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Actor Denny Nolan has officially joined the cast of The Apex Predators Club, the upcoming horror-thriller written and directed by J. Horton. Nolan will portray Mikey, a powerful U.S. senator with a complicated past, caught in a deadly game far beyond politics.

The Apex Predators Club is set deep in the remote wilderness, where the ultra-rich gather to hunt monsters for sport. But when the hunt goes sideways and the creatures fight back, the hunters quickly become the hunted. With savage beasts closing in and no way out, survival is the only rule.

The film is slated to begin shooting this September in Shreveport, Louisiana, and features a large ensemble cast of killers, creatures, and everything in between.

Nolan brings a commanding presence to the role of Mikey — a man used to power, forced to confront a new kind of enemy. His casting adds another layer of intensity to...

Actor Denny Nolan has officially joined the cast of The Apex Predators Club, the upcoming horror-thriller written and directed by J. Horton. Nolan will portray Mikey, a powerful U.S. senator with a complicated past, caught in a deadly game far beyond politics. The Apex Predators Club is set deep in the remote wilderness, where the …

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Actor Denny Nolan has officially joined the cast of The Apex Predators Club, the upcoming horror-thriller written and directed by J. Horton. Nolan will portray Mikey, a powerful U.S. senator with a complicated past, caught in a deadly game far beyond politics. The Apex Predators Club is set deep in the remote wilderness, where the [...]

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Actor Denny Nolan has officially joined the cast of The Apex Predators Club, the upcoming horror-thriller written and directed by J. Horton. Nolan will portray Mikey, a powerful U.S. senator with a complicated past, caught in a deadly game far beyond politics. The Apex Predators Club is set deep in the remote wilderness, where the …

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Indiegogo Campaign Launches June 6 to Complete Final Film from Late Producer Michael Mahal.

Los Angeles, CA — The Mahal Empire’s final chapter begins June 6 with the launch of a production finishing funds campaign on Indiegogo for The Apex Predators Club—a high-concept horror-thriller and the last film spearheaded by beloved indie producer Michael Mahal before his unexpected passing.

Known for his relentless drive and passion for independent cinema, Michael often said he had “never left a movie unfinished.” That legacy continues now, as his brother and producing partner Sonny Mahal, cinematographer Michael Su, and director/co-writer J. Horton move forward to bring The Apex Predators Club to the screen.

The production, originally slated to shoot in July, has been rescheduled for September 2025 to allow the team time to raise the remaining funds and finish the film at the level of quality Michael insisted on.

This will be the final Mahal Empire production,...

A24 is back on the big screen with a brand new nightmare this weekend, and that film from the directors of Talk to Me is joined by four fresh new horrors that are now available at home.

Here’s all the new horror that released from May 26 – May 30, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

In A Hard Place, the monsters that roam the day and creatures that rule the night are separate entities, and they’re both out to kill genre favorites like Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp).

The indie horror-thriller was released onto VOD outlets this past Tuesday.

In the film, “After a botched job leaves a trail of bodies behind, a gang of desperate criminals seeks refuge in a remote desert hideout. But their plans fall apart fast when they discover the area is home to something far worse than the law — an...

On the run from the law and seeking shelter, a group of desperate criminals instead stumble into the battleground between two factions of deadly creatures in A Hard Place. With the crime-thriller-turned-creature-feature now streaming on VOD, we caught up with director/co-writer J. Horton to discuss the making of his ambitious new movie, from filming in freezing temperatures and showcasing impressive practical effects to creating compelling characters and working with a dedicated cast, including the legendary Felissa Rose and Lynn Lowry!

Below, you can read our full Q&a with J. Horton, and to learn more about A Hard Place, visit:

AppleTV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/a-hard-place/umc.cmc.6l2e6p9xz1fndejlddyug9qk7 Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DVLC1WX4/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us, J. Horton, and congratulations...

This May, the woods aren’t safe — and neither are you.

On May 27th, the savage, supernatural horror film A Hard Place slashes its way onto Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, delivering an unrelenting storm of creatures, chaos, and carnage.

Led by cult horror legend Felissa Rose, who’s been called “absolutely electric” and “at her most unhinged,” A Hard Place begins with a crew of desperate criminals on the run — but quickly spirals into a full-blown monster siege in a cursed forest crawling with ancient terrors.

Critics are raving:

“An action-packed horror film with a high body count and lots of gory kills.”

