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If you have a news item you would like to see posted please e-mail it directly to me at almaric@usa.net/.Well guys, it's taken me a while, but I've finally got the message boards up and running. Do me a favor, check them out and let me know what you think.
MAY 28, 2001
ALTERNATIVE CINEMA Magaizine #18 has hit the newsstands coast to coast! Issue # 18 featuring Seduction Cinema's DARIAN CAINE on the cover!
Inside:
The Art of Erotic Film Spoofs...
Interview with Fred Olen Ray...
Curse of THE LAST BROADCAST...
TIM BURTON: Hollywood Myth Maker...
KEN RUSSELL article...
Movie-Maker Legal Advice, Reviews & More. Pick up yours at your favorite bookstore or comic shop or get it at Alternative Cinema.MAY 27, 2001
Dean St. John, the director of CRUISING PURGATORY, says that "we should have a finished version of our new film, THIS WAY OUT OF BROOKLYN by mid-August. Our leads are Josef Pilato (Capt. Rhodes from Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD), LoriDawn Messuri and Ken Arquelio from CRUISING."
***** Mick McCleery, the star of the Alien Agenda and Addicted to Murder series, has a new film out, TRACK 16.
"Paul Matthews, he only wanted to record his new song, instead he records a murder. Now he's got two cops who won't leave him alone, the victim's best friend wanting to know everything that he knows, and his bandmates wondering just where the hell he is. But for the killer, one murder is not enough. Paul and his tape will have to be erased."
To view stills from the film, head to the official One by One Films website.
MAY 25, 2001
I was fortunate to get this e-mail in today from my good friends at Sharkey Video.
"Sharkey Video is happy to announce the long awaited release of Fempyra, the female alien-vampire saga starring Dawn Murphy.
"The video is actually being released as a featurette (sort of pilot to a possible feature.)
"It includes the pilot as well as behind the-scenes footage, bloopers and an exclusive interview with Dawn Murphy who recounts the many obstacles that were faced during production.
"This approx 40 minute featurette will be offered in our next drawing for a FREE video at the upcoming Horrorfind Convention in Baltimore, Saturday August 25th.
"We will also be distributing titles such as Backwoods Marcy in a new collectors edition and other new titles such as Last Resort and Last Laugh- The Final Cut.
"David Lee will be there to distribute videos and answer questions. And back by popular demand- our $5 dollar video bargains. We will also have $10 and $15 video sections for new releases and other rare video finds. We will have many new titles available for the avid B-Movie collector to rummage through.
"I'll see you there, Al. Hope all is well with you. Dawn and Kayla are doing great."
***** Tim from Timberwolf Digital Entertainment wants to let everyone know that the trailer to his "blood and boobs"opus SAMHAIM are now up on line for the world to see.
***** Jeremy Stratton of Giant Squid Productions is hard at work on this first feature DARK AND SHIVERING. The film will be produced in cooperation with Tunnel Vision Entertainment. As soon as it's made available, I'll pass along a plot synopsys.
Giant Squid Productions
Tunnel Vision Entertainment
MAY 24, 2001
Here's news from the Joe Christ newsletter:SCREENING TOUR
I'm getting ready to leave on a screening tour which will cover the Eastern half of the US, for most of the month of June. Except for the 6/20 New York and the 6/23 Dallas dates, I'll be going as part of the "FIRE MARTYRS" Tour, with 3 musical acts: SCHLOSS TEGAL (DC area); SKROL (Czech Republic) and EINLEITUNGZEIT (Slovakia) during which I'll show my newest movie, "MY STRUGGLE", before and between bands. Here are the confirmed dates, so far:
Fri, June 1 - 2nd Floor/3rd Floor - BROOKLYN NY
Sun, June 3 - The Skinny - PORTLAND ME
Mon, June 4 - Middle East - BOSTON MA
Tue, June 5 - The Red Lounge - ROCHESTER NY
Wed, June 6 - Speak In Tongues - CLEVELAND OH
Thu, June 7 - Level - PITTSBURGH PA
Fri, June 8 - The Labyrinth - DETROIT MI
Sat, June 9 - Nervous Center - CHICAGO IL
Sun, June 10 - The Map Room - MEMPHIS TN
Mon, June 11 - Notsuoh - HOUSTON TX
Thu, June 14 - Somber Reptile - ATLANTA GA
Sat, June 16 - Tokyo Rose - CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
Sun, June 17 - Blue Elephant Gallery - FREDERICK MD
Wed, June 20 - Gomorrah at True - NEW YORK NY
Sat, June 23 - The Sand Bar - DALLAS TXMore dates may be added. Visit and bookmark my show date page: http://geocities.com/joechrist.geo/shows.html
WHAT'S BEEN UP LATELY
I've had recent shows in Raleigh NC (at King's) and in Knoxville TN (at the 319), which were both a lot of fun. The Raleigh show was attended by some of the cast and crew from "MY STRUGGLE", since most of the flick was shot in Raleigh. I showed movies and had a table at Fantasm, a convention here in Atlanta. Last weekend we ( Nancy Collins & myself) held the first of our RUGBURN events. Similar in concept to our LOVE CAMP 2000 events of last year, RUGBURN is a multi-media event with bands, DJs, guest artists, lots of nudity and more. Guests at the first RUGBURN included the bands EVIL TWIN, 5 MORE DEAD, SLEAZOID and FIENDS CARNIVAL OF SOULS. Guest artists included SKIP WILLIAMSON, DAN HENDERSON, LEE CAUSSEAUX and others. As with the LOVE CAMP events, we plan to host RUGBURN on a quarterly basis.
"THAT'S JUST WRONG!"
Preparations and preliminary work are still going into my next movie project, "THAT'S JUST WRONG!". Most of the shooting will take place here in Atlanta, with editing and post-production slated to take place in Knoxville. Work on the movie will begin in earnest once I'm back from the big June screening tour.
MAY 23, 2001
John Bowker says the "it looks like the Blockbuster Video release date for the The Evilmaker may be pushed back until July. I will let all of you know as soon as I do. July will also see the launch of the official Evilmaker site.
"Our next production, Dreamwalkers is nearing completion and we hope to have it done by mid August.
