Stars: Michael Parle, Aidan O’Sullivan, Nigel Brennan, Bobby Calloway, Rebecca Rose Flynn | Written and Directed by Gerard Lough
If you are looking for something a little different and are happy to entertain the smaller-budget independent films on offer, then I may have something a little different for you in the shape of Irish globetrotting lo-fi noir thriller Spears.
Director Gerard Lough brings us a tale of betrayal and treachery starting from the Irish shores and spanning all the way to Florence. A tightly woven story told through three separate, seemingly unconnected, characters. A movie that at times shows flourishes of undeniable quality where every penny of this shoestring budget is on screen. Although sometimes forgetting there is untapped unfiltered beauty in the gritty washed-out moments of rural real life… But we will get to that bit.
Kian is a private investigator who makes questionable life choices but seemingly has a good heart.
If you are looking for something a little different and are happy to entertain the smaller-budget independent films on offer, then I may have something a little different for you in the shape of Irish globetrotting lo-fi noir thriller Spears.
Director Gerard Lough brings us a tale of betrayal and treachery starting from the Irish shores and spanning all the way to Florence. A tightly woven story told through three separate, seemingly unconnected, characters. A movie that at times shows flourishes of undeniable quality where every penny of this shoestring budget is on screen. Although sometimes forgetting there is untapped unfiltered beauty in the gritty washed-out moments of rural real life… But we will get to that bit.
Kian is a private investigator who makes questionable life choices but seemingly has a good heart.
- 5/3/2023
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
AMC Networks Releases Limited-edition Cover For The Art Of AMC’S The Walking Dead Universe: "AMC Networks released today renowned artists Yanick Paquette, Nathan Fairbairn and John J. Hill’s limited-edition variant cover for The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe. The cover uniquely brings together characters from all three of The Walking Dead series, also featuring the three-circle symbol that has been seen throughout the shows and represents the three different civilizations within the Universe.
The AMC Networks exclusive edition is only available at the TWDUshop.com and can be pre-ordered now while supplies last. The hardcover will retail for $80.
“We’re excited to share this custom art by Yanick, Nathan and John as our official limited-edition cover,” says Mike Zagari, Head of AMC Networks Publishing. “We knew the cover needed to special, and their work has exceeded our expectations, creating a truly memorable edition for our passionate fans.
The AMC Networks exclusive edition is only available at the TWDUshop.com and can be pre-ordered now while supplies last. The hardcover will retail for $80.
“We’re excited to share this custom art by Yanick, Nathan and John as our official limited-edition cover,” says Mike Zagari, Head of AMC Networks Publishing. “We knew the cover needed to special, and their work has exceeded our expectations, creating a truly memorable edition for our passionate fans.
- 7/22/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"Some guy came today looking for you – what did you do?!" Trinity Creative Partnership & Reel 2 Reel Films have debuted an official trailer for an Irish mystery thriller film titled The Green Sea, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Randal Plunkett. This arrives on VOD in July for anyone intrigued. A troubled heavy metal musician lives in self-imposed isolation in the Irish countryside until a chance meeting lures her into a potent mystery, tied to the unexpected appearance of a wayward teen girl and an enigmatic stalker who lurks in the shadows of her every move. Sounds chilling. Even though this is getting a direct-to-vod release, it has an Nc-17 rating from the MPAA. Starring Katherine Isabelle, Hazel Doupe, Jenny Dixon, Dermot Ward, Michael Parle, & Zeb Moore. Very strange trailer with some frightening scenes. Here's the official trailer (+ two posters) for Randal Plunkett's The Green Sea, direct from YouTube:...
- 6/15/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Spears is an Irish thriller and the second feature film from director Gerard Lough – the man behind 2015’s critically acclaimed horror Night People. Shot in four different countries, this ambitious independent production will have a much larger scope than his first feature. With its moody atmosphere and pervading sense of paranoia, the film will be very much be rooted in the Neo-Noir style and explore topical themes both political and technological.
Aidan O’Sullivan, Bobby Calloway and Nigel Brennan head up an international cast that also includes Michael Parle, Yalda Shahidi, Rebecca Rose Flynn and Thomas Sharkey.