“The creatures look fantastic.”

“Plays like a high-octane, big-budget creature feature.”

“A solid twist that changes the way you think about everything that came before.”

“Impressive and unsettling.”

“Very cool genre entertainment for sure.”

“A highly atmospheric shocker.”

“The jokes land perfectly.”

From the director...

J. Horton’s A Hard Place Debuts on VOD May 27, 2025 Man vs. Monster Clashes in a Blaze of Blood, Guts & Guns Streaming on All Major Platforms Following National Roadshow in Theaters & Drive-Ins Following a months-long theatrical rollout, filmmaker J. Horton is excited to release his crime thriller turned apocalyptic showdown, A Hard …

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After a months-long theatrical tour that thrilled audiences across the Midwest and beyond, J. Horton’s brutal monster thriller A Hard Place is set to make its way to home viewers. The film will be available to rent or own on all major digital platforms including Apple TV and Prime Video starting 27 May 2025.

Described by Horton as his most ambitious project to date, A Hard Place throws crime, survival horror and creature feature chaos into a blistering collision course. The film’s journey began with a national roadshow in January, premiering at Englewood Cinema near Dayton, Ohio. It then tore through a circuit of indie theatres and drive-ins, providing audiences with live Q&a sessions and an old-school cinematic experience rarely afforded to low-budget horror releases in today’s landscape.

The film boasts a cast stacked with horror royalty and cult favourites. Felissa Rose, Lynn Lowry, Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn...

Predator: Badlands Teaser Trailer: "The director of Prey welcomes you to a world of hurt. Experience Predator: Badlands on the big screen, in theaters and IMAX November 7. “Predator: Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor."



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A Hard Place: "Following a months-long theatrical rollout, filmmaker J. Horton is excited to release his crime thriller turned apocalyptic showdown, A Hard Place. On May 27, 2025, audiences across North America will be able to rent or own A Hard Place on Digital VOD, including Apple TV and Prime Video.

Horton kicked off the A Hard Place roadshow January 12 at Englewood Cinema,...

The distinction between monster and creature is rather nebulous, with the terms “monster movie” and “creature feature” often used interchangeably.

In the case of A Hard Place, however, monsters that roam the day and creatures that rule the night are separate entities, and they’re both out to kill genre favorites like Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp).

The indie horror-thriller will be released on VOD on May 27.

After a botched job leaves a trail of bodies behind, a gang of desperate criminals seeks refuge in a remote desert hideout. But their plans fall apart fast when they discover the area is home to something far worse than the law — an ancient war between monstrous predators of day and night. As tensions rise and the body count climbs, the crew must decide if survival is worth trusting each other or the creatures hunting them.

Lynn Lowry (Shivers), Rachel Amanda Bryant (M.F.

Indiegogo Campaign Now Live—Join the Hunt Before It’s Too Late

The hunt has begun. The Apex Predators Club is shaping up to be one of the biggest, baddest monster movies in indie horror, and the team behind it is pulling out all the stops. Filmmaker J. Horton is joining forces with the powerhouse Mahal Empire, known for their relentless approach to independent horror, to create a film that will push the genre to its limits.

With a bold vision, a killer team, and enough carnage to satisfy even the most hardcore horror fans, The Apex Predators Club is now live on Indiegogo—offering backers a chance to be part of the action and claim exclusive perks.

“If you think you’ve seen it all, think again,” says J. Horton. “This is the biggest, wildest, most ridiculously over-the-top film I’ve ever made. Monsters, billionaires, absolute chaos—it’s all in there.

Indiegogo Campaign Now Live—Join the Hunt Before It’s Too Late The hunt has begun. The Apex Predators Club is shaping up to be one of the biggest, baddest monster movies in indie horror, and the team behind it is pulling out all the stops. Filmmaker J. Horton is joining forces with [...]

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Indiegogo Campaign Now Live—Join the Hunt Before It’s Too Late The hunt has begun. The Apex Predators Club is shaping up to be one of the biggest, baddest monster movies in indie horror, and the team behind it is pulling out all the stops. Filmmaker J. Horton is joining forces with …

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The hot new path to indie film distribution may not run through New York or Los Angeles.

Indie filmmakers are taking their films on the road. Often, they target specific regions like the American Midwest or South. These traveling tours may feature live components — a Q&a, a concert, or a performance. Controlling your content sounds very 21st-century, but it’s literally one of the oldest tricks in the book.

