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Stars: Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III, Michael A. LoCicero, Jami Tennille, Chuck Doherty, John Palmer, Mark O’Leary | Written and Directed by Joe Begos

Mark Fisher disappeared from home in a blinding blue light flash. His friend Seth Hampton was the last person to see him alive. Two years later, a series of atrocious, grisly murders leads Seth to believe that Mark has somehow returned, but changed into something different, strange… not of this world. Mark has indeed become a humanoid alien receptacle for evil – and the last place you should look is in his cellar.

There are times when I sit down to watch a movie that I need to review in which I’m filled with dread, typically because the particular style of film or the (sub) genre doesn’t appeal – found-footage movies being my particular bane. Now I know...

Reviewed by Kevin Scott, MoreHorror.com

Almost Human (2013)

Written by: Joe Begos

Directed by: Joe Begos

Cast: Graham Skipper (Seth), Joe Ethier (Mark), Vanessa Leigh (Jen), Susan T. Travers (Becky), Anthony Amaral III (Clyde Dutton), Michael A. LoCicero (Barry), Jami Tennille (Tracy), Mark O’Leary (Dale)

Just like anything else, I’d like to the think that the more I use my skills as a horror movie aficionado, the sharper they become. I would argue with anyone that it is a legitimate skill set that from personal experience, has taken years to develop. So, I said all that to say this. Sometimes, I can look over all the imperfections a film has, and clearly see the intent that they were going for. That in itself can define most of our beloved cinema that some would say was schlock from the 1970’s and 80’s. Remember “The Incredible Melting Man”? I don...

Got a few minutes to kill this happy hump day? Well, get comfy because the first 6 minutes of IFC Midnight's release of Almost Human (review) have arrived online for your viewing pleasure. All you need now is a handful of popcorn! Dig it!

Almost Human Release Details

Aliens, sex, alien sex, and other gruesome goings-on are the can't-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human.

The IFC Films theatrical release arrived on fully packed Blu-ray/DVD from IFC Midnight/Mpi Media Group on June 17 with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

Two years ago, Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier; Contracted, Scavengers) disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton (Graham Skipper; Dementia) was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human. When grisly, violent murders...

Remember the days when one of the only places you could go to see movie artwork was the black and white newspaper ads? The people behind IFC Midnight's latest acquisition, Almost Human (review), remember too and have released some cool retro artwork timed with the Blu-ray and DVD release! Dig it!

Almost Human Release Details

Aliens, sex, alien sex, and other gruesome goings-on are the can't-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human.

The IFC Films theatrical release arrived on fully packed Blu-ray/DVD from IFC Midnight/Mpi Media Group on June 17 with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

Two years ago, Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier; Contracted, Scavengers) disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton (Graham Skipper; Dementia) was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human.

IFC Midnight's latest acquisition, Joe Begos' stellar new flick Almost Human (review), has arrived on Blu-ray and DVD; and we have a look at an exclusive clip from the special features of this must-see flick! Dig it!

Almost Human Release Details

Aliens, sex, alien sex, and other gruesome goings-on are the can't-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human. The IFC Films theatrical release arrives on fully packed Blu-ray/DVD from IFC Midnight/Mpi Media Group on June 17 with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

Two years ago, Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier; Contracted, Scavengers) disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton (Graham Skipper; Dementia) was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human. When grisly, violent murders start taking place in the community,...

“A down ‘n’ dirty, back-to-the-basics splatter flick that should make any horror fan grin from ear to ear.” - Ryan Turek, Shock Till You Drop

Aliens, sex, alien sex and other gruesome goings-on are the can’t-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human. The IFC Films theatrical release arrives on fully packed Blu-ray and DVD from IFC Midnight and Mpi Media Group on June 17, 2014, with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

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*full disclosure: a Blu-ray screener of Almost Human was provided by IFC Films. Director/writer: Joe Begos. Cast: Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh and Susan T. Travers. Almost Human is the first feature film from the twenty-something director Joe Begos. A sci-fi thrill ride, Almost Human incorporates a lot of fictional elements from other science fiction films. A partial homage to films like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Terminator (1984), and Fire in the Sky (1993), Almost Human crafts a gory tale of alien abduction and murder. Begos' indie sci-fi horror feature also brings a lot of visual terror as characters fare poorly in this home entertainment outing. Very enjoyable, film fans will find an excellent and graphic tale of an alien invasion out of control in this feature. The story begins with four friends. One man, Rob , has already disappeared in a flash of blue light. Seth (Graham Skipper) escapes a similar fate,...

