Stars: Timothy Paul McCarthy, Seth O’Shea, Sigourney McAuley, Ry Barrett, Jessica Vano, Ian Dyck, Robert Nolan, Storm Steenson, Ian Goff | Written and Directed by Michael Pereira
The Chamber of Terror begins with Nash Caruthers, excuse me, Mr. Nash Fucking Caruthers, sealing the still living Tyler Ackerman (Seth O’Shea), second in command of the Ackerman crime family, up in a coffin.
A month later the tables turn and Nash finds himself captured by Casey (Sigourney McAuley) and Lennox pair of goons working for Tyler’s sister Ava. From there he’s tossed into the Ackerman family’s torture facility, the titular The Chamber of Terror, where Dr. Killian (Ian Dyck; Improbabilia) awaits him.
Up until this point, The Chamber of Terror looks like a strange crime film of some sort It’s like an over-the-top version of a Tarantino film with its off-kilter take on a standard plot and bizarre characters.
The Chamber of Terror begins with Nash Caruthers, excuse me, Mr. Nash Fucking Caruthers, sealing the still living Tyler Ackerman (Seth O’Shea), second in command of the Ackerman crime family, up in a coffin.
A month later the tables turn and Nash finds himself captured by Casey (Sigourney McAuley) and Lennox pair of goons working for Tyler’s sister Ava. From there he’s tossed into the Ackerman family’s torture facility, the titular The Chamber of Terror, where Dr. Killian (Ian Dyck; Improbabilia) awaits him.
Up until this point, The Chamber of Terror looks like a strange crime film of some sort It’s like an over-the-top version of a Tarantino film with its off-kilter take on a standard plot and bizarre characters.
- 11/19/2021
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Stars: Simon Phillips, Yana Gold, Sayla de Goede, Laurel Brady, Robert Nolan, Jeff Ellenberger, Devon Mary Doherty, Brook Fletcher, Barry Kennedy, Susannah Mackay, Blue Bigwood-Mallin | Written by Christopher Jolley | Directed by Paul Tanter
[Note: With the film screening as part of this years Horror-On-Sea Film Festival, here's a reposting of our review of the seasonal slasher Once Upon a Time at Christmas]
Christmas horror is one of my favourite sub genres. It of course includes such classics as Gremlins, Black Christmas, Silent Night, Deadly Night and Krampus. But with a collection like mine, it also includes lesser known or cult classic titles such as P2, Santa’s Slay, Jack Frost and Rare Exports… to name but a few. So I am always on the look out for new holiday horror. Which is the reason I watched Once Upon A Time At Christmas well outside of the usual November/December time frame.
Once Upon A Time At Christmas is, in very basic terms, a slasher movie set at Christmas – which is no bad thing.
[Note: With the film screening as part of this years Horror-On-Sea Film Festival, here's a reposting of our review of the seasonal slasher Once Upon a Time at Christmas]
Christmas horror is one of my favourite sub genres. It of course includes such classics as Gremlins, Black Christmas, Silent Night, Deadly Night and Krampus. But with a collection like mine, it also includes lesser known or cult classic titles such as P2, Santa’s Slay, Jack Frost and Rare Exports… to name but a few. So I am always on the look out for new holiday horror. Which is the reason I watched Once Upon A Time At Christmas well outside of the usual November/December time frame.
Once Upon A Time At Christmas is, in very basic terms, a slasher movie set at Christmas – which is no bad thing.
- 1/15/2019
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
I will confess that I've only known of Robert Nolan's work through the horror community here in Toronto. So the idea of watching Nolan as an action actor is supposed to feel alien to me, no? Then I watched the trailer for Neil Mackay's 60 Minutes to Midnight and am duly impressed with Nolan in it. Now that the movie has been picked up for sales by High Octane Pictures, Screen Anarchy has your first look at the new poster and a hefty gallery to make your way through. We have also included the trailer. Find it with the first image in the gallery. Though the poster is pretty generic I think I understand why Nolan is not featured in it. As...
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- 8/9/2018
- Screen Anarchy
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Hang Up! From the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Heir, Remote & The Last Halloween, comes the new short form nightmare Hang Up! Starring Robert Nolan, Astrida Auza & Jane Pokou “An accidental butt dial provides a curious husband an unexpected glimpse …
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- 6/23/2018
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
From Canada's Fatal Pictures and the filmmakers that brought us the award winning time travel short, Remote, and The Last Halloween, comes a new nightmare called Hang Up!. Hang Up! has a simple yet intriguing premise: An accidental butt dial gives a curious husband an unexpected glimpse into the mind of his loving wife. It was written and directed by Richard Powell and stars Robert Nolan, Astrida Auza and Jane Pokou. Check out the first teaser below:...
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- 5/23/2018
- Screen Anarchy
Stars: Simon Phillips, Yana Gold, Sayla de Goede, Laurel Brady, Robert Nolan, Jeff Ellenberger, Devon Mary Doherty, Brook Fletcher, Barry Kennedy, Susannah Mackay, Blue Bigwood-Mallin | Written by Christopher Jolley | Directed by Paul Tanter
Christmas horror is one of my favourite sub genres. It of course includes such classics as Gremlins, Black Christmas, Silent Night, Deadly Night and Krampus. But with a collection like mine, it also includes lesser known or cult classic titles such as P2, Santa’s Slay, Jack Frost and Rare Exports… to name but a few. So I am always on the look out for new holiday horror. Which is the reason I watched Once Upon A Time At Christmas well outside of the usual November/December time frame.
Once Upon A Time At Christmas is, in very basic terms, a slasher movie set at Christmas – which is no bad thing. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus are...
Christmas horror is one of my favourite sub genres. It of course includes such classics as Gremlins, Black Christmas, Silent Night, Deadly Night and Krampus. But with a collection like mine, it also includes lesser known or cult classic titles such as P2, Santa’s Slay, Jack Frost and Rare Exports… to name but a few. So I am always on the look out for new holiday horror. Which is the reason I watched Once Upon A Time At Christmas well outside of the usual November/December time frame.
