The Second Trailer Released for "The Dooms Chapel Horror" - PRESS RELEASE

The Dooms Chapel Horror is a creature feature with heart. This tale of terror recently had its World Premiere, in Paducah Kentucky. Here, the film played at the River’s Edge Film Festival, to a packed house. This indie horror feature tells a tale of revenge. And, the film centrally stars: Bill Oberst Jr. (Deadly Revisions), Shaun Gerardo (X-Men: First Class), Wendy Keeling (Revelation Trail) and Joshua Mark Robinson (Burning Kentucky). The filmmakers, director John William Holt and writer Jason Turner, are pleased to release a second, much bloodier trailer for The Dooms Chapel Horror right here!

This extended trailer shows the conflicts housed within Kaler Mills. Kyle (Austin Madding) returns to his hometown, after being absent for ten years. He is there to put a family tragedy to rest. Blamed for the death of his brother, Ryan (William Ryan Watson, Stoker), he hopes to clear his name, by proving that his brother’s death was an accident. But, something in the woods promises to take even more from Kyle.

The Dooms Chapel Horror debuted on the big screen to a packed crowd. The World Premiere of the film was sold-out as producer, Christopher Bower, brought the film back to where it was filmed. Most recently, the film has taken part in the American Film Market, where it was shown to over a dozen distributors. This film is expected to release in 2015.

The official trailer for the film is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WqTJFoQkQo&feature=youtu.be
A downloadable version of the trailer is available here:
https://app.box.com/s/r6n6ghuxfpinqvw7mc5p

The official synopsis: “A horrific family tragedy, a town that lays blame, a boy who wants revenge. The Dooms Chapel Horror rises to unleash its terrible vengeance on the tight-knit, southern town of Kaler Mills.

Blamed for the death of his celebrated older brother, young Kyle Cole is tormented by members of the community, to the point of no return. A secret meeting at the compound of a mysterious and dangerous man named Jordan sets the fate of the town...only to be put on hold as Kyle's parents, succumbing to their grief, abruptly send Kyle away to be raised by distant relatives.

Now, years later, Kyle is a young man on the verge of graduating from college. He is joined by his girlfriend Mandy and Tanner, a young documentary filmmaker, as he travels back to Kaler Mills. He hopes to find peace with his mother and father and to finally deal with the events that caused him so much sadness and anger as a boy. But, his parents are not the only ones waiting for Kyle's return. The table is still set and Jordan, his adopted son Samuel and the dark, ancient creation of Kyle's vengeance have been waiting...and they are hungry!

Fan pages for the film can be found here:
https://twitter.com/thedchmovie

And here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheDoomsChapelHorror/timeline

Completion Nearing for "Granny's House" Starring Bill Oberst Jr - PRESS RELEASE

Director Les Mahoney (Available) has nearly completed post-production on the indie horror, thriller feature At Granny`s House. This film stars Rachel Alig (Bikini Spring Break), Glenda Morgan Brown (“The West Wing”), Mahoney(Coldwood) and indie horror favorite Bill Oberst Jr. (of the Emmy-winning Takethislollipop.com and Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies).

This title is of a loving caregiver whose dark secret makes Granny’s house a macabre place of death - and love. Shot entirely in a rural town in Colorado, At Granny’s House is a dark Hitchcockian thriller that will make audiences wonder what is going on, behind closed doors in small-town America.

The first teaser trailer for the film was recently released. In it, we see Alig with her ever-present syringe. Oberst, Morgan Brown and a mysterious dishevelled man (held captive in an austere room) are also shown.

While details of the movie are still shrouded in mystery, it is certain that those who enter Granny’s house will never be the same.

The film`s trailer is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3GVNVN_OBQ

As well, the trailer can be downloaded here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g7mbctoyt5zt46m/At-Granny%27s-House-Teaser-Trailer.mp4?dl=0

Release Date: TBA.

Director: Les Mahoney.

Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Rachel Alig, Laura Lee and Nissa Von Reiter

The film`s homepage is available here:
http://www.grannyshousemovie.com/

At Granny`s House on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Grannyshousemovie

The Freaky Summer Issue of Girls and Corpses Has Arrived - PRESS RELEASE

The Freaky Summer issue of Girls and Corpses Magazine is here!
A tribute to the 1932 movie Freaks
with an amazing sideshow cover featuring:
Michael Berryman, Butch Patrick, Kirby Bliss Blanton,
Zombie Boy and half-man Short E. Dangerously


PREVIEW NEW ISSUE and COVER HERE: http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/
STORE to ORDER: http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/store/index.html