Director Joe Begos' '80s throwback Almost Human will be released on June 17th, 2014. On this date, the film will be available on home entertainment formats (DVD, Blu-ray). The film is an alien shocker, in which a missing man returns as something sinister. Almost Human stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh and Susan T. Travers. Fans of indie horror can preview the launch of the film here. The release will host several extras. The home entertainment version will offer: commentaries, a full-length making of featurette and a look behind the scenes. Fans of film can preview the release with the official trailer for Almost Human hosted below. Release Date: June 17th, 2014 (DVD, Blu-ray). Director/writer: Joe Begos. Cast: Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh and Susan T. Travers. The official trailer for Almost Human is here: More info' on the film can be found here: Almost Human on...

This movie has had my interest since I first peeped the trailer that I have included below. I’ve heard some mixed reaction to the film, as it was recently released to VOD platforms, but after a trailer that awesome, I still have hopes for enjoying it myself. IFC have announced that they will be releasing the film to DVD & Blu-ray on June 17th. It’s good to see a horror movie get a Blu-ray release from IFC. They seem to have started focusing more on the DVD platform for films like this lately. Check out the press release and the trailer below, and pick up a copy for yourself on the 17th of June.

One Young Couple Must Save The World From A Voracious Alien – Who Also Happens To Be Their Best Friend

Almost Human

The Shockingly Effective Homage to Old-School Slasher Thrillers Thrashes Its Way Onto Blu-ray and...

Horror fans recently got to experience Almost Human in theaters and on digital services. Now the 1980s horror/sci-fi throwback is making it’s way to Blu-ray and DVD, courtesy of IFC Films and Mpi Media Group. Here’s a look at the official cover art and details on bonus features:

“Aliens, sex, alien sex and other gruesome goings-on are the can’t-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human. The IFC Films theatrical release arrives on fully packed Blu-ray and DVD from IFC Midnight and Mpi Media Group on June 17, 2014, with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

Two years ago, Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier, Contracted, Scavengers) disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton (Graham Skipper, upcoming in Dementia) was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human.

IFC Midnight's latest acquisition, Joe Begos' stellar new flick Almost Human (review), is on its way home to Blu-ray and DVD and we have a look at the artwork and more for you cats in need of a monster flick fix!

From the Press Release

Aliens, sex, alien sex and other gruesome goings-on are the can't-miss ingredients for chilling fun in the truly out-there shocker Almost Human. The IFC Films theatrical release arrives on fully packed Blu-ray and DVD from IFC Midnight and Mpi Media Group on June 17, 2014, with SRPs, respectively, of $29.98 and $24.98.

Two years ago, Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier, Contracted, Scavengers) disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton (Graham Skipper, upcoming in Dementia) was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human. When grisly,...

Spygirl Pictures has just released the trailer for the New England based horror film Erebus featuring the new song Hear Them All by D6 Decimators. ynopsis Erebus is an anthology ghost story told over three time periods revealing the history of a haunted hotel on Block Island Ri. It features horror icon Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes The Devils Rejects) genre personality and writer Michael Varrati as well as budding horror stars Vanessa Leigh (Almost Human) Michael Locicero (Almost Human) and Brandon Luis Aponte (Nun Of That The Disco Exorcist).

For Almost Human, writer/director Joe Begos does a brilliant job of blending together the alien abduction and slasher subgenres all while hearkening back to many genre fans favorite era of horror films- the 1980’s. While it certainly contains all the usual tropes we’ve come to expect from these types of films, Almost Human does something rare in the indie horror world- it manages to find a way to deliver a truly unexpected story and works in a ton of low-budget ingenuity along the way.