Vaudeville-like tours have been a part of the film industry since the 1920s, when a project’s physical filmstock would travel from city to city in order to screen for a limited number of weeks. Movies were paired with overtures and intermissions rather than short subjects or promotional trailers. Some of these elements persisted through the 1960s, but the road shows of today are not an exercise in nostalgia or in corporate strategy; they’re a roadmap to success.

“For...

Mark your calendars for a cinematic event not to be missed as director J. Horton’s “A Hard Place” celebrates its world premiere on January 12th, 2025, at 5 Pm. The premiere, set to take place at the lovely Englewood Cinema located at 320 National Road #21, Englewood, Ohio 45322, will also kick off an exciting [...]

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Mark your calendars for a cinematic event not to be missed as director J. Horton’s “A Hard Place” celebrates its world premiere on January 12th, 2025, at 5 Pm. The premiere, set to take place at the lovely Englewood Cinema located at 320 National Road #21, Englewood, Ohio 45322, will also kick off an exciting …

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50 Caliber Productions, Giannetti Films & Zapruderflix have announced they are nearing completion on post production of ‘A Hard Place.” The movie is expected to do a short festival run towards the end of the year followed by an early 2025 release.

‘A Hard Place’ stars horror legends Felissa Rose and Lynn Lowry, whose performances are going to blow fans away. Rachel Amanda Bryant (Craving) Kevin Caliber (Future Man) Ashley Undercuffler, Jenn Stone and Scott Allen Ward also star. Directed by J. Horton, A Hard Place features appearances by Bai Ling (The Crow) Glenn Plummer (Saw 2) and Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6).

The film follows a group of criminals who find themselves caught in the middle of an ancient feud between the monsters that roam the day and the creatures that rule the night.

The first official trailer – https://youtu.be/F-yghzu_Vpw?si=ObgCHVxIpTbwicj-

The movie raised over $120,000 dollars on indiegogo and is still going.

Greg Tally has joined the cast of J. Horton’s latest monster movie, A Hard Place. A Hard Place follows a group of criminals on the lam in the rocky mountains who find themselves in the middle of an ancient feud between the creatures that rule the day and the monsters that rule the night. Greg …

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Lester G. Reynolds (Alien Storm) is onboard “A Hard Place” as an Executive Producer alongside Jay Horton and Abel Berry.

As a producer, Lester has recently been involved in crafting some outstanding independent films in the horror genre. Currently in production are Alien Storm, Desperate Souls, The Dark Room, A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder, Scream Dream, Desert Fiends, Killer Kong, Amityville Ripper, Amityville Turkey Day, and Pancake Man.

A Hard Place is a large-scale monster vs. monster movie that is going to blow the lid off indie horror. It features two brand new types of creatures that have never been seen before.

Production is slated for the end of 2023.

A Hard Place

written by Michael J. Epstein and J. Horton

Directed by J. Horton

Synopsis:

A Hard Place follows a group of criminals on the lam in the rocky mountains who find themselves in the middle of an ancient...

Stars: Felissa Rose, Al Gomez, Holly Rockwell, Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Xavier Roe, Likun Jing, Rachel Amanda Bryant, Toya Morman, Gregory Blair, Frankie Guzman, Miranda Bourke | Written by Gregory Blair, J. Horton | Directed by J. Horton

Opening in 1998, two armed officers enter an abandoned bar to witness the aftermath of a slaughter. A survivor is discovered among the blood-stained walls and bodies littering the floor. Cowering in the corner covered in blood, the young woman is asked what happened. The story then flashes back to the night before in the rural bar, which seems to be a quiet night until gunfire is heard outside.

Armed drug addicts suddenly barge inside to take the people hostage, while informing them that they are not the real danger. Lurking outside are masked figures with hostile intentions, claiming they only want one person who is responsible for the murder. The outsiders give an ultimatum...

One Fright Only presents World Premiere of J. Horton’s Craving at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theater on March 8, 2023. It was deemed “A Bad Ass Monster Mash-up” by The Independent Critic. In attendance, Holly Rockwell, Xavier Roe, Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Likun Jing, Frankie Gomez, Gregory Blair, J. Horton, Robert Bravo (fx guy and …

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Things that go bump in the night will be honored at the first ParaPod Awards, set for Saturday, April 1 as part of the ParaPod Festival in Santa Clarita, Calif.