"The Seekers starts to edit in mid July with an early 2002 release.
"Our next production, ABOMINATION: The Evilmaker 2 will start rolling at the end of June with a film completion date in mid September with an early 2002 release. It will star Felicia Pandolfi (The Evilmaker), Kylene Wetherell (Dreamwalkers), Shannon (Crimson Heather) with Jon Wilmot (The Seekers) and Warren Blythe (Hyde). Sad to say Stephanie Beaton will not be returning in this one, due to scheduling problems. We wish her all the best in her coming projects. :) Joe Sherlock will return behind the camera as well as Rob Merickel on make up and effects."
MAY 21, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERETURN OF GUERILLA DRIVE-IN
HOSTED BY ATOMIC SHOCK THEATRE COMPANYMINNEAPOLIS; MAY 21, 2001
Back by popular demand, the sinister mind of Atomic Shock Theatre's Dr. Red Scary has concocted a devilish new series of Guerilla Drive-in fare.
Beginning Saturday June 2nd with St. Paul native Ted V. Mikels' debute feature: "The Corpse Grinders", They turn boNes and flesh into screaming savage blood death!!! Drive-in goers will have a chance to win a real dead body!!!
Then, every two weeks audiences will be treated to such Drive in favorites as:
Saturday June 16th, 2001: "Night of the Living Dead". Featuring Live Zombie Combat (Zombie Protection Kits will be provided free of charge).
Saturday June 30th, 2001: "Dixie Dynamite". Hot car, hellraisn, & hillbilly hotties! Wear your Daisy Dukes and get in free!!!
Saturday July 14th, 2001: "Vampire Hookers". They suck more than blood! Free admission for Hookers and Vampires.
Debuting in the summer of 1999 to rave reviews and huge crowds, Guerilla Drive-In is new and improved for 2001 with more shows being added to the schedule as the summer progresses. Return of Guerilla Drive-in will feature: Movie sound from your radio, A parade of parking lot perversions from the depths of Drive-in depravity, Live show with Atomic Shock Theatre including a different Atomic Stunt every night, giveaways, special guests and other mania, and of course concessions and merchandise.
All shows are $5.00 per carload or just $2.00 for Walk-in viewers (picnicking area available). Return of Guerilla Drive-in is held in the Grainbelt Brewery Warehouse parking lot at 77 13th Ave. Northeast in Minneapolis. One block off Broadway at Marshall Ave. All shows start at dusk.
For more information go to: Car School Films
MAY 20, 2001
So what do you do when you don't have enough money to produce your dream project? You keep the idea & characters alive as a comic strip, of course! Paul Scrabo invites you to check out the first 5 episodes of "Adventures in the Scream Trade", an affectionate (though satirical) look at the world of low-budget movie making. The main inhabitants are "scream queen" EVELYN WILLIAMS and the sincere but semi-talented director VIRGIL YOUNG.Paul Scrabo
Adventures in the Scream Trade
***** Video Outlaw is pleased to announce the upcoming releases of three new films that will propel the horror and exploitation label into the glamorous world of DVD. Video Outlaw will be the first home video label to commit to a regular release schedule of contemporary underground horror films on DVD, thus giving fans of the genre access to films that until now would never have experienced such a release. Jeff Burton and Out of Time Production's stalker-in-the-woods chiller The Night Divides the Day, Steve Sessions' frightful and creepy anthology Cremains, and David Goldberg's Demon Lust (a.k.a. Eyes are Upon You) starring b-movie legends Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini will each experience a VHS and Special Edition DVD release in the coming months.
The VHS and DVD release of The Night Divides the Day will feature the sexy and twisted featurette, The Two-Headed Pervert, newly produced and directed by filmmaker Brian Wilson and fetish photographer Ward Boult. The DVD will also include as a bonus extra a horror short directed by TNDTD director Jeff Burton.
The VHS and DVD release of Cremains will feature a wealth of wild out-takes, bloopers, and deleted scenes.
The VHS and DVD release of Demon Lust will include the Ward Boult/Brian Wilson produced ultra-erotic featurette, Demon Familiars, starring Brinke Stevens who bares it all in this stylish and hot-blooded lesbian horror short. The DVD will also present a behind-the-scenes documentary and an up-close-and-personal look at Ms. Stevens on the set of Demon Lust.
Alternative Cinema
Video Outlaw
***** The following huge update comes from Matt Walsh and his Armagedon Films website.
David DeCoteau's FINAL STAB, written by Yours Truly and shot in 2000 for Sidekick Entertainment, was recently licensed to Blockbuster Video for an exclusive domestic release this Halloween -- the same deal that THE BROTHERHOOD enjoyed last year. Speaking of THE BROTHERHOOD, the DeCoteau-lensed, J.R. Bookwalter-edited YOUNG WARLOCKS, which I developed for DeCoteau and Regent Entertainment, has been retitled THE BROTHERHOOD II: YOUNG WARLOCKS. More news on the fate of the sequel should be announced soon, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the trailer, also edited by Bookwalter and narrated by Don "The Voice" LaFontaine (yep, the same guy who narrated the trailers for the SCREAM movies!) on the Tempe Entertainment site!
Also on the writing front is DEEP FREEZE, directed by none other than FX-whiz-turned-auteur John Carl Buechler, of FRIDAY THE 13th PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD fame. The combination of monsters, mayhem and Buechler's MMI makeup and creature effects work (for my money, they created the scariest-looking Jason makeup of the FRIDAY THE 13th series!) even has me psyched-up to see.
http://www.regententertainment.com/regent/deep_freeze.htm
Meanwhile, be sure to keep an eye peeled for my ten-year career retrospective as a B-movie screenwriter, scribed by journalist David Szulkin, due for publication in the Summer issue of Femme Fatales' magazine!
