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Veteran actor Clu Gulager, best known for the western TV series The Virginian (pictured above) and the film The Return of the Living Dead, has died of natural causes at the age of 93. Gulager’s daughter-in-law Diane Goldner posted the family’s statement on Facebook. “Clu Gulager, revered television and film actor, known for The Tall Man and The Virginian, died of natural causes at the home of his son John and beloved daughter-in-law Diane, surrounded by his loving family. Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft, a proud member of the Cherokee nation, a rule-breaker, sharp and astute and on the side — always — of the oppressed. He was good-humored, an avid reader, tender and kind. Loud and dangerous,” the statement reads. It continues, “as a writer and director, he made the influential short film A Day with the Boys, which opened the 1970 Cannes...

Clu Gulager, a veteran actor known for his starring roles in ’60s Westerns such as The Tall Man and The Virginian, has died of natural causes. He was 93.

The news was confirmed by the actor’s son on Facebook, in addition to a statement released by his daughter-in-law Diane Goldner. She said the actor was “surrounded by his loving family” at the time of his death.

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“Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft,...

Clu Gulager, a veteran actor known for his roles in the NBC series “The Virginian” and the 1985 horror-comedy “The Return of the Living Dead,” has died of natural causes. He was 93 years old.

Gulager’s son, John, shared a photo of his father on his Facebook as a tribute. Filmmaker Sean Baker, who directed Gulager on the 2015 feature “Tangerine,” confirmed the news of his death on Twitter.

Rip Clu Gulager. I had the honor to work with the legend in Tangerine and a fashion shoot for V Magazine in 2016. He was incredibly talented, hilarious, gentle and kind. And he adored cinema. We will miss you Clu. pic.twitter.com/hy6r1v7QRs

— sean baker (@Lilfilm) August 6, 2022

Diane Goldner, Gulager’s daughter-in-law, also shared a family statement on Facebook confirming the news, saying that he died “surrounded by his loving family.”

“Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft,...

We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights! Check out our exclusive trailer premiere for Hellbilly Hollow, learn more about Mike Mignola's quarantine sketchbook, read about Shhhh's Blu-ray release, and check out our interview with Up On the Glass' Kevin Del Principe:

Exclusive Trailer Premiere for Hellbilly Hollow: "Bull protects his not-so-small younger brother from the outside world, but who protects the outside world from Tickles. A team of YouTube paranormal activity seekers journey to a haunted attraction in the backwoods of Alabama to find more than they bargained for as they follow thrill-seekers on a haunted hayride. Fear and death plague those who enter and those who seek the past."

Directed by Kevin Wayne and executive produced by Kurt “Bald Man” Deimer, and starring Bald Man, Kevin Wayne, Megan Weaver, and Hallie Shepherd.

“As a hardcore horror fan, Hellbilly Hollow is the kind of franchise film I...

Three teaser photos have been released for Staci Layne Wilson's The Second Age of Aquarius. Continue reading for news on the cast and crew as well as production details for the film. Also in today's Horror Highlights: a new poster for Marfa (starring Tony Todd) and an excerpt from Camilla Bruce's upcoming novel You Let Me In.

The Second Age of Aquarius Photos and Details: From Staci Layne Wilson - "Just dropping in to let your readers have a first look at my newest film, The Second Age of Aquarius. We did a test shoot for a teaser and the pics are just too much fun to keep to myself.

I co-wrote The Second Age of Aquarius with Darren Gordon Smith of Repo! The Genetic Opera fame and we have John Gulager as our Dp. Richard Trejo (Holidays of Horror) is our sound guy.

Imagine, if you will, Weird Science...

When a rock and roll poet is brought back to life by one of his biggest fans, it leads to a trippy adventure in Staci Layne Wilson's The Second Age of Aquarius. With filming slated to begin this November on The Second Age of Aquarius, we're excited to exclusively report the cast for the sci-fi film:

Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 2019 -- Weird Science meets The Odd Couple meets Oliver Stone’s The Doors in “The Second Age of Aquarius.” When Alberta magically brings her favorite departed rock n roll poet back to life, he’s everything she dreamed… at first. Turns out Russell Aquarius thinks he’s having the ultimate bad trip and he wants to bring Alberta along for the magic carpet ride!

“The Second Age of Aquarius” will star Christina Jacqueline Calph (Arthur) as Alberta Stevens, and Michael Ursu (Wildness) as Russell Aquarius. “The Second Age of...