The awards honor the influencers and content creators who work in the paranormal genre.

“As a content producer and host myself, being able to create a platform to celebrate the paranormal genre and those content creators who are working in it has been a long-time goal,” says ParaPod founder Tony Sweet. “Influencers, podcasters, documentary filmmakers, television producers, and hosts who dare to cover topics like UFOs or Bigfoot often get overlooked by mainstream awards shows, and I want to change that.”

Podcasters whose content covered the paranormal were asked to submit their work in various categories via the ParaPod Festival website. A committee of listeners rated the podcasts in their selected categories to create a list of finalists. The finalist podcasts...

Greg Tally is Red in J. Horton’s new horror film, Craving. He teams with a great cast including Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Al Gomez (Cloak & Dagger), and Holly Rockwell (Everything will be Fine In The End). Greg Tally has played an array of interesting characters lately including Midnight in Bermuda Island, Brett in Midnight …

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Greg Tally is Red in J. Horton’s new horror film, Craving. He teams with a great cast including Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Al Gomez (Cloak & Dagger), and Holly Rockwell (Everything will be Fine In The End).

Greg Tally has played an array of interesting characters lately including Midnight in Bermuda Island, Brett in Midnight of the Tommyknockers, and Soloman Justice in the upcoming film, Alien Storm.

A group of drug addicts are besieged by a group of mysterious figures inside a rural bar. As withdrawal starts to set in, a secret one of them is carrying threatens to destroy them all.

“Working with director Jason Horton and the production team of Craving was so much fun. This was a small but mighty movie crafted by a team of consummate professionals. Everyone’s love of film just shone right through.” – Greg Tally

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50 Caliber Productions in association with Bronx Bridge Films, World One Tv and Sky Island Storytelling present Craving. Craving is a monster movie / crime thriller that follows a group of drug addicts besieged by masked figures inside a rural bar. As withdrawal starts to set in, a secret one of them is carrying threatens …

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50 Caliber Productions in association with Bronx Bridge Films, World One Tv and Sky Island Storytelling present Craving.

Craving is a monster movie / crime thriller that follows a group of drug addicts besieged by masked figures inside a rural bar. As withdrawal starts to set in, a secret one of them is carrying threatens to destroy them all.

Starring Felissa Rose, Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Holly Rockwell and Al Gomez

Produced by Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Robert Bravo and Sean Reid.

Executive Producer Chris Brown

“Craving is set in 1998. It’s an homage to my young adulthood and the movies of the time. I’ve always loved genre mash-ups and one of my favorites is the crime thriller/horror movie. I love when you take characters that live outside normal society and the law, and put them in a situation where they can’t count on any of those things to help them.

J Horton’s new horror film, Craving staring Kevin Caliber, Rachel Amanda Bryant, Al Gomez, Gregory Blair, and Felissa Rose in a dramatic turn as a recovering alcoholic. Craving will be coming out Spring 2023 from Indie Rights featuring great practical special effects and full on creature design by Bravo FX. Produced by Kevin Caliber, Ashley …

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Exclusive: BBC insiders are saying it is inevitable that UK staff will stage their first major walkout in more than a decade as they protest over content cuts.

Employees at the broadcaster are furious at proposals to scale back local television and radio programming across the country and believe it is only a matter of time before they will have a mandate for strike action.

Should staff down tools, they will join a long list of workers launching industrial action around the UK, in what has been dubbed as a new “winter of discontent” following similar mass walkouts in 1979.

BBC employees completed a consultative strike ballot last week over the corporation’s plan to make nearly 50 roles redundant across its local services. Radio content is being cut, while the BBC has axed We Are England, a regional documentary TV show.

Members of the National Union of Journalists indicated that they would overwhelmingly support strike action.

J Horton’s new horror film, Craving staring Kevin Caliber, Rachel Amanda Bryant, Al Gomez, Gregory Blair, and Felissa Rose in a dramatic turn as a recovering alcoholic.

Craving will be coming out Spring 2023 from Indie Rights featuring great practical special effects and full on creature design by Bravo FX. Produced by Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Robert Bravo and Sean Reid and from 50 Caliber Production in association with World One TV.

Synopsis: A group of heroin addicts are besieged by a mysterious masked group inside a roadhouse bar. As withdrawl starts to set in, a secret one of them is carrying threatens to destroy them all.