Yes, there is finally another Armageddon Production in the works! Little can be divulged about the project at the present time, other than it promises to be somwhat of a departure from our previous effort, BLOODLETTING. At the moment, only myself, my nefarious partner in crime, Jeff Sisson and BLOODLETTING lead actor James L. Edwards are definitely aboard. Production is expected to begin later this year, and expect to see a devoted site to the project once we're underway.
http://www.jeffreysisson.com
Meanwhile, on the home video front, the long-planned BLOODLETTING DVD is finally a go! A PAL DVD is currently in the works, for release in the U.K. later this year! This disc will contain a director's commentary track as well as commentary from executive producer J.R. Bookwalter and lead actress Ariauna ("Serena") Albright, remastered image and the original stereo soundtrack, and possibly, interviews as well as other extras.
However, because of the push to have this DVD released, the materials are being compiled as we speak for the Special Edition NTSC release here in the States. At the current time, plans are afoot to remaster the soundtrack from the ground up in drool-inspiring Dolby 5.1 surround sound (the Amazing Exploding Baby will never sound better!), and the planned extras include the aforementioned commentary tracks, interviews, the shooting screenplay in Acrobat .pdf form and a never-before-seen music video for Darkside's "Dream Of Witches" (the theme song to BLOODLETTING). The disc will also include a brand new digitally-recorded musical score and an augmented soundtrack, which will include a pair of tunes from legendary Kansas City cowpunk band Boot Hill. Keep your eyes peeled on this site for updates concerning this late-breaking news, release dates and purchase information!
Galvanized to improve the home studio situation for the anticipated BLOODLETTING score redux, I'm currently in the process of upgrading my audio software and hardware to handle 24-bit (studio quality) recording and mixing. The difference, to say the least, is startling ... and may even entail re-recording the album using this upgraded technology. Meanwhile, an MP3 of the album's first serious mixdown is being circulated amongst friends and family. Anyone interested in a preview download may feel free to e-mail ArmageddonMuzic@aol.com a request and I'll take it on a case-by-case basis.
***** AUDITION CALL!!!!
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ATTENTION ACTORS! DUDEZ IS LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL SCREAM QUEENS AND COMEDIENNES. IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND- SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND RESUME. WE ARE ALWAYS CASTING!!!!
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***** The following update is taken directly from the Mark Pirro website.
Well, it looks like we may be getting closer to getting a DVD release on Polish Vampire in Burbank, Curse of the Queerwolf and Color-Blinded. I'm flying out to Florida this month to talk to a company out there that has expressed interest. If we can work out a satisfactory deal, the movies could hit the streets by the end of summer.
I've already spoken to some of the actors involved in the film regarding interviews for additional material which will be included on the DVDs. The remastering of the films is going well. Various shots have been enhanced and certain "mistakes" have been corrected. For example, there's a scene in Queerwolf where Larry is supposed to be wearing his protective John Wayne medallion and wasn't, due to a continuity error. Well, the medallion has been digitally replaced around his neck. You gotta love this technology.
Hopefully by this time next month I will have some news to report regarding the potential DVD deal.
***** Softcore king Lou Vockell is at it again. Here's the plot synopsis to his newest release. It's looks like he might be trying to muscle in Gary Whitson's fetish market…
FORBIDDEN LUST explores the outer fringes of lustful desire. The things people only fantasize about, but have never actually seen in the flesh. SEE: A woman's rape fantasy played out in shocking detail! SEE: Two beautiful, young models engaged in a lesbian sex frenzy so intense it would make a sailor blush! SEE: A leather clad dominatrix torment and torture her submissive slave, then imprison her in a CAGE! SEE: A cruel lesbian mistress perform an act of erotic stimulation so prolonged and relentless it literally makes her lesbian lover ORGASM TO DEATH! WARNING: Viewing this video could unleash the darkest, most bizarre sexual secrets, hidden in the remote recesses of your perverted soul! Stars Julie Strain, Monique Gabrielle, PENTHOUSE PETS Melissa Wolf and Dana Leigh. This movie is unrated.
MAY 10, 2001
B-Queens Leslie Culton (VAMPS 2, HOOKERS IN A HAUNTED HOUSE) and Shelly Jones (HOT VAMPIRE NIGHTS) will be competing with others to see who will be the West Virginia Adult Entertainer of the Year. The event will be held next weekend at Legz Club in Martinsburg, WV.Legz Club
Leslie Culton
Shelly Jones
Hookers in a Haunted House
Hot Vampire Nights
***** Independent Filmmaker Claude King, in association with Trakk Productions of Elmira, NY is shooting a full length, independent feature film at various locations throughout the Southern Tier. The film, with working title "These Days", is an original screenplay by producer Claude King. The task of technical production belongs to Trakk Productions and owner Matt Smith.
Matt is no stranger to indie film in the region. His last production, "The Glass Head", was shot and premiered in nearby Wellsboro, PA. The film included performances by members of the Elmira College Theater Department. A more recent collaboration with Polonia Brothers Entertainment of Wellsboro, PA resulted in the recent video release of "The House That Screamed" (distribution by Dead Alive Productions). Polonia Brothers Entertainment has numerous films of the horror genre to their credit. Mark Polonia, a professor at Mansfield University, will provide post-production editing services on "These Days".
The film's texture will be enhanced by the original music of songwriter Scott Partridge of Nashville, TN. Add to that the music of Waters Edge and featuring a performance by "rockers" Enertia, for a very dynamic musical score. Sound engineering will be handled by Gary Wilson of Crow Song Recording, Savona, NY.
"These Days", a fictional teen drama, tells the story of two adolescent brothers who live their lives with reckless abandon, resulting in the death of one of the boys. The surviving brother searches for a reason to carry on.
Extras are needed at the following locations:
1) Friday, May 18 - Harris Hill Amusement Park - shooting approx. 7 pm - 9 pm, all ages.
2) Saturday, May 19 - Fireside Chat, Rt. 415, Bath, NY - shooting approx. 2 pm - 6 pm, young adults, heavy metal show featuring "Enertia" (www.animated-insanity.com), live broadcast with WPHD 95 THE MET.
3) Saturday, June 2 - Maranatha Bible Chapel, 774 Sing Sing Rd., Horseheads, NY - shooting approx. 11 am - 3 pm, contemporary Christian rock featuring Christopher Hopper (www.christopherhopper.com) with special guest Katie Yearick - all ages - teens.
4) Saturday, June 9 - Crystal Lanes, Rt. 452, East Corning, NY - shooting approx. 11 am - 3 pm - all ages - teens.
