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Srdan Vuletic’s Otter and Vladimir Tagic’s Yugo Florida are among the five feature world premieres screening as part of the competition programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival dir. Srdan Vuletic*

Stars Of Little Importance (Hun) dir. Renato Olasz*

Yugo Florida (Ser-Bul-Fr-Cro-Mont) dir. Vladimir Tagic*

DJ Ahmet (N Mac-Czech-Ser-Cro) dir. Georgi M. Unkovski

Fantasy (Slovenia-n Mac) dir. Kukla

God Will Not Help (Cro-It-Rom-Gr-Fr-Slovenia) dir. Hana Jusic

Sorella Di Clausura (Rom-Ser-It-Sp) dir. Ivana Mladenovic

White Snail (Austria-Ger) dirs. Elsa Kremser, Levin Peter

Wind, Talk To Me (Ser-Slovenia-Cro) dir. Stefan Dordevic

Competition programme – documentary film

Bosnian Knight (Bos & Her-Cro) dir.

Stars: Tara Erickson, Rib Hillis, Mary O’Neil, Ivan Djurovic, Clarke Wolfe, Ali Zahiri | Written by Jay Black | Directed by Buz Wallick

I was sold on Psycho Storm Chaser as soon as I read its synopsis. It reads: ‘An at-home care nurse must survive a category 3 hurricane as well as a storm chasing serial killer that uses storms to cover up his heinous crimes’. I was in luck too because the movie is nearly as dumb and ridiculous as that sounds.

That’s not to say I didn’t like it though. I know there are plenty of movie lovers that will read that synopsis and either decide they are not going to bother with the movie or they are watching it expecting to not enjoy it. I was hoping it would it least meet my relatively low expectations and have some fun with its own story.

Psycho Storm Chaser is...

Hey, "Seal Team" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's 2nd episode of this current 3rd season. We are back at you with a new set of spoiler teasers for the new episode 3, which is due out next week. CBS recently delivered a new press release for it. So, we'll be running it by you in this spoiler session. We also got a couple of preview photos for episode 3 to tell you about. We have also provided links to those photos. So, we've got a pretty information-packed spoiler article for you guys. Let's jump right into it. To start off with, the producers decided to name this 3rd installment, "Adapt and Overcome." CBS kept this teaser description pretty short, but it sounds like episode 3 will feature more action-filled, adventurous, intense and dramatic scenes. In episode 3, the Bravo Team will be heading out to Azerbaijan at some point. Apparently, there will...

Nine feature films currently in post-production will be presented this week as part of Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Works in Progress section, a highlight of the festival’s Eastern Promises industry program.

The selected projects, which come from Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and North Africa, will be pitched to an audience of industry guests on July 1 at 2 p.m. in Karlovy Vary’s Cas Cinema, followed by one-on-one meetings the next day. The best project will receive a €100,000 award that will enable the film to be completed at leading post-production facilities in Prague.

“Our main purpose is to help discover projects with good international potential that could travel beyond the region of Central and Eastern Europe,” said Karlovy Vary head of film industry office Hugo Rosak, programmer Lenka Tyrpakova and Wip manager Vojtech Strakaty by email.

The festival receives around...

You see “Iran” and think certain things. You go to Iran and see the people, the shops, street activity, the environment, its museums and you forget the two things about it which shape your emotional reaction to it: politics and history. Being one of two Americans attending the Fajr International Film Festival makes me feel responsible for sharing my best moments with a broader public.

The Fajr International Film Festival is a gala affair, small enough to meet and share time with the many participants, both filmmakers and invitees from countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Armenia, Turkey, Japan, Mongolia and Korea (and more!). I can only think of one other film event which offered such a luxurious array of experiences to go along with film watching (when Rosskino of Russia invited 25 U.S.distributors and us to Moscow and St. Petersburg and then repeated the event for Brics countries...

Director Aaron Mento combines horrid holiday threads with the scare-centric setting of summer camp in Ugly Sweater Party (co-starring Sleepaway Camp’s Felissa Rose), and we're exclusively debuting the teaser trailer for the new horror comedy right here on Daily Dead.