Director J. Horton has directed over 20 independent feature films including Edges of Darkness, Deathday, Trap and I Want to Believe.

“Craving features some amazing de-aging effects. ‘There are scenes featuring the same characters from 20 years prior. We were originally going to do it with makeup and lighting.

Hnn has a sneak peak at J Horton’s new horror film, Craving staring Kevin Caliber, Rachel Amanda Bryant, Al Gomez and Gregory Blair. The movie has been partially funded by Indiegogo and will be distributed by Indie Rights early Spring 2023. A group of heroin addicts are besieged by a mysterious masked group inside …

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Spooky season usually encourages people to jump into the scarier content out there, often through video games, comics, books, movies, and TV shows. But the humble podcast definitely shouldn't be overlooked, especially for those wanting a spooky experience without all the horror.

Whether it's with an investigative background or a comedic edge, these podcasts discuss the supernatural and the bizarre, diving into the atmosphere of All Hallow's Eve without keeping the listener up at night. Even some audio dramas, which are released in a podcast format, could serve as perfect companions to the Fall holiday.

Uncanny

The BBC is known for producing intriguing podcasts which take an incredibly journalistic path. Uncanny, which is hosted by Danny Robins (more on him in a bit), pulls the curtains open on a number of different mysteries, often with guest stars helping to uncover the details.

Related: 10 Funniest Halloween Costumes From TV Sitcom Characters...

What if a character from a 16-bit fighting game came to life in the real world? The humorous and violent answer to that question is explored in the upcoming action movie 16 Bits from writer/director Aaron Mento (Ugly Sweater Party), and before the movie begins filming this November, an Indiegogo campaign has been launched for the ambitious project.

To learn more about 16 Bits, check out the press release and video below, and visit the film's official Indiegogo campaign page.

Press Release: Hollywood, CA, USA -- The lines between reality and video games blur in 16 Bits, when a lonely loser befriends a violent street fighter who emerges from an old 16-bit fighting game.

“Packed with exciting characters, a wicked sense of humor and bone crunching action, 16 Bits is a wild, surreal rollercoaster ride,” says producer J. Horton. This is one of the first features produced by J. Horton that he also didn't direct.

*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by director Jason Horton. This film critic and Jason Horton have worked together on this project, including though online marketing. Tagline: "The Devil Will Take Your Soul...One Piece at a Time." Director/writer: J. Horton. Cast: Rachel Amanda Bryant, Brit Sheridan, Scott Menville and Robert C. Pullman. The Campus is the latest film from director Jason Horton (Monsters in the Woods, 2012). This time, Horton makes a deal with the Devil, in this small budget horror title. Morgan played, by Rachel Amanda Bryant, is central to the film as she delivers most of the film's sparse dialogue. Meanwhile, Satan (Kevin Caliber) is stealing Morgan's soul, one step at a time. There are less than fifty lines here. So, viewers will have to pay attention, to uncover story details. As well, Horton diversifies the film's plot quite a bit, with at...

J. Horton's indie horror film has arrived in theaters with unfortunate timing. Although inspired by the classic Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day, The Campus also bears a strong resemblance to the recent horror hit Happy Death Day. Both films depict the plight of a young woman who suffers under the curse of being murdered and then repeatedly coming back to life and being murdered yet again. Thus, there's no avoiding the déjà vu feeling induced by The Campus even if it's far more giddily gonzo in its style and execution.  

After a prologue set in a South American desert...

Inspired by the VHS horror heyday of the ’80s, Toby Canto's new movie Knock Knock headlines today's Horror Highlights with a spooky trailer, and we also have info on the House of Demons DVD and the upcoming release of J. Horton's horror film The Campus.

Knock Knock Trailer: "'Knock Knock' tells the story of down-on-his-luck former boxer Sam Grant, who one night finds himself caught in a whirlwind of conjecture and conundrum as his colorful and quirky neighbors come to him with scary tales of their apartment’s mysterious new resident."

To learn more about Knock Knock, visit the film on Facebook and Vimeo, and watch the trailer below:



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House of Demons Coming to DVD & Digital: Press Release: "Culver City, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2017) – Terror finds a new home in the supernatural horror-thriller House Of Demons, which is being distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on digital...

