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The best Jaime Pressly movies and TV shows contain an interesting mix of genres but she always stands out when she gets her chance to shine. Presley started her career as a teenager when she got involved in modeling while also training as a gymnast. By the time she was 15, she dropped out of high school and moved to Japan to further her modeling career. This led to her first TV appearance, where she had an uncredited role on Baywatch, which then led to her first major breakout.

In 1997, the 20-year-old Presley was cast as the lead in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, the third movie in the franchise that starred Drew Barrymore and Alyssa Milano before her. From there, her career started to pick up steam, although she almost found herself typecast in similar roles in movies like Joe Dirt and TV shows like My Name is Earl. Despite this,...

The Cabin Fever pancakes scene might be the strangest in the Eli Roth debut horror movie, and it still makes very little sense all these years later. Roth has had a varied directorial career, and whether one loves or hates his films, it's hard to deny that they're usually at least memorable. That began with Cabin Fever (2002), a bizarre blend of horror and comedy. One minute, a character shaves their leg's skin off due to a terrifying flesh-eating virus; the next, Roth makes a cameo as a stoner. The tone of Cabin Fever is all over the place.

How much of that odd sensibility was informed by Roth himself becomes quite apparent when watching the 2016 Cabin Fever remake, which stuck to the original very closely but seemed to lack any of its charm or heart. As much weirdness as can be found in Cabin Fever, the award for the oddest scene goes to the "Pancakes!

Woodlands and forests are effective backdrops for horror stories, offering unique close-to-nature scares and allowing filmmakers to be more provocative. The best horror movies in the woods span various sub-genres of horror and feature gore, ghosts, monsters, psychological horror, and post-apocalyptic survival horror. Movies like "Annihilation," "The Ritual," and "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil" demonstrate how a single forest location can be used in limitless ways within the horror genre.

Woodlands and forests are one of the most effective backdrops for horror stories, and the best horror movies in the woods use the unique close-to-nature scares only a forest or jungle can bring. They also tend to be more provocative, shocking, and experimental with their ideas. Some of the most well-known horror movies set in forests span various distinct sub-genres of horror and can boast some of the most notorious horror movies ever, thanks to movies like The Blair Witch Project,...

Modern horror movie remakes often tone down excessive violence from original films for various reasons. Some remakes, like Cabin Fever (2016) and Suspiria (2018), may lose impact by reducing gore. The Last House On The Left (2009) remake, while polished, may lack the shocking brutality of the original.

Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual violence and disturbing themes

Although it's often assumed that audiences' tolerance for violence has increased over the years, many horror movie remakes prove that, in reality, earlier films can be even more brutal than later projects. While, in general, it's true that viewers have become more exposed to violence than they were when cinema was in its infancy, modern horror films do not have a monopoly on brutality. In fact, some of the most violent and shocking movies ever made have been substantially toned down in their remakes.

There are many reasons why a horror movie remake might...

It’s time for another episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, and with this one we’re preparing for director Eli Roth’s long-awaited slasher Thanksgiving – which reaches theatres this Friday, November 17th – by looking back at his 2002 feature debut Cabin Fever (watch it Here). To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Roth from a screenplay he wrote with Randy Pearlstein, Cabin Fever has the following synopsis: Bert, a college student vacationing with friends in the mountains, mistakenly shoots a local man with a skin infection while hunting in the woods. Panicking, he abandons the scene and leaves the man for dead. When the man stumbles into a reservoir, he infects the water supply, and soon one of Bert’s friends becomes infected. The friends struggle to stop the contagious, flesh-eating disease while on the run from a group...

Cabin Fever stood out in the horror genre with its clever blend of claustrophobic paranoia, dark humor, and social commentary on urban vs. rural societies. The film's timely commentary on how society treats each other during fearful situations resonated even more during the Covid-19 pandemic. Director Eli Roth refused to compromise his vision for Cabin Fever, which set it apart as a refreshing throwback to classics while still being innovative for the future.

