It's An Honor To Be Nominated

Today is the 27th of February which means several things. It was my incredible grandmother's birthday - she is eight four years young. I got to spend the day with family which is really special because we really don't get enough time to see each other. And today was the 83rd annual Academy Awards - which by doing the math means it started when my beloved Anyu was a rambunctious one year old.


The Academy Awards are considered extremely prestigious and often it gets one thinking about their own accomplishments in the film industry and where one's career may lead them. After a long day, I return home, turn on my cheery MacBook Pro, and see a new notification for National Horror Examiner's 1st ever 'Fear, Fright & Fret' Horror Awards! Holy shit, cool. I click and start to read ahead --

Best Lead Actress 2010 - Nominees: Ashley C. Williams (The Human Centipede), Jen Soska (Dead Hooker In A Trunk), Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker In A Trunk), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Christina Ricci (After.Life), Emma Bell (Frozen)

AMERICAN MARY will have our last scheduled appearance as actors in film, so we can focus on writing and directing. It's something Jen and I have talked a lot about it and it makes sense for us now. But before my inner Black Swan leading lady dances her closing number, it is pretty fucking cool to be nominated with Jen for Best Leading Actress for our performances in DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK. A huge fucking honor. We did not win, but it put a smile on my face and made me feel a swell of pride. I also loved the reasoning --

The Winner is: Emma Bell (Frozen) - This was another very difficult decision for me to make. The Soskas were awesome in Dead Hooker In A Trunk but chosing between the two was an impossible task, and one that I refused to take part in. It was their first film and they both kicked major ass in the film. Sorry ladies, I know this wasn't fair of me, but I just couldn't chose between the two of you. You are both awesome! Emma Bell's plight in Frozen was a very realistic one, and Ms. Bell made me actually care about her character. More often than not, the characters in horror films are annoying and I actually want to see them perish, but I wanted to see Bell's character make it home alive.

I kept reading the list - which is a pretty fucking rad list mixing up indie and big studio horror alike in a hip, humorous, and fun way - read the entire list here and bask in the awesomeness. Then I got to the Best Directors of 2010 category --

Best Director 2010 - Nominees: Abel Berry (Kodie), Christian Grillo (Booley), Jen Soska & Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker In A Trunk), Tom Six (The Human Centipede), Adam Mason (Pig), Evan Makrogiannis & Brian Weaver (The Super), Júlíus Kemp (Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre)

The Winner is: Jen & Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker In A Trunk) - It seems that each category is harder to chose from than the last. Abel Berry and Christian Grillo are, without a doubt, two of the most talented directors out there, and they'll both go on to have huge careers. Berry's Kodie, and Grillo's Booley are easily two of the best films of the past 15 years. The Soskas' work on Dead Hooker In A Trunk is nothing short of amazing. The film is among the best pulp/grindhouse films ever made.

If you didn't see this earlier article catch up here, but this is the second time Scott Ruth, the Horror Examiner, has made me cry. Happy tears.

It is a very humbly and gracious opportunity to be nominated in this category and to win leaves me almost speechless. A very humble thank you to you, sir. There was an incredible team that came together on this film that really truly love making movies more than anything else. They came together and worked there asses off for nothing on an insane idea coined by two first time directors. The class and the support of these fine men and women made this film what it is today.


The horror community who dug the flick and stood behind it - you guys are the reason we can do this and make more films. I can never thank you enough, but making AMERICAN MARY a fucking good film will be the start.

Thank you for this sincere honor and privilege, Scott. Your support has been tremendous. Thank you kindly!

Sylv

Who is American Mary?

What does a DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK get you - other than the obvious best night of your life? Well, if you were one of the generous and driven folks that stood proudly behind the film and got the word out - it means that we will never forget your kindness. You are the reason why we have the privilege of making our second feature, AMERICAN MARY.