Here’s a trailer for a silly-looking indie horror comedy called VampyrZ on a Boat. Now, I’m honestly not sure if this is supposed to be a comedy because the movie is described as a "razor-sharp horror" film, but it seems like a comedy to me!

The story for the movie centers around a couple named Sara and Max, “whose new whirlwind romance is interrupted by a vampire outbreak on a medical research ship. Max will stop at nothing to get back the girl of his dreams, even if it means several heads will roll.”

The film stars Carrie Keagan, Dallas Valdez, Curt Lambert, Diane Ayala Goldner, and Kendall Wells as the Master Vampire. Yeah, the movie looks pretty ridiculous, but it still might be a fun flick to watch. Check out the trailer.

The tagline on the poster is a riff on Edge of Tomorrow, “Love. Bite. Die.

"I'm giving you a chance, Max, don't screw it up..." Firebreathing Films has debuted the first trailer for an indie horror comedy titled Vampyrz on a Boat, though it's actually properly written as VampyrZ on a Boat (that capital "Z" is important!). While this may not have been made as a comedy, it definitely plays like one. Described as a "razor-sharp horror" this is about, as the title says, a vampire outbreak on a medical research ship. The film stars Carrie Keagan & Dallas Valdez, along with Curt Lambert, Diane Ayala Goldner, and Kendall Wells as the Master Vampire. Looks extra ridiculous, but perhaps it's a fun watch. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Mark Allen Michaels' Vampyrz on a Boat, from Vimeo: Carrie Keagan & Dallas Valdez play Sara & Max, a couple whose new whirlwind romance is interrupted by a vampire outbreak on a medical research ship. Max...

Supernatural British chiller 'Whispers' has been getting plenty of attention across the pond of late as it sat high on Redbox enjoying its position as the second most popular movie on the entertainment service in the past couple of weeks. The movie from director Tammi Sutton stars Keeley Hazell, Craig Rees, Barbara Nedeljakova, and features Diane Ayala Goldner, Nina Kate and Ramon Estevez...

The week I saw Fetish Factory, the new feature from writer/director Staci Layne Wilson, I also rewatched Anna Biller’s The Love Witch and Hillary Clinton lost her chance to be the first female president of the United States. I was very much in the mindset of seeing art through a specific prism of gender politics and sexism, which may have colored my reading of the movie. At the same time, I don’t know if that’s true. This is a movie with gender politics very much on its mind. You don’t make a movie about the male customers of a sex fetish club being turned into bloodthirsty zombies without wanting to say something about the relationship between men and women.

A group of burlesque dancers—including Carrie Keagan, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (who also produced the film), Tristan Risk, and Jenimay Walker—report for a shift at Fetish Factory,...

Another horror icon joins the cast of Witchula, and it’s Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Old 37, Friday the 13th series)! Hodder will play a pivotal role in the film and will also take the position as Stunt Coordinator. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: a look at the teaser for the devilish Born Again and production details on Valentine DayZ.

Kane Hodder Joins the Cast of Witchula: Press Release: “Hollywood, Calif. – Aug. 8, 2016 – PRLog — ‘Witchula’, which many are already referring to as the “real Expendables of horror,” has announced the addition of Kane Hodder to a cast that already features horror icons Bill Oberst Jr. and Eileen Dietz, as well as indie favorite Marilyn Ghigliotti. Hodder is best known for his iconic roles of Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise and as Victor Crowley in all three ‘Hatchet’ films. Hodder will not only act in the film in...

Next year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the original Hellraiser, director Clive Barker's scary classic that is still beloved by horror fans to this date. Nine sequels were spawned off of this original classic, but the franchise hasn't seen its best days, with the last installment, Hellraiser: Revelations, going straight to DVD in 2011, believed to be shot only so The Weinstein Company could keep the rights to the name. Next year, the series will scream back to life once again with Hellraiser: Judgment. Today we have a new photo from this thriller, featuring Pinhead (Paul T. Taylor) and the new villain known as The Auditor.

Bloody-Disgusting has this first look at The Auditor, although we don't know who is playing this character quite yet. The Auditor was described in a casting call as "the accountant from hell," who comes to Earth to study a persons sins, "before passing...

He's back! But he's not exactly the same Cenobite we remember from the original 1987 horror classic Hellraiser. Doug Bradley opted out of returning for Hellraiser: Judgment, the tenth movie in this long running franchise. Taking over the role of Pinhead is Paul T. Taylor. And as you can see in the poster below, he looks pretty great.