The complex plot begins when Private Investigator Kian (Brennan) is sent to Florence, Italy to find a woman (Shahidi) who mysteriously disappeared there. Meanwhile in London, a Dissident Republican (O’Sullivan) does an arm’s deal with a new seller he does not trust. In Berlin, a scam artist (Calloway) spends a weekend...
Aidan O’Sullivan, Bobby Calloway and Nigel Brennan head up an international cast that also includes Michael Parle, Yalda Shahidi, Rebecca Rose Flynn and Thomas Sharkey.
The complex plot begins when Private Investigator Kian (Brennan) is sent to Florence, Italy to find a woman (Shahidi) who mysteriously disappeared there. Meanwhile in London, a Dissident Republican (O’Sullivan) does an arm’s deal with a new seller he does not trust. In Berlin, a scam artist (Calloway) spends a weekend...
- 12/15/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Rogue Frame Films has released the first trailer for Spears, an Irish thriller from Irish filmmaker Gerard Lough. Shot in four different countries, this ambitious indie project has a much larger scope than his first feature, 2015's critically acclaimed horror Night People. With its moody atmosphere and pervading sense of paranoia, the film is "very much be rooted in the Neo-Noir style and explore topical themes both political and technological." A Private Investigator is sent to Florence, Italy to find a woman who vanished there. He soon finds himself tangled in a web of obsession and revenge. The story continues in London, and eventually converges in Ireland. The indie film also highlights some of the best new Irish and British electronica with music from artists such as Shaefri, Sleep Thieves, Le Groupe Fantastique, plus the song "Is This Ready?" by Sleep Thieves can be heard in this trailer. The film stars Aidan O'Sullivan,...
- 11/16/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
MidWest WeirdFest have announced its first programming wave for their third annual festival – a cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, offbeat, and just plain weird – which takes place March 8-10th 2019 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Says festival founder and programming director Dean Bertram:
This year’s fest line-up is set to delight fans of cutting edge horror, sci-fi, underground, and documentary cinema. We’ve put together a heady and eclectic mix of speculative genre offerings, underground strangeness, and paranormal revelations: From a psychedelic Manson Family reimagining and a post-apocalyptic dance-off epic, through tales about a reanimated electrokinetic teenager, haunted stoners, and inept buddy superheroes, to a bonkers lake monster adventure and the most in-depth Bigfoot documentary ever produced. And that’s just from MidWest WeirdFest’s first programming wave of 2019!
Discounted festival passes are now on sale at www.midwestweirdfest.com. Individual tickets...
This year’s fest line-up is set to delight fans of cutting edge horror, sci-fi, underground, and documentary cinema. We’ve put together a heady and eclectic mix of speculative genre offerings, underground strangeness, and paranormal revelations: From a psychedelic Manson Family reimagining and a post-apocalyptic dance-off epic, through tales about a reanimated electrokinetic teenager, haunted stoners, and inept buddy superheroes, to a bonkers lake monster adventure and the most in-depth Bigfoot documentary ever produced. And that’s just from MidWest WeirdFest’s first programming wave of 2019!
Discounted festival passes are now on sale at www.midwestweirdfest.com. Individual tickets...
- 1/17/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Niamh Hogan, Alan Talbot, Michael Parle, Sarah Tapes Jenkinson, Kevin O’Malley, Nic Furlong, Aisli Moran, Saorla Wright | Written by Tony Flynn, Zoe Kavanagh | Directed by Zoe Kavanagh
Lurking in the shadows of society, within the rich and powerful, is the true essence of evil. A young girl, Taryn Barker, descends into this dark underworld to search for her sister. But when the sister is raped and murdered, Taryn vows to take revenge. She survives a demonic possession that should have killed her during a satanic ritual, and is rescued by a team of demon hunters who train her to fight evil. Years later, Taryn is detained by police and questioned over the murder of a man who she believes to be a demon. As the bodies pile up, Police Detective Beckett is forced to seek Taryn’s aid in rescuing his daughter from a demonic cult. Running against the clock, Taryn must venture into the darkest depths of the city to save Beckett’s daughter and prevent a potential Hell on Earth.
A true independent horror movie, made completely outside the “system” by an Irish, first-time, female, filmmaker? That’s enough to peak anyone’s interest in Demon Hunter. But then add the fact that Zoe Kavanagh’s debut feature is a spin on the same arse-kicking, take-no-prisoners, give-no f**ks, strong-female character that made Buffy the Vampire Slayer must-see TV; and you have a film that should be on the radar of Every genre fan!