All you have to do to participate is show up! However, there will be no payment, and you will be required to sign a release! Be aware that we may have to limit the number of people taking part.
MAY 6, 2001
There are two new videos from AweFilms.AweFilms' "Muscle FANTASIES" video
Starring Colette Nelson and Erica Wong, and also appearing, Sondra Faas, Peggy Schoolcraft and Pauliina Talus. This new video features erotic, up-close shots of all 4 women. Contains Nudity.Codename:FEMALE
Rowena is a deadly secret agent in this new action thriller. Also to be included a posing video shot down in beautiful Grenada, Rowena's birthplace! Features incredibly sexy posing scenes and an interview with Rowena for the first time.
***** The newest B+ Productions effort, BLOOD SISTERS (the second chapter in the VAMPS saga) is in the can, this time with Mark Burchett at the helm. He'll be hacking away in post, with a late 2001 completion goal. Look for it here. Michael Fox served as Executive Consultant (read: Line Producer/Production Manager) with Jeff Menke chipping in with everything from extras wrangling to Executive Consultant Hotel Accomodations. Unlimited Media provided some cool digital work, and Mayda Sanchez even snagged some second unit and behind the scenes footage for the dvd. Stars Amber Newman, Paul Morris, and phenomenal newcomer Glorianne Gilbert. Everyone on set was impressed with her consumate professionalism yet funloving attitude. If you see her on the convention circuit, ask her about her Cincy experience.
***** Rock Savage & the Savage Film Group may come to your town!! Rock will be a guest at Balticon 35 in May!! For more info go to www.balticon.org Also, Rock & the Mod Mutilator will be at Monster Bash in June, you should vist our table & buy stuff
***** Coming on the heels of last month's Canadian release, now our European PAL-format fans can enjoy the first special edition release of www.tempevideo.com
***** It’s been over a year and a half since I’ve reported anything from Upstart Films. I didn’t even think these guys were around anymore, than “bamb”, the website is updated. He’s what it had to say.
UpStart Productions has begun producing a feature entitled GRIMM REALITY. Eric Chatterjee recently Associate Produced the movie VAMPS 2: BLOODLUST, which should be available at all Media Play, Suncoast & Blockbuster video stores by Christmas of 2001. UpStart Productions is currently in postproduction the independent feature A YEAR IN THE LIFE. Like THE LAST LATE NIGHT, A WEEK IN A YEAR is a Generation X comedy; a change of pace from the genre work UpStart usually does or the "B Movie" work usually associated with A WEEK IN THE YEAR’s executive producerr Lou Vockell.
***** What happens when you don’t report on a company in a while? The news builds up! This flood of info comes from Teen in Peril films.
“Miho Tsuyuki has been brought aboard to write additional material for GIRL, GIRL, FANG, FANG, a lesbian vampire film in the Jean Rollins vein scheduled for a fall 2001 production.
“Teen In Peril's next film DEAD BEAT DAD is currently in production with principal photography scheduled for May 24th, 2001. Screenwriter James Bickert will be directing, and Bill Burton is aboard as director of photography. The 35mm production is currently casting, and assembling it's crew. If you are interested in joining this latest production contact Teen In Peril Films.
“Teen In Peril has a series of projects currently in the works for 2001. Early spring will see shooting begin for the pilot episode of FISHING WITH THE BOYS. An extreme fishing show hosted by the lovable J.D., Hammy, Eric, and Harlan. Episode One: The Phantom Catfish, will make its first appearance on PTV in Atlanta, Georgia.
Teen In Peril’s latest film DUMPSTER BABY has been picked up for International and Domestic distribution by the Manhattan based Troma Films. DUMPSTER BABY was written, produced, and directed by James Bickert and Randy Hill. This surreal horror tale starring Angela Benjamin has been featured at The Atlanta Film Festival, New York International Independent Film Festival, Fantasm, DragonCon, and won an award of merit at the Syracuse B-Movie festival.
Troma will be taking the film to the Cannes Film Festival in May. The DUMPSTER BABY DVD will feature audio commentary by filmmakers James Bickert, Randy Hill, and Bill Burton. The DVD will also feature music videos for 5 More Dead’s “Ashes”, and the Impotent Sea Snakes “Pink Lipstick”.
Since Teen In Peril was founded in 1996, the company has produced 3 S&M feature films (Assimilate, Mondo Bondo, and Better Off Bound), and half a dozen short films. DUMPSTER BABY is their first production to receive worldwide distribution.
***** Things may seem a little quiet at rustyhoot.com lately, but there is good reason for it. Everyone is very busy with our current projects in post-production. Jared Hargrave and Daniel Kelley are slaving over their computers, digitally rotoscoping the special effects that will be featured in Rusty Hoot '99 "The New Hoots". Both Kelley and Hargrave are confident that despite the agonizing wait for this long, overdue movie, the special effects will be well worth it.
Also on the horizon is News at 5. Shot last July, the footage has been sitting on a shelf, waiting for its turn on the editing station. Well with Rusty Hoot '99 about 75% done, we can expect to see News at 5 hit the post-production phase in time for a 2001 release. The first teaser poster for this flick has been made available and can be seen at right. Click on it for a larger version.
Several scripts are in the works as well. Daniel Kelley is devising a few new concepts, including Mormons with Swords 2 "The Continued Adventures of Jesus Christ," an updated version of When Night Falls and an experimental project called The Clock. Meanwhile, Jared Hargrave is cooking up a script titled, Blindfolded. It's a movie about a average man who meets the Devil. Hargrave says that it may end up becoming feature length, and he hopes to have the script finished for a summer shoot.
***** Look for two of EI's premier indie films to street date on June 5.
RULES FOR MEN - Robert Capelli Jr. and author/attorney Ken Del Vecchio's sexy and hilarious comedy about a successful criminal attorney with 10 golden rules for seducing women - stars Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling from "The Howard Stern Show" and Vincent Pastore of The Sopranos. Based upon the book by Ken Del Vecchio and featuring original music by Jackie Martling, King Norris and The Scoldees, Rules for Men will be released on VHS and DVD and feature plenty of bonus extras including music videos and classic "Joke Man" stand-up.