Once Upon A Time At Christmas is, in very basic terms, a slasher movie set at Christmas – which is no bad thing. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus are...
- 3/28/2018
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Presented by Deadhouse Films, the 11th annual A Night of Horror International Film Festival and Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival showcased a stunning array of the latest and greatest horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy films from around the globe.
At the conclusion of the festival, the winners of the 2017 A Night of Horror Film Festival and Fantastic Planet Film Festival were announced – and they include:
Norbet Keil’s gorgeously gruesome body horror Replace took A Night of Horror’s “Best Film” award. While Brazilian filmmaker Samuel Galli captured “Best Director” for his confronting serial killer / supernatural chiller Our Evil. That film’s mesmerising lead actor, Ademir Esteves, won the award for “Best Male Performance”. And the “Best Female Performance” award was given to Dafna Kronental for her stunning performance in the beautifully lensed and terrifying Australian outback nightmare The Marshes. A Night of Horror’s “Independent Spirit...
At the conclusion of the festival, the winners of the 2017 A Night of Horror Film Festival and Fantastic Planet Film Festival were announced – and they include:
Norbet Keil’s gorgeously gruesome body horror Replace took A Night of Horror’s “Best Film” award. While Brazilian filmmaker Samuel Galli captured “Best Director” for his confronting serial killer / supernatural chiller Our Evil. That film’s mesmerising lead actor, Ademir Esteves, won the award for “Best Male Performance”. And the “Best Female Performance” award was given to Dafna Kronental for her stunning performance in the beautifully lensed and terrifying Australian outback nightmare The Marshes. A Night of Horror’s “Independent Spirit...
- 12/7/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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The little short film that won't quit is still making waves in the horror community.
After tearing up the film festival circuit, Heir has been nominated for a 14th annual Rondo Hatton Award in the Best Short Film category.
You can cast your vote for this year's awards at the official website here.
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures’ Zach Green and Richard Powell produced (Worm, Familiar) in association with Marc Roussel and Ron Basch from Red Sneakers Media (Remote,...
The little short film that won't quit is still making waves in the horror community.
After tearing up the film festival circuit, Heir has been nominated for a 14th annual Rondo Hatton Award in the Best Short Film category.
You can cast your vote for this year's awards at the official website here.
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures’ Zach Green and Richard Powell produced (Worm, Familiar) in association with Marc Roussel and Ron Basch from Red Sneakers Media (Remote,...
- 2/23/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The short film Heir has been tearing up the festival circuit and now has been nominated for Best Short Film at this years iHorror Awards.
Heir is the fourth short from Fatal Pictures. You can cast your vote for the short film here, as well as vote for other films which make up the 2016 iHorror Awards list. One of your favorite horror films of last year might be there! Vote Now!
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures...
Heir is the fourth short from Fatal Pictures. You can cast your vote for the short film here, as well as vote for other films which make up the 2016 iHorror Awards list. One of your favorite horror films of last year might be there! Vote Now!
Heir Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead, Take This Lollipop) and Robert Nolan (Familiar, Berkshire Country, Silent Retreat), Written and Directed by Richard Powell (Worm, Familiar), Fatal Pictures...
- 1/19/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Richard Powell's Heir will screen at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada tomorrow, and the first teaser suggests that something awfully horrible will be unfolding. Powell and his team have previously made Worm, Familiar, Remote, and The Last Halloween, and Heir looks set to join them as a strong jolt to the system. This practical effects horror short is a monster movie unlike any other, it is a bleak and fantastical examination of one of [society's] darkest taboos that aims to stimulate the mind and wrench the gut with equal power. Bill Oberst Jr (Resolution) and Robert Nolan lead the cast. We've already seen the first images, and the visuals deepen an atmosphere of dread. You can visit the Fantasia site for more...
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- 7/27/2015
- Screen Anarchy
The teaser trailer for the critically acclaimed horror short Heir has been released. We have the teaser for you to view below the details.
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media will be hitting the festival circuit in the near future.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
About Heir
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm,...
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media will be hitting the festival circuit in the near future.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
About Heir
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm,...
- 7/23/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Fatal Pictures released a teaser trailer for Heir - a horror short film directed by Richard Powell. Also in this round-up: release details for Army of Frankensteins and The Horror Network, as well as news on Tokyo Gore School from Myx TV's Horror Programming.
Heir: Starring the iconic Bill Oberst Jr., Heir will have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Tuesday, July 28th:
Press Release: "Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father and son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote and The Last Halloween. This practical effects horror short is a monster movie unlike any other, it is a bleak and fantastical examination of one of societies darkest taboos that aims to stimulate the mind and wrench the gut with equal power.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr. (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead,...
Heir: Starring the iconic Bill Oberst Jr., Heir will have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Tuesday, July 28th:
Press Release: "Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father and son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote and The Last Halloween. This practical effects horror short is a monster movie unlike any other, it is a bleak and fantastical examination of one of societies darkest taboos that aims to stimulate the mind and wrench the gut with equal power.
Starring Bill Oberst Jr. (Resolution, Circus Of The Dead,...
- 7/22/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Release details for Forbidden Empire and Doomsdays, along with a promo video for A&E's Damien and details on the horror short, Heir, are featured in our latest round-up.
Forbidden Empire: Starring Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Forbidden Empire hits VOD on May 22nd:
"An 18th century explorer sets out on an epic journey to map the forbidden uncharted lands of Transylvania only to discover its dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a cursed, fantastical forest."
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Doomsdays: A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Eddie Mullins' Doomsdays hits theaters on June 5th:
"A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Doomsdays follows the misadventures of Dirty Fred (Justin Rice) and Bruho (Leo Fitzpatrick), a pair of free-wheeling squatters with a taste for unoccupied vacation homes in the Catskills. Their commitment to the lifestyle is challenged, however, when a runaway teen and an aimless young woman join their peculiar tribe.