But can a truly independent film live up to such expectations? In a word. Yes.
Not confined by its obvious low-budget, Demon Hunter is – like all good indie genre cinema – a perfect storm of ideas, story, performances and filmmaking. And whilst budget may be lacking, the rest of the elements that make up Kavanagh’s film work to overcome any shortcomings: including a badass heavy metal soundtrack that really helps ramp up the excitement in the films numerous fight scenes; and a setting – the streets of Dublin – that haven’t really been explored in such rich detail previously.
In terms of story and plot, Demon Hunter packs a Lot into its swift runtime. The film manages to not only tell Taryn’s backstory, but also weave an intricate, and intimate, tale of the oldest of battles: that between good and evil. By making Taryn’s tale one of not only good vs. evil, but also of revenge and personal vengeance, Kavanagh manages to make what is essentially a small-scale production feel a part of a much larger story in an even larger universe. This really feels like only the beginning for our titular demon hunter…
Speaking of whom, our heroine Taryn is part Buffy, part Angel (with a dash of The Crow) and not only embodies everything that made those two characters great, but she’s a fiesty, fighting Irish lass too. With an inherent vulnerability – due to both her past and because of what Falstaff has put her through – that keeps the character grounded in reality when fighting demons is anything but real life. Taryn’s journey is fully mapped out here: from her schoolgirl beginnings to the rousing, and kick-ass, speech she gives at the end – this is her story, her fight, her film. And heres to seeing more!
Demon Hunter is out now from Left Films.
Lurking in the shadows of society, within the rich and powerful, is the true essence of evil. A young girl, Taryn Barker, descends into this dark underworld to search for her sister. But when the sister is raped and murdered, Taryn vows to take revenge. She survives a demonic possession that should have killed her during a satanic ritual, and is rescued by a team of demon hunters who train her to fight evil. Years later, Taryn is detained by police and questioned over the murder of a man who she believes to be a demon. As the bodies pile up, Police Detective Beckett is forced to seek Taryn’s aid in rescuing his daughter from a demonic cult. Running against the clock, Taryn must venture into the darkest depths of the city to save Beckett’s daughter and prevent a potential Hell on Earth.
A true independent horror movie, made completely outside the “system” by an Irish, first-time, female, filmmaker? That’s enough to peak anyone’s interest in Demon Hunter. But then add the fact that Zoe Kavanagh’s debut feature is a spin on the same arse-kicking, take-no-prisoners, give-no f**ks, strong-female character that made Buffy the Vampire Slayer must-see TV; and you have a film that should be on the radar of Every genre fan!
But can a truly independent film live up to such expectations? In a word. Yes.
Not confined by its obvious low-budget, Demon Hunter is – like all good indie genre cinema – a perfect storm of ideas, story, performances and filmmaking. And whilst budget may be lacking, the rest of the elements that make up Kavanagh’s film work to overcome any shortcomings: including a badass heavy metal soundtrack that really helps ramp up the excitement in the films numerous fight scenes; and a setting – the streets of Dublin – that haven’t really been explored in such rich detail previously.
In terms of story and plot, Demon Hunter packs a Lot into its swift runtime. The film manages to not only tell Taryn’s backstory, but also weave an intricate, and intimate, tale of the oldest of battles: that between good and evil. By making Taryn’s tale one of not only good vs. evil, but also of revenge and personal vengeance, Kavanagh manages to make what is essentially a small-scale production feel a part of a much larger story in an even larger universe. This really feels like only the beginning for our titular demon hunter…
Speaking of whom, our heroine Taryn is part Buffy, part Angel (with a dash of The Crow) and not only embodies everything that made those two characters great, but she’s a fiesty, fighting Irish lass too. With an inherent vulnerability – due to both her past and because of what Falstaff has put her through – that keeps the character grounded in reality when fighting demons is anything but real life. Taryn’s journey is fully mapped out here: from her schoolgirl beginnings to the rousing, and kick-ass, speech she gives at the end – this is her story, her fight, her film. And heres to seeing more!
Demon Hunter is out now from Left Films.