Girls and Corpses Magazine, known for outrageous horror/comedy and insane covers, have done it again with their best cover EVER! "I have always wanted to do a tribute to one of my favorite horror films, Freaks (1932) directed by Tod Browning (Frankenstein), explains Publisher/Deaditor-In-Chief Robert 'Corpsy" Rhine, adding, "We wanted to create the feel of 'Freaks' with all the sideshow performers, so we brought in horror icon MICHAEL BERRYMAN (The Hills Have Eyes), Tattooed Wonder ZOMBIE BOY (47 Ronin), KIRBY BLISS BLANTON (The Green Inferno) and BUTCH PATRICK (Eddie Munster). Finally, to represent the Amazing Johnny Eck from 'Freaks' we got real half-man SHORT E. DANGEROUSLY to do the famous one-handed handstand on our cover.


And... if that's not enough to freak you out, this freaky issue contains exclusive interviews with: ELI ROTH (The Green Inferno), NAOMI "PEPPER" GROSSMAN (American Horror Story), BILL OBERST JR (Circus Of The Dead), The Amazing LIZARDMAN, SON of LOBSTER BOY, CHANEL RYAN and CANDICE KITA (Circus of The Dead), BLOWFLY ('The Filthy Rapper') and Effects Wiz MARCUS KOCH. Also included are features on the SIDESHOW BABIES of Coney Island, DEATH CABARETS of Paris, behind-the-screams of the making of the classic 1932 film FREAKS and a photo shoot with a dead clown! Amateur Freak-of-The Month and more sick Last Laughs round out this special 'Freaks' Tribute issue.


So, get you freak on and preview this issue now: http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/ then pre-order here (ships August 1st): http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/store/index.html

Indie Horror Icon Bill Oberst Jr attached to "Slay Utterly" - PRESS RELEASE

CHICAGO, ILL. – Filmmaker Stuart Wahlin announced horror icon Bill Oberst Jr. is attached to Slay Utterly, both as an actor and a producer. The film, to be shot in 2014, is a modern adaptation inspired by the Villisca (Iowa) ax murders of 1912, which were also the subject of Wahlin’s 2013 documentary, The Ax Man Enigma, which built a compelling case pointing to a lone “Ax Man” being responsible for dozens of eerily-similar murders throughout the nation’s heartland during a two-year period.

Slay Utterly will be the writer-director’s second feature film. Wahlin’s first narrative feature, Hand of Glory (2012), earned the filmmaker “Best Director’ at the Prairie State Film Festival in Chicago last year, and “Best Actress” for Heather Dorff (Truth or Dare, What They Say).

Having earned over a hundred credits in a five-year period, Oberst is considered the hardest-working actor in horror, if not indie film as a whole. Among numerous awards and accolades, Oberst recently took home “Best Actor” from the Pollygrind Underground Film Festival in Las Vegas for his role in Coyote, which also won “Best Picture.”

“Bill is much more than just a horror actor,” Wahlin said of his film’s star. “He’s a tremendously-talented artist who’s going to win an Oscar someday. Though I think his fans will get what they expect from him, this a film that gives Bill a little more depth to flex his acting prowess in a very conflicted, sympathetic role.”

3 New Posters Released for Ditch Day Massacre - PRESS RELEASE

Water Tree Media Releases Three New Posters for Joe Hendrick's Ditch Day Massacre

“There’s Hell to Pay for Cutting Class!”

Water Tree Media has completed production on the slasher film Ditch Day Massacre, recently. This horrifying film stars Bill Oberst Jr., Katy Foley and Zack Silverman, in a ditch party gone violently wrong. Megan Waters is the producer of this exciting feature. Also,Ditch Day Massacre is a throwback to the tense style of filmmaking from the ‘80s; the killer’s motivations are kept in mystery, until the bloody end. Now, horror fans can preview this feature and channel its course by picking their favourite poster, from the three just released.

The three posters each have their distinctive style. The first graphic shows actor Bill Oberst Jr. as Vick, poised with a nasty looking wood axe. It is simple and scary. The second poster gives us a glimpse of the house where several teens are throwing a high school ditch party. Above the house, the maniac looms above, like a demented reaper. Finally, the third poster features the terrorized teen Jenny, played by Katy Foley. The character Mike (Zack Silverman) can also be seen. Which poster do you like best?

Writer Daniel Coughlin knows the importance of conceptualizing and designing a proper look for a film. Coughling states of these posters and others: “there are those posters that you never forget…like the original Maniac - the artwork draws you in, grabs you and forces you to watch the movie." Graphic artist Jake Deardorff has designed each poster. And now, it is time for fans to pick their favourite.