In today's Horror Highlights, we also have a Q&A with It Watches director Dave Parker and release details and a trailer for Charles Band's Ravenwolf Towers.

Press Release: "In 2017, you're invited to the bloodiest Christmas party ever!

Ocular Migraine Productions presents Ugly Sweater Party, a new holiday horror comedy from writer/director Aaron Mento (Standards of Living, Crypt TVs Choose Their Kill)! The film was produced by Mento, Charles Chudabala (Death House) and Hunter Johnson (2 Jennifer). Enjoy our first Nsfw teaser trailer- just in time for the holidays!

On Christmas Eve, at a bible camp deep in the woods, an ugly sweater party is in full swing.

Stars: Ivan Djurovic, Rick Irwin, Sanny van Heteren, James Duval | Written by Dave Parker, Ivan Djurovic | Directed by Dave Parker

I just finished watching It Watches, an independent horror/thriller movie which is coming VOD shortly, and I have got to say it has been a while since a movie completely pulled the rug out from under me like this film did! Honestly, I’ve seen enough movies to think I am always one step ahead of the film I’m watching, and for the most part I am, but I have to say this one outsmarted me. Which makes me very Very happy.

To director Dave Parker (The Hills Run Red) I tip my cap. First of all because I am getting tired of the found footage format. It feels like every horror movie these days has got to have that found footage/CCTV feel to it. However this...

Fright Rags travels to a place that is deceptively "so wholesome, so squeaky clean you could only find it on TV" with their new collection of shirts based on the cult ’90s series Eerie, Indiana. In today's Horror Highlights, we also have a look at trailers and release details for Dave Parker's It Watches and Nathan Williams' If There's a Hell Below.

Eerie, Indiana Shirts from Fright Rags: Press Release: "Despite only airing for a single season, Eerie, Indiana made an impact on a generation who grew up in the '90s. Alongside shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Goosebumps, it served as a gateway into the horror genre for many kids. Journey back to the center of weirdness with Fright-Rags' Eerie, Indiana collection.

Artist Matt Ryan Tobin created three designs: "Eerie, Indiana" features the familiar town sign that greeted viewers at the top of...

Syrian war documentary set as opening film; Naomi Kawase and Crystal Moselle shorts selected.Scroll down for line-up

Venice Film Festival’s independent strand Venice Days has unveiled the line-up for its 13th edition, which runs alongside the main festival from Aug 31-Sept 10.

There are 11 titles in competition (10 world premieres), six special event screenings and two shorts on show.

Opening the programme will be Denmark-Finland co-pro The War Show [pictured] from co-directors Andreas Dalsgaard and Obaidah Zytoon. A documentary road film chronicling the Syrian uprising and war, the film sees Zytoon sets off on a road trip around Syria, telling the Syrian story through a series of personal intimate stories.

Italian titles in the line-up include Indivisible, Edoardo de Angelis’s story of two Neapolitan Siamese twin sisters who are exploited as a novelty singing act by their father. Rome-based sales agent True Colours boarded the film earlier this year.

The shorts – dubbed the Women’s Tales project...

We here at FEARnet are pretty big fans of director Dave Parker, in particular his feature film 'The Hills Run Red,' which was listed on my "recommended slashers" article from last year. Also, fellow FEARnet contributor Tyler Doupe named Parker one of our favorite underrated filmmakers and so, a lot of genre fans have been curious to check out his latest movie, the mysterious, experimental 'Coldwater' for quite some time now. I've seen it. It's unique, interesting and indie cinema at its finest. And well, if you live in La, you're in luck!

'Coldwater' will screen for Free at The Crest Theater located at 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024 this upcoming Thursday, January 9th. You'll want to arrive early. There's a red carpet event starting at 6:45Pm. Then at 7:45Pm, there will be a special Independent Horror Film Panel moderated by Bloody-Disgusting's...