It was announced last month that special effects maestro Gary J. Tunnicliffe would be making his directorial debut with Hellraiser: Judgment. With shooting taking place just earlier this year, the man is already in post-production. And has provided Bloody Disgusting with this exclusive first look at the movie.

Heather Langenkamp, who plays the iconic Nancy in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, dropped the news that this sequel was happening. She is joined in the ensemble cast by another horror veteran, John Gulager, as well as Damon Carney, Randy Wayne,...

Actor Paul T. Taylor is reportedly set to replace Doug Bradley in the role of Pinhead in the upcoming "Hellraiser: Judgement" says Bloody-Disgusting.

Shooting on the project, the tenth film in the series, is being directed by make-up expert Gary J. Tunnicliffe. In the new film two detectives are on the case to find a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the city. Joining forces with a third, they dig deeper into a spiraling maze of horror that may not be of this world.

The new film is not a reboot, rather a new sequel which also boasts a cast that includes Heather Langenkamp, Damon Carney, Randy Wayne, Alexandra Harris, John Gulager, Diane Ayala Goldner, Mike J. Regan, Andi Powers, Jeff Fenter, Helena Grace Donald and Grace Montie. Filming gets underway shortly.

Earlier this month, we reported that the Hellraiser movie is shooting soon, entitled Hellraiser: Judgement. This is not the Hellraiser remake that is bringing original director Clive Barker back to the franchise, but the 10th chapter in the ongoing saga that already exists. The sequel is now confirmed to be titled Hellraiser: Judgement, with some calling it Hellraiser X: Judgement, which has make-up artist extraordinaire Gary J. Tunnicliffe confirmed to direct. Today we have a new report from Bloody-Disgusting, which confirms several new cast members, including the new Pinhead, played by Paul T. Taylor.

Paul T. Taylor is set to play the new Pinhead, with other new cast members including Heather Langenkamp as the "chain-smoking Landlady," Damon Carney as Detective Sean Carter, Randy Wayne as Detective David Carter and Alexandra Harris as Detective Christine Egerton. Before we get to even more new casting additions, the site also offered some plot details.

In the gritty, sexy and scary old school tradition of exploitation and grindhouse art comes the kick-ass poster for Blanc/Biehn Productions’ latest fright flick, Fetish Factory, created by Los Angeles based artist Aaron Kai.

Aaron Kai’s meticulously executed, photorealistic film-inspired artwork has been featured globally from Hollywood to Tokyo to commemorate high-profile landmark events including Blade Runner: The Final Cut 25th Anniversary, The Bette Davis Centennial, and the Jules Verne Film Festival.

Fetish Factory is written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson, based on a story by Lony Ruhmann. The plot centers on pin-up vixens vs. bloodthirsty zombies, and is set in post-apocalyptic Hollywood. The film stars Carrie Keagan (Reno 9-1-1!), Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End), Jennifer Blanc (Everly, Havenhurst, Hidden in the Woods), Daniel Quinn (Rubber), Stephen Wastell (Criminal Minds), Jenimay Walker, (Serpent’s Kiss), Tristan Risk (American Mary), Emma Julia Jacobs (Hitchcock...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes new details on Found Footage 3D and Mania, photos from Refuge and a poster from Fetish Factory, release dates announced for Skypemare, Soulmate, and The Inside, a trailer for When Black Birds Fly and Zombie Hood, and more:

New Details on Found Footage 3D: “…the producers of upcoming horror film Found Footage 3D announced the launch of their Indiegogo campaign to obtain additional funding for post-production and marketing expenses.

Produced by Kim Henkel, co-creator of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Found Footage 3D tells the story of a group of filmmakers who set out to make “the first 3D found-footage horror film,” but find themselves in a found-footage horror film when the evil entity from their movie escapes into their behind-the-scenes footage.

“What Scream did for slasher films,...

In the gritty, sexy and scary old school tradition of exploitation and grindhouse art comes the kick-ass poster for Blanc/Biehn Productions' latest fright flick, Fetish Factory.

Bbp commissioned Los Angeles based artist Aaron Kai to come up with a throwback concept and create artwork that would tell a story - using scenes from the film and building intrigue through visuals just like they did back in the 60s and 70s.