A contest for picking the best poster will be held at the the Ditch Day Massacre fan page, which can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmDitch?fref=ts

The winning graphic will be showcased at several upcoming film festivals. Producer Waters says of the upcoming festival run: “it's going to be a fun-filled, gory, thrill ride from the opening image to the end credits." The film’s World Premiere will be announced shortly.

For more info on the film, please visit the Ditch Day Massacre homepage:

www.TheFilmDitch.com
The trailer for the film is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0N8eTigFAA

Ditch Day Massacre gets A New Trailer - PRESS RELEASE

Water Tree Media, helmed by producer Megan Waters, has released the full length trailer for the much anticipated teen slasher film Ditch Day Massacre! This film stars horror icon Bill Oberst Jr. (Children of Sorrow, Scary or Die) and Lynn Lowry (Cat People, The Crazies). First time director Joe Hendrick’s collaborative efforts with horror screenwriter/author Daniel P. Coughlin (Lake Dead, Farmhouse) and sibling actor/writer Ryan Coughlin (Back Slash, “Jericho”) promise to keep us begging for more twisted story, practical gore and scantily clad scenery.

The film also stars ambitious up and coming talents Katy Foley (Disdain) and Zach Silverman (A Broken Code). Tara Gerard (Lake Dead), Mad Brad Potts (Puppet Master X, “Glee”) and martial arts star Morgan Benoit (The Forbidden Kingdom) fill in the blood dripping tale with elements of mystery and a well-developed plotline. Kyle Morris (Chillerama), Gabe De Santi (Blood Shed) Samantha Dawn (Premonition) and Suicide Girl Pandie seduce and charm us with an attractive dynamic. Parental figures Suzanne Gutierrez (The Colombian Connection) and Greg Depetro (“General Hospital”) tie the film together with their small, but intricate performances.

And, rumor has it there is a production journal that will be released in book form near the film’s release date, which promises to bare all. And, it will tell the tale of a group of underdog filmmakers putting everything they got, literally to make this fun and explosive horror film.

The Ditch Day Massacre official synopsis:

"Jenny Bilson, a high school senior, is the perfect student, and a wonderful daughter to a veteran police detective. But a figure from her past has come knocking. And, throwing a high school 'ditch party,' will end up being one HELL of a mistake!“

Release Date: 2013. Director: Joe Hendrick. Writers: Daniel P. Coughlin and Ryan Coughlin.

Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Katy Foley, Zach Silverman, Lynn Lowry and Morgan Benoit.

The latest trailer for Ditch Day Massacre is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0N8eTigFAA

For more information on the film visit us at: http://thefilmditch.com/

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A Teaser Trailer Has Been Released for "A Grim Becoming" - PRESS RELEASE

A Grim Becoming stars Bill Oberst Jr., Jessica Cameron, Lynn Lowry, Melantha Blackthorne, Devanny Pinn, Michael Sciabarrasi and Brandon Williams.

Raphael is a young, bitter executive who is on the verge of losing a multimillion dollar architectural deal when a sudden death in his family forces him to return to his home town of Metzburgh.
As Raphael returns to Metzburgh, he experiences a life changing event: witnessing a Grim Reaper taking a soul. This sighting results in Raphael becoming a Reaper and having to explore his own conscience and the lengths he will go to get his own life back. But Death has other plans for the naive young executive.
Website: www.A Grim Becomingmovie.com (still under construction)
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2441174/
Teaser Trailer Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbGqgHWMQU0&feature=youtu.be

DefTone Pictures Upcoming Film "A Grim Becoming" - PRESS RELEASE

DefTone Pictures Studios signs Brandon Williams to play lead role of Raphael in A Grim Becoming

DefTone Pictures Studios Inc continues to put Buffalo, New York on the map with their film productions. Currently in preproduction is their next feature film: a horror comedy entitled A Grim Becoming. Directed by Adam R Steigert (Ombis 2013) and written by Janeen Avery, Christopher Brechtel, Mark Mendola and Adam R Steigert.

DefTone Pictures Studios Inc’s search to find the actor to portray the lead character of Raphael is over. Raphael is a young, bitter executive who is on the verge of losing a multimillion dollar architectural when a sudden death in his family forces him to return to his home town of Metzburgh. With the role of Raphael depending a lot on an actor’s physical abilities, casting the role was a challenge. DefTone is proud to announce that Brandon Williams has signed on to play the role of Raphael. Brandon is an actor that can hold his own with his comedic abilities and he should take the character of Raphael to a new level.

