Take American Mary Home With You (in the UK)

TAKE AMERICAN MARY HOME!! UK PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW. The sales have been jumping in ranking since it got announced, thank you for your support. Every sale shows that there is an audience for unique, original horror like this!

Pre-order yours HERE AND NOW.

-Sylv

Subtitled Online Dot Com Talks With The Twins

Canadian sisters, Jen and Sylvia Soksa are making waves in the world of indie horror. With their debut, Dead Hooker In A Trunk, only just reaching its release on DVD in the UK, they are already working on their next project, American Mary. Luckily, the Soska Sisters were able to take some time out of production to talk to subtitledonline.com…

And the wonderful Dave O Butnu of subtitledonline.com was kind enough to take some time to talk to us. It was a very cool chat as we got to speak about the newly released DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK (it was released in the UK and Australia this past May 23rd by Bounty Films - world release is a'coming), the issues of duality that come from being an identical twin and how that is explored in our work, and all sorts of goodies. Here is a tasty morsel --

DOB: Have there been any issues with censors around the world, now that the movie is being released? Did Dead Hooker… get banned or cut anywhere?

Sylvia: We got extremely lucky with this film in the respect that we maintained creative control over the entire project without having to fight for our content. I'm actually surprised it didn't get more backlash. The only banning happened over the title without the film being watched, so I think people don't have a problem with the content. It got an 18+ rating, but it has extreme language, violence and full frontal male nudity, so that was expected.

Jen: The film is available in its entirety and I am so happy about it. I absolutely detest censorship. I feel that not only is it bulls**t to tell someone what they can or cannot watch and remove the opportunity for them to even decide for themselves, but it breeds ignorance. Just because you don't see something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. How are we ever supposed to deal with real horror in our lives? If someone is attacked and raped, they can't just cut to the next day. They have to be there. Art imitates life. When violence and horror disappear from reality, then it would be appropriate to remove those aspects from film.

If anyone under 18 is reading this, I'm sorry we couldn't lower our rating so you could grab a copy of DHIAT or see it. I hope you still find a way and I hope it inspires you to go out and make your own films. I sincerely mean that.

Still have a literary appetite and you're hankering for more? Click here for the full interview of rad. A huge humble thank you to Dave for taking the time to talk to us and for getting the word out there about us and our work! Thank you for reading, boys and girls.

~Sylv

Hooker On The Shelf!

Hookers are popular the whole world over it seems. I saw this online today and it made me smile.

After my initial disappointment the other week, I'm happy to say that the good staff at the FOPP store in Nottingham have gone the extra mile to get DHIAT on the shelves and into my collection! Love the extras folks - I never knew how laid-back the Canadian Police are & just how easy it is to get your hands on sexy goats over there. - Peter Bakewell

Seeing the box on the self in the UK is stupid awesome. Thank you to everyone who has gone out and brought their own DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK home. You rock hard, boys and girls.

~Sylv

Australia DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK Menu Art

A first look, boys and grrls.

Please enjoy. First time "chapters" revealed.

Twisted Twins Interview with The Irish Times

This Monday something wonderful is happening.

After years of working on our debut feature, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, this fateful day has at long last arrived. It all started as a ridiculous title which quickly became an equally ridiculous film. From there, the challenge was on to share that film with as many people as possible which is no small feat when you are a couple of virtually unknown filmmakers. We got a huge break last year when the film had its world debut screening in the United Kingdom during the first ever Women In Horror recognition month. Nia Edwards-Behi warmly welcomed our DEAD HOOKER to her Ghouls On Film Festival.

Now, the film is returning to the United Kingdom. No, not just for a visit. She's being released across the beautiful UK (and Australia) on the 23rd. We could not be happier to have our film being released in the place to first welcome her in. They have supported the film and us from the very beginning so this release could not be more fitting.

With the release a hop, skip, and a jump away we were very happy to get the opportunity to speak with the wonderful Tara Brady of the Irish Times.

"Welcome to the bloody-minded world of identical twin Canadian film-makers Jen and Sylvia Soska, whose debut feature, the delightfully named no-fi grindhouse joy Dead Hooker in a Trunk – 'it’s like Tarantino or Rodriguez remade Weekend at Bernie’s' – is getting them noticed in all the right places." ~ Tara Brady, The Irish Times

But that's just a lil' snippet. Talking with Tara was an absolute pleasure. And the lady's even got a pair o' twinnies herself. Lucky twins.

What did we chat about? Horror movies, what got us into horror, Dead Hooker In A Trunk, American Mary, Lars Von Trier, religion, tarantulas, and much more.

For the FULL interview, enjoy the full article RIGHT HERE!

And do treat yourselves to a DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK this Monday!

Thank you so much to Tara Brady for taking the time to chat with us. It was an absolute pleasure and we look very forward to talking more in the future and meeting in the flesh.

Bloody Best!
Jen

Only One Week Until DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK is Released

Holy shit.

Yes, the above statement is true. The world will no longer be a cold, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK-less place where your only chance of sneaking a peek at this epic nugget of independent, horror gold. If you are fortunate enough to live in the gore~geous UK or be part of the "thunder down under" in sunny Australia, you can get your DEAD HOOKER before the rest of the planet.

