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Prolific American actor who was Oscar nominated for roles in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and To Be Or Not to Be

The American actor Charles Durning, who has died aged 89, first grabbed audience attention as the crooked Lieutenant Snyder in The Sting (1973). He makes an explosive appearance, tearing down an alley after the slick grifter played by Robert Redford, and repeatedly lurches out of the shadows throughout the rest of the film. Durning had only a handful of scenes, and over the next 40 years would seldom be granted more screen time in 200-odd film and TV roles. Nevertheless, his jowly face, with its boxer's nose and sly eyes, grew increasingly familiar, and his name in the opening titles usually promised good things ahead. His heavyset frame meant he was often cast as tough guys, but he later assumed more jovial roles, portraying Father Christmas several times.

His first...

The First poster and character shots have been unveiled for upcoming 80s-set cannibal/slasher film The Locals, as well as full details of the story and cast.

The poster (see above) was designed by comic book artist Dennis Willman. The film is directed by Eric Anthony Pereira, who previously did second unit directing on Piranha 3D and various episodes of the TV series House.

The Locals is a 'found footage' movie that takes place in 1987. It depicts a group of low-budget filmmakers (Matthew Landon; Devanny Pinn - Nude Nuns With Big Guns, Piranha 3D; Greg Duke - Lake Death; Angelina Armani - Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2) who head to the hills to film a slasher movie called Splatter Mountain.

Accompanying them are three of their actors, including an ageing, coke- addicted former centrefold (Tawny Amber Young - Nude Nuns With Big Guns), a bubbly, ditzy porn queen who is out...

Mixing, well, just about every "kidnapped 'em, toss 'em in a room and let's do nasty stuff to 'em" film we've seen in the last decade comes The Life Zone , a "pro-life" horror film. The gist? A group of young woman are kidnapped from an abortion clinic and held against their will by a man and a doctor. You see, this guy doesn't want them to "commit murder," so they'll have their damn babies whether they want to or not. And, as the doctor says, they'll have these babies "simultaneously." Um, how that is planned, I have no clue. The trailer alone is riddled with logistical problems. This batshit crazy propaganda comes from writer-producer Ken Del Vecchio. He also gave us Kinky Killers , Rules (for Men (which features a massive pair...

The Locals From Eric Anthony Pereira (Piranha), comes The Locals. A terrifying new horror film featuring an all star cast including Devanny Pinn (Nude Nuns with Big Guns), Angelina Armani (Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2), Angie Savage (Cut), Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers), Larry Laverty (Dead Tone), Rachel Grubb (Vivid) and Danny Lopes (Torture Chamber, Horror). The Locals is sure to please a wide variety of horror fans by either appealing to those that are fans of the found footage, cannibalism, slasher, shot on camcorder, or horror / comedy sub-genres in the horror entertainment field. The Locals has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Taking place in 1987, The Locals follows a group of low budget filmmakers and actors, including a coke addicted former centerfold, a ditzy porn queen who is out of work due to the Traci Lords scandal and a Julliard trained actor mortified by his co-stars & working conditions, as they...

I'm really enjoying a lot of these "found footage" films coming out and we have another one headed our way soon! The upcoming 80's-set "found footage" cannibal/slasher film "The Locals" .Dig on the first official poster, "character shots" and set photos via the film's official Facebook page which can be found at -http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Locals/169891726392212

The poster was done by comic book artist Dennis Willman. The film is directed by Eric Anthony Pereira, who did second unit on Piranha 3D and various episodes of House.

The Locals is a “found footage movie” that takes place in 1987. It depicts a group of low budget filmmakers (Matthew Landon, Devanny Pinn - Nude Nuns With Big Guns, Piranha 3D, Greg Duke - Lake Death and Angelina Armani - Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2) who head to the mountains to film a slasher movie called “Splatter Mountain.” Accompanying them are three of their actors,...

When I first met actress and producer Brooke Lewis in 2009, she struck me as someone who has an unmatched passion and enthusiasm for the horror genre. It was her passion for both acting and producing that made it easy for her to be embraced very quickly by the genre community, which has even dubbed her with the beloved title of “Scream Queen.”

Recently, in honor of Dread Central’s Indie Horror Month celebration, we caught up with Lewis to get a look into the life of a “Scream Queen” who has made quite a name for herself both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in just a few short years.

There is no doubt about it; Lewis was born to entertain. As the actress explained, “I feel like I was one of those lucky ones that always knew from an early age that I wanted to be creative,...