Forbidden Empire: Starring Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Forbidden Empire hits VOD on May 22nd:
"An 18th century explorer sets out on an epic journey to map the forbidden uncharted lands of Transylvania only to discover its dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a cursed, fantastical forest."
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Doomsdays: A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Eddie Mullins' Doomsdays hits theaters on June 5th:
"A pre-apocalyptic comedy, Doomsdays follows the misadventures of Dirty Fred (Justin Rice) and Bruho (Leo Fitzpatrick), a pair of free-wheeling squatters with a taste for unoccupied vacation homes in the Catskills. Their commitment to the lifestyle is challenged, however, when a runaway teen and an aimless young woman join their peculiar tribe.
- 5/12/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Reviewed by Kevin Scott
MoreHorror.com
Heir (2015)
Written by: Richard Powell
Directed by: Richard Powell
Cast: Robert Nolan (Gordon), Bill Oberst Jr. (Denis), Mateo D’Avino (Paul), Stacey Campbell (Kid), Ken Austen (Rotting Pedophile), Jane Pokou (Waitress).
If you have heard the buzz around Fatal Pictures’ new film “Heir”, you can rightfully get pretty excited about it. A convergence of two juggernauts actors of independent horror is what it is, plain and simple. Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan can masterfully wield the ability to take everyman creepy from an innocuous and subtle unsettledness to a menacing and baneful fever pitch right before your very eyes.
It’s only a natural progression that they would inevitably share the screen together. Every time I watch anything with either of them in it, I know that I’m not going to see the normal world in the same comfortable way for a little while after that.
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Heir (2015)
Written by: Richard Powell
Directed by: Richard Powell
Cast: Robert Nolan (Gordon), Bill Oberst Jr. (Denis), Mateo D’Avino (Paul), Stacey Campbell (Kid), Ken Austen (Rotting Pedophile), Jane Pokou (Waitress).
If you have heard the buzz around Fatal Pictures’ new film “Heir”, you can rightfully get pretty excited about it. A convergence of two juggernauts actors of independent horror is what it is, plain and simple. Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan can masterfully wield the ability to take everyman creepy from an innocuous and subtle unsettledness to a menacing and baneful fever pitch right before your very eyes.
It’s only a natural progression that they would inevitably share the screen together. Every time I watch anything with either of them in it, I know that I’m not going to see the normal world in the same comfortable way for a little while after that.
- 5/9/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Bill Oberst Jr and Robert Nolan lead the cast of Heir, an upcoming short film from writer-director Richard Powell and the team behind Worm, Familiar, Remote and The Last Halloween. After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned. As anyone familiar with the production team's previous work will know, these guys are old school all the way and, true to form, this one is being executed with a heavy reliance on practical effects. Check out the official poster art and first images below....
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- 5/6/2015
- Screen Anarchy
A killer new poster design for Heir has been released. Looks pretty sick to us!
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to hit the festival circuit soon.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
From The Press Release
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote & The Last Halloween. This practical effects...
Heir, the final entry in the "Box Cutter Trilogy" produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to hit the festival circuit soon.
The final short in the trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths” sports Practical FX, which should make horror fans cheer. Read our exclusive interview with Heir Writer/Director Richard Powell and Producer Zach Green here.
Check out a larger version of the poster below as well as a couple movie stills and watch for a review on MoreHorror.com soon!
From The Press Release
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is proud to announce Heir - A touching tale of father & son from the filmmakers that brought you Worm, Familiar, Remote & The Last Halloween. This practical effects...
- 5/5/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Stars: Debbie Rochon, Christina Aceto, Richard Roy Sutton, Jennifer Polansky, Robert Nolan, Sandra DaCosta, Devin Upham, Ry Barrett, Neil Green | Written by Ryan M. Andrews, Chris Cull | Directed by Ryan M.Andrews
Dr. Leigh Rozetta is a young, maverick scientist, who’s been living in a secret underground Government facility since the outbreak began two years earlier. After constant failed attempts to find a cure, Leigh sneaks away to return to her parent’s house. On her way she crosses paths with Seph and Mckay, two militant survivalists. With nightfall close at hand, the three of them know they need to seek shelter, as the Sick are more active in the dark. Boarding themselves up in Leigh’s parents house, the plan is simple: survive the night. But with the Sick surrounding the house and their own tensions through the roof, they’ll be lucky if anyone makes it out alive.
Dr. Leigh Rozetta is a young, maverick scientist, who’s been living in a secret underground Government facility since the outbreak began two years earlier. After constant failed attempts to find a cure, Leigh sneaks away to return to her parent’s house. On her way she crosses paths with Seph and Mckay, two militant survivalists. With nightfall close at hand, the three of them know they need to seek shelter, as the Sick are more active in the dark. Boarding themselves up in Leigh’s parents house, the plan is simple: survive the night. But with the Sick surrounding the house and their own tensions through the roof, they’ll be lucky if anyone makes it out alive.
- 12/19/2014
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Midnight Releasing. Director: Ryan M. Andrews. Writers: Ryan M. Andrews and Chris Cull Cast: Christina Aceto, Richard Roy Sutton, Robert Nolan and Jennifer Polansky. Sometimes, titles are self-fulfilling prophecies. Canadian director Ryan M. Andrews' (Black Eve) foray into the zombie apocalypse film genre is the soon to be released Sick. This title, completed in 2012, involves a viral pandemic, which leaves few survivors standing. Lacking in good acting and conflict, Sick manages to get some of the dramatic bits right. But, this film offers so many awkward scenes, that it becomes difficult to watch. As well, the film's characters are more vile than the flesheaters, themselves. Character turns against character in this disappointing sci-fi adventure. Not plot driven, Sick is an unenjoyable time spent with a group of survivors, who might be better off dead. The film begins with a split narrative.