Director Dave Parker (a Dread Central favorite) is gearing up to screen his latest film, ColdWater (review), as part of the New Hollywood Film Festival, and if you're in Los Angeles next week, you should make it your business to be there!

The screening taking place on January 9th is presented by NuHo along with our buddies over at Bloody Disgusting at the Crest Theater in Westwood (1262 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, CA 90024); and there will be an impressive array of talent on hand for a pre-film Q&A that will be conducted by Evan Dickson.

Making an appearance will be Parker along with Adam Green (writer/director of Hatchet, Frozen, and “Holliston”), Darren Bousman (director of Saw 2, 3, and 4; Repo! The Genetic Opera; The Barrens; and The Devil’s Carnival), and Adrienne Biddle (producer of Bryan Bertino’s upcoming Mockingbird and former Rogue Pictures exec).

The Q&A starts at 7:45 Pm sharp,...

Steven C. Miller’s Under the Bed will start its limited theatrical release this Friday and we have a number of special features coming up. The first is an exclusive Q&A with costume designer Ambre Wrigley, thanks to FancyDressCostumes.co.uk. In this feature, Ambre talks about her fear of monsters as a child, taking inspiration from music, and modifying costumes for horror movies.

How did you get involved with Under The Bed?

Ambre Wrigley: I responded to an ad looking for a costume designer. I met with Steven Miller (Director), Will Clevinger (Producer), and Ben Rabbers (Upm). We interviewed for about 15 minutes until they said they’d get back to me and about 20 minutes into my drive home I got a call offering me the gig. I was so excited about it I couldn’t stop grinning for days. I’d just landed my first full feature as a costume designer.

The slow burn creature feature Under the Bed will be released to VOD on July 19 2013. Check out the greenband trailer below or you can check out the redband trailer and see images of the creature here. Miller directs from a script penned by Eric Stolze. Jonny Weston (John Dies at the End) Gattlin Griffith (Green Lantern) Peter Holden (The Dark Knight Rises) Musetta Vander (The Cell) Kelcie Stranahan (Runaways) and Ivan Djurovic (ColdWater) star. Synopsis Every child knows about the monster under the bed Neal Hausmans mistake was trying to fight it. Neal (Jonny Weston) has returned from a twoyear exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown a new...

I honestly wish they did not release these photos what ever happened to the monster in the creature feature being a bit of a surprise What really made me curious about this film was wondering what was under the bed. Now we know and all I can think about is how does that beast fit under a bed. Under the Bed will be available on VOD July 19 2013. Miller directs from a script penned by Eric Stolze. Jonny Weston (John Dies at the End) Gattlin Griffith (Green Lantern) Peter Holden (The Dark Knight Rises) Musetta Vander (The Cell) Kelcie Stranahan (Runaways) and Ivan Djurovic (ColdWater) star.

Director Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion) completed horror feature Under the Bed back in 2012. The film is partially a throwback to '80s films such as Goonies. This title was picked up by XLrator Media for distribution and the film's official trailer is now available. The promotional material focuses on Neal (Jonny Weston). Neal is a troubled young man, who some believe is mentally disturbed. Neal knows the truth. A monster is hiding in his home and that creature has already fought with Neal once. Now, these two will face each other again and this time Neal is ready to settle an old score. Horror fans can preview the film below. Release Date: July 19th, 2013 (DVD). Director: Steven C. Miller. Writer: Eric Stolze. Cast: Jonny Weston, Gattlin Griffith, Peter Holden, Musetta Vander, Kelcie Stranahan and Ivan Djurovic. The trailer for Under the Stairs is here: More details on the film...

Forget love-love for Jennifer Capriati and her ex-boyfriend. The former tennis star, 36 - who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics and made a winning return to the sport in the early 2000s - was charged Wednesday with stalking and battery in a Valentine's Day clash with Ivan D. Brannan Jr. The Palm Beach Post reports that the former tennis star was given notice to appear in court April 17. Capriati allegedly punched Brannan in the chest at a local gym. In documents, the description for the stalking charge says that the athlete did "willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow, harass, or cyberstalk" Brannan between Feb.