A bit earnest. A bit cocky. Fully confident. Brandon Slagle (Vivid, 15 Till Midnight, Cut, Plasterhead) is the brooding bad boy of independent horror and science fiction films who was just recently deemed one of the potential breakout genre stars in the making on our site. And we fully stand behind that statement. Brandon Slagle's undeniable screen presence is fully evident in just about everything he has done. So what is it, that is making him stand out now over years past? Well, you see, with Brandon Slagle the earnestness, the confidence, the appreciation for science fiction and horror, the human aspect in universal truths and / or emotions & the ability to relate that to audiences, it's all finally coming together with his work. It's all finally gelling. You finally get a sense of who is and what is he all about. His work finally feels distinctive and stands out. Three...

Hey peeps! February is Women in Horror Month and you all are invited to celebrate with the lovely ladies!

From the Press Release:

This year we are excited to announce

The Second Annual Women In Horror Month Celebration

At Dark Delicacies In Burbank, CA February 12th, 2011

We would like to officially invite you to the second year’s festivities for Women In Horror Month celebrations in Burbank, California at Dark Delicacies!

Dai Green and Reyna Young have teamed up with Sue and Del Howison to bring this exciting event to the friends and fans of women in the horror genre and to celebrate our strides in the industry throughout the years while also meeting up for two great causes!

February 12th, 2011 we will be having a food drive to benefit the Burbank Food Bank and a clothing drive to benefit The Covenant House whose mission is to reach out to...

We always love hearing about upcoming indie horror films, and the folks behind '15 Till Midnight' are slated to bring what they are calling an "Interplanetary Psycho-Chiller" horror feature to the big screen called 'Nebulus'. Prepare yourselves because "The End of the World Won't Take Place on Earth...". Check out the official details below.

From The Official Release:

Actor Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers, the upcoming Manson Rising) from his screenplay for Zeroinside Films. The production team includes Wolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight, the recently completed Cut), Devanny Pinn (Piranha 3D, Nude Nuns With Big Guns), and Eric Pereira (second unit on Piranha 3D). Principal photography will begin in front of greenscreens in Los Angeles, in the trenches of Death Valley, and in the vast landscapes of Arizona in late summer/early fall of this year.

Casting will begin in Los Angeles in the Spring, once post-production of Slagle's directorial effort, the fantasy-horror feature VIViD,...

The team behind the Science Fiction Thriller 15 Till Midnight - which is currently making its way through festivals and has garnered extremely positive early reviews - is set to begin work on the "Interplanetary Psycho-Chiller" horror feature Nebulus.  Actor Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers, the upcoming Manson Rising) from his screenplay for Zeroinside Films.  The production team includes Wolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight, the recently completed Cut), Devanny Pinn (Piranha 3D, Nude Nuns With Big Guns), and Eric Pereira (second unit on Piranha 3D).  Principal photography will begin in front of greenscreens in Los Angeles, in the trenches of Death Valley, and in the vast landscapes of Arizona in late summer/early fall of this year.

Casting will begin in Los Angeles in the spring, once post-production of Slagle's directorial effort, the fantasy-horror feature VIViD, ends. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1735233/  VIViD starred Slagle along with Rachel Grubb, Devanny Pinn, Keith Kraft,...

Independent horror flick Straight On Till Morning is to auction off a role to raise funds for a cancer charity.

The creative team have announced they will be offering a one-line role in their upcoming feature in support of Bowling For Boobies, a fundraising fixture on the horror community calendar.

Horror actresses will unite on October 24, 2010 for the 6th Annual Bowling For Boobies, a charity bowling event at Jillian's Hi-Life at Universal City Walk, Universal City, CA. It is run by The Busted Foundation which helps local Los Angeles women battling breast cancer.

The actresses' bowling team - named The Horror Starlets - has been assembled by Dreadcentral.com film journalist Sean Decker, and consists of Decker along with Sarah Butler, star of the October 8th Anchor Bay Entertainment unrated theatrical release I Spit On Your Grave; Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede); scream queen Bianca Barnett (Albino Farm); producers...

The creative team behind the independent feature horror film Straight on Till Morning is proud to announce that they will be auctioning off a one-line role in their upcoming feature production in support of “Bowling For Boobies”. The event is a staple of the horror community and one which Dread Central scribe Sean Decker has been directly involved with for the last couple of years.

Straight on Till Morning is the tale of a small town musician driving cross-country who meets the girl of his dreams at a convenience store in an off-the-map town. But happily ever after comes to a screeching halt when their car is sabotaged, stranding them deep in the desolate desert...