- 6/21/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Demon Hunter is a low budget debut feature film written and directed by Zoe Kavenagh and filmed in Dublin, Ireland. Deciding not to play it safe with its dark Gothic feel, it’s as much a character driven revenge drama, as it is an action movie. There is still a lot of fun to be had here, but this is not your typical switch off and enjoy your popcorn type of film.
Taryn Barker (Niamh Hogan) plays a demon hunter who is fuelled by revenge after the rape and murder of her 12-year-old sister. In her hunt for revenge she is blinded by anger and her thirst for revenge puts her in danger with a deadly demon cult intent on performing a possession. Saved by a group of demon hunters during the ritual, she incorporates some of the powers and a link with the demon Lord Falstaff (Michael Parle). Taryn...
Taryn Barker (Niamh Hogan) plays a demon hunter who is fuelled by revenge after the rape and murder of her 12-year-old sister. In her hunt for revenge she is blinded by anger and her thirst for revenge puts her in danger with a deadly demon cult intent on performing a possession. Saved by a group of demon hunters during the ritual, she incorporates some of the powers and a link with the demon Lord Falstaff (Michael Parle). Taryn...
- 6/13/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- The Cultural Post
Stars: Michael Parle, Jack Dean-Shepherd, Claire Blennerhassett, Sarah Louise Carney, Aidan O’Sullivan, Eoin Leahy, Kieran Kelly, Michael McLaughlin, Philip Doherty | Written and Directed by Gerard Lough
Night People is an Irish anthology horror – comprising of three tales – from writer and director Gerard Lough. Clearly made on a low budget, that doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm and vision that Lough has pumped into the film.
Starting in a manner reminiscent of recent anthology horror V/H/S, two shifty types break into a house with a plan to burn it to the ground. While they wait for their window of opportunity, they entertain themselves by telling creepy stories. Each takes a turn, which forms the first and second stories of the anthology, and the wrap up with our two protagonists forms the third tale.
The first story revolves around a strange artefact, and the double crossing and doubt that can...
Night People is an Irish anthology horror – comprising of three tales – from writer and director Gerard Lough. Clearly made on a low budget, that doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm and vision that Lough has pumped into the film.
Starting in a manner reminiscent of recent anthology horror V/H/S, two shifty types break into a house with a plan to burn it to the ground. While they wait for their window of opportunity, they entertain themselves by telling creepy stories. Each takes a turn, which forms the first and second stories of the anthology, and the wrap up with our two protagonists forms the third tale.
The first story revolves around a strange artefact, and the double crossing and doubt that can...
- 4/23/2016
- by Dan Woolstencroft
- Nerdly
Two thieves tell each other eerie stories to pass the time in Gerard Lough’s Night People, a new anthology film hitting VOD on May 9th. For our latest Q&A feature, we caught up with Lough to discuss the making of his directorial feature film debut.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gerard. When and how did you first come up with the idea for your new film, Night People?
Gerard Lough: Anthology films were very much a fixture of my childhood at Halloween, as they always seemed to be shown on TV at the time and I always liked the idea of getting three stories for the price of one, each of them with the fat trimmed off, that would hit the ground running. Anthology shows were also very much on the go at that time but seemed to die out, so...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gerard. When and how did you first come up with the idea for your new film, Night People?
Gerard Lough: Anthology films were very much a fixture of my childhood at Halloween, as they always seemed to be shown on TV at the time and I always liked the idea of getting three stories for the price of one, each of them with the fat trimmed off, that would hit the ground running. Anthology shows were also very much on the go at that time but seemed to die out, so...
- 4/15/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Next year is the 30th anniversary of James Cameron's Aliens and in the film's honor Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are re-releasing the Aliens comic. Also: a Q&A with Jax Menez Atwell, a new Night People clip, and a trailer for Scarred.
Aliens 30th Anniversary: Press Release: "Milwaukie, Or—In 1988, Dark Horse’s Aliens comic debuted, with stunning art by Mark A. Nelson and a script by Mark Verheiden, taking the comics market by storm. For the thirtieth anniversary of the Aliens film, Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are releasing an oversized hardcover edition of the unabridged and unadulterated series!
This must-have collector’s edition delivers 184 pages of original black-and-white art, each panel more horrifying than the last.
In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon...
