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Stars: Jennimay Walker, Noel Gugliemi, Mike Ferguson, Emma Julia Jacobs, Erik Aude, Curt Lambert, Alex Urbom | Written by Clarice Paris, Staci Laine Wilson | Directed by Clarice Paris

Whilst headed to work at her waitressing job, Tara (Jennimay Walker) receives a phone call that will change her night completely. You see, on the other end of the phone is Vince (Noel Gugliemi), Tara’s “employer” in another life, who informs Tara that she needs to find her sister and fast. And if she doesn’t? Well, Vince’s henchman Nico (Mike Ferguson) has taken Tara’s daughter and babysitter hostage and for them to survive the night, Tara must kill her sister for Vince.

Vince also tasks her with acting as his driver for the night, roaming the streets for Vince’s customers, picking them up in her Lincoln, forced to do errands for some of the scummiest people on the planet – rapists,...

In the dead of night in Los Angeles, a woman is forced to complete errands in a 1960s Lincoln Continental if she wants to survive the night and save the ones she loves. Exclusively for Daily Dead readers, we have the trailer premiere of Don't Get In The Car!

With the film having been completed this past March, it's heading to multiple film festivals, including The International New York Film Festival, The Marilyn Monroe Film Festival and The Anatolia International Film Festival.

Directed by Clarice Paris, the film was written by Staci Layne Wilson & Clarice Paris, and stars JenniMay Walker, Noel Gugliemi, Erik Aude, Emma Julia Jacobs, The Richard, Nick W. Nicholson, Camille Calvin, Kurk Kasparian, and Tony DeBenedetto. The film features music from Jack Greco, with cinematography from Michael Moghaddam. Take a look at the official trailer and poster below, and we'll share more release details on Don't Get...

Exclusive Poster Reveal for The Lincoln: "A woman is forced to drive a Lincoln to do errands that will save her and her loved ones."

Directed by: Stephanie Paris

Story by: Lony Ruhmann

Written by: Staci Layne Wilson

Executive Producer: Lony Ruhmann

Produced by: Jennifer Blanc-Biehn & Noah Pillsbury

Music by: Mike St. Clair

Starring: Noel Gugliemi, Emma Julia Jacobs, Erik Aude, Nick W. Nicholson, Jennimay Walker, Nikita Black, Tony DeBenedetto, Alex Urbom, Richard Cardinal

The Lincoln is coming soon and stay tuned to Daily Dead for more details and a release announcement.

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'Candyman Is' Featurette: "Oscar® winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend: Candyman. Filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods, next year’s The Marvels) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic.

For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost...

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

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

Excited for the Halloween season yet? Syfy's 31 Days of Halloween kicks off this Friday and will feature The Crooked Man, starring Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight, Spawn). Also in today's Horror Highlights: trailers for both Night of the Living Dead: Genesis and StalkHer, festival screening details for films from Blanc/Biehn Productions, and details on a distribution agreement between XLrator Media and Blue Fox Entertainment.

The Crooked Man Airing on Syfy's 31 Days of Horror: "The Crooked Man, starring Michael Jai White (Spawn), Amber Benson (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers) kicks off Syfy's 31 Days of Halloween [on Saturday, October 1st at 9:00 p.m. Et.]

Synopsis: While at a slumber party, twelve year old ‘Olivia’ is blamed for the horrific and mysterious death of her friend after singing a song, created by a reclusive mastermind, ‘Milo’ (Michael Jai White), which summons a demonic figure known as "The Crooked Man". Returning to her hometown six years later,...

There are two ways to get this Ambush Predator figure created by Neca without being at this year's Comic-Con. More details on that story as well as details on Film4 FrightFest 2015 and a trailer from the thriller Psychophonia in this round-up.

Ambush Predator Figure: Neca reports that "This summer we have six awesome convention exclusives (one of which has a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive variant) — and because the quantities are lower than in previous years, they’re even more exclusive than before! However, there are Two ways to procure one During Comic-Con Without Going To Comic-Con if you’re ready for a little excitement, that is!

1. In Store: From July 9th through 12th, we’ll seed a very small number of each in random Toys ‘R’ Us and Hastings stores all across the U.S. Which ones? That would ruin all the fun.

2. Online Flash Sale: During the show (exact...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes screening details on Avenged and Serpent's Lullaby, a new Hayride 2 trailer, concept teaser and production details for The Void, first details on short film Paralysis, and more:

Details on Q&A Screenings of Avenged: "Avenged is showing at the Arena Cinemas in Hollywood from March 6. Uncork’d Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed Avenged at Arena Cinemas Hollywood on March 6, 2015.

As part of the opening night celebrations, the 10:15 Pm screening on Friday March 6 will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew - including star Amanda Adrienne and director Michael S. Ojeda.

A second Q&A session will be held after the Sunday March 8 6:30 Pm screening.

These two Q&A sessions are Exclusive to Los Angeles. A lethal injection of scares, thrills, romance,...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Never Let Go, new episode details from L.A. Macabre and How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, the short film Knock Knock, a Q&A featuring The Walking Dead‘s Amber Dawn Fox, and much more:

Never Let Go Trailer and Premiere Details: “Here is a sneak preview of what’s up for grabs at the Berlin Film Festival later this week – Howard J Ford’s (Director/Producer Co-Writer of ‘The Dead 1&2″) latest epic Never Let Go. Shot in Morocco, Spain and the Us, the film tells the story of Lisa, a single mother (played by Angela Dixon) who takes the law into her own hands to get back her abducted child. The completed film will screen at Cannes Market in May.