- 12/5/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Another zombie film has just been released, in time for Halloween. The film is titled Sick, from Midnight Releasing. An indie horror feature, Sick features an infection and a world inhabited by the living dead. This title has just been released on DVD (Oct. 7th, 2014). As well, the film will have an appearance at the American Film Market, where it will seek out distribution in other territories. Sick stars Christina Anna Aceto, Robert Nolan and Debbie Rochon. The film has been directed by Ryan M. Andrews of Black Eve fame. In an underground lab, Rozetta (Aceto) is attempting to find a cure for a nasty disease. A cure is a long way off, though. Up above, the world is in havoc as the infected lay waste to those still immune. A trailer for Sick is hosted below. The clip shows several characters, holed up in a house. The infected attack...
- 10/16/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
After its award-winning festival run and a limited theatrical release in Canada, Tricia Lee's Silent Retreat has arrived in the Us. As of today, September 2nd, the film is available on VOD and digital platforms all across America.
It’s been a long journey for the independently produced shocker that won Best Canadian Feature at Toronto After Dark. Shot at Kettleby Valley Camp just outside Toronto, the dedicated cast and crew lived and worked on location for two weeks.
With inventive and resourceful makeup effects, haunting cinematography, and chilling performances, Silent Retreat showcases the incredible talents of many up-and-coming Canadian filmmakers.
Audiences can find Silent Retreat online through iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Playstation Network, Vudu, Amazon Video on Demand, Xbox, and Redbox Instant. It will be available On Demand through At&T/U-verse, Verizon/Fios on Demand, Cox, Charter on Demand, Dish Network, Mediacom, Sudden Link, Rcn, Optimum Bresnan Communications,...
It’s been a long journey for the independently produced shocker that won Best Canadian Feature at Toronto After Dark. Shot at Kettleby Valley Camp just outside Toronto, the dedicated cast and crew lived and worked on location for two weeks.
With inventive and resourceful makeup effects, haunting cinematography, and chilling performances, Silent Retreat showcases the incredible talents of many up-and-coming Canadian filmmakers.
Audiences can find Silent Retreat online through iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Playstation Network, Vudu, Amazon Video on Demand, Xbox, and Redbox Instant. It will be available On Demand through At&T/U-verse, Verizon/Fios on Demand, Cox, Charter on Demand, Dish Network, Mediacom, Sudden Link, Rcn, Optimum Bresnan Communications,...
- 9/2/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Next month Canadian fiends will have a chance to check out creature feature Silent Retreat via Black Fawn Distribution. Meanwhile, the rest of us can check out the flick's opening scene right now!
After taking home the prize for Best Canadian Feature at last year’s Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Silent Retreat will be released on Canadian DVD through Black Fawn Distribution on September 2, 2014.
Directed by Tricia Lee, one of the strongest female voices in Canadian horror today, and starring Chelsea Jenish and Sofia Banzhaf, Silent Retreat is ultimately about women finding their voice and refusing to be silent, a theme that resonated with Lee while developing the film. With Silent Retreat, written by Corey Brown, Lee added her own spin to the genre: strong female characters combined with an emotionally resonant theme and classic horror imagery.
The Silent Retreat DVD will include a behind-the-scenes featurette, director and writer commentary,...
After taking home the prize for Best Canadian Feature at last year’s Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Silent Retreat will be released on Canadian DVD through Black Fawn Distribution on September 2, 2014.
Directed by Tricia Lee, one of the strongest female voices in Canadian horror today, and starring Chelsea Jenish and Sofia Banzhaf, Silent Retreat is ultimately about women finding their voice and refusing to be silent, a theme that resonated with Lee while developing the film. With Silent Retreat, written by Corey Brown, Lee added her own spin to the genre: strong female characters combined with an emotionally resonant theme and classic horror imagery.
The Silent Retreat DVD will include a behind-the-scenes featurette, director and writer commentary,...
- 8/27/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Fatal Pictures recently celebrated a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
- 8/23/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
After a brief hiatus due to our live coverage of Comic-Con, we’re back with a double-sized edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a new trailer for Come Back to Me and I Spill Your Guts 2, release details on Schism, Silent Retreat, and the Class of Nuke ‘Em High soundtrack, and much more:
Come Back to Me Trailer: “Sarah (Walder) and Josh McLaren (Passmore) are a young married couple living in suburban Las Vegas. Shortly after a car accident, Sarah begins to suffer a series of disturbing memory lapses and frequent blackouts that seem to be increasing in intensity. Unsure of what is happening, and feeling as though she is losing her mind, Sarah comes to learn she is pregnant. To add to her shock, she subsequently discovers that her husband is sterile. As her marriage and world begin to fall apart,...
Come Back to Me Trailer: “Sarah (Walder) and Josh McLaren (Passmore) are a young married couple living in suburban Las Vegas. Shortly after a car accident, Sarah begins to suffer a series of disturbing memory lapses and frequent blackouts that seem to be increasing in intensity. Unsure of what is happening, and feeling as though she is losing her mind, Sarah comes to learn she is pregnant. To add to her shock, she subsequently discovers that her husband is sterile. As her marriage and world begin to fall apart,...
- 8/10/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Writer/director Richard Powell and Zack Green's Fatal Pictures are combining forces for one more remarkable short film. The men who brought you Familiar and Worm are currently preparing to produce Heir.
Currently in the fundraising phase, Heir has an active campaign on Kickstarter. Powell is returning as writer and director and Familiar star Robert Nolan is attached to the picture. In a bold move, the team has acquired the services of prolific horror star Bill Oberst, Jr. to also appear in Heir.
Be sure to 'like' Richard Powell on Facebook for updates on the progress of Heir. More on this one as we get it.
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered...
Currently in the fundraising phase, Heir has an active campaign on Kickstarter. Powell is returning as writer and director and Familiar star Robert Nolan is attached to the picture. In a bold move, the team has acquired the services of prolific horror star Bill Oberst, Jr. to also appear in Heir.
Be sure to 'like' Richard Powell on Facebook for updates on the progress of Heir. More on this one as we get it.
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered...