At San Diego Comic-Con, Shock sat down for a group interview with three of the guys behind the upcoming slow-burn horror thriller, Coldwater.

Shock got the inside story on the film from Dave Parker, (writer/director/co-executive producer), Ivan Djurovic, (actor/writer/co-executive producer) and James Duval, (actor/co-producer).  This is Parker's return to the director's seat after The Hills Run Red.

The guys spoke with us about why you should watch the film more than once, shooting on location, the on set camaraderie, and more. We will keep you updated as distribution details become available.

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People looking for a spooky getaway from the Comic-Con madness would do well to check out Coldwater at the show. Recently we sat down with director Dave Parker to get the skinny on what fans should expect from the film.

So, are you ready for Comic-Con?

Dp: "Yeah it's kind of a mad dash to get some last minute stuff done before then. Little things here and there."

The Hills Run Red was a much gorier slasher film than Coldwater. Did you want to shift away from that on purpose?

Dp: "It was a conscious choice between me and my partner on the film. We wanted to build more tension and suspense. I feel like that aspect of Hills could have been stronger. We're not completely dry of blood and guts though!"

And what are you showing at the Con?

Dp: "We're going to show the trailer that's online now.

Dave Parker, a name you may not know, but a name you should. You see Parker directed what was one of the best films shown at the London Film4 Frightfest back in 2009 – The Hills Run Red – and now he’s back with another movie, the independent horror flick Coldwater.

Starring Ivan Djurovic (24), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny Van Heteren (Unknown) and James Duval (Donnie Darko), the film is set to be unveiled at this years San Diego Comic Con, but before then we have the films official Sdcc poster and trailer. Check them both out after the synopsis:

Andre (Djurovic) recovering from a recent accident agrees to help his friend Robert (Irwin) by taking over a house-sitting job at an unusual home nestled in the heart of Coldwater Canyon. As the day turns into night, Andre faces strange occurrences that lead him to believe he is not there alone,...

More details have come in regarding the Comic-Con Coldwater event along with a new limited edition bit of artwork. Check it out right here along with all the info you need to find a horror haven amongst a sea of geekery!

From the Press Release

The Hills Run Red director David Parker returns to San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 12th, at 6:15 Pm Pt with a new first look at his horror/thriller independent motion picture Coldwater. Parker joins up and comer star Ivan Djurovic and co-star James Duval in Hall H, as part of the "Virtual Drive-In" panel.

“In 2009 I had the opportunity to present my last picture, The Hills Run Red, in Hall H as part of Joel Silver’s Dark Castle panel alongside films like Ninja Assassin and Sherlock Holmes,” Parker says. “It was an amazing experience, and I am thrilled to get the chance...

For the most part, Hall H is devoted to the properties you've already heard of---the movies and TV shows that will fill up Comic-Con's biggest room. But the real fun is finding the smaller stuff you might not have heard about otherwise. To support that pursuit, Comic-Con started the "Virtual Drive-In," now heading into its second year at Hall H. This year's edition will present Branded, Crave, and Coldwater. We have two Comic-Con promo posters along with details on the panel for Coldwater, an independent thriller about a man who, while house-sitting in Coldwater Canyon, "faces strange occurrences that lead him to believe he is not there alone, and someone or something is watching him." Director David Parker as well as stars Ivan Djurovic and James Duval will be in attendance to talk about the film at the panel on Thursday. They will premiere footage from two scenes in the...

The Hills Run Red director David Parker returns to San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 12 at 6:15Pm Pt with a new first look at his horror/thriller independent motion picture Coldwater.

Parker joins up and comer star Ivan Djurovic and co-star James Duval in Hall H as part of the Virtual Drive-In panel.

“In 2009, I had the opportunity to present my last picture The Hills Run Red in Hall H as part of Joel Silver’s Dark Castle panel along side films like Ninja Assassin and Sherlock Holmes,” Parker says. “It was an amazing experience, and I am thrilled to get the chance to return to Hall H to give the fans a taste of Coldwater.”