The film is about taking the risk to live life to the fullest, the consequences of making that choice, and the noble and terrible things people will do in the name of love. It stars...

Sotm Concept PosterSeveral casting developments have come this way for the previously unannounced thriller Straight on Till Morning. To star are scream queen Brooke Lewis (Kinky Killers) Maria Olsen (Percy Jackson and The Olympians), Camden Toy ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer"), Kyle T. Heffner (Flashdance), Tim Lacatena (Step Up), and Laurel Marlantes. These actors have been brough together by Angel Jane Films for a shoot in the Fall in and around the Los Angeles area. The "desolate deserts" of California will act as a hostile force for the cast, as a love story comes to a screeching halt "in an off-the-map town" (Angel Jane).

The synopsis for Straight on Till Morning:

“Straight On Till Morning is the tale of a small town musician driving cross-country who meets the girl of his dreams at a convenience store in an off-the-map town. But happily ever after comes to a screeching halt when their car is sabotaged,...

My vamp gal pal scream queen Brooke Lewis has joined the cast of an upcoming project and we have the exclusive first piece of news and teaser poster just for you!

From the Press Release:

B Movie Golden Cob Awards 2010 Winner For Best Scream Queen Of 2009, Brooke Lewis, Joins The Cast Of “Straight On Till Morning”

The creators of “Straight On Till Morning” are proud to announce that horror movie favorite Brooke Lewis (“Kinky Killers”, “iMURDERS”) will join the cast, playing the role of “Meghan”. “Brooke has so much energy and is so willing to give of her time and creativity, it is really wonderful that she’s going to play a part in the film. I can’t wait to work with her.” says Craig Ouellette, the films director.

“Straight On Till Morning” also stars Maria Olsen (“Percy Jackson and The Olympians”), Camden Toy (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel...

Filming will start in Los Angeles this month on Dog Fight, a horror film which also includes action, crime and torture elements.

According to the official description, the plot "revolves around an underground fighting ring whose competitors are made up of women who have been kidnapped and 'broken' - essentially being turned into rabid dogs psychologically."

But, despite that potentially controversial storyline, you may be surprised to learn it's been scripted by two women and has two female producers.

Written by Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska (pictured top), the twin team behind Dead Hooker in a Trunk, it is being directed by Sean-Michael Argo, whose feature Fable: Teeth of Beasts screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

The film is produced by Tara Cardinal (pictured above right), who recently finished shooting action/fantasy flick Legend of the Red Reaper, and Devanny Pinn who, aside from appearances in Piranha 3D and the upcoming sci-fi thriller 15 Till Midnight,...

2010 is certainly the year of the woman as yet another tale of female driven rage and revenge is coming our way to rock the indie scene in, Song of the Shattered! Get ready for some new stills and a clip!

From the Press Release

Wolfpak Industry Productions (producers behind the recently wrapped "15 Till Midnight") and Death Factory are pleased to announce their sure to be controversial new film "Song Of The Shattered". Principal photography is under way in Eastern Pennsylvania, and the film is directed by Wolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight). Certain scenes will also be directed by Tara Cardinal.

The film follows a young woman named Angela - portrayed by Devanny Pinn (pictured below; 15 Till Midnight, Piranha 3D) - who kills her abusive husband after being viciously raped after she had finally gained courage enough to leave him. Over time she finds that it is harder to move on with...

Rotten Apple Productions has unveiled the trailer for its long-delayed feature film The Gate of Fallen Angels.

It was directed by Wolfgang Meyer prior to his work on upcoming releases 15 Till Midnight and Song of the Shattered. The trailer is embedded below.

The film stars Paton Ashbrook (daughter of Lorenzo Lamas and Daphne Ashbrook), Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers, 15 Till Midnight), Dee Martin (Notorious, 15 Till Midnight), Lenny Safko (Methodic, Kinky Killers), Vinny Guadagnino (MTV's Jersey Shore in his feature film debut) as well as Brian Patrick, Elliot Dean James, Tara Punzone, and Lauren Francesca, who has gained attention recently portraying Lady Gaga in Barely Political's popular spoof.

The film was written by Wolfgang Meyer and Adam Vargas.

Below is the trailer, official poster and synopsis:

Official Synopsis

Archaeology grad-student Victoria Keeting (Paton Ashbrook) leads a quiet life except for maybe her interactions with her friend Kimberly Matthews (Maria Cristina), a rich...