- 1/27/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s massive feature includes a review for Nobody Can Cool, first details on The Night Crew, Heir, and a Doctor Who documentary called Who’s Changing: An Adventure In Time With Fans, a new clip from Muck, trailers for Blood Shed, NightBeasts, and Virginia Obscura, and much more:
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
[Editor's Note: We want to give a big thanks to our Indie Spotlight manager, Tamika Jones, for her constant work on this weekly feature and putting together our largest Indie Spotlight to date this weekend!]
Indie Spotlight Review: Nobody Can Cool
by Heather Wixson
Nobody Can Cool is the rather impressive directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaking duo Dpyx, Marcy Boyle and Rachel Holzman, who crafted a blisteringly taut and thoughtful indie crime thriller with a palpable sense of tension from start to finish. A gritty and engaging tale of deceit, violence and desperation, Nobody Can Cool is anchored by a breakout performance by Nick Principe (best known from his work in the Laid to Rest series, Madison County and...
- 1/19/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Welcome to the fourth edition of a new monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. This month we’re spotlighting the Kickstarter campaign for Heir, a new horror short.
If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.
Heir
Heir is a new practical FX driven horror short film starring Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. The project comes from Fatal Pictures, the Canadian film production company consisting of writer/director Richard Powell and producer Zach Green, who were responsible for the the critically acclaimed, award winning shorts Consumption, Worm and Familiar.
From the campaign page:
With three successful shorts under our belts the obvious next step is feature films, but...
If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.
Heir
Heir is a new practical FX driven horror short film starring Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. The project comes from Fatal Pictures, the Canadian film production company consisting of writer/director Richard Powell and producer Zach Green, who were responsible for the the critically acclaimed, award winning shorts Consumption, Worm and Familiar.
From the campaign page:
With three successful shorts under our belts the obvious next step is feature films, but...
- 1/18/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Fatal Pictures has unveiled a Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
- 1/16/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
If I learned anything from the Evil Dead remake, it's that rehabbing in a cabin in the woods isn't exactly the best way to try to get clean and sober. Apparently, no one bothered to pass that message along to the protagonist in Silent Retreat, who's got more than addiction to fend off.
Be extra quiet, and check out the trailer below!
Directed by Tricia Lee, the film stars Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
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Be quiet in the comments section below!
Be extra quiet, and check out the trailer below!
Directed by Tricia Lee, the film stars Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be quiet in the comments section below!
- 12/10/2013
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Silent Retreat (2013)
Starring: Chelsea Jenish, Sophia Banzhaf, Robert Nolan
Writers: Corey Brown & Tricia Lee
Director: Tricia Lee
Synopsis (From Facebook Page):
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice, and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees…
Review:
Silent Retreat gets off to a really promising start- a bunch of girls in a woodsy rehabilitation center ran by some weirdo and his two boys. Each girl has their own tiny cabin to sleep in. There’s no talking, reading, writing, listening to music, watching movies, internet… no nothing. If these rules are broken, there are repercussions implemented with a 2-strike rule. If you talk, you can forget about eating dinner. 2Nd strike is a bit more severe. There...
Starring: Chelsea Jenish, Sophia Banzhaf, Robert Nolan
Writers: Corey Brown & Tricia Lee
Director: Tricia Lee
Synopsis (From Facebook Page):
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice, and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees…
Review:
Silent Retreat gets off to a really promising start- a bunch of girls in a woodsy rehabilitation center ran by some weirdo and his two boys. Each girl has their own tiny cabin to sleep in. There’s no talking, reading, writing, listening to music, watching movies, internet… no nothing. If these rules are broken, there are repercussions implemented with a 2-strike rule. If you talk, you can forget about eating dinner. 2Nd strike is a bit more severe. There...
- 10/23/2013
- by Eric King
- The Liberal Dead
Silent Retreat
Written by Corey Brown
Directed by Tricia Lee
Canada, 2013
Opting for a rehabilitation program over jail time, Janey (Chelsea Jenish) discovers the hidden ramifications of her choice when she arrives at an isolated camp, where she is told by the strict “doctor” (Robert Nolan) that she, and the other young women at the retreat, can’t talk to or interact with each other. Things are compounded when Janey discovers that people aren’t the only things that inhabit the area.
The idea of using extreme silent treatment to control and condition the young women to the doctor’s misogynistic standards is an interesting approach to attacking traditional gender roles and patriarchy (the place is run by the doctor and his two sons, a nice homage to A Clockwork Orange), but the way in which Silent Retreat goes about this is often heavy-handed and conspicuous. Also, for a story...
Written by Corey Brown
Directed by Tricia Lee
Canada, 2013
Opting for a rehabilitation program over jail time, Janey (Chelsea Jenish) discovers the hidden ramifications of her choice when she arrives at an isolated camp, where she is told by the strict “doctor” (Robert Nolan) that she, and the other young women at the retreat, can’t talk to or interact with each other. Things are compounded when Janey discovers that people aren’t the only things that inhabit the area.
The idea of using extreme silent treatment to control and condition the young women to the doctor’s misogynistic standards is an interesting approach to attacking traditional gender roles and patriarchy (the place is run by the doctor and his two sons, a nice homage to A Clockwork Orange), but the way in which Silent Retreat goes about this is often heavy-handed and conspicuous. Also, for a story...
- 10/22/2013
- by Justin Li
- SoundOnSight
Last week we brought you the first trailer for the upcoming indie flick Silent Retreat, and now we have the poster to go along with it. Take a look, and expect more soon!
Silent Retreat is directed by Tricia Lee and stars Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be quiet in the comments section below!
Silent Retreat is directed by Tricia Lee and stars Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be quiet in the comments section below!
- 10/21/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If you've ever been to rehab, then you are certain of one thing... changing your ways can be a really good thing, but damn it is the road scary along the way. Especially for our troubled hero in Silent Retreat.
Directed by Tricia Lee and starring Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf, check out the trailer and more for the flick below.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be quiet in the comments section below!
Directed by Tricia Lee and starring Chelsea Jenish, Robert Nolan, and Sofia Banzhaf, check out the trailer and more for the flick below.