Aaron Kai's meticulously executed, photorealistic film-inspired artwork has been featured globally&#160 from Hollywood to Tokyo to commemorate high-profile landmark events including Blade Runner: The Final Cut 25&#8482 Anniversary, The Bette Davis Centennial, and the Jules Verne Film Festival. Prominent collectors of Kai's original works include Ridley Scott, Harrison Ford, and Clint Eastwood.

Fetish Factory is written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson, based on a story by Lony Ruhmann. The plot centers on pin-up vixens vs. bloodthirsty zombies,...

Yesterday morning we saw the first teaser trailer for Blanc/Biehn Productions' upcoming Fetish Factory, but that just wasn't enough for the powers-that-be. Today we have a slightly revamped version that includes a killer ending... so be sure to stick around for it!

Fetish Factory, written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson, stars Chase Williamson, Carrie Keagan, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Diane Ayala Goldner, Tristan Risk, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers, Stephen Wastell, and Daniel Quinn.

Montreal-based alternative model and fetish superstar The Richard and go-go icon Jenimay Walker round out the cast. Lony Ruhmann is executive producer, cinematography is by Steve Romano, and the original Fetish Factory score is by Mars Homeworld with new original songs by guitar superstars The Ventures.

Related Story: I Love My Zombies… A Mini-Memoir on the Making of Fetish Factory

It’s “Survival Of The Foxiest!” in Fetish Factory, a...

We've been telling you about writer/director Staci Layne Wilson's feature debut, Fetish Factory, for a few weeks now; and today we're happy to share the film's teaser trailer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a peek at this pinup models versus zombies extravaganza!

Fetish Factory stars Chase Williamson, Carrie Keagan, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Diane Ayala Goldner, Tristan Risk, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers, Stephen Wastell, and Daniel Quinn.

Montreal-based alternative model and fetish superstar The Richard and go-go icon Jenimay Walker round out the cast. Lony Ruhmann is executive producer, cinematography is by Steve Romano, and the original Fetish Factory score is by Mars Homeworld with new original songs by guitar superstars The Ventures.

Related Story: I Love My Zombies… A Mini-Memoir on the Making of Fetish Factory

“This trailer blew my mind,” says Risk. “There’s nothing like that old time rot and roll!

It was a quick shoot for Fetish Factory, writer/director Staci Layne Wilson's feature debut, which features a post-apocalyptic atmosphere blended with burlesque bawdiness. While the film goes through post, we have several stills to share straight from the set.

“We are wrapped on Fetish Factory, my 5-day feature film wonder-shoot for the fab Bbp,” said Wilson. “What a way to make a directorial debut: pinup girls, multiple costume changes, burlesque acts, singers, bands, claustrophobic ‘haunted house’ horror with a big cast, zombies, beauty and F/X makeup, bloody death scenes, stunts, and humor -- I think my next movie should be about one character in a phone booth or something… Whew!”

“Fetish Factory was more fun than I could have ever imagined,” added co-star/producer Jennifer Blanc-Biehn. “It’s a really exciting film featuring pinup models versus zombies. And I’m so proud of our cast. We pulled...

As March came to a close, we gave you the early details on Fetish Factory, writer/director Staci Layne Wilson's feature debut, and with filming kicking off this week in Los Angeles, the official teaser artwork has arrived! Check it out, and expect lots more soon.

Fetish Factory, from Blanc/Biehn Productions, stars Chase Williamson, Jennifer Blanc, Carrie Keagan, Diane Ayala Goldner, Tristan Risk, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers, Stephen Wastell, and Morgan Peter Brown.

Montreal-based alternative model and fetish superstar The Richard and gorgeous go-go icon Jenimay Walker round out the cast. Lony Ruhmann is executive producer, cinematography is by Steve Romano, and the original Fetish Factory score is by Mars Homeworld.

It’s “Survival Of The Foxiest!” in Fetish Factory, a thrilling and darkly comic horror suspense film with a heaping helping of vintage burlesque bawdiness.

Synopsis:

Imagine a wickedly saucy...

​Colleague Staci Layne Wilson is embarking on her feature directorial debut, based on a script she penned, this May with Fetish Factory. Blanc/Biehn Productions are overseeing the production. John Dies at the End's Chase Williamson has been locked in to star. Also joining the cast: Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Tiffany Shepis, Diane Ayala Goldner, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla and Morgan Peter Brown. Montreal-based alternative model and fetish superstar The Richard and gorgeous go-go icon Jenimay Walker round out the cast.

The post John Dies at the End’s Chase Williamson Heads to the Fetish Factory appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Alrighty, kids! We're very proud to announce that our very own Staci Layne Wilson's latest film, Fetish Factory, is officially in production! Read on for casting along with all the details you need!