Almost Human starts where most abduction films end: with the actual abduction. The story opens with a frantic young man named Seth (Graham Skipper) who’s speeding to his buddy Mark’s house after he experiences some really weird occurrences including ear-piercing noises, flashing lights, weird sounds and strange rumblings. Before Seth gets a chance to tell Mark what he’s seen, Mark vanishes in a blinding blue light,...

Stars: Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III, Michael A. LoCicero, Jami Tennille, Chuck Doherty, John Palmer, Mark O’Leary | Written and Directed by Joe Begos

Mark Fisher disappeared from home in a blinding blue light flash. His friend Seth Hampton was the last person to see him alive. Two years later, a series of atrocious, grisly murders leads Seth to believe that Mark has somehow returned, but changed into something different, strange… not of this world. Mark has indeed become a humanoid alien receptacle for evil – and the last place you should look is in his cellar.

There are times when I sit down to watch a movie that I need to review in which I’m filled with dread, typically because the particular style of film or the (sub) genre doesn’t appeal – found-footage movies being my particular bane. Now I know...

IFC Midnight's latest acquisition, Joe Begos' stellar new flick Almost Human (review), is now available on VOD, and if you only do One Thing this weekend, make watching it a priority!

Written, directed, and produced by Joe Begos, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh.

Synopsis

Two years ago Mark disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of light. His friend Seth was the last person to see him alive. Now, a string of murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back.

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Over the years, the Toronto International Film Festival has been the premiering ground for many well-regarded horror movies, from All the Boys Love Mandy Lane to You’re Next. Thus, horror movies often pique the interest of fans of the genre simply by making their premiere at the festival. One such film that make its debut at Tiff 2013 was Almost Human. The project marks the feature film writing and directing debut of Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers, and Vanessa Leigh. A new clip from the movie has now been released, and can be seen below.

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Following Almost Human‘s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, IFC acquired North American distribution rights to the movie. Almost Human will be hitting theaters and VOD in February, and we’ve already given you a look at the official trailer, but we’re back with an update to our image gallery.

Like most IFC horror releases, Almost Human will be first released to select theaters, digital services, and VOD on February 21st. A Blu-ray / DVD release will follow, but a date has not yet been announced.

Almost Human was written and directed by Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. If you didn’t have a chance to check out the recently released trailer, we’ve included it below.

“Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive.

IFC Midnight has released some high resolution images (some new, some old) for Joe Begos' Almost Human (review), and because we feel that this is a film that Needs to be on your radar, we have 'em for you here.

IFC Midnight will be releasing Almost Human in select theaters and on VOD February 21st. Written, directed, and produced by Joe Begos, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh.

Synopsis

Two years ago Mark disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of light. His friend Seth was the last person to see him alive. Now, a string of murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back.

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Film4 FrightFest Glasgow 2014 has today announced a 4(!) day event to include eight World, European and UK premieres, Ti West special event and Sunday repeat screenings in the festivals biggest programme ever. From Thursday February 27th to Sunday March 2nd, the UK’s favourite horror fantasy festival returns to its second home at the Gft for the 9th year with an impressive slate of the hottest new horror films.

The line-up in full:

Thurs 27 Feb – Gft Screen 2 21:00 In Conversation With Ti West (Special event)

Nobody does nostalgia-brushed spookiness and minimalist horror like independent director Ti West, King of the slow-burn shocker. FrightFest has been there from the very start – our video label released his 2005 debut feature The Roost – and we’ve watched with pride as the Delaware-born quirky talent has grown in global genre stature through The House Of The Devil, The Innkeepers, V/H/S and now his game-changing Eli Roth produced The Sacrament.

Joe Begos' Almost Human (review) is finally on its way to a proper release from IFC Midnight, and to get you geared up for this stellar little indie flick, we now have the official trailer to drop on you cats. Dig it!

IFC Midnight will be releasing Almost Human in select theaters and on VOD February 21st, and they've also whipped up a nice little poster to go along with the release. Check it out below along with the plot crunch!

Written, directed, and produced by Joe Begos, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh.

Synopsis

Two years ago Mark disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of light. His friend Seth was the last person to see him alive. Now, a string of murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back.