Synopsis
In this quiet horror film, Janey is sent to a silent retreat in the middle of the woods for rehabilitation, only to discover that the men who run it are after more than her voice and aren’t afraid to show her what lurks beyond the trees...
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be quiet in the comments section below!
- 10/16/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
- 10/9/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
While there’s nothing better than a good horror movie theater viewing, we often forget that short films can be just as rewarding. Think about it – you can typically find them for free online, they usually show some of the best up and coming talents in the genre, and most of the time they can be even more creative and original because the filmmakers are also funding the project themselves. I’ve seen some pretty good horror shorts in my day, and I think it’s time I start sharing them with you all – no sense in being greedy!
For my first of many recommendations, I’m looking at our Canadian friends from Fatal Pictures and their tremendous little body-horror short titled Familiar. Running at about twenty-two minutes, I was able to catch Familiar at the New York City Horror Film Festival back in November, and man was I blown away.
For my first of many recommendations, I’m looking at our Canadian friends from Fatal Pictures and their tremendous little body-horror short titled Familiar. Running at about twenty-two minutes, I was able to catch Familiar at the New York City Horror Film Festival back in November, and man was I blown away.
- 8/5/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
by David Harkness, MoreHorror.com
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
- 8/3/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Toronto-based Fatal Pictures is a independent production company founded by producer Zach Green and writer/director Richard Powell. This award-winning duo have unleashed three unsettling short films: Consumption (2008), Worm (2010), and their latest shocker, Familiar (2012), which was recently added to FEARnet's slate of horror shorts, and you can also watch it at the end of this interview. Both Powell and Green generously took some time to talk about Familiar, and shed some light on both the past and the future of Fatal Pictures. Producer Zach Green FEARnet: How did you meet collaborator Richard Powell? What made the two of you "click" in such a way that you could join forces on such uniquely disturbing films? Green: Richard and I met at film school in Toronto. I ended up editing a film for Richard and we became very close, and built a great rapport in the editing room. We came to realize...
- 7/31/2013
- by Eric Stanze
- FEARnet
From the twisted minds who brought forth the excellent shorts Worm and Familiar comes a new tale of terror Heir. This one sounds savage and promises plenty of practical effects. Why not check it out And while youre at it why not check out the brand new poster for the film Heir stars Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies Take This Lollipop Children of Sorrow) and Robert Nolan (Sick Worm Familiar). Richard Powell writes and directs while Zach Green Marc Roussel Ron Basch and Richard Powell produce.
- 7/28/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for The Banshee Chapter, a new episode of Chronicles of the Dead, details on The Crying Dead, and much more:
Heir First Details: “From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Heir First Details: “From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
- 7/28/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for A Resurrection, details on a virtual trading card series called Closet Monsters, casting news for Dead Afterlife, a Q&A with Vigilante Diaries’ Christian Sesma, and much more:
A Resurrection Release Details: “Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download and DVD release of A Resurrection from Writer/Director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (CW’s “Nikita”) Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes) and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). A Resurrection will be available on VOD on July 23, 2013 and on DVD on August 6, 2013. It was released this week for Digital Download on all internet platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video and Vudu. The announcement was made today by Archstone Distribution’s Brady Bowen.
A Resurrection...
A Resurrection Release Details: “Archstone Distribution announces the VOD, Digital Download and DVD release of A Resurrection from Writer/Director Matt Orlando (Barbershop). The film stars Mischa Barton (Fox’s “The Oc”), Devon Sawa (CW’s “Nikita”) Jonathan Michael Trautmann (96 Minutes) and the late Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). A Resurrection will be available on VOD on July 23, 2013 and on DVD on August 6, 2013. It was released this week for Digital Download on all internet platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video and Vudu. The announcement was made today by Archstone Distribution’s Brady Bowen.
A Resurrection...
- 7/14/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Director Zach Green dropped us a line to let us know that his incredible short film Familiar (review) will be having its premiere on FEARnet today, July 8th! Do yourselves a favor - Check it out!
From Fatal Pictures, produced by Zach Green and featuring Robert Nolan in the self-loathing starring role, Familiar is a psychological mind-freak. Through a series of tragic events Nolan's middle-aged main character grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own, with hideous results. And bringing those horrific images to life was the immensely talented F/X team of Ryan Louagie, Carlos Henriques and Steven Dawley, collectively known as The Butcher Shop.
For more information, visit the official Fatal Pictures website and follow Fatal Pictures on Twitter (@fatalpictures).
Keep an eye on Dread Central for any updates we can scare up on this unique combination of tension and gore called Familiar.
From Fatal Pictures, produced by Zach Green and featuring Robert Nolan in the self-loathing starring role, Familiar is a psychological mind-freak. Through a series of tragic events Nolan's middle-aged main character grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own, with hideous results. And bringing those horrific images to life was the immensely talented F/X team of Ryan Louagie, Carlos Henriques and Steven Dawley, collectively known as The Butcher Shop.
For more information, visit the official Fatal Pictures website and follow Fatal Pictures on Twitter (@fatalpictures).
Keep an eye on Dread Central for any updates we can scare up on this unique combination of tension and gore called Familiar.
- 7/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Wake up, East Coast! So what if Memorial Day is over? Another great weekend is ahead with your choice of attending either a Long Island film fest where you can meet the face of Pazuzu or a zombie crawl in Brooklyn... or both!
First on the agenda is the third annual Macabre Faire Film Festival, running May 31st to June 2nd, at the Best Western Mill River Manor, 173 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. It will bring you not only plenty of films but also Eileen Dietz, who played the haunting face of the demon in The Exorcist as well as one of the Manson Girls in the classic 1976 made-for-tv-movie Helter Skelter. Joining her on the bill are Robert Nolan (Familiar, Sick), Grace Powell (Jacob, "More than Human"), Charles Lo Manto, and more.
Official Selections at the fest include Cannibal Diner, Cadence, 100 Tears, 2 Hours, Familiar, and lots more. For more details,...