Zombies, ghosts, home invaders, and the Devil, oh my! It’s been a bit since we last brought you word on writer and director J. Horton’s independent horror Groundhog Day’esque feature The Campus, but that all changes today as we deliver exclusively to you the latest trailer, stills and release info for the flick. Read on! […]

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Zombies, ghosts, home invaders, and the Devil himself… what more could a horror fan ask for? Last month we hit the set of the then-shooting independent feature The Campus in Burbank, California, and found it rife with all of the… Continue Reading →

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"Come out, come out and play!" Fright Rags has come to play with this The Warriors shirt available starting at midnight Edt. Also in today's Highlights: a trailer for J. Horton's A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods, plus details on the Black Hammer Giant-Sized Annual anthology series from Dark Horse.

A Look at Fright Rags' The Warriors Shirt: Priced at $18.00, The Warriors shirt will be available for a 24-hour period beginning at 12:01 am Edt on Saturday morning and ending at midnight on Saturday night.

It will never be reprinted by Fright Rags, so if you're interested in purchasing this latest Midnight Madness shirt, then keep an eye on Fright Rags' official website this weekend.

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A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods Trailer: From director J. Horton: "In 2012 my creature feature, Monsters in the Woods was released. Due to several outside restrictions, it wasn't the movie I had envisioned,...

Afm 2013 came to a close yesterday, but we still have a few tales to tell from the huge event... such as the latest on Hitchhiker Massacre, which debuted a new trailer and poster art at the show, both of which we have right here!

Retrofocus Pictures' slasher horror film Hitchhiker Massacre is directed by James L. Bills (Refuge of Last Resort) and produced by J. Horton (Monsters in the Woods, Edges of Darkness). Retrofocus is the brainchild of executive producer Ivan Nagy, who created the HBO series "The Hitchhiker" and directed Skinner.

The film stars Ely Lamay, Calista Carradine, John Barrymore, James Bartholet, Veronica Lavery, and Katherine Cronyn.

"Hitchhiker Massacre is a love letter to the slasher flicks I loved as a kid: Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Toolbox Murders, The Slumber Party Massacre. Gone is the self-referential, jokey comedy that infected so much horror post-Scream. I just wanted to make an honest,...

Indie filmmaker Jason Horton (Monsters in the Woods) is hard at work on his next feature, Eat, and he just sent over a new teaser trailer and poster for the flick. Check 'em out!

Horton tells of the project, "The rest of production will be split between November in Los Angeles and January to allow an actor a drastic change in appearance. We already have some offers for distribution and are looking at a spring 2013 release."

In addition, actress Ashton Blanchard, who stars in Eat as Maxie McCarthy, is currently writing a blog in character for the movie. Lee Perkins, Annemarie Pazmino, Allen Perada, and Kitsie Duncan co-star.

Eat is written and directed by Horton (who has his own blog here) and produced by Robert Bravo. The film is described as a kick-ass 70's style zombie thriller, and it has a Kickstarter campaign that began today which the producers are...

Eat: A Zombie Movie is director Jason Horton's (Edges of Darkness) latest film. This title takes place in a zombie apocalypse with several characters finding refuge in a local salvage yard. But with supplies running low, will the characters find a greater threat from within? This film asks this question and a few more. The teaser trailer shows actress Ashton Blanchard (Trap) reminiscing about all of the destruction her character has seen. She enjoys the freedom, but there is a price to pay for uncluttered roads and desolate landscapes. Have a look at the clip below. Production on Eat: A Zombie Movie begins October 2012. Director/writer: Jason Horton. Producer: Robert Bravo. Cast: Ashton Blanchard. A teaser trailer for Eat: A Zombie Movie is here: *the film pays homage to '70s films of the past. The film's fan page is here: Eat at Facebook The film's homepage: Eat: A...

The busiest director in the San Fernando Valley, Jason Horton (Monsters in the Woods) , continues to develop horror themed projects. His latest is titled Eat: A Zombie Movie (early title). This film reunites cast and crew from his previous project including: Robert Bravo, Ashton Blanchard and Allen Perada. Eat: A Zombie Movie follows several characters through a zombie apocalypse. They find refuge in a local salvage yard. However, a cunning character awaits the survivors on the inside. And now, a concept poster for the film is available, which shows one of those survivors. As well, a movie still from early production is listed below. Director: Jason Horton. Producer: Robert Bravo. Cast: Ashton Blanchard and Allen Perada. The film's fan page is here: Eat on Facebook  |  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28 Days Later: An Analysis Email Subscription

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Monsters in the Woods is a micro-budget film about a micro-budget film. When prompted to add more sex and violence to his film, Jayson and his crew go out to the hills to shoot some additional footage. While there, they encounter malady and some weird giant bug type monsters.