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Following Almost Human‘s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, IFC acquired North American distribution rights to the movie. It was recently announced that the movie will be hitting theaters and VOD in February, and we now have a look at the official trailer.

Like most IFC horror releases, Almost Human will be first released to select theaters, digital services, and VOD on February 21st. A Blu-ray / DVD release will follow, but a date has not yet been announced.

Almost Human was written and directed by Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. If you didn’t have a chance to check out the recently released trailer, we’ve included it below.

“Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly,...

Not to be confused with the Fox sci-fi drama series Almost Human starring Karl Urban, director Joe Begos' Almost Human is set for release in limited theaters and VOD platforms February 21. IFC Midnight has released the first trailer for the thriller, which centers on Mark Fisher (Josh Ethier), who disappeared mysteriously two years ago. Graham Skipper plays his friend Seth, who is convinced that a string of murders is a sign that Mark has returned with an evil agenda.

Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.

Almost Human comes to theaters February 21st, 2014 and stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III,...

The trailer for writer-director Joe Begos' indie horror film Almost Human has just debuted at ComingSoon.net's ShockTillYouDrop.com . Check it out by clicking here or on the poster image at the bottom of this page. Coming to select theaters, VOD/iTunes on February 21st after a successful run on the festival circuit, Almost Human follows Mark Fisher, who disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him. Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier and Vanessa Leigh star in the IFC Midnight release.

We've been reading a lot of "best of" lists in the last few weeks, and one of the films that has popped up on a handful of them is Joe Begos' Almost Human (review), which only a lucky few saw last year on the festival circuit.

A gory low-budget throwback, the flick will soon be available for all to see.

As reported by Bloody Disgusting, IFC Midnight will be releasing Almost Human in select theaters and on VOD February 21st, and they whipped up a nice little poster to go along with the announcement. Check it out below along with the plot crunch!

Written, directed, and produced by Joe Begos, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh.

Synopsis

Two years ago Mark disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of light. His friend Seth was the last person to see him alive. Now, a string...

Following Almost Human‘s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month, IFC acquired North American distribution rights to the movie. It has now been announced that the movie will be hitting theaters and VOD in February.

Like most IFC horror releases, Almost Human will be first released to select theaters, digital services, and VOD on February 21st. A Blu-ray / DVD release will follow, but a date has not yet been announced.

Almost Human was written and directed by Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. If you didn’t have a chance to check out the recently released trailer, we’ve included it below. The flyer below is courtesy of Bloody Disgusting.

“Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly,...

Well, 2013 has come and gone and it was a pretty darned good year for horror, both at the theaters, as well as on TV with more horror television programming than ever and the exponential growth of VOD releases. This year may have just started, but 2014 doesn't show any signs of slowing down in terms of genre offerings. Alyse has got you covered with Four New TV Shows We Can't Wait For. How 'bout we take a look at feature length movies due out this year? Get your calendars out and let's break down some of the most anticipated horror titles arriving later this year.

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (Jan 3rd)

We may have missed out on getting another 'Paranormal Activity' film last Halloween, but Blumhouse is wasting no time this year as the Latino-centric spin-off film 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' is now playing in theaters as of today!

Stars: Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III, Michael A. LoCicero | Written and Directed by Joe Begos

Review by Scott Clark of Cinehouse

The main problem with Almost Human is that its poster is almost cooler and more grabbing than the film itself. The feel of the film exudes a kind of B-movie charm and cult excellence that has crept its way into vogue over the past decade, thanks to a general boredom with the shiny glaze Hollywood seems to trail over any horror/sci-fi project it touches. Ignore the professional allure of the marketing, scrape away any preconceived notions and there’s still enjoyment to be had.

Joe Begos and his team are obviously passionate about their project and the genre it occupies, their love gushes, as do the 70’s references until Almost Human feels like a high school ode to the work of John Carpenter.