Aliens 30th Anniversary: Press Release: "Milwaukie, Or—In 1988, Dark Horse’s Aliens comic debuted, with stunning art by Mark A. Nelson and a script by Mark Verheiden, taking the comics market by storm. For the thirtieth anniversary of the Aliens film, Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are releasing an oversized hardcover edition of the unabridged and unadulterated series!
This must-have collector’s edition delivers 184 pages of original black-and-white art, each panel more horrifying than the last.
In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon...
- 11/17/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The first teaser trailer for new Irish film, Night People has gone online. The movie marks the feature film directorial debut for Gerard Lough. Shot between August 2013 and August 2014, the movie follows the story of a pair of thieves who break into a house with a dark past. Their story soon intertwines with two other sinister tall tales. Starring Michael Parle, Jack Dean Shepherd, Claire Blennerhassett, Sarah Louise Carney, Aidan O'Sullivan and Eoin Leahy, Night People is due for release in 2015.
- 9/1/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
With the first trailer coming to us on September 1st, The Movie Bit is proud to give you one of three exclusive teaser posters for writer/director Gerard Lough's Night People. Lough's feature debut, the movie is a science fiction/horror hybrid concerning two high tech thieves, who target the wrong house for their latest job. When they discover the house has a dark past, their story soon becomes wrapped up in two other sinister tall tales. Starring Michael Parle, Jack Dean Shepard, Claire Blennerhasset, Sarah Louise Carney, Aidan O'Sullivan, and Eoin Leahy, filming began on the project on August 1st, and finished just five short days ago. Lough's other work includes acclaimed short films The Boogeyman, an adaption of Stephen King's story of the same name, and futuristic thriller Ninety Seconds. Night People is set for release in 2015.
- 8/28/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on the Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival, House of Monsters concept art, a Chainsaw Sally: The Animated Series casting update, multiple trailers, reviews, and much more:
Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival Details: “You can’t keep a lethal lady down. Flicks for Fans and Arrow in the Head, the team behind last year’s Evil Dead Fest, are proud to present the resurrection of the all new Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at the famed art deco-themed 1940’s built Crest Theatre in Westwood, CA. This will be an amazing event for all film fans and those with an appreciation for strong roles by women in horror. As always Flicks for Fans will have much for fans who attend the fest including great concession specials,...
Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival Details: “You can’t keep a lethal lady down. Flicks for Fans and Arrow in the Head, the team behind last year’s Evil Dead Fest, are proud to present the resurrection of the all new Lethal Ladies of Horror Film Festival Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at the famed art deco-themed 1940’s built Crest Theatre in Westwood, CA. This will be an amazing event for all film fans and those with an appreciation for strong roles by women in horror. As always Flicks for Fans will have much for fans who attend the fest including great concession specials,...
- 3/16/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
It was just about two years ago when we posted a review of Tin Can Man (read it here), and then... nada. But proving yet again that good things come to those who wait, we finally have release info on the film!
BrinkVision will be releasing the critically acclaimed, award-winning Tin Can Man on VOD and Special Edition DVD on April 22nd.
The film has been described as "terrifying, frightening, superb, and stylish... It's David Lynch by way of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."
It's directed by Ivan Kavanagh and stars Patrick O'Donnell, Emma Eliza Regan, and Michael Parle.
If you'll be in or around New York City in April, Kavanagh's latest horror film, The Canal, will be having its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Tin Can Man Synopsis:
Recently dumped by his girlfriend for another man, working in a job he hates, things could be better for Peter.
BrinkVision will be releasing the critically acclaimed, award-winning Tin Can Man on VOD and Special Edition DVD on April 22nd.
The film has been described as "terrifying, frightening, superb, and stylish... It's David Lynch by way of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."
It's directed by Ivan Kavanagh and stars Patrick O'Donnell, Emma Eliza Regan, and Michael Parle.
If you'll be in or around New York City in April, Kavanagh's latest horror film, The Canal, will be having its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Tin Can Man Synopsis:
Recently dumped by his girlfriend for another man, working in a job he hates, things could be better for Peter.
- 3/14/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes the short film “Hold Your Fire,” release details for The Black Dahlia Haunting, trailers for Truth or Dare and The Shadows, and much more:
Full Short Film “Hold Your Fire”: “Twitch Film proudly presents the online premiere of artist-turned-filmmaker Wes Benscoter’s debut short film, Hold Your Fire, exclusively at Twitch Film.
