Soak Up The Macabre With New Image From “Jessabelle”

Relax and soak up the paranormally macabre image from upcoming horror “Jessabelle”. The film, directed by Kevin Greutert is due out later this summer on August 29th. This ghosty chiller stars David Andrews, Joelle Carter, and Ana de la Reguera, Mark Webber, and Sarah Snook

After losing her fiancé in a car accident, grief-stricken Jessie (Sarah Snook) retreats to her father’s run down Louisiana mansion, where she finds a gift from her long dead mother, and a spirit out to kill her.

“Kill Zombie” Gets Blu-ray Love

Zombie film “Kill Zombie”, formally known as “Zombibi”, is getting some blu-ray love thanks to Well Go USA Entertainment. “Kill Zombie” is directed by Martijn Smits and Erwin van den Eshof. The horror/comedy hits American shelves on June 10, 2014 and I am amped about this one. There is something about zombie/comedies that I just enjoy…”Kill Zombie” stars Yahya Gaier, Ouled Radi and Gigi Ravelli, Sergio Hasselbaink and Uriah Arnhem. (source: HellHorror.com)


“Kill Zombie” takes the zombie apocalypse to the Netherlands where survivors fight the undead on the streets of Amsterdam. A Russian Space station crashes in Amsterdam, releasing a deadly virus that turns everyday citizens into flesh-craving psychopaths. Aziz (Yahya Gaier), his brother Mo (Ouled Radi) and several strangers emerge from jail, oblivious to the mayhem until they team up with a local police officer (Gigi Ravelli). After receiving a desperate call for help, this unlikely band of heroes sets out on an insane rescue mission – and it’s going to take a seriously crazy plan if they want to get out alive…

Pagan Festival Shout Out: Walpurgis/Thrimilci

Okay it isn’t quite April 30th yet but I put Walpurgis in my calendar on the 22nd as the 9 nights begin and start my ceremonial offerings to the gods for a prosperous spring, and protection from the coming darkness as we edge deep into the spring’s enveloping warmth. I place various tokens that symbolize the spring gifts the gods give us on my altar. It allows me to build up my thrill for Walpurgis Night. I also use this time from April 22 to April 30 to gather and form my pyre. As a solitary and only pagan member in my family it a lot quieter than the revelry of groups and large circle gatherings.

The festival of Walpurgis, a night both of revelry and darkness.  The nine nights of April 22 to April 30 are venerated as rememberance of the All Father's self-sacrifice upon the World Tree Yggdrasil.  It was on the ninth night (April 30, Walpurgisnacht) that he beheld the Runes, grasped them, and ritually died for an instant.  At that moment, all the Light in the 9 worlds is extinguished, and utter Chaos reigns.  At the final stroke of midnight, the Light returns in dazzling brilliance, and the bale-fires are lit.  On Walpurgisnacht, the dead have full sway upon the earth; it is the ending night of the Wild Hunt.  May 1 is the festival of Thrimilci; the beginning of Summer.  Thrimilci is a festival of joy and fertility, much like Ostara; however, most of the Northern World is finally escaping from the snow at this time.

The holiday is often celebrated with dancing and bonfires. It is exactly six months from All Hallows' Eve. Walpurgisnacht (Walburga’s Night / Walpurgis Night) is a popular Germanic holiday celebrated at the same time as Beltane. It has a colorful history which, from what I can find, dates from after the Christian conversion in Germany making it one of the few holidays that pagans might have adopted from a Christian festival, instead of vice versa.^* Now famous for the bonfires that light the hills of Sweden, the champagne toasts in Finland, and the pranks of southern Germany it has been known as both a witch’s holiday and the feast day of a saint.

News Update For Indie Horror “Lucifer’s Angels” Plus Stills & Poster

“Lucifer’s Angels” is an indie horror from ATK Films directed by Rick McDonald. I just received a news update on the film along with a couple of movie stills from Craig Surko, a member of the film’s production team. “Lucifer’s Angels” stars Theodore Bouloukos, Mikey McDonald, Ricky McDonald, Kayla Deguzman, Brian McDonald and Jason Michel.