From the Press Release

Blanc/Biehn Productions, along with Lony Ruhmann as executive producer, will be going into production on Fetish Factory, written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson.

Imagine a wickedly saucy by invitation-only stage show and posh private peeps in which your every fantasy can come true, fulfilled by the likes of luscious ladies imitating the sex goddesses of yore: Bettie Page, Jayne Mansfield, and Suzie Wong. Along with classic burlesque strip-teases and curio acts – a ventriloquist, a magician, and a whip-dancer – you are in for the night of your life at the Fetish Factory. That is, until your life is at stake when the apocalypse strikes! Once mild-mannered men become bloodthirsty zombies, and...

“Allow me to introduce you to three passionate, obsessed artists - each haunted by their own creations…” So begins Self-Portraits, a new short film by Staci Layne Wilson.

You may have noticed Staci's name on the site recently as she's joined us to handle reviews, interviews, set visits, and more; but she's also an accomplished author and filmmaker in her own right. And a lot of her work involves the number "3."

For instance, Self-Portraits examines a moment in the lives of three brilliant, troubled artists – Leonor (Diane Ayala Goldner), Egon (Andrew McGee), and Louis (James R. Petix) – and explores the fever dreams they endure in alternate realities. The film will debut in late December, and a companion novella will be released in February 2014.

Also being released in its entirely in late December, and in novella form as well, is Keepsakes – another triptych of terrifying tales. This one is about people who are not just hoarders…...

Hint: he likes to kill. People. Bloodily. Check out a red band trailer for director Bj McDonnell’s “Hatchet 3″, which returns Danielle Harris as the spunkiest Final Girl that ever Final Girl’ed her way through a swamp. Zach Galligan of “Gremlins” fame co-stars as the Sheriff. Because obviously he’s old now. Man, remember when Zach wasn’t old? Crap. Where does the time go? Anyhoo, please to watch the trailer, those who enjoy watching bloody trailers for horror movie sequels. A search and recovery team heads into the haunted swamp to pick up the pieces and Marybeth learns the secret to ending the voodoo curse that has left Victor Crowley haunting and terrorizing Honey Island Swamp for decades. “Hatchet 3″ also stars Kane Hodder, Caroline Williams, Derek Mears, Cody Blue Snider, Rileah Vanderbilt, Robert Diago DoQui, Sean Whalen, Jason Trost, Diane Ayala Goldner, and John Michael Sudol. Hatcheting the...

The day before the day before Christmas is winding down, and Santa's helpers just dropped off a special present for us to share with our Dread Central readers: the online premiere of Staci Layne Wilson's second short film, The Night Plays Tricks, accompanied by the first look at its poster art.

The Night Plays Tricks is a haunting romantic thriller about a man lost in time between the apparitions of women representing his past and his future.

Synopsis:

Influenced by the lyrics of Bob Dylan's 1966 song "Visions of Johanna", the surreal paintings of Rene Magritte, and the ever-elusive concept of living in the now, The Night Plays Tricks is both eerie and enchanting.

Written and directed by Staci Layne Wilson, The Night Plays Tricks stars Oraniz Nivor, Emma Julia Jacobs, Diane Ayala Goldner, and Michael Shane Armes. Color cinematography is by Justin Cruse, and black and white cinematography is by Elric Kane.

Osiris Entertainment has picked up the indie thriller Ashes for a future release, while Time Warner has acquired video-on-demand rights for this title. Release dates are to be formalized, but expect Ashes to become available in early 2012 with a vod release likely to come earlier than the DVD release (prediction).

Ashes is a story of an obsessive doctor who turns patients in to shells of their former selves. Infected with a virus, these patients turn everyone around them into mulch to the doctor's despair. This is a small film which includes a few action packed sequences and fans of indie thrillers might want to look out for this title in the coming year. A trailer for Ashes is below.

Release Date: 2011-2012 (DVD, VOD).

Director: Elias Matar.

Writer: Edward E. Romero and Elias Mataar.

Cast: Enrique Almeida, Joel Bryant, Chris Trouble Delfosse, Sierra Fisk, Richard Gant, Diane Ayala Goldner, Aldo Gonzalez,...

Staci Layne Wilson has another short film in the works entitled The Night Plays Tricks, and she's sent over the teaser trailer for us to debut here on Dread Central. It is a haunting romantic thriller about a man lost in time between the apparitions of women representing his past and his future.

