Psychedelic Rock Band Spindrift Performs At The U.S’s Most Haunted Locations In "Spindrift’s Haunted West"

Spindrift is a U.S. psychedelic country western band. Recently, they travelled the American West for five weeks, where they exclusively performed in Ghost Towns and haunted locations. They documented all of their travels in the film Spindrift’s Haunted West. And Spindrift consists of: Kirkpatrick Thomas (lead vocals), Becca Davidson (guitar), Joe Zabielski (drums) and Riley Bray (Bass). Now, Indican Pictures will debut this rock-and-roll documentary on DVD and Digital platforms, this July.

On their travels, Spindrift performed at some of the mostly ghostly haunts. Their trip consisted of shows at the ghost town Bodie, CA and the Valley of Fire. They also had a pitstop at the Crazyhorse Monument in Wyoming. All of this travel and musical collaboration led to more music, including: “When I Was a Cowboy” and “Blood and Saddle.” Their latest documentary is full of breathtaking views and surreal musical performances. Fans of psychedelic rock can see for themselves what Spindrift has created - this July - on DVD and most Digital platforms.

A whiskey-soaked psychedelic spaghetti western visual tour-de-force that brings viewers a unique, peyote inspired look behind the curtain of madness and into the Haunted West of yore…

Release Date: July 2020 (Digital, DVD).

Spindrift's Haunted West | OFFICIAL 2020 TRAILER from Indican Pictures on Vimeo.

New Clip Released For Tommy Baker's Documentary "Facing East"

A new clip has been released for upcoming documentary "Facing East". The film will be released March 17th from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the clip below.

With over 100,000 documented disturbed burials the owners and operators of Eastern Cemetery systematically re-used graves over and over, taking advantage of low-income families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. 25 years after the cemetery was left abandoned, the Friends of Eastern Cemetery was formed to provide care and upkeep that the burial grounds so desperately needed.

SHOCKING Doc On CEMETERY "FACING EAST" Coming This MARCH

The most disturbing and chilling documentary of the year, FACING EAST gets North American release next month

Tommy Baker’s chilling and captivating Facing East, an expose on a graveyard that would re-use graves over and over, premieres On Demand this March from Uncork’d Entertainment.

With over 100,000 documented disturbed burials the owners and operators of Eastern Cemetery systematically re-used graves over and over, taking advantage of low-income families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. 25 years after the cemetery was left abandoned, the Friends of Eastern Cemetery was formed to provide care and upkeep that the burial grounds so desperately needed.



Facing East out March 17 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

New Trailer And Art Take Flight For "The Mothman Legacy"

Small Town Monsters has released the first trailer for The Mothman Legacy, the latest from cryptid documentarian Seth Breedlove.  The new trailer gives audiences a glimpse into some of the dark, haunting landscapes captured around West Virginia, along with sound clips from witnesses interviewed for the new film.  The trailer is accompanied by a new one-sheet from acclaimed artist, Christopher Shy (Mandy, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) which gives a haunting look at the titular creature.

The final chapter in Breedlove's Mothman trilogy, The Mothman Legacy will tell the story of dozens of sightings of a folk legend of dubious origin, who allegedly continues to be seen throughout the area today.  With a dozen eyewitness interviews, the film promises to offer some of the most intense and terrifying encounters ever recorded.

Many believe the Mothman to be a 1960's phenomenon, an omen only appearing before tragedy, and disappearing after a flap of sightings and the subsequent Silver Bridge collapse in 1967.  But what if there's more?  What if the origins of this omen trace back much further and go much deeper than anyone realized?  And what if...the sightings never ended?

The Mothman Legacy is directed by Seth Breedlove and produced by Adrienne Breedlove.  Lyle Blackburn returns to narrate with cinematography by Zac Palmisano and an original score by Brandon Dalo.  The Mothman Legacy is being funded through a crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter which launches Thursday, February 6th.  Rewards include copies of the film on DVD and Blu-Ray, posters, t-shirts and more.

Small Town Monsters made waves in 2017 with their documentary The Mothman of Point Pleasant, followed by 2019's Terror in the Skies.  The Mothman trilogy will conclude with the release of The Mothman Legacy, set to premiere in Fall 2020.

Confronting Documentary BALTIC TRIBES Gets U.S Release January 2020

Acclaimed science documentary Baltic Tribes, a dazzling but brutal new film about the Baltic people in the 13th century from filmmakers Lauris Abele and Raitis Abele, will be released in North America this January.
 