Every so often, the horror genre will have a filmmaker emerge as a breath of fresh air. From Mike Flanagan to Ari Aster, there are always new directors who change the game in the world of horror and take it to the next level. In 2002, it was a man named Eli Roth and it was a little movie called Cabin Fever. The director himself once recounted how a last-minute screening of the film that year completely changed his life,...

Stars: Ace Young, Erin O’Brien, Cody Calafiore, Katie Morrison, Lauren Lavera, James DeBello, Sarah Pribis, Ice-t, Eric Roberts, Vincent Pastore, Carlos Leon, Bo Dietl, Margo Urban | Written by Derek Ross Mackay | Directed by Richard Grieco, Steve Stanulis

When a films starts with a simple narrative explaining the movie or what is about to happen, with the text showing on screen, I always have a quick smile. There’s some classic horror that has started this way and I think I mostly remember it from the begining of The Blair Witch Project. Because of that my hopes are always a little higher when I see this, for some reason I forget the dozens, possibly hundreds of movies that I’ve seen with this opening that haven’t been so great. As you’ve probably guessed, Clinton Road starts this way.

Clinton Road has three fairly well known acting names that star.

Clinton Road, directed by Steve Stanulis and Richard Grieco, about a haunted road in New Jersey, has been picked up for distribution by Midnight Releasing

The film stars internationally acclaimed musician and actor Ice-t, James DeBello, Vincent Pastore, and Erin O’Brien.

In Clinton Road, scripted by Derek Ross Mackay, a widowed fire fighter seeks closure after his wife goes missing on an actual haunted road in rural New Jersey but must unlock the roads secret if he wants to get out alive. Ace Young (Bones), Katie Morrison (The Blacklist), Bo Dietl (Vinyl), and Oscar Nominee Eric Roberts also star.

Midnight Releasing have announced a 10-city theatrical (cities to be announced) and Pvod release of Clinton Road, which begins June 14th. Check out the trailer and poster below:...

Looking to add some scares to your viewing slate this summer? Severin Films has you covered (in blood) with their upcoming May Blu-ray releases that include The Uncanny, the wrestling horror movie Masked Mutilator, and Saint Bernard from writer, director, and makeup effects master Gabe Bartalos:

"This May, Severin Films is unleashing three visionary films that only the strongest viewers will be able to witness without losing their sanity. May 28th brings the long- awaited disc debut of the classic anthology horror The Uncanny, starring Peter Cushing & Ray Milland. May 14th sees the arrival of two brand-new, very different, outsider visions: FX guru Gabe Bartalos’ unhinged St. Bernard breaks down the barriers of good taste and Masked Mutilator splatters the blood of the wrestling ring all over Severin’s sub-label Intervision Picture Corp.

The Uncanny:

In 1977, legendary Amicus co-founder Milton Subotsky teamed with Canadian producer Claude Héroux for the anthology shocker CelluloidDiaries.

I don’t like to write negative reviews, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. I realize that Eli Roth is a divisive topic, and that he gets that hipster blood a-boiling, but when I heard they were remaking his film Cabin Fever, I felt a little boil in the blood myself. And this is me we’re talking about here. I’m usually the one defending these remakes from attacks and charges of sexually assaulted childhoods. But goddamn it, this is one of the most unnecessary things I’ve ever seen. Even if you weren’t a fan of the original, you can’t think that a remake of such a recent film is a good idea, especially one that is widely considered to be awesome, and already in the English language. But that’s exactly what they did. I had my suspicions when more information started to trickle in,...

Hot on the heels of their first wave announcement, the amazing crew behind the Stanley Film Festival, which runs at the iconic and historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co May 2-5, has selected The Purge as its opening night film.

Paired with the festival’s opening night “Shining Gala” party, The Purge stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, and Edwin Hodge, and is produced by Blumhouse Productions.

“In the near future, a daring new edict keeps the nation safe. Called simply The Purge, it is a 24 hour release from all laws. When vicious outsiders break into an innocent family’s home on the one night that crime is legal each year, everyone will find out how far they would go to protect themselves. “

The festival also announced Ben Wheatley’s Sightseers, a horror comedy about “a couple vacationing in rural England who can't seem to shake the series...