Synopsis:

Influenced by the lyrics of Bob Dylan's 1966 song "Visions of Johanna", the surreal paintings of Rene Magritte, and the ever-elusive concept of living in the now, The Night Plays Tricks is both eerie and enchanting.

Written, directed, and edited by Staci Layne Wilson, The Night Plays Tricks stars Oraniz Nivor, Emma Julia Jacobs, Diane Ayala Goldner, and Michael Shane Armes. Color cinematography is by Justin Cruse, and black and white cinematography is by Elric Kane. Music is by Darren Smith (Repo! The Genetic Opera).

Staci tells us the actual film is projected to be six...

Lots of exciting news for Staci Layne Wilson's upcoming short "The Key to Annabel Lee [A Woman in Triptych]" today. Not only is Dread Central home to the exclusive online debut of the film's full trailer, but we also have an update on when and where "Annabel Lee" will be having its premiere.

First things first … here's a quick overview of "The Key to Annabel Lee [A Woman in Triptych]":

Death, and things in threes, are major themes in "The Key to Annabel Lee [A Woman in Triptych]". Narrating and starring in the films (four shorts in all — best described as a cinematic form of installation art) is Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera), famous as the lead singer of the industrial rock band Skinny Puppy. Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast) appears as a wolf-like seducer in two installments of the experimental film, but "the star of the show, as in the poem, is Annabel Lee herself," says Staci. "She is the triptych of the tale,...

We've been talking about Staci Layne Wilson's upcoming short "The Key to Annabel Lee [A Woman in Triptych]" for a while now, and this week marks both the end of principal photography and the opening of the film's official website - on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday no less!

"Interestingly enough," says Wilson, "wrap date was locked in on Poe's birthday [January 19th]. We had some rather remarkable coincidences every date we shot — we commenced on December 8, 2010, which marked the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's assassination (whose song 'Imagine' fits our theme as well) and finished the bulk of our filming on December 15, the day one of my favorite directors and a great inspiration, Jean Rollin, passed away." The director adds, "I also think it's interesting to note that 'Annabel Lee' is the last complete poem composed by Poe, and it's the very first thing I directed."

Death, and things in threes,...

One of Shock's horror colleagues, Staci Layne Wilson, has a ton of credits to her name. She's penned books. She's the hostess of a new web series ( This Week in Horror ). Plus, her journalistic cred reaches back before my time. It's about time she cut her teeth on the director's chair, right? You bet. Wilson recently completed a short film called The Key to Annabel Lee , based on the work by Edgar Allan Poe. An official site for this endeavor goes live tomorrow and we've got a sneak peek via three images below. Narrating and starring in the films (four shorts, in all . best-described as a cinematic form of installation art) is Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera), famous as the lead singer of the industrial rock band, Skinny Puppy. Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast) appears as a...

Staci Layne Wilson's upcoming short film "The Key to Annabel Lee" has, in Staci's words, evolved into a form of "installation art", and to give us a better idea of what to expect, she's provided Dread Central with two new exclusive stills and a quick clip.

The film stars Cherilyn Wilson (Parasomnia), Corrie Shenigo (After You), Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast I, II, III), and Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera) as "The Narrator". It involves an evil seductive wolf character (played by Goldner) and three incarnations of the tragic character of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee, played by three different actresses (Wilson, Shenigo, and Staci herself). Shot in Southern California on the shores of southern Los Angeles beaches, "The Key to Annabel Lee" uses gorgeous sweeping shots of ocean vistas as a backdrop for much of the action.

You'll see one of those ocean vistas in the clip...

We told you a few weeks ago about Staci Layne Wilson's upcoming short film "The Key to Annabel Lee", and now there's a teaser video online that shows off a little of what you can expect, which Staci has dubbed "the accidental trailer".

The film stars Cherilyn Wilson (Parasomnia), Corrie Shenigo (After You), Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast I, II, III), and Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera) as "The Narrator". It involves an evil seductive wolf character (played by Goldner) and three incarnations of the tragic character of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee, played by three different actresses (Wilson, Shenigo, and Staci herself). Shot in Southern California on the shores of southern Los Angeles beaches, "The Key to Annabel Lee" uses gorgeous sweeping shots of ocean vistas as a backdrop for much of the action.

Click the below image to see the trailer on the Blue Streak Productions website.