13th century. Danish spy Lars enters the tribal lands of the Baltic people, where he takes part in religious rites, cruel forays, gets high during the summer solstice, becomes the slave of Curonians and even fights the crusaders. Who really were the last pagans of Europe? It’s a unique trip into the textures of the past and into the unknown lands of Baltic tribes.
 
Kaspars Anins, Kristaps Bedritis, Lauma Balode, and Carl Biorsmark star.
 
Baltic Tribes will be available on DVD and Digital January 7 from High Octane Pictures.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Inspiration Profiled In DANGER GOD

Available on DVD September 17, DANGER GOD fixes on one of the legends of the game, Gary Kent. Though the king of B movies in the Sixties and Seventies, working for indie directors from Richard Rush to Ray Dennis Steckler to Al Adamson, Kent tackled even larger real-life challenges.

Gary Kent, one of the inspirations for Brad Pitt’s character in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, is profiled in director Joe O’Connell’s DANGER GOD. The famed filmmaker ‘loosely' based Pitt's stuntman character ‘Cliff Booth’ on Kent, and his own run in with the Manson Family at Spahn Ranch.

Professional stuntman Gary Kent has made a hard-earned name for himself in over 50 years of falling, burning, jumping, fighting and breaking himself for some of the most cherished independent and B-movies of the 20th Century. This is his story, from the anything goes days of the drive-in era, including his run in with Charles Manson and his infamous family, to his personal battles and triumphs with health, alcoholism and love. Features interviews with Monte Hellman, Duane Eddy, Richard Rush, Marc Singer and more.    

Trailer Released For Upcoming Documentary"Wrinkles The Clown"

The official trailer has been released for upcoming documentary "Wrinkles The Clown". This is the latest doc film from filmmaker Michael Beach Nichols. Based on the real viral sensation of sightings of a clown and the subsequent mythic impact on social media, "Wrinkles The Clown" is set to be released October 4th. The world premiere is slated for Fantastic Fest.

The documentary looks at a creepy clown who is hired to terrify misbehaving children in Southwest Florida. Wrinkles went viral after a silent black and white surveillance video was uploaded to YouTube, depicting a child sleeping peacefully before a disheveled old man disguised as a clown slid out from beneath her bed. That led to an outpouring of similar videos and the creation of an internet sensation that rivals Pennywise in sheer, malevolently cheery creepiness.

"MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN" Coming To Theaters And VOD This October

Watch the Official Trailer for MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN, Coming to Theaters and VOD on October 4th

Screen Media and Legion M acquired North American distribution rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s Memory: The Origins of Alien. The documentary explores how Ridley Scott, Dan O'Bannon, and H.R. Giger created the classic 1979 sci-fi horror film. Legion M and Screen Media will release it in select US theaters and On Demand beginning October 4th.

Philippe (“78/52,” “The People vs. George Lucas,” “Doc of the Dead”) takes fans on an exploration of the mythical underpinnings of ALIEN, supported by exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, unearthing the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of ALIEN creators Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger - including original story notes, rejected designs and storyboards, and O’Bannon’s original 29 page script from 1971, titled "Memory." The documentary dedicates focus on the film’s iconic “Chestburster” scene."

"POWER OF GRAYSKULL" COMES TO DIGITAL, DVD THIS SEPTEMBER

Discover the history of Mattel's definitive action figure toy line this September!

From Randall Lobb and Robert McCallum, THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL : The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe chronicles the beginnings and blockbuster-success of ‘80s toy sensation He-Man in an exhaustive, captivating 95 minute documentary that melts back the plastic on Eternia’s best-kept secrets!

Featuring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Richard Edlund, J. Michael Straczynski, Alan Oppenheimer and many more, the “fantastic documentary”* THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL will be available on digital and DVD for the first time this September from High Octane Pictures.

In the early 1980s He-Man arrived on the scene and hit the world with a punch as powerful as the character himself. Designed in the wake of Conan the barbarian and under the shadow of Star Wars, He-Man's surprising popularity spawned a multi billion dollar empire that included toys, comic books, cartoons, live-action movies and a literal sister spinoff show - She-Ra - and continues to appeal to a ravenous fan-base today. Watch as artists, creators and collaborators dig deep, tell tales and share the surprising developments of an unlikely, unparalleled pop culture success in this Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the
Universe. Do you have the power?
 


THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL has the power September 3 on DVD and Digital from High Octane Pictures.

HE-MAN DOC "POWER OF GRAYSKULL" COMES TO DIGITAL, DVD THIS SEPTEMBER

Discover the history of Mattel's definitive action figure toy line this September!

From Randall Lobb and Robert McCallum, THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL : The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe chronicles the beginnings and blockbuster-success of ‘80s toy sensation He-Man in an exhaustive, captivating 95 minute documentary that melts back the plastic on Eternia’s best-kept secrets!

Featuring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Richard Edlund, J. Michael Straczynski, Alan Oppenheimer and many more, the “fantastic documentary”* THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL will be available on digital and DVD for the first time this September from High Octane Pictures.

In the early 1980s He-Man arrived on the scene and hit the world with a punch as powerful as the character himself. Designed in the wake of Conan the barbarian and under the shadow of Star Wars, He-Man's surprising popularity spawned a multi billion dollar empire that included toys, comic books, cartoons, live-action movies and a literal sister spinoff show - She-Ra - and continues to appeal to a ravenous fan-base today. Watch as artists, creators and collaborators dig deep, tell tales and share the surprising developments of an unlikely, unparalleled pop culture success in this Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the
Universe. Do you have the power?

THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL has the power September 3 on DVD and Digital from High Octane Pictures.

Trailer Released For Upcoming Documentary "Direct To Video"

The trailer has been released for upcoming documentary "Direct To Video". The film is set to premiere on The Monster Channel in October. The documentary comes from indie horror producer and director Dustin Ferguson.

"Direct To Video" includes exclusive interviews with 20 Directors, Actors, Writers and Special FX artists from the 90s Direct To Video scene such as Clint Howard, Lloyd Kaufman, Kelli Maroney, Jeff Burr, Jim Wynorski, Brinke Stevens, Fred Olen Ray and Kenneth J. Hall.

A fun look back at the often overlooked and under appreciated era of the Direct To Video horror films of the 1990s. Featuring exclusive interviews and clips providing a fresh new persepective of a time remembered fondly by those that lived it.

Crime Documentary "Rainy In Glenageary" Out Now

Award-winning Irish director Graham Jones, who has made several critically-acclaimed indie movies since the nineties such as NOLA AND THE CLONES and HOW TO CHEAT IN THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE, releases a new film today called RAINY IN GLENAGEARY.

This latest work from Jones is an unorthodox true crime documentary which explores the unsolved 1999 murder of 17 year old Irish schoolgirl Raonaid Murray - or 'Rainy' as some friends called her.

"I count three valid reasons to release this film, " says Jones. "The first is that it reports a credible allegation Dun Laoghaire Gardaí physically assaulted at least one of Raonaid's close friends during a regular police interview in 1999, without the slightest provocation and indeed their attitude toward her 'crew' in general was so accusatory that several teens just completely clammed up."

"The second reason is that some of this crew have recently begun re-thinking the events of late 1999 and it seems they do have further information, but after their previous alleged treatment by Gardaí in relation to such a traumatic event were naturally uncertain how to proceed and consented instead to internal audio recordings of their claims for our film's research."

"Yet the third and perhaps most compelling reason of all is that, following a number of Raonaid's crew bravely opened up about such issues, we have evidence strongly suggesting that others vilified them for speaking out - a large red flag to our filmmaking team."

Check out the documentary here: https://youtu.be/v2kjsm11_t4

"Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark" Documentary Creeps Into Theatres And VOD This Spring

Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will debut in select theaters beginning April 26 via Wild Eye Releasing.

Explore the history of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: The best selling teen classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which scared a generation of young readers and became one of the most banned books of modern times. Scary Stories creates both the ultimate celebration and dissertation of this iconic piece of horror literature.

Following the limited theatrical release – which includes Los Angeles, New Orleans, Columbus, and Texas - Scary Stories will be available on VOD May 7 with a DVD release set for July 16.

Cody Meirick’s film features more than 40 interviews, from family members of author Alvin Schwartz, to fellow children's book horror authors like R.L Stine (Goosebumps) and Q.L. Pearce, to folklorists, artists and fans discussing the impact that the books have had on both themselves as well as the culture at large. The documentary also explores the various times in which the books were banned or targeted by parent and religious groups as ‘satanic’ or otherwise too macabre for its targeted teen scholastic audience.

