on. There's more pre-planning I guess with a feature, but it's all storytelling. And editing is where the real storytelling happens.
What was the most challenging scene to shoot in Refuge?
Andrew Robertson: The hardest scene to shoot involved the action set piece about midway through the film. The family is attacked and is forced to defend themselves from a home invasion. There were the FX shots using squibs and gore and we brought in Bob Shelley, who'd worked with Robert Rodriguez and Toby Sells (of The Walking Dead). We had to learn how to choreograph action scenes with live pyrotechnics, gun shots, etc and it was a whole new ball game for us.
Is this a world you would be willing to return to in a potential sequel?
Andrew Robertson: I would love to. Absolutely. There's a reason why the Western genre is still alive today. People like knowing the rules of how a genre operates because you know what you're getting yourself into. The post-apocalyptic genre is the same way—civilization has been decimated and anything goes. Can you hold on to your humanity? That's the story.
With Refuge now available on iTunes, Amazon, and VOD, what projects do you have on deck that you can tease for our readers?
Andrew Robertson: We are working on another thriller that involved mind reading. If you ever saw the amazing and highly underrated ‘80s film Dreamscape, it'll have some of that feel to it.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Press Release: "As the excitement justifiably mounts for the upcoming new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, let us not forget the classic MST3K that kept us warm and fed for many years, making us feel safe in its soft blanket of loving mockery. We were raised by ten seasons of cable comedy genius, and there’s still plenty more classics to enjoy! Case in point: Teenage Cave Man, Being From Another Planet, 12 To The Moon and Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell, the four never-before-released episodes in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXV. On March 29th, 2016, join Joel, Mike and their robot compadres Tom Servo and Crow as they serve up old-school comfort food in this delirious celebration of cinema’s cracks and seams. The box set also contains the brand-new bonus features I Was a Teenage Cave Man featurette, the new interview Richard Band Remembers, the original version of Time Walker, the featurette You Are There: Launching “12 To The Moon,” Medieval Boogaloo: The Legend of “Deathstalker III,” and four exclusive mini-posters by artist Steve Vance. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.
In Teenage Cave Man, the Man from U.N.C.L.E. plays the Teenager from S.T.O.N.E. A.G.E in this Roger Corman parable of a prehistoric — or at least prehistoric thinking — society and the young man who rebels against the establishment. The episode also includes the short films Aquatic Wizards and Catching Trouble. Being From Another Planet (aka Time Walker) brings us the story of an alien running murderously amok on a college campus after being released from King Tut’s tomb; 12 To The Moon not only includes a feature about an international collection of astronauts reaches the moon, only to discover a race of underground dwellers who seek peace by threatening violence, but also the short film Design For Dreaming; and Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell, the third installment of Roger Corman’s Lord of the Rings-ish fantasy about a warrior, an evil wizard and the jewel that seems to make a difference.
You Are There: Launching “12 To The Moon” featurette
Medieval Boogaloo: The Legend of “Deathstalker III” featurette
4 Exclusive Mini-Posters by artist Steve Vance"
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Venom: "Behind the drapes… Between the walls… In your bed…
A thriller to make your skin crawl!
It was supposed to be the perfect crime: the sexy maid (Susan George of STRAW DOGS), a psychotic chauffeur (Oliver Reed of THE BROOD) and an international terrorist (the legendary Klaus Kinski) kidnap a wealthy ten-year-old boy from his elegant London townhouse. But they didn’t count on a murdered cop, a desperate hostage siege, and one very unexpected houseguest: a furious Black Mamba, the most lethal and aggressive snake known to nature. It can attack from ten feet away. Its bite brings excruciating death. And it is on the loose. Now, terror knows no antidote… and the ultimate in slithering mayhem is VENOM.
Sterling Hayden (THE KILLING), Nicol Williamson (EXCALIBUR) and Sarah Miles (BLOW-UP) co-star in this gripping suspense thriller based on the novel by best-selling author Alan Scholefield and directed by Piers Haggard (THE BLOOD ON SATAN’S CLAW).
VENOM has been newly transferred in 2K High Definition from its negative and features some very real – and extremely deadly – Black Mambas!
Extras:
Audio Commentary with Director Piers Haggard
Theatrical Trailer
Teaser Trailer
TV Spots
Poster and Still Gallery
BONUS Collectable Booklet featuring new writing by Fangoria Editor Michael Gingold"
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The Hours Till Daylight: Press Release: "Breaking Glass Pictures will release the supernatural horror The Hours Till Daylight on VOD and DVD March 15th, 2015. The film was inspired by true events that took place in Corpus Christi, Texas and was written and directed by Jon Garcia. The Hours Till Daylight stars Vanessa Vasquez from Hulu’s “East Los High” with Auburn Taylor Thomas, Quinn Allan, Carlos Sepulveda, and Jonathan “Carter” Thomas.
Synopsis: Generation after generation, the Vasquez family have been haunted by an evil entity that has caused their family tragedy and despair. Now that Marco Vasquez is about to start a family of his own, the paranormal activity has intensified. In order to stop the curse from passing onto his son, he must confront the demon and destroy it.
Starting March 15th, The Hours Till Daylight will be available on iTunes, Amazon Instant, Vudu, Xbox, Blockbuster, and Cable VOD."
About the Author - Tamika Jones
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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