First on the agenda is the third annual Macabre Faire Film Festival, running May 31st to June 2nd, at the Best Western Mill River Manor, 173 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. It will bring you not only plenty of films but also Eileen Dietz, who played the haunting face of the demon in The Exorcist as well as one of the Manson Girls in the classic 1976 made-for-tv-movie Helter Skelter. Joining her on the bill are Robert Nolan (Familiar, Sick), Grace Powell (Jacob, "More than Human"), Charles Lo Manto, and more.
Official Selections at the fest include Cannibal Diner, Cadence, 100 Tears, 2 Hours, Familiar, and lots more. For more details,...
- 5/28/2013
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
We just got word of a new horror anthology coming to you courtesy of Blood in the Snow Festival Director (and Planet Fury writer) Kelly Michael Stewart. It's called Tales From Hell and it sounds pretty cool in a retro sorta way.
Tales From Hell is told in the tradition of those awesome anthology flicks produced by Britain's Amicus Productions back in the '70s, a style that's been revived in more recent horror anthologies like V/H/S and The Theatre Bizarre.
Through his new Silver Shadows Production company, Stewart and his team have assembled four original horror tales into a feature film hosted by and starring Robert Nolan (Sick, Familiar) as a different character in all four segments.
Each story is directed by an up-and-coming Canadian horror filmmaker: Ryan M. Andrews (Sick), Navin Ramaswaran (Nara), Gabriel Carrer (In the House of Flies) and Chad Archibald (Neverlost). Also, Michael Jari Davidson...
Tales From Hell is told in the tradition of those awesome anthology flicks produced by Britain's Amicus Productions back in the '70s, a style that's been revived in more recent horror anthologies like V/H/S and The Theatre Bizarre.
Through his new Silver Shadows Production company, Stewart and his team have assembled four original horror tales into a feature film hosted by and starring Robert Nolan (Sick, Familiar) as a different character in all four segments.
Each story is directed by an up-and-coming Canadian horror filmmaker: Ryan M. Andrews (Sick), Navin Ramaswaran (Nara), Gabriel Carrer (In the House of Flies) and Chad Archibald (Neverlost). Also, Michael Jari Davidson...
- 1/30/2013
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
It's strangely fitting that the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival premiered the same day as Toronto's first annual cold snap, and festival patrons were happy to cram into The Projection Booth's tiny lobby to escape the wind. Hiding from the cold isn't uniquely Canadian behavior, but when called upon to describe what it's like to be Canadian, it is an image that comes to mind, along with Mounties, beavertails and poutine.
Often, being "Canadian" is defined in contradistinction to the uber-nation just below us: the United States, I mean. We Canadians say it's cold because the weather in the States is milder. We say we're multicultural because we added an act to our Charter in 1988. But really, these things mean little in our day-to-day life in Canada. When I was a teen, being Canadian felt like a deficit of something; it meant driving to Buffalo to shop at T.
Often, being "Canadian" is defined in contradistinction to the uber-nation just below us: the United States, I mean. We Canadians say it's cold because the weather in the States is milder. We say we're multicultural because we added an act to our Charter in 1988. But really, these things mean little in our day-to-day life in Canada. When I was a teen, being Canadian felt like a deficit of something; it meant driving to Buffalo to shop at T.
- 12/10/2012
- by Andrea Subissati
- Planet Fury
Another day, another batch of ooey, gooey shorts to bring you guys from the New York City Horror Film Festival! Have no worries, because the quality was still on kick-ass display, showcasing some bright up and coming horror talent. There’s really no point in wasting time writing an introduction though, let’s just jump to the films!
Rotting Hill
Director: James Cunningham
Ah, love in the time of zombies. Always a romantic and, er, gory tale of spellbound hearts and spending an eternity together with “the one.” Rotting Hill is a cute little love story, and yes I just said cute, about two undead lovers munching their way through the apocalypse. There’s some really cool effects on display and a few good kills, even though I’m not sure why zombies are killing other zombies (hate crime?), but hell, it’s a fun little romp none the less.
Rotting Hill
Director: James Cunningham
Ah, love in the time of zombies. Always a romantic and, er, gory tale of spellbound hearts and spending an eternity together with “the one.” Rotting Hill is a cute little love story, and yes I just said cute, about two undead lovers munching their way through the apocalypse. There’s some really cool effects on display and a few good kills, even though I’m not sure why zombies are killing other zombies (hate crime?), but hell, it’s a fun little romp none the less.
- 11/12/2012
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
The exorcism/possession sub-genre of horror has been a very effective way to scare the shit out of audiences ever since young Linda Blair brought a nightmare to life 35 years ago. Now the short film Eviction brings us its own take on the subject of demonic possession.
Eviction premiered recently at Toronto After Dark, and we have the nine-minute short in its entirety below.
The film was written/directed by Justin McConnell (The Eternal, The Collapsed), was co-produced by the late Kevin Hutchinson (who also did the F/X work), and stars Robert Nolan (Familiar, Worm, Sick).
Synopsis:
A message of warning. And welcome. A herald of my arrival. Transfer of my energy. Welcome to my world. I am all things, and nothing. I am Nameless.
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Eviction premiered recently at Toronto After Dark, and we have the nine-minute short in its entirety below.
The film was written/directed by Justin McConnell (The Eternal, The Collapsed), was co-produced by the late Kevin Hutchinson (who also did the F/X work), and stars Robert Nolan (Familiar, Worm, Sick).
Synopsis:
A message of warning. And welcome. A herald of my arrival. Transfer of my energy. Welcome to my world. I am all things, and nothing. I am Nameless.
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- 11/7/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
The 2012 Toronto After Dark Film Festival this year as always has healthy assortment of short films in their program. Along with the feature length shorts program they also begin each feature with short film to start off the night this year dubbed “Canada After Dark”. Here are few highlights of this year’s festival. Some of them were so strong that many were better that the feature that followed, so make sure you catch these shorts at festival near you soon. Here are some of the highlights:
Not Till We’Re Married
Shannon Rae Hanmer, 8 min, Canada, 2012
A really funny take on dysfunctional online dating directed by Shannon Rae Hanmer and written by Chris Nash (My Main Squeeze, Liplock): a woman is ready to make a commitment to her boyfriend but finds out he has a deformed twin brother attached to his hip who is the one that is really in love with her.