 

The scrappy, super-violent, and consistently amusing new sci-fi horror film called Almost Famous is certainly a short, sharp shock of indie-style scares and splatter, but here's what impresses me the most about the flick: it virtually reeks of love for the finest in 1980s horror cinema, yet it was written and directed by a 25-year-old guy! That's not fair! Homages to movies like Xtro (1983) should only be made by people who were actually alive in the 1980s! Who does this Joe Begos think he is?   Well, having seen the man's adorably earnest and wonderfully icky Almost Human, I think that writer/director Joe Begos is the type of guy who may have missed the 1980s, but sure did his due diligence where low-budget science fiction horror is concerned. I like to believe that if I become a filmmaker my first flick would look a lot like Almost Human: very short,...

IFC Midnight has acquired North American rights to writer-director Joe Begos' sci-fi horror film "Almost Human." "Almost Human" premiered in the Midnight Madness section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and is set to screen at the genre film festival Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. In "Almost Human," Seth (Skipper) witnesses his best friend Mark abruptly vanish in a flash of blue light and vows to discover his fate after a string of axe murders and alien abductions rock the small Maine town. Written and direct by Begos, the film stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh and Josh Ethier. Begos rejoiced at the prospect of joining the IFC Midnight genre film family, noting, “I'm so excited to be under the same roof as some of my favorite genre films of the past few years like 'Maniac,' 'Kill List,' and one of my personal favorites from this year's Toronto International Film Festival,...

Joe Begos' Almost Human which was seen at Tiff 2013 will be distributed by IFC on N. American soil. The film stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh and Josh Ethier. Begos directs and writes as well as produces with Ethier of Channel 83 Films and Anthony Ambrosino of Ambrosino/Delmenico Films. Almost Human will play at Fantastic Fest in a few days. Here's what to expect if you're attending: Two years ago, Mark disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of light. His friend Seth was the last person to see him alive. Now, a str ing of murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back.

Following Almost Human‘s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month, it’s been announced that IFC has acquired the movie. According to THR, rights were secured for North American distribution and the movie will be released under the IFC Midnight label.

If this follows the release strategy of recent IFC Midnight titles, Almost Human should get a limited theatrical run first, followed by VOD, and then Blu-ray/DVD. Specific release dates have not yet been announced, but we’ll update this story when more details become available.

Almost Human was written and directed by Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. If you didn’t have a chance to check out the recently released trailer, we’ve included it below.

“Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was...

In a pair of North American deals to trickle from Toronto’s wake, Magnet Releasing has acquired North American rights to Ti West’s Vanguard entry The Sacrament while IFC Midnight will release Midnight Madness selection Almost Human.

Magnolia svp of acquisitions Dori Begley and vp of acquisitions Peter Van Steemburg brokered the Sacrament deal with Us representatives CAA and UTA.

The Sacrament received its world premiere in Venice and centres on a pair of Vice Media reporters who become embroiled in a death cult in central America. Joe Swanberg, Aj Bowen, Amy Seimetz and Gene Jones star.

Worldview Entertainment financed and produced and Eli Roth, Jacob Jaffke, Peter Phok and Worldview’s Christopher Woodrow and Molly Conners served as producers.

The Sacrament received its world premiere in Venice. Im Global handles international sales.

Magnet and West previously collaborated on The House Of The Devil, The Innkeepers, V/H/S andThe ABCs Of Death.

IFC Midnight...

Fresh out of the Toronto International Film Festival, both Almost Human and Proxy have been picked up by IFC Films.

The former concerns Mark Fisher, who disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.  The film stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier.

It is written and directed by Joe Begos, and Produced by Joe Begos, Josh Ethier, and Anthony Ambrosino.

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IFC Midnight has acquired North American rights to writer-director Joe Begos’ “Almost Human,” which made its world premiere in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival. Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh and Josh Ethier star in the movie, which was produced by Begos and Ethier of Channel 83 Films and Anthony Ambrosino of Ambrosino/Delmenico Films. “Almost Human” will also screen at this year’s Fantastic Fest and Sitges Film Festival. Story follows a quiet rural town in Maine that becomes a raging inferno of axe murders and alien abduction. After Seth (Skipper) witnesses his best friend Mark vanish in a flash.