Tgofa HeaderWolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight) is producing another horror feature entitled The Gate of Fallen Angels. The film will star Paton Ashbrook, Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers), Dee Martin (Notorious), Lenny Safko (Methodic), Vinny Guadagnino ("Jersey Shore") and many others. The film follows Victoria as she goes club-hopping at the local nightspots and later finds an ancient artifact. Soon, Satan, himself, turns up in these ancient fire stones to turn Victoria against herself. Have a look at this independent thriller and expect a release date, shortly.

The synopsis for The Gate of Fallen Angels here:

"Archeology grad-student Victoria Keeting (Paton Ashbrook) leads a quiet life except for maybe her interactions with her friend Kimberly Matthews (Maria Cristina), a rich party girl who is constantly trying to drag Victoria out to night clubs so that she can have an accomplice to not growing up. Until the day that Victoria stumbles upon old...

Here's the first look at Dog Fight, yet another underground indie film that is sure to get some buzz considering the story invloved. Kidnapped girls, mental and physical abuse, gambling, underground circuits, hey these things happen. This film is once again going to involve young talent who I consider and have called 'The Nex Gen of Horror". Move over Hollyweird this is where we get original and entertaining stories, oh and take some notes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Press Release:

Dog Fight is an ensemble cast driven horror film which also combines elements of action, crime drama, and torture films into a single package in a storyline revolving around an underground fighting ring whose competitors are made up of women who have been kidnapped and "broken" - essentially being turned into rabid dogs psychologically.

Written by Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, the twin team behind the buzzed about film Dead Hooker in a Trunk,...

The teaser trailer and some early artwork for The Gate of Fallen Angels, directed by Wolfgang Meyer prior to his work on the anticipated 15 Till Midnight, has arrived, and we have a quick look at it for you.

The film stars Paton Ashbrook (daughter of Lorenzo Lamas and Daphne Ashbrook), Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers, 15 Till Midnight), Dee Martin (Notorious, 15 Till Midnight), Lenny Safko (Methodic, Kinky Killers), and Vinny Guadagnino (MTV's "Jersey Shore" in his feature film debut) as well as Brian Patrick, Elliot Dean James, and Lauren Francesca, who has gained attention recently portraying Lady Gaga in Barely Political's wildly popular spoof.

Synopsis

"Archaeology grad student Victoria Keeting (Paton Ashbrook) leads a quiet life except for maybe her interactions with her friend Kimberly Matthews (Maria Cristina), a rich party girl who is constantly trying to drag Victoria out to night clubs so that she can have an accomplice to not growing up.

We've posted the new Red Band teaser Trailer for the upcoming psycho-horror film Song of the Shattered and today we have the first images from the film and some are a little graphic, there's your warning!

From the Press Release:

Joe Hollow Films (the upcoming Diary of Death), Zeroinside Films, and Wolfpak Industry Productions are pleased to announce the first Teaser Trailer and images from their upcoming film "Song Of The Shattered".

"A year after killing her murderous husband in self-defense, a young woman finds herself spiraling out of control, mimicking his brutal actions on those closest to her..."

The film tackles a multitude of socially-relevant issues, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, rape, and other potentially controversial topics and places them all under the guise of what is being dubbed a "psychothriller".  Much of the film is inspired by true events that an anonymous member of the production team witnessed as a child.

I'm really looking forward to this film! This one will most certainly find it's audience with people who can relate and sympathize with what all happens here in this story.

Song of the Shattered stars Devanny Pinn (Piranha 3-D, Diary of Death), Brandon Slagle (15 Till Midnight, Kinky Killers), Tara Cardinal (Legend of the Red Reaper, Delivery), Joe Hollow (Diary of Death, Absentia), Deneen Melody, Jess Weber and many more.

This psycho-horror film is directed by Wolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight), written by Brandon Slagle, and produced by Joe Hollow, Brandon Slagle, and Tara Cardinal.

Plot:

Song of the Shattered is a story of a young woman, a year after killing her murderous husband in self defense, finding herself mimicking his actions.

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Wolfpak Industry Productions - the producers behind recently-wrapped sci-fi flick 15 Till Midnight - have teamed with Death Factory on a controversial new film called Song of the Shattered.

Filming is under way in Eastern Pennsylvania. The project is being helmed by 15 Till Midnight's Wolfgang Meyer, with some scenes to be directed by Tara Cardinal.

The film follows a young woman, portrayed by Devanny Pinn (15 Till Midnight, Piranha 3-D), who kills her abusive husband after being viciously raped when she finally gains courage enough to leave him. 