After announcing a solid feature line-up, The Stanley Film Festival has announced their short film screenings and special presentations. They have also revealed that their opening night film will be The Purge:

April 9, 2013 (Denver, Co) – The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), presented by NBC Universal’s Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film, Centerpiece film, special presentations and shorts programs for the inaugural event that will run May 2 – 5, 2013 in Estes Park, Colo. Celebrating the best in independent horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels, student competitions and special events – with Festival headquarters set at The Stanley Hotel. The haunted landmark opened in 1909 and was the inspiration for Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in The Shining.

The Stanley Film Festival opens Thursday, May 2, with a Gala Presentation of Universal Pictures’ The Purge, a speculative thriller directed by James DeMonaco and starring Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Adelaide Kane and Max Burkholder.

The Fp

Stars: Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Sean Whalen, James Remar | Written by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost | Directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost

It seems everyone and their uncle is trying to make instant cult movies these days. Whether they be grindhouse-inspired genre flicks or retro movies that throwback to the heyday of VHS, it seems “cult” is the new cool. However trying to make a cult film and succeeding at making a cult film are two very different things…

Thankfully The Fp falls into the later category, with what can only be described as a mash-up of Escape From New York and Step Up!

Set in a dystopian future, where a relentless turf war rages. The Fp sees two rival gangs feud for control of the rural wasteland Frazier Park (the Fp of the title) in the deadly arena...

On June 19th, Image Entertainment invites you to join the stage with The Fp, an hilariously insane comedy about a dreaded turf war... with dance! Mixing competitive dance video gaming and gang culture, the off-beat concept was a midnight movie sensation at film festivals around the world leading to its national theatrical release in over 20 markets. Created as a labor of love by a family of filmmakers, The Fp is an utterly unique experience. From the producers of the billion dollar Paranormal Activity franchise and released under the prestigious Drafthouse Films label, The Fp comes to Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 and DVD for an Srp of 27.97. Pre-book is May 22nd. The title will also be available via VOD and digital download. The Fp Blu-ray and DVD also features a special edition collector's booklet with introductions by Rob Zombie (Halloween, House Of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects) and Brian Taylor & Mark Neveldine (Crank,...

Jonathan Craven (son of Wes) and Cody Zwieg - who previously produced The Last House on the Left and The Hills Have Eyes remakes - are back with a new thriller entitled Charm, from director Ashley Cahill.

Cahill also stars in ths film alongside Rebecca Dayan, Jennifer Murray, James DeBello and Jake Hoffman.  

Kirsten Dunst apparently makes a cameo as well.

Cahill plays Malcolm, a young man whose principle interests are movies, New York, and mass murder.  He's a New Yorker who gets tired of how gentrified, tepid and antiseptic it's all become.  So, he decides to take matters into his own hands by personally starting a crime wave which he hopes will catch on and drive real estate value down, opening up the city to bohemians, artists and a swell of creativity, just like the supposed good 'ole days of the 1970s and '80s. The only problem is: Nobody is paying attention.

Bleiberg Entertainment has acquired international rights to Ashley Cahill's Charm from producers Jonathan Craven and Cody Zwieg (The Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, Apollo 18). Sales will commence at the Marche du Film in Cannes under Bleiberg’s Compound B banner.

Charm is a fresh, shocking and darkly comic film in the vein of American Psycho and A Clockwork Orange. The film marks the feature debut of writer/director Ashley Cahill, who also stars in the film as “a New Yorker who goes on a crime spree in protest of how gentrified and antiseptic his beloved city has become. The only problem is nobody takes notice of his acts.”

Rebecca Dayan (Limitless), James DeBello (Cabin Fever), and newcomer Jennifer Murray co-star with Jake Hoffman (Barney’s Version) and Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia) making cameos.

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Jason Trost talks The Fp, in select theaters starting March 16th

In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park (The Fp) in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero Btro is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his prot&#233g&#233 younger brother Jtro (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again.

One year later, The Fp is in ruins, and Jtro must find the courage to return and restore order in a ruthless battle for revenge that can only leave one man dancing. We recently caught up with co-writer, co-director, and star Jason Trost to chat about this cult-hit in the making.

Here is our conversation.