Toronto - Joe Begos is a time traveler. Oh, sure, he'll deny it, and he'll try to claim that "Almost Human" is a new film that he made with creative partner Josh Ethier and an enthusiastic cast including Graham Skipper and Vanessa Leigh, and he'll say that he shot it on a Red 4K camera and that his Di artist helped create a 16mm look for the thing, and he'll say it's a loving tribute to the Diy indie slasher films of the '80s, but I know the truth. This film was made in 1987 and then somehow Begos fell into...

Warning! This trailer is not for the weak of heart. Behold the first incredible poster and blood soaked trailer for Joe Begos’s feature debut thriller Almost Human. Premiering as part of the Toronto Midnight Madness lineup, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh, and Susan T. Travers. This is how you cut a trailer. If the film is half as good, I’m a happy camper. Well done folks!

Tiff Synopsis:

A quiet night on the outskirts of a small town in Maine is interrupted when Seth (Graham Skipper) witnesses his best friend Mark (Ethier) vanish in a brilliant flash of blue light. Two years later, Seth is still dealing with the fallout from the freaky incident, amid local suspicion that he is to blame for his friend’s disappearance. When a string of grisly murders disrupts the community, Seth believes Mark has returned. Together with Mark...

"I don't think that's Mark!" It's blood, tension, and more blood in the first trailer for Joe Begos's feature debut thriller Almost Human. Premiering as part of ther just announced Toronto Midnight Madness lineup, the film stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh, and Susan T. Travers. Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is living inside of him. Check out the trailer below and look for plenty more Toronto coverage to follow in the coming weeks....

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Daily Dead readers may remember Almost Human from a recent Indie Spotlight feature, where we interviewed writer/director Joe Begos and one of the movie’s stars, Josh Ethier. Following today’s announcement that the movie would screen at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, we now have a brand new trailer.

“Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.”

Almost Human was written and directed by Joe Begos, and stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. To learn more about the Toronto International Film Festival and its Midnight Madness films, check out our recent coverage.

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Playing as part of Tiff 2013's Midnight Madness programme is the indie flick Almost Human (no relation to Rob Hall's effects company or the upcoming TV show of the same name), and we have the festival trailer right here for you! Almost live! Check it out!

Written, directed, and produced by Joe Begos, Almost Human stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh.

Tickets to screenings for Midnight Madness will be available for individual purchase as well as through the Midnight Madness Pack, which includes all 10 screenings for $176, or $113 for students and seniors. Purchase Festival ticket packages online 24 hours a day at the official Tiff 2013 website, by phone Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Et at 416.599.Tiff or 1.888.599.8433, or visit the box office in person from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Et at Tiff Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, until August 19.

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Two years ago,...

It was just about a year ago when we first heard about indie slasher Blood Was Everywhere, and now the film is set to have its festival premiere at Rock & Shock and is also available for DVD pre-order and online rental.

From the Press Release:

Sun in 10 Productions is proud to announce the independent horror film Blood Was Everywhere is part of the Official Selection at the 2012 Rock and Shock Film Festival. It will screen on Sunday, October 14th, as part of the Rock and Shock horror convention at the Dcu Center in Worcester, Ma. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance. More information on the festival can be found here.

Sun in 10 Productions has also made Blood Was Everywhere available for online rental. For the low price of $3.99, viewers can watch the movie from the comfort of their computer while supporting the art of independent filmmaking.

Almost Human writer/director Joe Begos just dropped us a line to let us know that his flick Almost Human has a new poster and trailer. The poster was designed by The Dude Designs (aka Tom Hodge) who also provided original art for Ti West's The Innkeepers and Scream Factory's upcoming They Live DVD/Blu-ray. Check out the poster, trailer and a few stills from Almost Human right here.

Synopsis:

Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.

The film stars Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. It is written and directed by Joe Begos, and Produced by Joe Begos, Josh Ethier, and Anthony Ambrosino.

Almost Human...

Time for a good old fashioned dosage of alien-fueled evil in the form of some stills, a trailer, and a truly killer one-sheet from The Dude Designs in anticipation of the upcoming indie flick Almost Human. Dig it!