Over time she finds that it is harder to move on with her life than she immediately thought and this yields horrific results for those closest to her.

The film is described as taking a very serious stance on sexual abuse, domestic violence and recovery - all under the guise of what the producers are referring to as a "psycho-thriller". 

The film also stars Brandon Slagle (15 Till Midnight,...

A year after killing her abusive husband in self-defense, a young woman finds that moving on from her past may prove more difficult than it may seem...

This story of revenge and domestic violence is directed by Wolfgang Meyer and stars the talents of Devanny Penn, Brandon Slagle, Tara Cardinal, Deneen Melody, Joe Hollow, and Jess Weber, who are all a part of this group I call the (Next Gen.) of horror.  Slagle is truly showcasing his talents, not only does he star in the film he also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film with Basha Barron.  Sots has begun filming this week in Pennsylvania.

There will be much more on this one to come!

Plot:

Wolfpak Industry Productions (producers behind the recently wrapped "15 Till Midnight" and Death Factory are pleased to announce their sure to be controversial new film "Song Of The Shattered". Principal Photography is under way...

More "woman gets revenge" type mayhem is on tap for the new "psychodrama horror film" getting ready to rock the indie scene, Song of the Shattered, and we have the first details and image for you.

From the Press Release

Wolfpak Industry Productions (producers behind the recently wrapped "15 Till Midnight") and Death Factory are pleased to announce their sure to be controversial new film "Song Of The Shattered". Principal photography is under way in Eastern Pennsylvania, and the film is directed by Wolfgang Meyer (15 Till Midnight). Certain scenes will also be directed by Tara Cardinal.

The film follows a young woman named Angela - portrayed by Devanny Pinn (pictured below; 15 Till Midnight, Piranha 3D) - who kills her abusive husband after being viciously raped after she had finally gained courage enough to leave him. Over time she finds that it is harder to move on with her life than she immediately thought it would be,...

Some new images have arrived for upcoming sci-fi film 15 Till Midnight, which last month wrapped principal photography and unveiled its first trailer.

Rotten Apple Productions, Wolfpak Industry Productions, and Zeroinside Films are behind the project, which is directed by Wolfgang Meyer (The Gate of Fallen Angels) from the script by Brandon Slagle (star of Methodic, also appeared in Kinky Killers and Duplicity). The trailer went live at 15 minutes before midnight on its day of release.

The film, described as "a genre-bending combination of science fiction, horror, action, and mystery", stars Slagle (pictured right) as a man caught between parallel worlds, having followed a different path in each.

Soon he finds himself pursued by a group of men calling themselves simply The Knowers, a sect that manages the paradoxes created when individuals find themselves crossing from one world to the next - essentially maintaining a balance between each existence.

The film...

Amphibious 3D bills itself as "The First Dutch 3D Horror Movie" and Michael Pare (Kinky Killers), Jana Fassaert (Couples Retreat), and Monica Sayangbati are set to star in this Indonesian shot creature feature. The film was photographed in stereoscopic 3D and the film's story involves a biologist on the hunt for prehistoric life form samples (Uhm). Be careful what you wish for. The film is still in production yet the full cast list is available along with a synopsis and official website below.

Tagline:

"Terror is About to Surface" (Amphibious).

The synopsis for Amphibious 3D:

"Marine biologist, Skylar Shane [Janna Fassaert], hires an expat charter boat captain, Jack Bowman [Michael Paré], to help her find prehistoric life form samples in the north Sumatran Sea. During the expedition, they run into some of Jack’s ‘friends’, a gang of smugglers headquartered on a fishing platform in the middle of the sea. Tamal, an orphan...

Here is looking ahead, to the 2010 Circus of Terror where several guests have already announced their attendance for the event. To show in New Orleans, the convention will host Doug Jones (Carnies), Ernie Hudson (A State of Hate), Camden Toy (The Godmother), Brooke Lewis (Kinky Killers), Kane Hodder (Frozen) and many others including several current or former professional wrestlers. This event begins October 29th and will take place over two days. The films to show have not been announced, but several more attendees can be found inside.

Others in attendance: Cliff Simon, Jay Acavone, Morgan Sheppard, Kevin Thorn Dawn Marie, Kevin Nash, Shelly Martinez, Raven, Daniel Emery Taylor, Jim O'Rear, Ari Lehman, Betsy Rue, and John Stanley.