"Lucifer's Angels" is a smart, refreshing horror film that pays homage to classic horror. A twisted film with a smart and intriguing plot. A group of friends go on their first camping trip together in the Catskill Mountains. Also, a ghost hunter from New York City and his fiance, travel to the same mountains hoping to research and record any paranormal phenomenon. All of them unknowingly entering into a world of evil. Meanwhile, a father and son who live in the eerie woods are forced to make life or death decisions. The story progresses as some of the friends start mysteriously disappearing, and wind up tortured and murdered in horrifying ways.




Here is what the updated news said about the film’s production and experiences:

“The film was made on a very micro budget basically out of whatever we had in our pockets between 4 principal crew members whom are all family and 4 friends. And we believe we were able to create something very good! We all wore multiple hats, most actors played 2 roles, while being PA's....when someone was done shooting their take, they would jump in to hold the boom pole, or help move a light, etc... I just want people to know how much heart and soul was put into the production, and without everyone's dedication this film would never have been made.”

The update went on to say,“… the post production team has basically consisted of myself, although I’ve also had a friend come by to assist and be my "second eye" but that's about it. I’ve been, editing, recording foley (and ADR), sound editing, color correcting, and doing visual FX myself.”

“We originally wrote the script in 2009, shot some scenes in 2009 and the majority in 2010. We looked at what we had and were unsatisfied. We went back and rewrote 80% of the script, and scrapped all footage.We began reshooting summer 2011, and finished principal photography June 2012. All of this was completed, with everyone working full time jobs, so we'd shoot mostly on weekends here and there.”




 “Throughout the post production process I have met some wonderful talent and collaborators through the use of social media. We found our composer, audio engineer and mixer, original bands who want to donate music; all through social media sites. All of these new members of the production have never met, nor have I met them in person. However, we have been able to utilize the power of new technologies, such as Facetime, in order to set up spotting sessions, meetings, and interviews.”

“We also just recently recorded a 15 year old girl with a brilliant voice to provide some vocals on a piece our composer wrote. Although the composer (John DelVento) wasn't there in person, he was able to direct our singer (Emilee) through a FaceTime session. Great stuff.”

First Six Minutes Of “Easter Sunday” Released

Check out the first six minutes of upcoming slasher flick “Easter Sunday”. The clip was released by Dread Central along with the music video for N4red The Boogeyman's  Easter Sunday theme song, "Eggsecuted." “Easter Sunday” is directed by Jeremy Todd Morehead and stars Robert Z'Dar, Ari Lehman, Edward X. Young, Shawn C. Phillips and Jason Delgado as Douglas Fisher, The Bunny Masked Killer.


It's been 24 years since the deranged serial killer Douglas Fisher was executed by police on Easter night. This year, a group of hard-partying teenagers not only raise some hell, but literally raise the dead! The teens accidentally conjure the spirit of Douglas Fisher... AKA the bunny masked killer! These teens have until midnight on Easter to stop the evil bunny slasher, or he will tear their town - and everyone in it - to pieces.

There will be no candy in your Easter basket, just the limbs and body parts of your family and friends...

Click the shiny bunny eyes below to go over and see the six minute clip on Dailymotion....

“The Night Before Easter” Available On Vimeo On Demand

I am changing my last 4.20 film for this little indie Easter flick. The film is “The Night Before Easter” and it is currently available on Vimeo On Demand. The film is directed by Joseph Henson, Nathan Johnson and produced by The Bodycount Continues Studios. “The Night Before Easter” stars April Sinclair, Emily Chidalek, Alyssa Matusiak, Bonnie Marilyn Jean, Eric Wyatt and Joseph Henson.

A group of friends gather together inside of a self-storage facility on the night before Easter Sunday to catch up on old times and to partake in a friendly game of hide and seek. Their evening of fun takes a deadly turn when, one by one, they are targeted by a mysterious psychopath in an Easter Bunny outfit. Will anyone survive... The Night Before Easter?





The Night Before Easter - Trailer from Joseph Henson on Vimeo.

Biting First Poster For “Animal”

Check out the bitingly horrific first poster for Chiller Film’s “Animal”. The film is set to release VOD and with a limited theatrical presence on June 17th. “Animal” is directed by Brett Simmons and stars  Keke Palmer, Amaury Nolasco, Parker Young, Joey Lauren Adams, Elizabeth Gillies, Paul Iacono, Thorsten Kaye, Jeremy Sumpter.

A group of close-knit friends find themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a blood-thirsty predator. Holed up in isolated cabin, tensions mount as secrets are revealed. As the body count rises, the group puts their differences aside and fights for survival.