Did you wake up one morning, take a look in the mirror, and say to yourself, "I just look...

The Fp opens in select cities this Friday, March 16 and is available in theaters anywhere across the country through Tugg.com, the collective action platform that allows individuals to choose what they want to see at their local theater.

For more info: clickHere

Following in the tradition of William Shakespeare, The Fp offers new words and phrases to enrich our cultural lexicon. For those wondering what exactly "bullshit ass shit" really means (and more), we proudly present The Fp Urban Dictionary.

The Fp was released March 16th, 2012 and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Bryan Goddard. The film is directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost.

Drafthouse Films has released three character posters for The Fp, which will be released in select theaters starting March 16. Jason Trost stars in and co-directs this comedy about two rival gangs fighting for control of Frazier Park by competing against each other in the dance video game Beat Beat Revolution. Take a look at one of these character posters, which features Jason Trost as Jtro.

You can clickHere to check out the other two character posters for The Fp

The Fp comes to theaters March 16th, 2012 and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Bryan Goddard. The film is directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost.

From Brothers Jason Trost and Brandon Trost comes The Fp, which is set to hit select theaters on March 16th. The film follows two rival gangs as they battle for control of the rural wasteland known as Frazier Park in the deadly arena of the competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." We have the first ten minutes of this Drafthouse Films release, which you can check out right now!

The Fp: First 10 Minutes

The Fp comes to theaters March 16th, 2012 and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Bryan Goddard. The film is directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost.

Last week, the red-band trailer for The Fp went online, and today Drafthouse Films has released the green-band version.  Both trailers do a good job of setting up the movie's premise: With an 80s-style vibe, the plot pits two gangs against each other, and their differences are settled by playing "Beat Beat Revolution" (based off the real-world rhythm-dance game Dance Dance Revolution).  The red-band version is heavy on the swearing, but it also does a better job of showing off the fun dialogue and intentionally corny lines like "He wasn't expecting the unexpected!"  The Fp may seem like a commercial or a comedy sketch gone on too long, but I'm going to trust the positive word from the film's premiere at last year's SXSW Film Festival. Hit the jump to check out the trailers.  The film stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello,...

In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park (The Fp) in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero Btro is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his prot&#233g&#233 younger brother Jtro (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again. One year later, The Fp is in ruins, and Jtro must find the courage to return and restore order in a ruthless battle for revenge that can only leave one man dancing. We have the red band trailer for The Fp. Check out the craziness below.

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The Fp comes to theaters March 16th, 2012 and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Bryan Goddard. The film is directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost.

Redband trailer for Brandon Trost and Jason Trost's The Fp from Drafthouse Films Pic from the producers of Paranormal Activity features narration by James Remar of The Warriors, and is a fury of fierce footwork, triumphant montages and neon street wear. The Fp opens on March 16th via Drafthouse Films, and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Sean Whalen and James Remar. In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park ('The Fp') in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero Btro is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his protégé younger brother Jtro (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again...

Redband trailer for Brandon Trost and Jason Trost's The Fp from Drafthouse Films Pic from the producers of Paranormal Activity features narration by James Remar of The Warriors, and is a fury of fierce footwork, triumphant montages and neon street wear. The Fp opens on March 16th via Drafthouse Films, and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Sean Whalen and James Remar. In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park ('The Fp') in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero Btro is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his protégé younger brother Jtro (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again...

Redband trailer for Brandon Trost and Jason Trost's The Fp from Drafthouse Films Pic from the producers of Paranormal Activity features narration by James Remar of The Warriors, and is a fury of fierce footwork, triumphant montages and neon street wear. The Fp opens on March 16th via Drafthouse Films, and stars Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Sean Whalen and James Remar. In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park ('The Fp') in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero Btro is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his protégé younger brother Jtro (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again...

Drafthouse Films, the film distribution arm of the world-famous Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, announced The Fp will open on March 16 in select cities and will have its red carpet premiere in Los Angeles on February 25. A ferocious nod to big-budget studio action fare and underdog sports dramas of the 1980s, The Fp is a high-concept comedy set in a dystopian near future where a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park in the deadly arena of competitive dance video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." The new theatrical one-sheet can be seen below.