The official theatrical teaser trailer is set to be released May 2013 and will feature a sneak-peek look at the character of “Death” who goes by the more human name of Magoo. A Grim Becoming stars Brandon Williams, Britt Griffith, Devanny Pinn, Bill Oberst Jr., Michael Sciabarrasi, Jessica Cameron, Melantha Blackthorne, Lynn Lowry, Patrick Mallette, Valerie Lynn Hanna, Melyssa Jade, Mike Sarcinelli, Christopher Brechtel and Aryn Fitzgerald.

DefTone Pictures Studios Inc begins principal photography on A Grim Becoming starting June 1st, 2013. The film has a tentative release date of June 21, 2014.

Lord Bateman's Official Synopsis - PRESS RELEASE

Lord Bateman

“The truth is in their tears.”

Hollywood, Los Angeles – Lord Bateman is a horror film currently in development from Dismal Productions. This title is slated for a 2014 release and the film stars Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies). Oberst Jr. plays Bateman, a noble who sees himself more as a demon than a mortal. He stalks Europe in search of ever more victims to act out his devilish ways. Early production has involved a photo shoot with actresses Anna Pullig and Alice Orozco participating. Make-up artist Mark Andrews (Kaboom) has lent his talents and litres of blood to the shoot, as well. His work can be seen in the photos below. And, these stills have been brought together in a short video, which shows the film’s dark tone and proficiency in the creation of demonic makeup. This is truly an evil production.

Actor Oberst Jr. has something to say of the film’s story. Lord Bateman is set in the 16th Century. It is in Europe where Bateman seeks out and dismembers his victims. Is Lord Bateman a demon with evil powers or merely a mortal caught in delusion? Actor Oberst Jr. says of the film’s evil and of his character: “I believe in Satan…and I know from personal experience that he is a liar and a thief.” Decide Bateman’s fate and conscience with this short production video, which is waiting below!

The film’s official synopsis is here:

"Lord Bateman is a man of royal lineage who is plagued by visions of himself as a demon. He comes to believe that he actually is a demon, cursed to live a human existence as punishment for some infraction down below. The question is whether he is right...or delusional. Of course, to his victims it matters little (Dismal Productions)."

Release Date: 2014.

Producers: Seth Metoyer, and Bill Oberst Jr.

Photography: Thomas and Spencer Filichia

Makeup: Marky Andrews

Cast (in photos): Bill Oberst Jr., Anna Pullig and Alice Orozco.

The production video is available on Vimeo (High Quality): http://vimeo.com/52550741

The film’s fan page is here: http://www.facebook.com/DismalProductions?fref=ts

The Dismal Productions website is here: http://www.dismalproductions.com/

The clip is also available on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBSja0UOYLE&feature=youtu.be

More stills are available here on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/filichia_family/sets/72157630893398236/

Assassins 2011 (Short Film) - Review

Before I became a Horror freak I watched a great deal of action movies.  Well, I really did not watch them willingly all the time but all the same it was the main genre I watched and enjoyed.  Explosions, gunfights,martial arts, it was all good.  I did always find the job of an assassin very intriguing. Always so cunning and calculating, so smart that they are never out witted.

Starting with our main character Nathan (Bill Oberst Jr) sitting in his car waiting for the right time.  He walks into the apartment he was sitting outside of.  Walking in and knowing someone has just done a job here and is nowhere to be seen.  The person that did the job was in the bathroom reflecting on the terrible thing he had just done.  He comes out to find Nathan sitting at the kitchen table drinking a glass of water.  He puts his gun to Nathan's head and threatens his life.  Nathan being the quick talker that he is calmly convinces him to sit across from him and put his gun down.  They talk about the job that was just done.  You will never believe what happens next!

This film was put together very well, from the direction all the way to the acting by our 2 main characters.  It was directed by Michael Bonomo who did an outstanding job with this.  The angles and the subtle violence that graces the screen.  The only acting in this film is done by Bill Oberst Jr really.  He is as brilliant in this as anything he has done in his career.  Very cool, calm and collected almost like he is as comfortable on in front of the camera as watching football on Sunday afternoon with a beer in hand. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this film from beginning to end.  It keeps you on the edge of your seat.  I am also excited to add that this is being made into a feature film.  The Indiegogo campaign will start Monday April 23rd.  The feature film will also star Bill Oberst Jr as Nathan the Assassin.  Because of the quality of this short and the fact that we want to be able to share with everyone the short film in its entirety on Twisted Central.  Below is the You Tube link that you can view the film in its entirety.  I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.  Also you can click here http://indiegogo.com/Assassins if you would like to support the feature film project.

The Photos used in the review were taken by Rebekah N. Patent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zl6txavrac