The panel will include an exclusive first look at two scenes from the highly anticipated thriller, in addition to the theatrical trailer. In addition, exclusive limited mini-posters (pictured) will be given out.

I’m beginning to think we should have a special section dedicated solely to annual Comic-Con coverage. More awesome coverage comes our way, yielded yet again by the legendary convention and this time we’re finally getting a look at Dave Parker’s latest chiller, Coldwater. Parker and Ivan Djurovic (another cool cat, may I add) craft the screenplay. Djurovic (Under the Bed), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny Van Heteren (Unknown), James Duval (Independence Day) and Cassandra Church (Nightstalker) star.

Just a reminder for those of you headed out to Comic-Con next week looking to get a horror fix. The Hills Run Red director Dave Parker will be on hand along with some of the cast of his new film, Coldwater, as part of the “Virtual Drive-In Panel” on Thursday, July 12th.

Directed by Parker, Coldwater stars Ivan Djurovic ("24"), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny Van Heteren (Unknown) and James Duval (Donnie Darko). The flick is produced by Parker, Djurovic and Esther Goodstein and is co-produced by Jose Daniel Figueroa, Scott Lehr and Daniel Walker. It features music by Joseph Bishara (Insidious, The Gravedancers). Will Barratt (Hatchet, Hatchet II, Frozen, Chillerama) handles the director of photography duties.

“Coldwater is exciting because it is totally different from the two movies that I had done before, says Parker. "This movie is about creating atmosphere, tension and unsettling the audience. Doing any independent movie is challenging,...

The Hills Run Red's helmer, Dave Parker, is back with a new independent effort entitled Coldwater and that film is being previewed at Comic-Con next week on Thursday, July 12th.  It's all part of the "Virtual Drive-In Panel" (check out the full schedule here).  To promote the sneak peek, a promo image was released from the film featuring star Ivan Djurovic - head inside for a look!

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Continuing our coverage of the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con comes the programming for Thursday. For the full run down, go to the con’s website. Thursday is the first full day of the Comic-Con and is filled with awesome panels about zombies, monsters, The Walking Dead, Dexter, The Hobbit and others. Including our very own panel at 7:30 Pm in 24Abc in Hall H. We hope to see you there.

For the events that cater more to the sensibilities of FM, check the highlights below:

10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you add a bit of sci-fi to the mix, however, those corset laces begin to loosen. The steampunk genre has allowed a new wave of female creators and personalities to explore how liberating, sexy, and adventurous the age of steam can be. Robin Blackburn...

The schedules for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night and Day 1 (July 11 and July 12) are now live, and we have the horror highlights for you here (along with a few panels of general interest). As always, though, be sure to check the official Sdcc site for updates!

We also recommend downloading the Sdcc app if you have a smart phone.

Preview Night - Wednesday, July 11

6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated TV series pilots of the 2012–13 television season: 666 Park Avenue, Arrow, The Following, Revolution and Cult. More info can be found here. Ballroom 20

Day 1 - Thursday, July 12

10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you...

Whether Ivan Djurovic is a name you know well or not, hes a character; a damn nice guy, and hes got an awe inspiring skillset and a future that many blossoming talents would slaughter a newborn puppy to possess (yeah, thats cold, but this guys the real deal!). Toss in a mug thats likely to make the ladies swoon (I wont be pointing this interview out to my wife due to the images included ) and youve got to wonder: where does the promise begi…...

by Jason Lees, MoreHorror.com

I’m a big fan of Dave Parker. I have been for a few years now. When I first saw The Dead Hate The Living it connected with me the way you do with fun movies that seem to be made just for you. (Sure, it has its share of haters, but so do I. I was, after all, married for a while there.) I dug it and all its flaws, which to me made it all the more fun.

A few years later I noticed the name kept popping up during the credits on the special features I was watching. Was it the same ‘Dave Parker’? A quick IMDb check showed it to be true and it got me curious. How does someone go from helming his own movie to making Epk’s? I did a little research and had my eyes opened a...