EI and Friday Home Video's THE BEST OF THE ACAPULCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL is a collection of African-American short films - each one an award-winner at the #1 annual Black film festival worldwide. The collection showcases films by Rod Gailes OBC (Twin Cousins; the 1999 HBO Short Film Competition award-winner), Dabo Che (Trouble Man), Tracie Ponder (When the Time Comes), and Jermaine Encarnacion (Possum). This VHS and DVD collection is hosted by Lisa Raye (The Players Club/The Wood/host of "The Source").
EI's Zachary Snygg (Kudos for Pseudo-Intellectuals, Blood Bullets Buffoons, In the Hood) is currently in production on his newest feature film, PURGATORY BLUSE, starring Debbie Rochon and an as yet unnamed celebrity. Snygg is working with his long-time cinematographer/collaborator and even more long-time brother Spencer Snygg. PURGATORY BLUSE follows a drug abuser's descent into hell and his last gasp chance at saving his soul…at the expense of others. The movie will see a 2002 release.
Speaking of Spencer Snygg, he has recently wrapped production on his feature film directorial debut - the drama/comedy SOLITAIRE. Shot in and around New Brunswick, NJ, as well as New York City and Brooklyn, Solitaire features a talented African-American cast of up-and-comers and tells the story of two close friends - a guy and girl - who desperately seek love, but don't know just how close at hand it really is. Look for it in 2002.
EI is proud to announce the acquisition of German director Olaf Ittenbach's ambitious and relentless gore-drenched horror film PREMUTOS: DER GEFALLENE ENGEL (The Fallen Angel) for release to U.S. home video. Ittenbach (Burning Moon) has created a film that takes as its starting point the resurrection of the anti-god Premutos, the first fallen angel (before Lucifer). The film ends with a jaw-droppingly grisly, apocalyptic showdown between the living and the dead, with the living making good use of a tank for maximum carnage. PREMUTOS will be released on VHS and DVD in an English-dubbed version and will feature an extensive documentary that will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creation of this brutal and outrageous masterpiece.
EI Independent Cinema has licensed eight feature films from legendary B-movie producer Sam Sherman whose partnership with the late Al Adamson created some of the most infamous and popular drive-in movies of the 70's including such notorious favorites as Dracula vs. Frankenstein and Satan's Sadists. Of the eight films licensed from Sherman, three are Joseph Sarno masterpieces - his watershed 1967 erotic classic Inga, its sequel The Seduction of Inga, and Swedish Wildcats. The cult erotic/sci-fi epic Cinderella 2000, Nurse Sherri (a.k.a. Hospital of Terror), Blazing Stewardesses, and Naughty Stewardesses are all directed by Al Adamson. Jerry Gross' Female Animal rounds out the roster of films.
The uncut Swedish version of Inga will be seeing its long-awaited, officially licensed release to U.S. home video. Female Animal, too, will be available for the first time on home video, and Cinderella 2000 will experience its first release in its original Todd AO aspect ratio. All eight titles are to be released simultaneously as deluxe VHS and DVD packages on the Retro Seduction Cinema label and will feature plenty of bonus materials including original artwork and commentary tracks by Sam Sherman for Female Animal, Cinderella 2000, Nurse Sherri, Blazing Stewardesses, and Naughty Stewardesses. Stay tuned for more news on these titles.
***** T. Marquez recently addressed some of the delays on this film RECONCILIATION.
One of the questions I get asked the most is "What ever happened to RECONCILIATION?". It would seem that from all the updates that go onto the Bunk Films web site, that this one project, seems to get little mention. Does this mean we scrapped the movie? No. Actually we have been working hard on it behind the scenes. Editing a feature length film is quite an undertaking for an amateur group, especially one such as Bunk who tries to keep other projects going. Admittedly there were unexpected snafus during filming (about six casting changes), and during post, we still have a lot of high expectations for the second feature length release from Bunk Films.
I think it is safe to admit now that our goal of a Fall 2000 release was a little unrealistic. We started filming in Jan. and battling with everyone's schedules (can we say 13 principal characters?) and location let downs, we finally finished in July. Everyone involved in the project needed a break. After spending the better part of a year filming the project, there was now 52 tapes to sit through and log footage. Of course not all the tapes were full, and some tapes were tapes of scenes we had to re-film for various reasons, there was still plenty of hours to sit through. Once we began the post process of logging footage and slowly importing scenes, we decided we did not think our capture card was going to do the film justice, so we waited a few months (raising funds of course) and invested in a higher end capture card (a Pinnacle DV500 for those keeping score). We have been editing the film since mid-Jan and have only taking time off from it to do paying side projects. And though it is taking much longer than originally anticipated we believe that taking our time and making sure every scene is edited together flawlessly will be better than hurrying to get this project done. Its important to us that the actors and crew who dedicated so much of their time to this project take a sense of pride when release it and actually enjoy the final product. We're still gunning for an early to mid summer release as we are a approximately a 1/4th of the way done with the film, but again, we're not going to sacrifice quality to put out a film that isn't ready.
MAY 5, 2001
Here's a recent message from Joe Sherlock, a.k.a. Dr. Squid.I've been holed up in the lab for too many days. It's good to get out into the salty air and away from so much moss, dampness and tortured screams.
My segment, "Nowhere To Hyde" for the werewolf anthology, "Bite: The Werewolf Chronicles" was sent off to Brimstone Productions last week. The near-20 minute short was written by Kevin Lindenmuth and directed and edited by myself. There remain a few drop-in shots of full moons and some transitions, which will be done by Brimstone as the anthology is compiled. Keep watching http://www.lindenmuth.com/bite.html for updates.
News comes from Rob Ford about his "Studio of Death" website: "Everybody check out my new website when you get a chance, if you've seen it before, go back and take another look. The site is getting a new look and lots of exciting changes."
http://www.geocities.com/ron_ford_page/
Last fall, I told you about the new Elvira movie, "Elvira's Haunted Hills" - well, check out their website now! The movie has completed shooting so there are TONS of pictures posted and even a way cool trailer available for download. It has all the look and feel (and typography) of a Roger Corman 1960's trailer...plus Elvira and her hills! Check it out, man: http://www.elvira.com/ehh
Hugh Gallagher recently posted news and a call for cast & crew on his Draculina website about a new vampire movie he's planning.