More details on the Circus of Terror can be found at the fan site below:

Circus of Terror on Fb

Or at the Circus of Terror event:

Circus of Terror Official Website

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Trial by Terror will offer a based on "true events" episode called Song of the Shattered which will star Devanny Pinn (15 Till Midnight), Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers) Ruby Larocca (She Wolf Rising), and Jeff Dylan Graham (Psychosomatika). This portion of the series will be filmed by Tara Cardinal (Terminal Descent) and the story involves two newlyweds, a hitchhiker, and some hauntings from the past. The shooting for this segment will end in July with the official synopsis from Sick Flick Productions below.

The synopsis for Song of the Shattered:

"In Song of the Shattered this segment will show a hitchhiker who gets picked up by 2 nice newlyweds who soon find out they are in more than they bargained for. This becomes especially clear when a figure from the hitchhiker's past comes back to haunt them" (Trial).

Director: Tara Cardinal.

Writer: Brandon Slagle.

Cast: Brandon Slagle, Devanny Pinn, Ruby Larocca, Jeff Dylan Graham.

15 Till Midnight is announcing that principal photography has begun on the film in Brooklyn and Coney Island. The film bends genres by incorporating science fiction and horror themes. So far the cast includes Bradon Slagle (Kinky Killers), Andrea Chen, Dee Martin (Notorious), and Devanny Pinn (Piranha 3-D). The film involves the inter-relationship between two "parallel worlds" whose dependence is "shaken" by the disappearance of a man's wife (15 Till). The film will release in November of this year to select cities; fans are encouraged to follow this film closely, as horror plus science fiction are a combination created in a twisted, but glorious hell.

The plot summary for 15 Till Midnight here:

"The emotionally and visually intense film details the story of parallel worlds colliding as a secret society policing this phenomena track a man whose wife has seemingly disappeared. A balance between worlds must be kept for each to co-exist, and when the balance is shaken,...

Never mind 3:15; 15 Till Midnight is looking to be the new time for people to tune in for terror, and now that principal photography is under way, zero hour could arrive before you know it!

From the Press Release

Rotten Apple Productions, in conjunction with the newly formed Wolfpack Industries and in association with Zeroinside Films, has officially begun principal photography on the sci-fi/thriller 15 Till Midnight. Filming is taking place primarily in the Brooklyn and Coney Island areas of New York City.

The film is written by and stars Brandon Slagle (Showtime Channel’s Kinky Killers, Methodic, and who recently signed on to play Chainsaw Sally’s nemesis, a serial killer named Angel Eyes in the upcoming second season of the Chainsaw Sally Show), NYC stage actress Andrea Chen (who recently appeared in Kid Cudi’s video for the single “Pursuit of Happiness”), Dee Martin (Notorious), and Devanny Pinn (Bad Girls Burn in Hell,...

Rotten Apple Productions, in conjunction with the newly formed Wolfpack Industries and in association with Zeroinside Films, have officially begun principal photography on the anticipated sci-fi/thriller (previously covered in many genre-based publications – both horror as well as science fiction based) 15 Till Midnight. Filming is taking place primarily in the Brooklyn and Coney Island areas of New York City.

The film is written by and stars Brandon Slagle (Showtime Channel’s Kinky Killers, Methodic, and who recently signed on to play Chainsaw Sally’s nemesis, a serial killer named Angel Eyes in the upcoming second season of the Chainsaw Sally Show), NYC stage actress Andrea Chen (who recently appeared in Kid Cudi’s video for the single “Pursuit of Happiness”), Dee Martin (Notorious), and Devanny Pinn (Bad Girls Burn in Hell, Piranha 3-D, 12-24). The film also features Andrew Roth (Methodic, Crossed), Manoush (Barricade, La Petit Mort), and NYC stage actress Olivia Baseman.

The DeeDee Bigelow and Antonio Olivas project, The Perfect Serial Killer is now in the pre-production phase with a huge cast list announced. Currently, The Perfect Serial Killer is undergoing script revisions. As well, the project will feature Courtney Gains (Shadowheart), Brooke Lewis (Kinky Killers), and Katie Lohmann. A director for the project will be announced shortly. For now, an early concept poster is above with a full cast list below.

The synopsis for The Perfect Serial Killer here:

"Two detectives are faced with the challenge of a lifetime - have they actually come across the perfect serial killer" (IMDb)?

Release Date: 2011.

Director: Unknown.

Writers: DeeDee Bigelow, and Antonio Olivas.

Cast: Tom Archdeacon, Erin Moran, Robin Bain, Camden Toy, DeeDee Bigelow, Alana Curry, Jason Miller, Barry J. Ratcliffe, Ambre Lake, Larry Laverty, and John Di Costa.