Channel 83 Films is proud to announce the debut of the trailer for the indie horror film Almost Human with a new poster designed by The Dude Designs (aka Tom Hodge).

Cult poster artist The Dude Designs is known for his incredible designs for such posters as Hobo with a Shotgun and The Innkeepers along with the recent DVD artwork for They Live. He supplied Almost Human with its beautiful retro artwork, giving off a vibe that harkens back to 80’s sci-fi/horror, much in line with the film itself.

The film stars Graham Skipper (Re-Animator: The Musical), Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. It is written and directed by Joe Begos and produced by Begos,...

Earlier this week we exclusively showed you the poster for Almost Human, today Channel 83 Films has forwarded along the trailer for the indie horror film.

Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.

The film stars Graham Skipper (Re-Animator: The Musical), Vanessa Leigh, and Josh Ethier. It is written and directed by Joe Begos, and Produced by Joe Begos, Josh Ethier, and Anthony Ambrosino.

Almost Human has just completed post-production and will soon be circling the festival circuit. For the latest updates, be sure to like the film on Facebook.

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After Chillerama got the anthology bus rolling again last year, 2012 looks to be the year of he omnibus genre feature. The latest addition to the production slate is Erebus, the sophomore effort from Cut To The Chase Productions, hot on the heels of their first picture, Villanelle, currently in post. Erebus, starring Michael Berryman, Vanessa Leigh, Maria Natapov, Nicole Trychon, and Ally Tully, sounds like good old fashioned bloody fun. No release date has been announced.

Synopsis (courtesy Cut To The Chase Productions):

“Erebus is an anthology horror film inspired by the well-documented history of supernatural phenomenon in Rhode Island. Using Block Island’s intimate setting as a backdrop, Erebus centers around the Gorham House, a mysterious old hotel with a torrid history of violent occult activity, as well as supernatural, and paranormal. Seeking to document the hotel for a new book, Samantha and Benny, journey to investigate the hotel,...

In Blood Was Everywhere, the nightmare of the unsolved, random murder is brought to life as a faceless killer wreaks havoc on the lives of average people in a small Massachusetts town. Blood Was Everywhere will have its world premiere on November 5 at The Green Room in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where portions of the film were shot. Members of the cast and crew will be on hand for this special, intimate screening. The filmmakers will be taking their creation on a tour of independent theaters throughout New England in the coming months with plans for further expansion in 2012 before an eventual DVD release. The cast features Paul Kratka (Friday the 13th Part III), the late Larry Holden (Memento, Batman Begins) and a number of fresh talent, including Ashley Arnold, Kimberly Simone, Phil Ristaino, Vanessa Leigh, John Westcott, Dita Prenn, Adam Morey, Neal Howland, Ben Kirchmyer, Erin Lynch and Kevin Hayes.

A little news on an independent horror flick that is due to premiere next month. Blood Was Everywhere is about a killer on the loose in a small town in Massachusetts and will premiere on November 5th in The Green Room, Uxbridge Ma (where part of the film was shot). Judging from the trailer, which is posted below, I would think it is likely to go down quite well. Personally I am digging the atmosphere and use of the music, and surprisingly there isn’t blood everywhere. There is plenty in the trailer though to hint that the filmmakers haven’t skimped on the claret. Anyway, you can judge for yourselves.

*In Blood Was Everywhere, the nightmare of the unsolved, random murder is brought to life as a faceless killer wreaks havoc on the lives of average people in a small Massachusetts town.*

Blood Was Everywhere will have its world...

A new slasher movie always excites me - no matter the quality. Sure the glory days are over, but that doesn't mean these indie filmmakers can't occasionally hit one out of the park, right? And these guys are from my hometown state of Massachusetts so what the hell? I'll gladly check this out.

From the Press Release

In Blood Was Everywhere, the nightmare of the unsolved, random murder is brought to life as a faceless killer wreaks havoc on the lives of average people in a small Massachusetts town.

Blood Was Everywhere will have its world premiere on November 5 at The Green Room in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where portions of the film were shot. Members of the cast and crew will be on hand for this special, intimate screening. The filmmakers will be taking their creation on a tour of independent theaters throughout New England in the coming months with plans...