Here are the highlights:
"We are in early stages of producing a vampire movie. We have our first draft of the script and plan to shape things up to shoot this summer. If you are interested in participating in a production we may be looking for you!
WE WANT FRESH FACES! Don't have a lengthy resume? Don't have any resume at all! Talent and enthusiasm sometime surpass experience. Sometimes... Dependability and the ability to follow things through is a must! If you feel you have what it takes and you think you can fill one of the parts listed below, please e-mail us with a credentials along with a photo(s) and your e-mail address. We will contact you. If we feel that you may are what we are looking for you will be required to act out a part of our script on videotape and send it to us. We will make our decision from that, and iron out the details and contracts from there.
If you would like to be involved in the production in other ways (lighting, sound, you have the perfect place to shoot at, etc.), we would like to hear from you too! This movie will require sexy scenes - but will also have a very strong story! If you look good but can't act, don't bother going any farther!
Main characters:
TINA: Young girl, 18-19 years old. Shy, easily intimidated, still trying to get a grip on her life and which direction to turn. Forced to make difficult decisions that will affect her entire life. Goes from innocence to a harden character by the end. (Requires nudity, lesbian sex scenes).
MERCEDES: Older woman, 25+. Knows what she wants until things go really awry and then becomes very dependent on Tina. Must really be able to go through a wide range of emotions. An unwilling vampire, but a vampire nonetheless. (Requires nudity, lesbian sex scenes).
JIM: Pretty much of a prick. Tina's husband.
DR. COLLINS: Ties up the beginning and end of story. Older male.
PHIL: College kid. Has a lot of ideas... one that gets him dead!
JESSIE: Bar girl. Strips, lesbian scenes, gets bloody! (Requires nudity, lesbian sex scenes).
MISS JONES: Nosy next door neighbor. (Requires nudity)
MICKEY / MATT: Plain clothes cops.Draculina is also running a contest to name their movie project! The winnner gets a lifetime subscription to Draculina. Send your title ideas to: dracdirect@aol.com
Full details about the movie at at this page:
http://www.draculina.com/movieprod.htm
Here in the lab, projects continue to bubble. More material for the postponed Dr. Squid #10 have come together, but more still needs to be done. In addition a number of movie projects are in various stages of editing, but nothing to announce just yet.
That's all for now. Until next time...
- Dr. Squid!
PO Box 856, Corvallis, OR 97339 -
Official Dr. Squid Site
MAY 4, 2001
Some of you may have noticed some glitches on the site, especially in the reviews section. My PC took a lightening strike through the phone lines when I was in the middle of uploading content. I can only update when I have access to a working PC. Just give me time and I'll be back on my feet!
Thanks,
Allen
***** All the following comes curtosey Ron Bonk and his weekly newsletter for B-Movie.com
ICE FROM THE SUN IN THEATERS IN NYC THIS WEEKEND!
Ice from the Sun, the brutal experimental punk horror movie from director Eric Stanze, is playing at 11pm at The Den of Cin @ Two Boots, 44 Avenue A (between 3rd and 4th Streets) in NYC this weekend. Admission is $5. Support the indies and check out a truly disturbing b-movie! Also, watch for other Sub Rosa movies there soon, like "Dirty Cop No Donut" (mid-June), "Inbred Rednecks" and more!
SUB ROSA PRODUCTION UPDATES
Sub Rosa Main Offices are hard at work on pre-production on two new projects. One will be a TV series/anthology type feature based in the horror genre, the other is a politically incorrect comedy. Scripts are currently in the works for both and production should begin mid-summer. Meanwhile, two other horror projects are being planned for the fall.
Sub Rosa Main has also contracted a filmmaker out in Rochester, NY to shoot another comedy feature. He is currently hard at work on a script based on both his own ideas and an outline from us.
As far as the Sub Rosa anthology, "Dark Descent: Unholy Fire", plans for that movie have been scraped. The first short originally attached to it, "Stumped", is coming out really well and should be done editing this weekend. The second short, "Match", has some serious problems and isn't strong enough as a main piece of an anthology. We had originally planned to go back and recut and re-master earlier shorts like "I've Killed Before" and "Permanent Waves", as well as to recut "City of the Vampires" into a short and add other bonuses like our award-winning short "Less of Two Evils" and bloopers and behind-the-scenes stuff from every production we're done in the past nine years. But after the problems with "Match", the decision was made that we'd rather move forward with new stuff then return to older stuff quite yet. So "Stumped" will come out alone. "Match" will be finished and available just to those who worked on it. The anthology will be put on hold and we'll get back to it sometime down the line. And editing will then begin on "The World vs. Sonny and Gino" and we can better concentrate on production of our newest features that start shooting this summer.
Sub Rosa Midwest has wrapped another fetish/exploitation production. Look for the title to be revealed and some advance pics on the site within the next week. It's in the editing stages and will be available in about 2-4 weeks. Meantime, production has begun on another movie, a fantasy/fetish based feature.
Sub Rosa Extreme is currently in production on two movies being shot back to back. Both are horror/slasher/gore related. Watch for sneak peeks on the site once they hit the editing stage.
Sub Rosa Blue has some specific production underway as well. One's an erotic/fetish movie that production had wrapped on. But part way through the editing the director has decided to shot a couple quick pick-up shots. A screener should be on its way to us in about 1-2 weeks. Also, an erotic Vampire movie is set to roll cameras in about three weeks.
Sorry for all the mystery - but to get all the final details, stay tuned to the site! We'll be adding a new "Sneak Previews" section which will have info on the movies once they hit the editing stages.
NEW RELEASES AT B-MOVIE.COM
http://www.b-movie.com/movies/newdeals.html
"Gut Pile" is now shipping! Also the long delayed "Inbred Rednecks DVD" is now in and ready to go. Get your copies of these two excellent b-movies today.
Also new on the site, "Nutbag", "Blood for the Muse", "Deeply Disturbed", "Crimson Kisses" (Vampire), and more of those old XXX titles you love so much!