Remember just the other day when we showed off the creepy new teaser trailer for David Parker's upcoming flick Coldwater? Well, we just so happen to have in our possession the full length trailer which really has me intrigued to see this film. Check out the goods below and see if your curiosity is also sparked: Coldwater is a psychological thriller. which is written and directed by David Parker (The Hills Run Red). Ivan Djurovic (24), Rick I…...

Indie thriller ColdWater just released a creepy new trailer for the haunted house flick. Andre takes over a housesitting job from his friend Robert. The house is enormous and set within Hollywood's secluded Coldwater Canyon neighborhood. Naturally, this isn't your typical housesitting gig, and Andre begins to suspect there is someone - or something - with him in the house. ColdWater doesn't sound like much on paper, but the trailer is creepy and atmospheric. Check it out after the jump. ColdWater stars Ivan Djurovic (51), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), and Sanny Van Heteren (Hellraiser: Revelations). Djurovic wrote the script with director David Parker (The Hills Run Red). ColdWater debuts...

A few days ago we brought you your first look at the new film from Hills Run Red director Dave Parker. Now we have the whole enchilada for you to feast upon! Dig it!

Directed by Parker, Coldwater stars Ivan Djurovic ("24"), Rick Irwin (30 Minutes or Less), Sanny Van Heteren (Unknown) and James Duval (Donnie Darko). The flick is produced by Parker, Djurovic and Esther Goodstein and is co-produced by Jose Daniel Figueroa, Scott Lehr and Daniel Walker. It features music by Joseph Bishara (Insidious, The Gravedancers). Will Barratt (Hatchet, Hatchet II, Frozen, Chillerama) handles the director of photography duties.

“Coldwater is exciting because it is totally different from the two movies that I had done before, says Parker. "This movie is about creating atmosphere, tension and unsettling the audience. Doing any independent movie is challenging, and we’ve had many [challenges] that we look forward to sharing. At the end of...

This month saw a snippet from Dave Parker's latest film Coldwater hit the web. Less of a teaser and more of a mini-clip, the preview didn't offer much in the way of filling viewers in on the plot. Today, however, a trailer has been sent our way, along with a one-sheet. Ivan Djurovic, Rick Irwin, Sanny Van Heteren and James Duval star in this thriller about Andre (Djurovic), a man recovering from a recent accident who agrees to help his friend Robert (Irwin) by taking over a house-sitting job at an unusual home nestled in the heart of Coldwater Canyon. As the day turns into night, Andre faces strange occurrences that lead him to believe he is not there alone, and someone or something is watching him. " ColdWater is exciting because it is totally different from the...

The teaser clip from Coldwater, the new film by David Parker (The Hills Run Red) and Ivan Djurovic is starting to heat up as the studio nears completion of the independent film. So here's a little taste of a what appears to be nothing, so pay very close attention... ColdWater is listed as a psychological suspense thriller from I.D. Entertainment dealing with one man house sitting unaware of who or what might be with him. The film stars Ivan Dj…...

We always say it ... the less you know about a movie, the better. The journey of discovery can be the best part of the trip, man. Case in point: a new teaser clip for Dave Parker's (The Hills Run Red) latest film, Coldwater.

Clocking in at just over thirty seconds, the clip teaches us nothing about the film, except that someone is about to really disappoint their grandmother, and if you watch closely... well, you'll see.

The film is being billed as a psychological suspense thriller dealing with one man housesitting, unaware of who or what might be with him.

Coldwater stars Ivan Djurovic, Rick Irwin, Sanny Van Heteren, and James Duval and was written by Parker and Djurovic. The flick will be making its debut at the Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival.

For more information and even a few stills, make sure to check out the Official Coldwater Facebook Page.

Dave Parker, the director of 2009's The Hills Run Red , has quietly been putting the finishing touches on his independent effort Coldwater , a new thriller premiering at the Big Bear Film Festival . A teaser was posted today featuring star and co-writer Ivan Djurovic. Look closely at the clip is all we'll say. You'll find a bit more about the film - including some photos and teaser art - via its Facebook page . Expect more coverage soon!