Directed by fourth generation filmmaker brothers and real-life Frazier Park, CA natives Jason Trost and Brandon Trost (Cinematographer, Crank High Voltage, Rob Zombie 's upcoming The Lords of Salem), The Fp is a homegrown family production with Hollywood special effects expert father Ron Trost (Mortal Kombat) as co-producer/FX coordinator and accomplished costume...

It was announced today that The Indomina Group, the fast-growing U.S. and Dominican Republic based producer and distributor of film, TV and trans-media content, and leading proponent of 'fanboy' cinema is resurrecting the popular Cabin Fever franchise and will produce and distribute at least two more feature films. The announcement was made by Indomina Group Vice Chairman and CEO .

The Indomina Group has optioned the rights for two new Cabin Fever installments, which will be Cabin Fever: Patient Zero and Cabin Fever: Outbreak. The films will be shot back to back in the Dominican Republic in early Spring of 2012.

Jake Wade Wall (The Hitcher, When a Stranger Calls) has signed on to pen the screenplay for Cabin Fever: Patient Zero. When a cruise ship in the Caribbean collides with an abandoned research vessel, a deadly virus is unleashed. Passengers must find a way to survive before...

Al Thompson has enjoyed a very good year. His digital production company ValDean Entertainment closed pickup deals with all of its active series—including two of them Lenox Avenue and Odessa scoring Bet Networks deals. Now fresh off winning the Syfy “Imagine Greater” honors at Nytvf last month for Odesssa, Thompson is heading to Los Angeles to premiere the drama at the NBCUniversal Short Cuts Film Festival next Wednesday the 26th. (Free tickets to the event are available below.) Cast includes Richard Herd (Star Trek Voyager), Fulvio Cecere (Battlestar Galactica), Skai Jackson (Disney’s Jessie), Clayne Crawford (A&E’s The Glades, Fox’s 24), James De Bello (Cabin Fever) and Al Thompson (The Royal Tenenbaums). In case you wonder just what makes the mind of Al Thompson tick—something we’ve affectionately dubbed the “Al Thompson Hustle“—we tried to get a few pages from his playbook out of him in a recent interview,...

ComingSoon.net has a first look at this new promo image for Drafthouse Films' The Fp , the comedy from writers/directors Jason and Brandon Trost. Set in a near post-apocalyptic future, The Fp centers on two rival neon-clad gangs raging an underground turf war for dominance of Fraizer Park ("The Fp") in the deadly arena of "Beat-Beat Revelation" . a competitive dance-fight video game. Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Bryan Goddard, Rachel Robinson, Michael Sandow, Sean Whalen, Dash Mihok, James Remar, Clifton Collins Jr. and Blayne Weaver star. You can view the image below and the previously-released Red Band trailer underneath.

Title: 10 Years Later Writer-director: Aaron Metchik Starring: Rachel Boston, Jake Hoffman, James Debello, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Senta Moses, Aaron Metchik, McKinley Freeman, Colin Fickes, Lee De Broux There’s a natural drama and tingly anticipation that marks all reunions of once thick-as-thieves adolescents, which is why of course the subgenre of movies that specifically trades in anniversary gatherings is so healthy and robust. Another filing in this category arrives in the form of writer-director Aaron Metchik’s ’10 Years Later’, a low-budget, character-based thriller of sorts in which a high school reunion goes awry, and ends up with a kidnapping. The movie unwinds in a small town in California, where Josh...

Online destinations are vying for ad dollars this Upfront season, but they aren’t the only ones courting advertisers with web original programming. Bet today announced its new slate of shows for its 2011 Upfront presentation tonight in New York City. In addition to the Viacom-owned network’s staples - like the Hip Hop Awards and 106 and Park - Bet is adding a handful of web sereis to its roster, many of which were created, written by, and star individuals who Tubefilter readers will find familiar. The shows include: Lenox Avenue - A dramatic web series that tells the story of three male friends in their mid-twenties, who are good dressers and busy navigating the rough terrain of love, relationships and careers. Set in Harlem, this series is produced by Al Thompson’s (Johnny B. Homeless, The Royal Tenenbaums) ValDean Entertainment and features Thompson as Owen and Dorian Missick (Lucky Nember) as Sellars.