Penned by Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a three-volume series consisting of short horror stories for pre-teens and children that were adapted from American folklore and urban legends.  Because of some of the violent illustrations and the subject matter, parent groups, religious organizations and school boards had the books pulled from libraries and schools at various times. A feature film adaptation of the books, produced by horror icon Guillermo del Toro, is due in theaters this summer.

"Lords Of Chaos" Set To Be Released This May On Blu-ray / DVD

Unobstructed View and MVD Entertainment Group announced the release of "Lords Of Chaos" on Blu-ray / DVD combo and DVD May 28th in the US and May 21st in Canada. The combo contains an unrated version of the film (118 min) and bonus features (11 directors teasers and trailers). The single DVD includes the rated version (116 min) with no bonus features.  

Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund (Polar) brings his notorious visual aesthetic to the film, which contains ground-breaking performances by Rory Culkin (Succession, Signs, You Can Count On Me) and Emory Cohen (The Place Beyond the Pines, Brooklyn).

Oslo, 1987: Seventeen-year-old Euronymous (Rory Culkin) is determined to escape his idyllic Scandinavian hometown and create “true Norwegian black metal” with his band, MAYHEM. He’s joined by equally fanatical youths – Dead (Jack Kilmer) and Varg (Emory Cohen). Believing that they’re on the cusp of a musical revolution, the group gets even darker, driven by the black metal dogma to spread evil.

They begin burning down churches throughout the countryside and stealing tombstones for their record store. But when the press catches up with them and Euronymous takes more credit than he’s earned for the group’s violent acts, Varg, fresh out of jail, arranges a dark encounter to settle the score and ultimately determine who the darkest black metal musician is…

"Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons" Documentary Release Announced

Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons, the definitive documentary chronicling the history, legends, and inspirations behind, and the building of, the realms and characters behind the game, is out May 14th via The Nacelle Company on iTunes, Google, Xbox, Vimeo, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast, Cox, Spectrum, and more.

A deep-dive into the monsters, heroes, and adventures that the game brings to life, the film features more than forty interviews with D&D and fantasy illustration heavyweights including Larry Elmore, Jeff Easly, Clyde Caldwell, Brom, Tony DiTerlizzi, Todd Lockwood, Erol Otus, Margaret Weiss, and many more.

The Official Trailer For "Master Of Dark Shadows" Documentary Released

MPI Media Group has released the official trailer for "Master Of Dark Shadows" documentary exploring the fascinating history, far-reaching impact and lasting appeal of 'Dark Shadows', with a compelling blend of rare footage and behind-the-scenes stories. It is narrated by Ian McShaneand  offers insights from Curtis himself in addition to Oscar-winning writer-producer Alan Ball (True Blood), screenwriter William F. Nolan (Trilogy of Terror), author Herman Wouk (The Winds Of War), veteran actors Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost), Barbara Steele (Black Sunday)and Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire), Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Nancy Barrett, Jerry Lacy, Roger Davis, Marie Wallace, Chris Pennock and James Storm.

The film will be available across digital platforms and on DVD April 16. The feature documentary, which was shot in New York, LA and London, includes interviews with the key actors and filmmakers involved in the undyingly popular story of vampire Barnabas Collins and all the eerie goings-on at the gloomy Maine mansion Collinwood. The documentary was directed by David Gregory.

Trailer Released For Documentary 'Hail Satan?"

Check out the trailer for documentary "Hail Satan?". The film is directed by Penny Lane and produced by Gabriel Sedgwick. It is set to release April 19th.

Chronicling the extraordinary rise of one of the most colorful and controversial religious movements in American history, Hail Satan? is an inspiring and entertaining new feature documentary from acclaimed director Penny Lane (Nuts!, Our Nixon). When media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple organize a series of public actions designed to advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humor, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world.

Extended Trailer Released For "Pennywise: The Story of IT" Documentary

Check out the extended trailer for "Pennywise: The Story of IT". The documentary comes from the creative force behind "You're So Cool Brewster: The Story of FRIGHT NIGHT" and "Unearthed & Untold: The Path to PET SEMATARY". It is  about the making and legacy of Stephen King's 1990 miniseries, IT. Starring Tim Curry, Seth Green, Richard Thomas, Emily Perkins, Bart Mixon, and many more, this documentary will dive into the clown that terrified a generation.