Howard Ford said today:...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a new poster from Psychophonia, casting and production details from Tales of Halloween, a trailer for The Sugar Skull Girls, and more:

Psychophonia First Details and Poster: “Lony Ruhmann, Blanc/Biehn Productions and Give & Take Productions have announced the new thriller Psychophonia. With a story from Lony Ruhmann and screenplay by Nicholl Fellowship winner Barbara Stepansky, the new film will be helmed by Brianne Davis, who earlier this year directed The Night Visitor 2: Heather’s Story.

Psychophonia stars Vedette Lim (Chicago Fire, True Blood) in the lead role of Lilly Tarver. Rounding out the cast; Andrew W. Walker (The Torturer, 2 Bedroom One Bath), Kellee Stewart (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2, The Soul Man) Adam Rose (Up In The Air, The Bounty Hunter), Daniel Quinn (Fetish Factory, Wrong Cops...

Lony Ruhmann, Blanc/Biehn Productions and Give & Take Productions have announced the new thriller Psychophonia. With a story from Lony Ruhmann and screenplay by Nicholl Fellowship winner Barbara Stepansky, the new film will be helmed by Brianne Davis, who earlier this year directed The Night Visitor 2: Heather’s Story.

After her husband Jeremy is brutally murdered, artist Lilly Tarver struggles with his secret sex life and coming to terms with who he really was. While diving into his dark and potentially dangerous world, a mysterious caller might hold the answers to his death.

Psychophonia stars Vedette Lim (Chicago Fire, True Blood) in the lead role of Lilly Tarver. Rounding out the cast are Andrew W. Walker (The Torturer, 2 Bedroom One Bath), Kellee Stewart (Hot Tub Time Machine 1 & 2, The Soul Man) Adam Rose (Up In The Air, The Bounty Hunter), Daniel Quinn (Fetish Factory, Wrong Cops), Mark Gantt (Hidden In The Woods,...

Exclusive: Lony Ruhmann, Blanc/Biehn Productions and Give & Take Productions are ramping up production on the thriller.

Nicholl Fellowship winner Barbara Stepansky wrote the screenplay based on a story by Ruhmann about a widow who comes to terms with who her recently murdered husband really was as she probes his secret sex.

Brianne Davis, who earlier this year directed The Night Visitor 2: Heather’s Story, will direct.

Vedette Lim will play the lead and the key cast includes Andrew W Walker, Kellee Stewart Adam Rose, Daniel Quinn, Mark Gantt, Mitchell Fink, Lucie Pohl, Sean Hemeon, Nikita Black and Jenimay Walker.

Mark Gantt produces Psychophonia while Michael Biehn and Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (pictured) serve as executive producers alongside Ruhmann and Brianne Davis.

Blanc/Biehn Productions recently released Treachery through Traverse Media and completed post on Jennifer Blanc-Biehn’s directorial debut The Night Visitor.

Wtf is handling sales on Hidden In The Woods – The Remake.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What Scream did for slasher films,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to the 'Fetish Factory', where all your fantasies come true and your worst nightmares! The new teaser trailer for the upcoming Blanc/Biehn production has arrived blending together a range of hotties, weirdos, zombies and buttock jiggling. The exclusive trailer comes courtesy of Styd which you can view below. Heading into the 'Fetish Factory' are a host of stars that include Carrie Keagan, Tristan Risk ('American Mary'), Chase Williamson ('John Dies at the End'), Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Diane Goldner, Jenimay Walker, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla ('Contracted'), Morgan Peter Brown, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers and Stephen Wastell. Head below to watch the new trailer....

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

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

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

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

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

Director Staci Layne Wilson makes her feature debut with Fetish Factory, your good ol' tale of pin-up vixens taking on the undead that is fun for the whole family. This indie production - led by Blanc/Biehn Productions - recently wrapped shooting here in Los Angeles with an ensemble cast that includes Carrie Keagan, Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End), Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (The Victim), Diane Goldner (Feast), Tristan Risk (American Mary), Jenimay Walker, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla, Daniel Quinn, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers and Stephen Wastell. Today, we've got your first look at a grindhouse-y teaser trailer.

The post The Exclusive Teaser Trailer Debut for Fetish Factory appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

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

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

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

Production kicks off this week on Staci Layne Wilson's directorial debut 'Fetish Factory'. The new Blanc-Biehn produced feature finds a group of sexy pin-up vixens face off against a horde of bloodthirsty zombies in a post-apocalyptic Hollywood. And now the first, and most striking, teaser one-sheet has arrived featuring a busty undead burlesque babe. 'Fetish Factory' stars Carrie Keagan, Tristan Risk, Chase Williamson, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Diane Goldner, Jenimay Walker, Emma Julia Jacobs, Jesse Merlin, Ruben Pla, Morgan Peter Brown, Benjamin Easterday, Tom Ayers and Stephen Wastell. Check the poster below....

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

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

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

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

Synopsis:

Imagine a wickedly saucy...

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

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

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

From the Press Release

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

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