I should have known what I was in for when I saw that one of the supporting actors from Showgirls received top billing in Monsters in the Woods. Nonetheless, I tried to keep an open mind.

The acting is really bad. None of the cast delivers believable or likeable performances. As the film progresses and the characters begin to turn on one another, the acting just gets worse. The direction is awful. Director, Jason Horton fails to get an inspired performance out of any member of his cast. The dialogue is terrible (“We were supposed to shoot your shit first. That means first.

In writer/director Jason Horton's latest genre flick Monsters in the Woods, we follow a low-budget film crew that treks deep into the wilderness in order to shoot some cliché horror scenes for their unsellable indie-drama.

However, they soon find themselves in the midst of their own horror show as they are hunted by real monsters who chase down and devour the cast and crew one by one.

Since the film was recently released by Osiris Entertainment on DVD, Dread Central caught up with Horton to hear more on how his own real-life frustrations as a director inspired Monsters in the Woods, managing a huge ensemble story on a smaller budget and what's next for the up-and-coming independent filmmaker.

Check out our interview with Horton below, and make sure to check back here every day this March for more of Dread Central's Indie Horror Month coverage.

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Monsters in the Woods (2012)In the market for a creature feature of an entirely different variety? Step into writer/director Jason Horton’s faux documentary “Monsters in the Woods”, a film that takes yet another stab at lampooning the ridiculously evil movie industry. Glenn Plummer (“South Central”) stars as Jayson, an ill-tempered director who is being forced by his producer to shoot some raunchy additional footage for his otherwise tasteful and artistically sound genre-related endeavor. And just when you’ve had enough of the film’s movie-related satire, an earthquake unleashes a legion of blood-thirsty monsters upon the unsuspecting cast and crew. Thankfully, carnage ensues. As long as you’re willing to sit through about 30 minutes of expletive-laden rants and premature ejaculations, Jason Horton’s thoroughly enjoyable tale of Hollywood dissension and otherworldly monsters is smart, well-written, and delivers plenty of monster-related mayhem. In other words, “Monsters in the Woods...

Jason Horton's Monsters in the Woods is heading home on DVD on February 21st courtesy of Osiris Entertainment, but you can be the first on your block to own a copy courtesy of us!

Monsters in the Woods (review here) stars Glenn Plummer, Blaine Cade, Linda Bella, Edward Hendershott, and Lee Perkins.

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Synopsis:

Low budget filmmaker Jayson (Glenn Plummer) has made the movie of his dreams... but to his dismay, it can't sell in Hollywood. The distributors tell him, "You have nothing exploitative in your movie. Add some sex scenes, more violence, and maybe we'll buy your film." The distraught filmmaker approaches his neophyte, semi-psychotic producer Bravo (Blaine Cade) and tells him,...

*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by director Nathan Hill.

Director: Nathan Hill.

Writers: Nathan Hill and Simon Salamon.

Creating an indie horror or thriller film must be extremely challenging especially when you have no money to make the film. The Australia shot and set Séance is a film that is quite dreary in subject matter and quite slow in pacing. The film left this film fan with a bad taste in the mouth and this is an independent thriller that is more about following a depressed lonely man moping about than offering any horrifying thrills.

Based on a true story, Séance almost completely focuses on the protagonist Bill (Daniel Rankin) who has recently lost his fiancé through some sort of tragedy. For the first twenty minutes of the show, viewers will see Bill sulk about a seaside cabin as he tries to deal with the grief and her loss.

by Jason Lees, MoreHorror.com

Around here, we love it when people get lost in the woods and the only thing that turns up is their sandals. It's even better when the only thing to survive is their cameras.

Whether they run into a ghost, a witch, a family of cannibals, or even a Kardashian or two, it's always fun to see what survives.

Indie filmmaker Jason Horton took a few minutes to talk with us about his latest movie Monsters In The Woods (review) and what happens when a film crew goes up against more than just a deadline.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to talk with us. We know you’re busy with Monsters In The Woods hitting shelves on February 21st (and currently available on VOD), so we really appreciate whatever time you can spare for us.

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