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Accompanied by his brother Jtro, Beat-Beat Revelation champion Btro must compete for the pride of their hometown, Frazier Park (The Fp). His opponent: ruthless fighter and trash talker, L Dubba E. L Dub not only defeats Btro, he sends him to an early grave. L Dub’s instant climb to power has forced The Fp to fall into disarray. Crazed with anger, Jtro vows revenge. After a crash course in the ancient techniques of Beat-Beat from master Blt, Jtro challenges L Dubba E. Their battle to the finish, born of lust, power and revenge, will leave only one man standing.

Dir: Brandon Trost, Jason Trost

Cast: Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Caitlyn Folley, Art Hsu, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James Debello, Dov Tiefenbach, Sean Whalen, Clifton Collins Jr., Bryan Goddard, Rachel Robinson (World Premiere)

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Welcome back to the last installment of Dread Central’s look back at the 25 milestones that shaped the landscape of independent horror filmmaking over the last 100 years. I apologize for the delay on the last five milestones as I had no idea just how busy I’d be while in Austin covering the South by Southwest Film Festival (which also champions the independent spirit of filmmaking most of the time) so I am glad to be back now and have the opportunity to pay homage to these last five moments in indie horror history.

We’ve already celebrated 20 milestones through 1987, and today we start in 1999 with one of the most innovative independent modern horror films that not only acted as a game changer in the horror genre but also was one of the first movies to effectively use the Internet as a marketing tool.

1999- The Blair Witch Project Breaks...

2002 - 93 mins. - Rated R

D: Eli Roth

C: Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, James DeBello, Cerina Vincent 

Group of college aged friends staying at a remote cabin are infected by a flesh eating virus.

Cabin Fever does have some good moments. There are moments of laugh out loud humor. There are moments of sickening gore effects. There are moments that are highly stylized. There are moments that recall the horror films of yesteryear. The problem is that Cabin Fever only has moments. It doesn't come together to form a cohesive whole. The film simply doesn't gel. It's too all over the place. Cabin Fever is an indulgent mess of a movie that tries to have it every which way possible mixing elements of retro, slapstick antics, off the wall humor, character study elements, over the top gore and stylized vignettes. There are some innovative ideas and, as said earlier, some good moments.

The trailer, artwork, and plot crunch have arrived for Michael Korbic's new indie slasher flick No Time to Fear, and we've got all the goods for you right here in one blood-stained package.

Synopsis

On an overdue camping trip a group of life-long friends decide to change their lives by moving from California to the East Coast. The trip ends abruptly for Celine, Jake (James DeBello, Cabin Fever), Derek (Daniel Kountz, Halloweentown II), Rachel, and Nate when Nate shoots an ominous statue hidden in the woods.

The friends are launched into upheaval when Nate shoots himself in the head after seeing a corpse-like double of himself. Celine resents her boyfriend, Jake, accusing him of being uncompassionate about Nate's suicide. Rachel fights with Derek over his brewing friendship with Celine.

As the remaining four friends prepare for a new life, they find themselves under assault by an evil spirit that...

James DeBello should know to stay out of the woods. Especially after what happened to him in Cabin Fever . Nevertheless, he's back on another camping trip with a new group of friends/victims in Nothing to Fear , a film by Michael Korbic and written by Leonardo Barthel. Fear looks to tread a lot of familiar territory as it tells of an excursion in the woods that leads to the destruction of an archaic statue and doppelgangers. We'll update you when this finds distribution. For now, watch the trailer.

Jimmy Evans is new to the horror world but his first swan dive into film is Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams! That's not too shabby being his first film and the cool way he got involved! Check out the really fun interview we did below and remember 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams will be out on July 20th. Brian  S- First off, how did you get involved with 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams?