In about 4-5 weeks, Jess Franco's "Eight Legs to Love" two-tape set will be available on the site in a special advance sale. "Shatter Dead" VHS will be coming sometime in July. DVD's of both are in the planning stages.
OTHER NEWS
The B-Movie Hall of Fame is getting ready to roll again! You'll be able to start placing your votes in the next one to two weeks!
David DeCoteau has just finished THE BROTHERHOOD 2: YOUNG WARLOCKS. Looks like a Blockbuster Video exclusive. His FINAL STAB will be at Blockbuster Video for Halloween. And he's starting THE BROTHERHOOD 3: WOLVES OF WALL STREET in June.
Piranha Pictures reports "Production has officially begun on our newest junks, called 'Fifth City.' If you don't know, this movie is a comedy sci-fi kung fu movie. Kind of. I can't explain it, don't ask me! I wanted this movie to be a big fat love fest for independent movies...and I mean the real indie stuff, so I've got a bunch of folk lined up to make special appearances in the movie. Of course, this list may change because let's face it, we're all busy, right? Plus there may be some additions. Let's all get acquainted, shall we?
Starring in the movie is Baltimore underground acting legend Cash Flagg Jr and Christi Etcher. I met Cash on the set of the newest movie that he has starred in, my buddy Alvin Ecarma's pic "Lethal Force." Cash doesn't have a site himself, but here's the address to the movie: www.lethalforcethemovie.com/ This is Christi's first big film role, but she has a lot of experience on the stage. It shall serve me well. Yes. Oh yeah, and I'm playing the third lead. Why? I'm an idiot."
Los Angeles, CA., 04/25/01 "Rape" is the latest narrative release directed and produced by multi-award winning independent filmmaker Bob Bryan. "Rape" is an original screenplay written by Mr. Bryan which explores the psychological and emotional complications arising out of the cycle of dual-victimization played out in an intensely brutal abduction scenario.
In "Rape" the lead character Ray is crippled by a multiple personality disorder and sexual dysfunction issues due to childhood sexual abuse inflicted on him by his father. Hatred, revenge, powerlessness, empathy and retribution are some of the components which are woven together to create this intensely powerful and special presentation. Selected special screenings in Los Angeles will be announced shortly on Mr. Bryan's website http://www.graffitiverite.com.
"THE INVISIBLES is a romantic comedy of word games, sex and pizza. After escaping from a rehab clinic, Jude and Joy, a Rockstar and a Supermodel, seek sanctuary and healing in a Paris flat escaping the public and their own fame. Directed by Noah Stern and starring PORTIA DE ROSSI (Ally McBeal), MICHAEL GOORJIAN (SLC Punk) AND TERRY CAMILLERI (The Truman Show). MONICA 4 at 1332 Second Street, Santa Monica California SUN., APRIL 29 AT 11 am
Kelly Kole reports "Lots of things going on ... First to start off... I hope you caught my appearance on The Soprano's I will also on the episode this weekend!! Secondly, I just finished shooting a special issue coming to newsstands this summer/fall for Playboy Magazine... All about the Soprano's Bada Bing Girls!!! Keep your eyes out and I will keep you posted."
Mike Legge reports: "I have re-mastered Braindrainer. I did some slight editing, did my own filmlook which improved the picture quite a bit, redid the m&e track. I also added a Curtains trailer to the beginning and put Braindrainer outtakes at the end." Watch for the new version on the site soon!
B+ Production is hard at work on their sequel to Vamps: Deadly Dreamgirls. This one is called "Blood Sisters".
Check-out Baltimore native www.Sci-Fi-Shannon.com - Shannon will be featured in "Bold", a multimedia magazine edited by Jennifer Huss and Bill George (issue #1 debuts in June): Jennifer wrote the magazine's bible, foundation and developed the ties to independent filmmaking.
Eric Spudic reports "Hi Ron, just did a Stephen King flick last night called STRAWBERRY SPRING. Small cameo, little dialogue (hope the boom mic picked it up!). It's premiering in July. It's about a college kid committing murders on campus. I'm just a dorky college student, lol. I'm interested in doing more roles in films in the Illinois/Missouri area. ericspudic@hotmail.com".
Alexandre Michaud is hard at work on some new movies. "I'm in charge of the upcoming movie series GOREGOYLES. It is going to be a kick-ass series of movies each featuring two medium length fictions by the top indy directors. It's going to be wild and gory as the real horror fans like it."
MAY 3, 2001
New from WAVE...
... Video Outlaw has just released Shoot the Girls starring Mia Copia and Misty Mundae. You're not going to want to miss the hot and sexy thriller.
Coming soon: Factory 2000 presents The Infamous Porno Murders starring Misty Mundae. This one plays on the fetish of hanging.
MAY 2, 2001
This came in the e-mail the other day and I thought I would share.SCI-FI SUMMER ATLANTA 2001!
The NEW science fiction convention loosely based on all the OLD science fiction conventions!
JULY 6-8, 2001
Check out our Website! WWW.SCI-FI-SUMMER.COM
HOW MUCH TO GET IN? $20 gets you in for the whole weekend! That's right, only TWENTY BUCKS!!!
BUY YOUR MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE!
OR
Click on the following url! https://secure.paypal.com/xclick/business=joeve%40bellsouth.net&item_name=On e+Sci-Fi+Summer+Membership%21&amount=20.00
OR Write down your name and address and email along with a check or money order made out to JOEVE ENTEPRISES, INC. And mail it to
Joe Vecchio
Sci-Fi-Summer
4090 Brooksbridge Crossing
Alpharetta, GA 30022GROUP MEMBERSHIPS
If you think our REGULAR rate is cheap, the GROUP rates are even better! The first five memberships will cost only $75 (that's $15 per person!) and $10 for each additional member! Unfortunately group rates are not available online, only because we haven't figured out how to make that work yet! If you're sending a group membership, we need:-The name of the group
-The name and contact info of the contact person for the group
-The names of everyone in the groupWrite all that down and send it, along with a check or money order made out to JOEVE ENTERPRISE, INC., to
Joe Vecchio
Sci-Fi-Summer
4090 Brooksbridge Crossing
Alpharetta, GA 30022DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION AND GROUPS is June 6th!