We knew from the wonders of Facebook and Twitter that Staci Layne Wilson is making the leap from journalism to filmmaking via her upcoming short film "The Key to Annabel Lee", and now that principal photography has wrapped, she's revealed some plot details and provided us with a few production stills.

The film stars Cherilyn Wilson (Parasomnia), Corrie Shenigo (After You), Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast I, II, III), and Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera) as "The Narrator"; and FanGirltastic got the early word on the storyline for Staci's dark and sensual fantasy: [It] involves an evil seductive wolf character (played by Goldner) and three incarnations of the tragic character of [Edgar Allan Poe's] Annabel Lee, played by three different actresses (Wilson, Shenigo, and Staci herself). Shot in Southern California on the shores of southern Los Angeles beaches, "The Key to Annabel Lee" uses gorgeous sweeping shots of ocean vistas as a backdrop for much of the action.

A new short film based on the poem "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Principal photography has wrapped on The Key to Annabel Lee, the directorial debut of film journalist Staci Layne Wilson (who also wrote the script), who has been a key member of the genre journalist faction for years at outlets like Cinefantastique, Syfy.com, and Horror.com.

Like several other new major journalists-turned-filmmakers (Jovanka Vucovick, Stacie Ponder, and Andrew Kasch) Wilson has decided to pick up the reigns and make the kind of film she'd like to see; one with amazing colors, costumes, makeup, emotion, and fantastical tragedy with a touch of the sensual.

The film stars Cherilyn Wilson (Parasomnia), Corrie Shenigo (After You), Diane Ayala Goldner (Feast I, II, III), and Nivek Ogre (Repo! The Genetic Opera) as "The Narrator", sporting a rather awesomely idealized Poe-esque demeanor and costume.

We know the plot involves an...

Dread Central attended the premiere of Marcus Dunstan’s directorial debut The Collector (review here) at Hollywood & Highland last night, as well as the after-party held in the swanky Tropicana Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and brought back a slew of pics. We also chatted with Dunstan and his The Collector co-writer and longtime collaborator Patrick Melton regarding the film along with the many other genre projects they're attached to so read on.

On hand for the raucous, packed and enthusiastically received screening was John Gulager, his wife Diane Goldner and brother Tom (the latter two appear in the flick), as was Neo Art & Logic’s Mike Leahy, Feast actress Jenny Wade, filmmakers Sean (Silent Night, Zombie Night) Cain, Frank (The Mist) Darabont and The Collector star Josh Stewart, among others.

In good spirits following his uproarious introduction and screening (the director prefaced the film with a clever poem...

Genius Products sent us this DVD artwork and full synopsis for the upcoming DVD release “Feast 3: The Happy Finish” by director John Gulager (Feast) and starring Clu Gulager and Diane Goldner. Synopsis: What’s even better than Sloppy Seconds? Feast III: The Happy Finish marks the return of the original film’s writers/director and the third course in this blood-gushing, mutant-thrashing, stomach-churning comic horror series. The man-eating monsters are still hungry, and what’s left of the human survivors, including Biker Queen, Bartender, and Lightning the wrestler are running out of luck. That is until hope arrives in the form of a knife-wielding karate kid and a mysterious man [...]...

Genius Products recently released the official DVD artwork for the upcoming release “Feast 3: The Happy Finish” by director John Gulager (Feast) and starring Clu Gulager and Diane Goldner. Here’s the complete DVD release details. Street Date: February 17, 2009 Writer: Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton Producer: Michael Leahy Genre: Horror Synopsis: What’s even better than Sloppy Seconds? Feast III: The Happy Finish marks the return of the original film’s writers/director and the third course in this blood-gushing, mutant-thrashing, stomach-churning comic horror series. The man-eating monsters are still hungry, and what’s left of the human survivors – including Biker Queen, Bartender, and Lightning the wrestler – are running out of luck. That is until hope [...]...

Year: 2008

Director: John Gulager

Writers: Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan

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Review by: cyberhal

Rating: 7.6 out of 10

Topless biker chicks, the most disgusting monster autopsy ever, and insane, unsafe, full on puking, gross out, funny-rather-than-terrifying, blood drenched scenes. Oh baby. The politically correct and faint of stomach should stay away from this movie. Director John Gulager works his sick magic again, again with writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, both of whom worked on later Saw movies and the upcoming new Hellraiser. This time he's doing it without the Project Greenlight Squad, and there's a bit less production money flying around. In the Q &A afterwards, Chu Gulagar (barman in the movie, Dad of the director in reality) said: "this movie makes loving fun of what we love. It's a kind of satirical take on Clive Barker and Quentin Tarantino." It was interesting when I heard...