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Here at JustPressPlay, we get a lot of solicits from independent productions announcing their latest project. A lot of them have a hard time standing out, but once in a while, there's a movie that comes across our way that's just too attractive to ignore. Yes, I'm using "attractive" liberally here—after all, the movie is called Dogshit.

Just what the hell is Dogshit? It appears to be a surreal post-apocalyptic live action-animation hybrid from director Jimmy Creamer, better known (among his subjects, I guess) as speedcore artist "ScreamerClauz." Check out the crazy synopsis of his film, then the 5-minute trailer below.

Society is ruled over by a giant dog that is using the recent surge of monster attacks to try and convince his people to sign up for "optional" brain surgery. A self appointed "monster hunter" in a pink bunny suit (Brandon Slagle - Kinky Killers, Methodic) is the...

Director Wolfgang Meyer is tuning 28Dla.com's antenna in to the multi-genered feature 15 Till Midnight. Casting is close to completion, with Andrea Chen portraying character Sera and Devanny Pinn (Piranha 3-D) appearing. Rounding out the female cast is Olivia Baseman, who plays Cipher a soothsayer, similar to Tiresias, an often present character in Greek tragedy. A mild diversion, the Oracle from the Matrix is a good example of soothsayer, but no one compares to Tiresias, the man who changed into a woman for seven years, after killing a snake. This character and others like him appear in drama and art that often involves doom of some sort or another, for a central character. Back from that tangent, principal photography for 15 Till Midnight begins April 19 in Brooklyn, New York. A more complete cast list is provided below, with actor and director Brandon Slagle (Kinky Killers) showing left.

Tagline for 15 Till Midnight:

"All Time Has is Us.

Wow. Honestly, I don’t know what to say. It’s written and directed by Jimmy Creamer, aka ScreamerClauz, and they’re halfway through the shoot, with a late 2010 release date (around Halloween) expected. It’s … different, I’ll give it that. Society is ruled over by a giant dog that is using the recent surge of monster attacks to try and convince his people to sign up for “optional” brain surgery. A self appointed “monster hunter” in a pink bunny suit (Brandon Slagle – Kinky Killers, Methodic) is the only person brave enough to stand up to the creatures but soon runs into trouble when his girlfriend (Ruby Larocca – Shadow: Dead Riot, Ice Cream Sunday) is kidnapped by the Macaroni Gang. He goes on a warpath through the seedy underworld of The Dog’s dystopian society while trying to fight hallucinations brought on talking worms living inside his large intestine.

In continuing with our five part series on "Indie Scream Queens", our second interview is with actress-producer Brooke Lewis. The Philly born Lewis began her acting career in New York and primarily appeared in comedies and mobster movies before landing a four year gig on Tony and Tina's Wedding . Having worked in television as well as a handful of other independent films, she eventually segued into horror films and helped generate her own attractive roles by producing Kinky Killers , iMurders and the upcoming Slime City Massacre . Having garnered a bevy of credits and experience both as a producer and actress in film, television and on the web, Lewis talked with Shock candidly about laying her stake in the horror genre. Robg.: How does horror play into your...

New York based Rotten Apple Productions has announced 15 Till Midnight as their next project, following up on the recently completed The Gate of Fallen Angels . Actor Brandon Slagle ( Kinky Killers ) will topline the cast of the sci-fi/horror pic, as well as co-direct (along with exec producer Dave Meyers) from a script written by Slagle. Casting is scheduled to begin in January 2010 for a tentative April shoot on location in portions of Manhattan and Queens. Industrial/Speedcore musician ScreamerClauz has been tapped to contribute original music for the feature with special effects duties being handled by John Farley ( Blitzkrieg: Escape from Stalag 69 ). Below you can find the synopsis for 15 Till Midnight , as well as two Internet teaser posters. Synopsis: Lukas Reyes...

A horror film that has already been released on DVD/Blu-Ray, Kinky Killers gets another premiere on the Movie Channel through Sho.com. A review of the film can be seen here: (Kinky Killers Review) before watching the full film through Sho.com, which stars Brooke Lewis, award winner Charles Durning, Michael Pare (Streets of Fire), and Beverly Lynn. Once known as Polycarp, Kenneth Del Vecchio's script intertwines a little Macbeth with some horror in the streets of New Jersey. Not to be missed the showing for Kinky Killers can be ordered below. Refresh your memory on the synopsis from Kinky Killers, as seen below, and have a look at two exclusive move stills from the picture.