Coming later this year!"

"The History of Metal and Horror" Final Fundraising Campaign

The History of Metal and Horror is running its final fundraising campaign to cover completion costs. The documentary explores the evolution of both heavy metal and horror and how the two genres have merged over time. Featuring over 50 interviews with the biggest names in heavy metal and horror, including:

Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie,
Corey Taylor, Kirk Hammett,
Dave Mustaine, John Carpenter,
Bill Moseley, Sid Haig,
Gunnar Hansen, Tom Savini

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
•An in-depth look into the origins of both heavy metal and horror.
•Commentary from horror icons, explaining the impact of their films.
•Commentary from heavy metal artists about their favorite horror films, past and current influences, involvement in horror films, horror-themed fashion, music videos, stage performances, and more.
•Thoughts from both horror icons and metal artists about why heavy metal and horror go hand in hand.
•An exploration into the world of horror conventions which contain a large heavy metal component.
•A short, wraparound film that ties each segment together.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-history-of-metal-and-horror–4/x/5660175#/

AUTHORIZED TARANTINO DOC FREED FROM WEINSTEIN WRECKAGE

Conclusion of Year-Long Legal Battle Restores Rights to Wood Entertainment, Currently Seeking New Distribution

Director Tara Wood has successfully reclaimed the rights to the authorized Quentin Tarantino documentary feature, “21 Years: Quentin Tarantino”. The film, a celebration of Tarantino’s works-to-date, looks at the passion behind the worldwide box office dominator. The lightening rod that is Tarantino’s career illuminates the discussion of changes in the industry.

In 2017, Wood, co-director of 2014’s acclaimed “21 Years: Richard Linklater”, asked The Weinstein Co. to release the documentary following the onslaught of sexual harassment allegations against company founder Harvey Weinstein. “TWC should respectfully release us from our deal,” Wood said in a statement at the time, “To allow the project to be handled with the care and consideration it, Mr. Tarantino, and all the participants deserve.” The company refused, and Wood embarked on a prolonged legal battle.

Now, Wood is proud to announce that the film has returned to the creative team at Wood Entertainment, and is ready to find the right home for distribution.

“We are thrilled, and eager to conduct our final interviews and complete the documentary, free from Harvey Weinstein and his complicit cohorts” said Wood last week. “We look forward to finding a new distribution partner, timed with the July 2019 release of Quentin’s next film, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.”

Quentin Tarantino’s career is unmatched in its wellspring of talent and the diversity of subjects in his eight films to date. In the trendsetting RESERVOIR DOGS and the ground-breaking PULP FICTION, Tarantino revolutionized the status quo. He reworked genre and celebrated badass women in films like JACKIE BROWN, KILL BILL and the gasoline-charged DEATH PROOF. He took on issues of race in America in DJANGO UNCHAINED and boldly rewrote history in INGLORIOUS BASTARDS, leaving us snowbound in the ultimate “who done it” murder mystery, THE HATEFUL 8. His films reap as much controversy as they do accolades. The documentary coincides with the end of an era – the collaboration of Tarantino with the now disgraced Harvey Weinstein.

Longtime staple Tarantino collaborators speak to the essence of his passion and the success of his career: Michael Madsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jamie Foxx, Eli Roth, Zoë Bell, Robert Forster, Diane Kruger, Kurt Russell, Louis Black, Richard Gladstein, Scott Speigel, and Stacey Sher.

Wood concluded, “This project has always been in honor of Mr. Tarantino's career, and as a woman, creator and protector of that vision, I am grateful to have it back in caring, respectful hands.”

21 YEARS: QUENTIN TARANTINO

Genre: Documentary

Rating: NR

Language:English

Year: 2019

Status: Post Production

Production Co.: Wood Entertainment

Featuring:

Zoë Bell

Louis Black

Robert Forster

Jamie Foxx

Richard Gladstein

Samuel L. Jackson

Jennifer Jason Leigh 

Diane Kruger

Lucy Liu

Michael Madsen

Tim Roth

Eli Roth

Kurt Russell

Stacey Sher

Scott Speigel

Christoph Waltz

Directed by: Tara Wood

Produced by: Tara Wood, Jake Zortman

Executive Produced by: Veronica “Riki” Rushing, Robert C. McGirr,

Lorraine Lamb

Cinematography by: Jake Zortman

Edited by: May Kuckro, Eric Myerson, Jeremy Ward