Jimmy- Well, I've always been a huge fan of horror movies. I used to film my own horror movies in the woods with my cousins all of the time. James DeBello's role as Bert in "Cabin Fever" is kinda what got me into wanting to act. He's the fuckin' man in that movie. I hope to someday play a character just like Bert. And Tim Sullivan is my cousin, and he knew that I've been wanting to work in film.

It was last November when we first heard about the new indie film Cornered from Busted Knuckle Productions, and now that it's nearing its July, 2010 completion date, we've received a new batch of stills and an update on the flick.

Most recently Busted Knuckle's Hunter G. Williams (the writer of the screenplay) and Taylor Chien (the director) have added Heather McComb, Scott Michael Campbell, and Anya Benton to the cast of Cornered, which also includes the versatile Williams as Detective Brant and Ricky Onsgard as the big bad he's gunning for. The anticipated release date is first quarter 2011.

Synopsis:

This is the Stranger’s (Ricky Onsgard) game: All exits are rigged with explosives, and there is only one way out for young, imprisoned, and very innocent Janette (Heather McComb). A serial killer who will stop at nothing to satisfy his bloodlust, the Stranger provides clues for Janette to find the...

Hunter G. Williams' Cornered has finalized a cast line-up and other participants include Heather McComb (2012: Supernova), Scott Michael Campbell (Stay Cool), and Anya Benton (6 Guns). Principal photography will be ending in the first week of June and now several exclusive movie stills from the production can be seen here which include many of the actors mentioned above.

The synopsis for Cornered here:

"The Game: Janette vs. The Stranger - Location - Janettes house. All exits are rigged with explosives, there is only one safe way out. The Stranger will give clues to the correct exit as the fight goes on. The power to the house has been cut. He has given her a gun with two rounds in it, a low powered flashlight, and a knife. The entire house will explode in 45 minutes. The stranger can only try to kill her in the last ten minutes, before that he may only defend himself.

David Hillenbrand takes us on an unrated trip through Transylmania

Transylmania, the latest comedy outing from Dorm Daze creators David and Scott Hillenbrand, is finally making its long awaited DVD debut on April 27th. The film reunites the cast from National Lampoon's Dorm Daze franchise, and finds a motley crew of college students embarking on the wildest, sexiest, most outrageous semester abroad ever at famed Romanian cultural outpost Razvan University. Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan isn't your typical institution of higher learning. And the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start in this laugh riot that ignites the screen with sexiness. We recently caught up with David to find out more about the film. Here's our conversation with Mr. Hillenbrand:

Most modern spoof films are truly awful.

Chicago – Horror fans heard the buzz surrounding “Cabin Fever” for months before it came out and the film launched Mr. Eli Roth to the “Hostel” films and even a role in the multiple Oscar nominee “Inglourious Basterds”. That film has now been released on Blu-ray to coincide with its straight-to-dvd sequel “Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever,” itself directed by an already-acclaimed new horror director, “House of the Devil“‘s Ti West.

“Cabin Fever 2” DVD Rating: 1.0/5.0

“Cabin Fever” Blu-Ray Rating: 3.0/5.0

“Cabin Fever” undeniably had a twisted, dark sense of humor but West’s “Cabin fever 2” takes it several steps further, practically pitching his sequel as a comedic spoof of ’80s teen horror flicks. He moves the action to a high school and keeps the flesh-eating action in place, but his tone is severely tongue-in-cheek from the animated opening credits to exaggerated faculty members to the appearances by over-the-top personalities like Mark Borchardt,...

The work of Eli Roth provides something of an interesting litmus test. His horror films are regularly out-grossed by his Saw competitors, a fact which is reflected by the general popular appraisal of his films (the first Hostel has a 5.7 rating on IMDb.com, whereas the first Saw has a 7.7). On the other hand, the man has garnered an auspicious group of industry fans (which includes Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo del Toro, John Landis, and Robert Rodriguez), whom are all too happy to continue to fund and support his work. For better or worse, Roth’s career began with Cabin Fever, and he has not deviated from the trajectory that it set him on since. While the film showcases everything that makes him a technically proficient director, it also shows with gale force everything that makes him unpalatable to a larger audience.