Because you live in a place THAT riddled with awesome.

Can you buy it now? Kinda sorta. You can (and you damn well OUGHT to) pre-order that little sucker and guarantee yourself a copy on the release date, Monday May 23rd.

And what shall you get?

The never-before-seen edition of DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK with remastered sound and picture.

DELETED scenes.



A Director Commentary.



A Technical Commentary.



A Behind The Scenes Making Of Featurette.



Bloopers and outtakes.



A interview with independent film legend, Carlos Gallardo, mister EL MARIACHI himself.

And the best thing about picking up DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK this Monday? Aside from picking up one of the most fucked up, but strangely feel good films to ever crawl the Earth?

Supporting independent film.

Say no to remakes. Say no to craptastic, quick buck flicks. This film is made by people who love horror for people who love horror. We cannot even begin to thank the horror community for embracing and supporting this film. It is a great honor to be able to bring our film to your homes at loooong last.

Thank you so bloody much and go yourself a DEAD HOOKER ;)

XO,
Jen

Not Just Another Pissed Off Geek reviews Dead Hooker In A Trunk

"I like movies that are totally crazy, that are totally out there and don’t hide the fact. Put it this way, I love movies that are totally bat shit crazy. I think that’s the reason I may have just fell in love with Dead Hooker in a Trunk." ~ Pissed Off Geek

We love the UK.

From the very beginning, the UK has supported us and our DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK. Nia Edwards-Behi was the first person to ever show DHIAT at a festival in 2010's Women In Horror month, February, at her Ghouls on Film Festival. It was a supreme honor and we are forever grateful to everyone in the UK who has believed in this film. We can't begin to tell you how much your support has meant to us.

Now, at long last, the release of DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK is almost on us. On May 23rd, everyone in the UK will be able to have their very own Dead Hooker. If that isn't a "happily ever after", I don't know what is.

With the release coming up fast, we were so happy to have Pissed Off Geek review the film.

"When you have a chance to see this movie should you? Hell yes you should. When it’s released I will be buying it and it will have pride of place next to Natural Born Killers, a Clockwork Orange and all my other crazy movies that I love." ~ Pissed Off Geek

Check out the FULL REVIEW (including what Pissed off Geek had to say about the DHIAT Saskatoon Controversy) HERE.

And a very special thanks to Pissed Off Geek for giving our Hooker such a warm welcome.

XO,
Jen

Pre-order DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK Now!

It hasn't been long since we announced that DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK will be released on May 23rd (this year) in the UK. Well, you can now be DAMN sure you're among the very first to receive a copy! We are, at long last, releasing our debut film into the wild.

The film's picture and sound have been polished. This edition has never before been seen. There is also never before seen footage in the film itself. The DVD will include never-before-seen deleted scenes, including a fight scene pictured below...
...director commentary, artwork and designs, a behind the scenes "making of" featurette, and more! You can pre-order YOUR VERY OWN COPY OF DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK right now!!

Just click here to PRE-ORDER NOW through Amazon.com!!

Get yours today!

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the film. We are eternally grateful to the amazing horror community. We are so happy to finally be able to get a DEAD HOOKER in every living room. Truly it is what every little girl dreams of.

Bloodiest of Bests!
Jen

DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK will be released in the UK May 23rd

Is it true? Could it possibly be happening after all this time? This morning, Sylvia and I released this statement to the world...

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an extreme pleasure to let you know that 'Dead Hooker in a Trunk' will be released May 23rd in the UK - courtesy of Bounty Films! Thank you for all your support that has gotten us to this point. None of this would have been possible without you. More news to follow - soon there will be hookers (dead) for everyone!

Jen and Sylv

A VERY special thanks to Ben Hellwig at Bounty for giving our DEAD HOOKER a home, to all the wonderful folks at Industry Works for not only believing in DHIAT, but also our AMERICAN MARY, and, of course, to ALL the fuckin' outstanding friends and supporters of the film!

Without all of you, we wouldn't be anywhere. You came out to see the film, checked it out, reviewed it, blogged about it, facebooked about it, tweeted it, re-posted links, and told your friends. We are eternally in your debt and promise from the very bottoms of our Twisted Little Hearts that we will spend the rest of our lives repaying you with kick ass films that are provocative, hilarious, disgusting, sexy, sweet, terrifying, and utterly insane. We LOVE the thriving horror community and cannot thank you enough for the way that you have embraced us and our work. It means more to us than we can ever say.

Here is some early excitement on the FANTASTICAL news from...

Scott Ruth at the Examiner~!

Chuck Conry at Zombies DON'T Run~!

Zach Shildwachter at the Blood Sprayer~!

Uncle Creepy at Dread Central~!

Adam M. Williams at Dead Reckless~!

Thank you so indescribably much, my friends! Today is a victory for us all! Today, the UK (where some of the most amazing Hooker supporters roam!) and tomorrow world domination ;)

Our most sincere and blood soaked best,
Your friendly neighborhood Twisted Twins,
Jen and Sylv