Title: Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008) Starring Jenny Wade, Clu Gulager, Diane Goldner, Tom Gulager, Martin Klebba, Carl Anthony Payne II, Juan Longoria Garcia and Hanna Putnam Produced by Dimension Extreme Written by Martin Dunstan and Patrick Melton Directed by John Gulager Score: Technical: 70, Story: 95, Acting: 95, Overall: 87 I have been waiting for this moment since I first found out about it: the release of Feast II: Sloppy Seconds. Now, when I say that, I say that out of extreme love/hate, mostly because the first film was near perfection and I had no idea how they would manage a second one. For those who don’t know, Feast was the winner of Ben Affleck/Matt Damon media lovechild, “Project Greenlight 3.” It’s genius, unique and [...]...

Dimension Extreme sent us the latest DVD details and artwork for the upcoming film “Feast 2: Sloppy Seconds” by director John Gulager (Feast) and starring Jenny Wade (The Strip, Pushing Daisies), Clu Gulager, Diane Goldner and Martin Klebba as Thunder. Synopsis: It’s morning and the nasty flesh-eating monsters from the night before have moved on to feast on the inhabitants of a nearby town. Those lucky enough to have survived the night join a twisted group of locals including a girl-biker gang from Hell and a tag-team of ass-kicking midgets whose only goal is to stay alive! Bonus Materials: Commentary By Director John Gulager Deleted Scenes DVD Basics: Price: $19.97 Street Date: October 7, 2008 Catalog Number: 81553 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running time: 96 minutes Languages: English Dolby 5.1 Subtitles: English [...]...

Dimension Extreme released this kick ass new movie poster for the upcoming film “Feast 2: Sloppy Seconds” by director John Gulager (Feast) and starring Jenny Wade (The Strip, Pushing Daisies), Clu Gulager, Diane Goldner and Martin Klebba as Thunder. Synopsis: The monsters have made it into a small neighboring town in the middle of nowhere and the locals have to band with the survivors of the bar’ slaughter to figure out how to survive. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Feast 2: Sloppy Seconds” movie news and posters.

Today we got our hands on the official DVD art for John Gulager's Feast 2: Sloppy Seconds, which arrives on DVD October 7th from Dimension Extreme. In the film the monsters have made it into a small neighboring town in the middle of nowhere and the locals have to band with the survivors of the bar' slaughter to figure out how to survive. Re-teaming Gulager with writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the film stars Jenny Wade, Krista Allen, Diane Goldner, Clu Gulager, Josh Zuckerman, Balthazar Getty, Navi Rawat, Judah Friedlander. It is the morning after, and we pick up with the survivors of "Feast's terrifying night before. There are more monsters and they are even angrier/hungrier.

What are you doing tonight? I'm recording a new Dinner for Fiends, but the rest of you in the L.A. area should be heading out to see the Clu Gulager Film Festival, which kicks off tonight at 7:30 Pm with a screening of Dan O'Bannon's punktastic Return of the Living Dead.

The film will be followed by a cast and crew Q&A with the following special guests: Clu Gulager, Dan O'Bannon, James Karen, Don Calfa,

Thom Matthews, Brian Peck, Beverly Randolph, John Philbin, Jewel

Shepard, Tony Gardner, Kenny Myers and Willian Stout!

The fest continues with a 9:45 Pm showing of Feast while Thursday's flicks consist of another Feast screening at 7:30 Pm with a Q&A with Clu Gulager, John Gulager, Diane Ayala Goldner, Duane Whitaker, Joel Soisson and Kevin O'Neill. This is followed by a second screening of Return.

Friday will bring The Killers showing...

The Fango fiends found a gory surprise in their inbox today in the form of a boatload of behind the scenes stills from Feast 2: Sloppy Seconds, one of which you can see on your right.

The sequel, filmed back-to-back with Feast 3: The Happy Ending, sees the return of screenwriters Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton as well as director John Gulager. Some of the pics may be considered spoilers as to how characters meet their demise, but you shouldn’t worry too much; it’s not like you’d expect many will live through this one.

Feast 2 follows the monsters from the first film as they make their way to a small nearby town to continue their mating/feeding rituals. The survivors from the bar must band together with a new cast of characters to try and beat the monsters down. Jenny Wade, Clu Gulager, Diane Goldner (pictured) and...