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Horror-comedy dud Transylmania is hitting DVD through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on April 27. Special features include a filmmaker and cast commentary, an alternate opening and ending (with optional commentary), deleted scenes (with optional commentary), a gag reel, a behind-the-scenes featurette and a "stoner" trailer. Directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand - and starring a cast which features Musetta Vander, James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh and Tony Denman - Transylmania opened on just over a 1,000 screens in December and grossed an estimated $397,641. We'll update this spot when cover art comes in.

You can bring home one outrageous horror comedy on DVD this coming April Transylmania will be released on DVD on April 27. We don't have any cover art as of yet, but the DVD will be priced at $24.96 Srp and you can take a look at the special features below. The film stars Musetta Vander, James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh and Tony Denman.

Stoked over the smokin' Romanian hottie he's meet online, an &#252ber-randy college student talks his dimwitted friends into joining him for a semester of beer, babes and bongs at what they think is a prestigious Transylvanian university. What they discover instead is a creepy castle populated by a torture-loving mad scientist, an overcybersexed humpback, the nubile spirit of a decomposed sorceress and a bevy of horny vampire chicks that have finally found a student body they can really sink their fangs into.

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This is going to be a great month. No matter whether these big and small movies fall flat on their faces or not there’s going to be plenty to choose from – especially for those who want to keep up with important films.

First up is Avatar, one of the biggest gambles of this decade. Will the same kind of crowd that saw The Dark Knight or Transformers multiple times venture to movie theatres to see a 150-minute-long 3-D film that features tall blue creatures? It’s up in the air.

Which reminds me of a few more titles that should be worth checking out, one of them being Jason Reitman’s new film with George Clooney. The drama-comedy about a man who fires people for a living has been getting great buzz from its successful festival runs, with Oscar talk flying around as smoothly as paper airplanes.

But, Up In the Air...

This week at the movies, we've got a fractured family (Everybody's Fine, starring Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore); a sibling rivalry (Brothers, starring Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal); an inside job (Armored, starring Matt Dillon and Laurence Fishburne); and vampire hilarity (Transylmania, starring Patrick Cavanaugh and James DeBello). What do the critics have to say? Sometimes a film contains such good acting that one is willing to overlook its other faults. One example might be Jim Sheridan's Brothers, a film critics say often works despite being frequently overwrought. Robert De Niro has an intensity and presence that shines through...

With the latest horror comedy on the block quietly tip-toeing into theatres this Friday, we've got another two clips that will either turn you on or turn you off to seeing it! Behold more of the silliness that is Transylmania.

Synopsis

Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan University isn't your typical institution of higher learning -- and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start.

Look for the film starring Patrick Cavanaugh, James Debello, Paul H. Kim, Tony Denman, and Jennifer Lyons in theatres December 4th.

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Were you a fan of Kate Beckinsale and her black leather getup in Underworld? If so, you ought to enjoy the latest clip from the new vampiric horror-comedy Transylmania.

Synopsis

Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan University isn't your typical institution of higher learning -- and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start.

Look for the film starring Patrick Cavanaugh, James Debello, Paul H. Kim, Tony Denman, and Jennifer Lyons in theatres December 4th.

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Chicago – In our latest comedy/horror spoof edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of “Transylmania,” which is like “Twilight” meets “Scary Movie”!

“Transylmania” stars Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Paul H. Kim, Jennifer Lyons, Oren Skoog, David Steinberg, Musetta Vander, Irena A. Hoffman, Natalie Garza and Nicole Garza. The film opens on Dec. 4, 2009.

To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Transylmania” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, all you need to do is answer our question below. That’s it! This screening will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at 8 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.

“Transylmania” stars Patrick Cavanaugh.

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Here is the “Transylmania” plot description:

A group of American college students travel to Romania on an...

With Transylmania on the horror horizon (and not much else), vampire fans at least will have something to sink their teeth into. Even if it's the bloodless equivalent of a rubber chicken.

A new clip surfaced today on MySpace. Dig it below.

Synopsis

Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan University isn't your typical institution of higher learning -- and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start.

Look for the film starring Patrick Cavanaugh, James Debello, Paul H. Kim, Tony Denman, and Jennifer Lyons in theatres December 4th.

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