WHERE'S IT AT? AND HOW MUCH FOR A ROOM?
MARRIOTT CENTURY CENTER
2000 Century Blvd., Atlanta, Georgia 30345
In beautiful kinda north of Atlanta but still in the city without being downtown with all those hassles if ya know what I mean! It's right off the Clairmont Road exit of I-85!
ROOM RATES are only $89/night!
FOR RESERVATIONS call (404) 325-0000
And be sure to mention Sci-Fi Summer to get the con rate!
CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.marriotthotels.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=ATLNENOTE: ROOMS ARE GOING FAST, SO HURRY!
WITH OUR SPECIAL GUESTS:
MUSETTA VANDER -From Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek: Voyager, Babylon 5, and Xena!
GEORGE LOWE -The voice of Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Space Ghost Coast To Coast!
LISA GETTO -Actress who's appeared in shows like Babylon 5 and Deep Space 9!
STEVE GOSTELOW -Professional actor, prop man, model builder and costumer for Dr. Who and Red Dwarf!
JEFF PITTARELLI -World-class artist and painter!
THE ATLANTA RADIO THEATRE COMPANY! Performing at least two shows!
Also: Artists Eric Powell, Tony Harris, and Robert Brown! Voice actor Michael Brady! Harpist/Filker Gwen Knighton! And more as we confirm them!
AND CELEBRATING the 25th anniversary of the little-known sci-fi show CRITICAL MASS!
HOURS
Non-stop (almost) from Friday July 6, 9 a.m. until Sunday July 8, 5 p.m.!ACTIVITIES
Dynamic DEALER'S ROOM!
We kept the con cheap so you can blow all your dough here! Rush right in in a buying frenzy!!Mind-Boggling PANELS!
-My Life on the Big Screen (with Musetta Vander!)
-Space Ghost Speaks!
-Behind The Scenes with Lisa Getto
-The Final Frontier: Will We Ever Get There?
-Comics Roundtable
-Lord Of The Rings: How much will this suck?
-I Was A Teenage Fan-Boy
-What's wrong with Fandom?
AND MORE!!!Soul-Shattering GAMES!!!
Sci-Fi Summer's games are being hosted by Dreampod 9, with an assist from our friends at Steve Jackson Games and Holistic Designs! Tournaments and prizes to be announced at the show or as we get news!Video Games and Pinball!
The real deal, man! Famous video arcades through a time warp straight from the eighties! Pac-Man! Tempest! Centipede! Robotron! Pinball machines include Black Knight 2000, Twilight Zone, and Creature from the Black Lagoon! All set on FREE PLAY for the whole weekend!Commodious COSTUME CONTEST!
Oh sure, like we're gonna have a con without a costume contest! Untalented amateurs facing an unruly crowd armed to the teeth with over-ripe fruits and vegetables! What could be more entertaining???Kernel-Poppin' KARAOKE and DANCE!
Join our DJ "Commander Havoc" as he blasts tunes that'll make your muscles twitch like an old episode of Pokemon! And hold on to your ears as people who have no business being on stage croon tunes that'll make the walls melt! It's just too pulse-poundingly spectacularific to miss!!!Anachronistic ART SHOW!
You know what it is! Now go there! Entrance Rules on the website!Southern Fried VIDEOS!
From Anime to Zardoz, a veritable smorgasbord of technological entertainment!And last but not least:
THE SCI-FI SUMMER GAMES!
OK here's the deal: We get as many local clubs in the area together to compete in ridiculous, meaningless games for worthless but sentimentally valuable prizes! The club that eventually comes out on top will be declared the best club in Atlanta and get to act obnoxious all year long! Yeah, I know, but now they'll have a REASON for it!FOR MORE INFO
joeve@bellsouth.net
or Phone
770-753-0779
MAY 1, 2001
The following is taken from the B-Monster monthly newsletter.OBITUARIES
Anthony Dexter
Actor Anthony Dexter, who achieved overnight fame following his star turn as Rudolph Valentino in a 1951 biopic, died at his home in Greeley, Colo. He was 88. Dexter's fame was fleeting, however, and the majority of the films in which he starred were low-budget affairs. Cult-film fans will recognize Dexter from his roles in B-level sci-fi films such as "Fire Maidens of Outer Space," "Twelve to the Moon" and "The Phantom Planet."Born Walter Craig in Talmadge, Neb., he studied drama at the University of Iowa. Following a hitch in the Army Special Services during World War II, he began acting on Broadway in shows such as "The Three Sisters" and "Ah, Wilderness!" Producer Edward Small made much of his search for the ideal actor to impersonate Valentino, claiming it took 11 years and required 400 screen tests. Dexter was chosen from 75,000 applicants. Dexter appeared in several period dramas following "Valentino," including "Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl," "The Black Pirates," and "Captain John Smith and Pocahontas." He made guest appearances on television programs, including "Rawhide," "Bat Masterson" and "The High Chaparral."
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth
"Kustom Kar" counter-culture icon Ed "Big Daddy" Roth died in his Manti, Utah, studio of an apparent heart attack. He was 69. Roth created his cartoon character "Rat Fink," and a host of other similarly styled lovable grotesques (Drag Nut, Mother's Worry, Mr. Gasser) in the late 1950s. They appealed to a generation of teenage rebels, and their commercial success in the form of model kits, T-shirts and plastic figures helped finance his custom hot-rod design work.The West Coast "Kustom Kar Kulture" thrived throughout the 1950 and 60s with Roth as its leading influence. Author Tom Wolfe described Roth as the "most colorful, the most intellectual and the most capricious" of the car customizers, adding, "He's the Salvador Dali of the movement." The craze spawned myriad Roth model kits, and the "Rat Fink" figure was a ubiquitous cultural fixture for nearly a decade. Many credit Roth with helping to inspire the underground comics movement of the 1960s. Roth once told the Associated Press, "My fanaticism with cars has just destroyed my personal life. ... It's an obsession, an addiction. Every day I pray to God, 'Release me from my calling!' "