"Patients of sexy psychiatrist Dr. Jill Kessey and eccentric attorney Alexander Hathaway are being murdered in bloody, satanic rituals. Law enforcement investigations reveal that sex and mutilation are the signatures of a serial killer,...

Hmmmm...boobs! What better way to celebrate boobs than by supporting the annual "Bowling for Boobies" fundraiser that kicks off this October 27th? Sponsored by Sean Decker from DreadCentral.com the focus of this charity event is in supporting women with breast cancer and the financial struggles that are often associated with fighting cancer. A first rate charity with a first rate cast of supporters several horror icons will be there at the Universal City Walk including: Tracy Coogan (Zombie Honeymoon 2), Brooke Lewis (IMurders), and Bill Millsap. Have a look at a full list of actors and actresses attending the "Bowling for Boobies" charity event inside.

Brooke Lewis (IMurders, Kinky Killers -Seen left),

Bill Millsap (Experienced Voice Actor),

Carlee Baker (Wicked Lake, Alluvial),

Heather Snell (The Poughkeepsie Tapes),

Tracy Coogan (Dark Woods, Zombie Honeymoon -Seen left),

Eve Mauro (The Steam Experiment).

Director: George Lekovic.

Writer: Ken Del Vecchio.

"Kinky Killers" from director George Lekovic is a film that brings back to life some ancient myths and parables from the post-Christian world. Starring Michael Pare, Mark Belasco and Brooke Lewis "Kinky Killers" is an enjoyable ninety minutes despite a flurry of changing scenes and the appearance then disappearance of lesser known actors.

The film sets the horror mood early as the action takes place in and out of New Jersey where several murders have taken place. The murderer appears to be a serial killer and a man early on, but the true killers are not shown until late in the film. In ,the killer, or possibly killers are tied in with a loose thread about Polycarp, an ancient Catholic Saint. However, the film flies by at such a fast pace that there will be little time to guess the killers idenity until...

Rising starlet Brooke Lewis recently took time out of her busy schedule to discuss her past, present and future with Fangoria. From some of her earlier under-the-radar films to the upcoming Imurders and Slime City Massacre all the way to her own web series Ms Vampy, Brooke and I run the interview gamut at a leisurely pace. So be sure to check out the uncut 19 minute audio version available as a free download from the Fangoria podcast in the iTunes music store. Simply search “Fangoria Entertainment” and subscribe.

Matt Molgaard/Fangoria: A lot of people are labeling you the next big scream queen. How does that feel?

Brooke Lewis: That’s insane! Seriously, I grew up loving horror. All the seasoned horror actresses like Adrienne Barbeau and Dee Wallace, Brinke Stevens and Karen Black you know, they were people I loved growing up. There’s so many amazing scream queens out there,...

"Horror/thrillers seem to be hot right now, so you might want to hit Blockbuster and rent a copy of 'Kinky Killers' (Aka. Polycarp). The sexy indie thriller has a well known cast that includes, Award winning actor Charles Durning, 80's heartthrob Michael Pare', Playboy's Beverly Lynne, one of our favorite Scream Queens Brooke Lewis, Brandon Slagle and Mark Belasco. Kinky Killers is written and produced by Kenneth Del Vecchio and directed by George Lekovic. I'm sorry, did I mention Scream Queen Brooke Lewis? Check it out!"

A synopsis for "Kinky Killers" here:

"Patients of sexy psychiatrist Dr. Jill Kessey and eccentric attorney Alexander Hathaway are being murdered in bloody, satanic rituals. Law enforcement investigations reveal that sex and mutilation are the signatures of a serial killer, who likes to tattoo each of the victims after they are murdered. Lead detective Barry Harper discovers that some beautiful professional women are the prey.

In the works for six years "iMurders" will be released for fans October 13 on DVD and for fans in the Pasadena area there is a limited run on the big screen at the Regency Academy Cinemas. This film involves eight users of "a Facespace chat room" who end up brutalized in a series of bloody murders. Tony Todd (The Candyman, Masters of Horror), William Forsythe (The Devils Rejects) and Brooke Lewis (Kinky Killers) will headline this thrilling piece of film noir that makes a social comment about the perceived safety of internet use. Have a look at the theatrical trailer, synopsis, cast/crew, and limited engagement location inside.

"iMurders" on July 25 at 6:00 (Saturday) here:

1003 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA

91106

A synopsis for "iMurders" here...

"When the participants of an internet chat room are brutally murdered in succession, one person’s past holds the key to the gruesome mystery (Myspace)."

Director: Robbie Bryan.