Not Till We’Re Married
Shannon Rae Hanmer, 8 min, Canada, 2012
A really funny take on dysfunctional online dating directed by Shannon Rae Hanmer and written by Chris Nash (My Main Squeeze, Liplock): a woman is ready to make a commitment to her boyfriend but finds out he has a deformed twin brother attached to his hip who is the one that is really in love with her.
- 11/3/2012
- by Kelly Michael Stewart
- Planet Fury
If you have read my recent articles on Canadian Horror Filmmakers, then you’ve likely heard of the Fatal Pictures filmmaking team of Richard Powell and Zach Green.
Starting with the short films Consumption (2008), Worm (2010) and then most recently Familiar (2012), they have made series of high quality horror films. I was lucky enough to present the world premiere of Familiar in March of this year at my Fright Nights film series; the film has been running up a mountain of festival awards since. This was no surprise to this writer. In this day and age of anyone being able to pick up a camera, the subtlety, complexity and sophistication of their work is quite unique in horror filmmaking these days. I spoke with director Richard Powell again recently to talk about their film and what they have coming up next.
Take me back to the beginning. How did you both...
Starting with the short films Consumption (2008), Worm (2010) and then most recently Familiar (2012), they have made series of high quality horror films. I was lucky enough to present the world premiere of Familiar in March of this year at my Fright Nights film series; the film has been running up a mountain of festival awards since. This was no surprise to this writer. In this day and age of anyone being able to pick up a camera, the subtlety, complexity and sophistication of their work is quite unique in horror filmmaking these days. I spoke with director Richard Powell again recently to talk about their film and what they have coming up next.
Take me back to the beginning. How did you both...
- 10/16/2012
- by Kelly Michael Stewart
- Planet Fury
By David Harkness, MoreHorror.com
Fatal Pictures has announced its upcoming slate of film festivals for the horror short Familiar (review) that's been taking the circuits by storm.
The film stars Robert Nolan, Astrida Auza as Cathryn Hostick as the seemingly idyllic yet ultimately doomed DoddbFamily.
Synopsis:
Through a series of tragic events a middle aged man grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own…
Upcoming Screenings:
New York City Horror Film Festival , November 8th (2012)
http://www.nychorrorfest.com
Telluride Horror Show , October 12 th 13 th 14th (2012)
http://www.telluridehorrorshow.com
Celluloid Screams , October 26th 27th 28th (2012)
www.celluloidscreams.co.uk
Bram Stoker International Film Festival , October 25th 26th 27th (2012)
www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com
RazorReel Fantastic Film Festival , October 25th – November 6th (2012)
www.rrfff.be
Slash Film Festival , September 20th – 30th (2012)
http://www.slashfilmfestival.com
Mayhem Horror Film Festival , October 31st – November 4th
http://www.mayhemhorrorfest.
Fatal Pictures has announced its upcoming slate of film festivals for the horror short Familiar (review) that's been taking the circuits by storm.
The film stars Robert Nolan, Astrida Auza as Cathryn Hostick as the seemingly idyllic yet ultimately doomed DoddbFamily.
Synopsis:
Through a series of tragic events a middle aged man grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own…
Upcoming Screenings:
New York City Horror Film Festival , November 8th (2012)
http://www.nychorrorfest.com
Telluride Horror Show , October 12 th 13 th 14th (2012)
http://www.telluridehorrorshow.com
Celluloid Screams , October 26th 27th 28th (2012)
www.celluloidscreams.co.uk
Bram Stoker International Film Festival , October 25th 26th 27th (2012)
www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com
RazorReel Fantastic Film Festival , October 25th – November 6th (2012)
www.rrfff.be
Slash Film Festival , September 20th – 30th (2012)
http://www.slashfilmfestival.com
Mayhem Horror Film Festival , October 31st – November 4th
http://www.mayhemhorrorfest.
- 9/25/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Director: Neil Mackay. Writers: Sean McAulay and Neil Mackay. Cast: Bryan Larkin, Bob Cymbalski, Hugh Lambe, Damon E. White, Lee Sandford, Robert Nolan, Mark Monroe, and Frank Ieraci. Tagline: "There will be no peace." Battleground was previously called Skeleton Lake and this title can be considered a Canadian film. Shot in Ontario by Canadian director Neil Mackay, a forest soon becomes a murderous quagmire for six armed robbers. A psychopathic veteran from The Vietnam War is using these woods for live target practice. And soon, Battleground is showing its strengths, action sequences and its weaknesses, a sparse storyline. That storyline will not make your head spin. As stated, six thieves have robbed a local business in Michigan State. They have killed a cop. An accomplice tells them to wait it out at a nearby cabin until he can arrange an escape for them. Unfortunately for the criminals, a killer with no rhyme or reason,...
- 9/24/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Prospector's Curse is an indie horror production that will be having its World Premiere at Toronto's Summer Showcase. The Summer Showcase will be hosting a series of Canadian films beginning August 11th. The Prospector's Curse is a film of a dying miner, his gold and a curse. When two prospectors break their oath to bury another, they find themselves facing off with the supernatural. The teaser trailer below shows some of this ghostly action. And, horror fans can purchase tickets for the Summer Showcase now! Release Date: August 11th (World Premire, Theatrical). Director/writer: Josh Heisie. Producers: Bruno Marino, Teodora Ilie, and Anam Abbas. Cast: Dave Roberts, Johnny Quinn, Robert Nolan, and Amanda Ives. The trailer for The Prospector's Curse is here: *a run time of 93 minutes. **many features at the Summer Showcase are film shorts. The film's fan page is here: The Prospector's Curse at Facebook More on the Summer Showcase can be.
- 8/5/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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