I will never forget the beautiful words and huge honor of making his Top Twenty Horror Films of 2010 list. I am speaking about the wonderful, Scott Ruth - The Horror Examiner. The gentleman will forever be in the twisted twin inner circle with every and all delicious tidbit disclosed. Good thing the guy can keep a secret (and he only has to for one more day!)

"The Twisted Twins have a big treat for everyone! Along with the special appearances from some of the horror genres most memorable ladies, there will also be a special appearance by the actress who will be playing the title role in their upcoming film! That's right, American Mary! We've all been waiting with bated breath to learn more of the details surrounding the second feature film from the Soskas, and at last, the name of the actress tapped to play Mary herself will be revealed!"

That's right. And Scott knows it all! Read and be teased here with the entire yummy piece. And give blood. On a personal note, I've had people I love more than anything suffer and need donated blood. It saves lives. It helps people. If watching horror movies doesn't bug you, then some little needle is nothing. Plus they give you juice AND cookies. It's like a non-stop party - get your party faces on!

~Sylv

The Doctor Is Ready For Her Examination

"The purpose of a teaser trailer is essentially two-fold. One part is to get word out to the public that the film is in prodution and on the way. The second part is to leave the viewer eager to learn more about the film featured in the teaser, to leave them wanting more!

The Soskas have indeed done just that with the teaser for American Mary. As I watched this, I kept hoping that we'd get to see a little more than we actually ended up being shown."
- Scott Ruth

The Examiner has been incredibly kind to us. Scott Ruth recently ranked DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK as #3 on his Top 20 Horror Movies of 2010 List as well as writing this wonderful piece about the film.

David Dreher was the first on the site to post about our new teaser for our upcoming new feature, AMERICAN MARY. I am horrified to read that his screener of DHIAT has been giving him trouble - if you are reading this, sir, please let me know if it plays in the new player because we would love to send you a behaving copy!


We are very thankful for the kindness and support from the site and its writers. I just saw the new piece delving further into the teaser written by Scott. There is a delicious morsel of it at the top of this post, but treat yourself to the whole decadent article here. Thank you so much for the support and kindness. Looking very forward to sharing MARY with all of you wonderful people!

~Sylv

Scott Ruth Made Me Cry Today

It has been an incredible year for DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK and as the year comes to an end, we are excited to announce that there will be release news in the new year! I checked my google alerts to find this --



With our HOOKER sitting proudly...



We're the middle piece! As if that wasn't enough of an honor - there was the write up (tears) which I'm not too much of a tough guy to admit, it truly touched me. It was incredibly thoughtful piece that really delved into the movie on the screen and behind the scenes.

"Throughout 2010, we've heard a great deal about the need to show support for independent horror. At times, this was being shouted from the rooftops, in an attempt to rally support for films that, whereas they may have indeed been independent in nature, they're budget and studio connections were a far cry from that of most independent films. I agree, as horror fans, it is paramount that we support independent cinema, and it's films like Dead Hooker In A Trunk that are truly deserving of our support!

Nearly every actor and actress who appeared on screen in this film also served the film in other areas, from camera operators and stunt coordinators to editors and cinematographers. This film is a work of art, and it's a labor of love. Love from fans of horror, and of film in general, who took that love and put it to work, creating a film of their own. And the love and respect that these men and women have for the the genre, as well as for movies as a whole, is very evident throughout the entire film. This is how a movie is supposed to look, sound and feel! There are many filmmakers out there, especially in Hollywood working with billion dollar budgets on films that no true fan of the cinema even cares to see, who could all stand to learn a great deal about the art of filmmaking, and the love that is required when making a movie, from Jen & Sylvia Soska, C.J. Wallis and everyone whose blood, sweat, heart, love and tears went into making Dead Hooker In A Trunk!"

Thank you so kindly, Scott Ruth - the Horror Examiner, for taking the time to watch the film, write this article - READ THE WHOLE PIECE HERE -, and rank the film as #3 - HERE - on your top twenty list for 2010. It is an immense honor to be on that list and to have such kind words said about the film and the team behind it. Thank you kindly, sir.

~Jen and Sylv