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*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Midnight Releasing. Director: Tony Jopia. Writer: Stephen Bishop. Cast: Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Alex Marieka Hanly, Leslie Grantham, Terry Christian, and Joe Egan. The United Kingdom shot Deadtime is about a band trying to find a comeback. In a dilapitated studio in Birmingham, they find a serial killer instead. The cliches abound is this small film. From an isolated locale to no cell phone service, you have seen this style of filmmaking and writing before. Fortunately, some late prose and instances of overacting create for a few light moments. The story follows Love Meets Murder, a band struggling with a lack of popularity. Their last outing did not bring in the revenue. Now, they are relegated to a back water studio where they hope to record some new singles. Once at the locale, they sing and gyrate...

Deadtime

Stars: Laurence Saunders, Carl Coleman, Elisabeth Shahlavi, Leslie Grantham, Joe Egan, Terry Christian, Julian Boote | Written by Stephen Bishop | Directed by Tony Jopia

Getting noticed for recent cuts made to a death scene Deadtime is a British horror hoping to catch people’s attention. With cameos from Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian it definitely gets noticed by British fans who probably wonder why the hell they are in the film. Surprisingly though they are well used, not just for their names but for the scenes they are in.

When a band is in need of a bit of a revival they are locked into an old warehouse studio to record their new video with hopes of getting some interest back. Things don’t go to plan though as a masked killer starts to kill them one by one, with no idea how to escape and the killer hiding within...

Those of you looking for your next low budget shock fix need look no further than this mix of rock ‘n roll, laughs and horror set in the East End of Laahndan Taaaahhn! Deadtime hits DVD on May 14th loaded with an unusual British cast and a few decent extras to boot!

From the Press Release:

Who said rock and roll was about sex and drugs? Not in Deadtime! Leslie Grantham and Terry Christian both have cameo appearances in this bloodthirsty gripping British horror from 4Digital Media. Everyone craves success and most will do whatever it takes, but Deadtime will take you down a chilling and twisted plot of blood, lies and betrayal that will have you jumping out of your seats. Even before its release, the Deadtime extended trailer has notched up over half a million YouTube views, showing everyone loves a good story, great British actors and A Lot of blood!

Deadtime is a Spooked Films production that puts an aging rock band in a "mobile phone dead zone" to produce a rock opus that will revitalize the industry (Deadtime). Instead, the band finds themselves face to face with a cold-blooded uncommunicative attacker who would like nothing more than to end this group's career for all time. Check out the best of Britain's indie horror industry with this first, extended trailer for Deadtime inside. Become a fan as well with the link provided inside.

The synopsis for Deadtime:

"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach churning ways to hit...

Deadtime is a horror film from the United Kingdom that puts a rock and roll band in the middle of a killing spree. Attempting to revitalize a sagging career the band sets out to a "dingy old studio" were they receive a less than warm welcome (Bloody). The film has not confirmed distribution, but producers from the film are in talks with several studios within the UK. North American distro' has not been secured, so expect this film in late 2011. A trailer and synopsis for Deadtime are below.

The synopsis for Deadtime:

"Turning to their record label producer for help, played by TV's 'The Word' Terry Christian, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilize their Deadtime and create their new magnum opus. Only moments after finishing their first track one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most...

A teaser trailer for Chilean-born director Tony Jopia's bloody British horror tale DeadTime has reared its ever screaming head, and we've got your chance to dig on it right here!

From the Press Release

New British horror movie DeadTime hails from the West Midlands in the UK and released its teaser trailer today. Directed by Tony Jopia and produced by novelist Dominic Took, the film centres around a rock 'n metal band whose members' careers have run aground.

Turning to their record label producer, played by Terry Christian of TV’s “The Word”, for help, they are sent to a dingy old studio in Wednesbury to utilise their “deadtime” and create their new “magnum opus”. Only moments after finishing their first track, one of the group turns up dead, killed in one of the most stomach-churning ways to hit the horror genre yet.

Director Jopia says, “DeadTime was great...