A ghostly soldier comes face to face with this grim reality of his war-torn existence on the battlefield… and beyond! Assaulting international audiences at festivals from Montreal’s Fantasia to Sitges, Fantasporto, A Night of Horror, and Dead by Dawn, to sending domestic shivers up spines at Screamfest, Boston Underground, and the New York City Horror Film Festival, Twitch Film now takes the mantle in offering Wes Benscoter’s mini-masterpiece to its largest audience ever.
A twenty-year veteran of horrific illustration,...
Full Short Film “Hold Your Fire”: “Twitch Film proudly presents the online premiere of artist-turned-filmmaker Wes Benscoter’s debut short film, Hold Your Fire, exclusively at Twitch Film.
A ghostly soldier comes face to face with this grim reality of his war-torn existence on the battlefield… and beyond! Assaulting international audiences at festivals from Montreal’s Fantasia to Sitges, Fantasporto, A Night of Horror, and Dead by Dawn, to sending domestic shivers up spines at Screamfest, Boston Underground, and the New York City Horror Film Festival, Twitch Film now takes the mantle in offering Wes Benscoter’s mini-masterpiece to its largest audience ever.
A twenty-year veteran of horrific illustration,...
- 6/16/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We’re back with our largest Indie Spotlight to date. Today’s feature contains over a dozen indie horror items, including details on The Other Side and your chance to win a copy of City Under the Moon:
The Other Side: We’re sent dozens of short films to check out each month, but The Other Side really stands out from the pack. This short horror film is directed by The Santoro Brothers and it is apparent that they are skilled directors who are also true fans of the genre. The Other Side will be hitting the festival/convention circuit shortly, and we expect it to play really well with slasher and home invasion horror fans.
Synopsis: “When a fresh faced nanny arrives at her new job on a creaky farm in the English countryside, she is instantly caught up in the turbulent relationship of her employers. James is struggling...
The Other Side: We’re sent dozens of short films to check out each month, but The Other Side really stands out from the pack. This short horror film is directed by The Santoro Brothers and it is apparent that they are skilled directors who are also true fans of the genre. The Other Side will be hitting the festival/convention circuit shortly, and we expect it to play really well with slasher and home invasion horror fans.
Synopsis: “When a fresh faced nanny arrives at her new job on a creaky farm in the English countryside, she is instantly caught up in the turbulent relationship of her employers. James is struggling...
- 8/12/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
A New poster, trailer and images have been released for sci-fi short film Ninety Seconds, which is in the final stages of post-production and is likely to premiere later in 2012.
The Irish production, which runs at 30 minutes, sees a cynical surveillance expert take on an unusual assignment that will lead him into a downward spiral of paranoia and obsession.
The poster is above and you can see the trailer below along with a couple of stills and the full synopsis.
Official synopsis
In an unnamed city in the near future, surveillance experts use equipment as sophisticated as any intelligence agency and hire themselves out to well-heeled and paranoid clients. They become known as Techs.
Mark (Andrew Norry) is one of the best of his kind. He takes on what seems like an ordinary assignment for shady business man Mr. Philips (Michael Parle). His job is to follow and record every...
The Irish production, which runs at 30 minutes, sees a cynical surveillance expert take on an unusual assignment that will lead him into a downward spiral of paranoia and obsession.
The poster is above and you can see the trailer below along with a couple of stills and the full synopsis.
Official synopsis
In an unnamed city in the near future, surveillance experts use equipment as sophisticated as any intelligence agency and hire themselves out to well-heeled and paranoid clients. They become known as Techs.
Mark (Andrew Norry) is one of the best of his kind. He takes on what seems like an ordinary assignment for shady business man Mr. Philips (Michael Parle). His job is to follow and record every...
- 7/4/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Our Indie Spotlight feature returns with UFO’s, a zombie webseries pilot, and an exclusive interview with Woe to the Living co-designer Joshua Butterfield. We also have an exclusive first look at the cover art for Shakespeare v. Lovecraft:
Devolution: Reckoning- This short film is a unique 10 minute piece about UFOs attacking Earth, told through timelapses and other experimental means.
“Fed up with the failures of mankind, a cruel race of UFOs set out to destroy Earth and all that inhabit it. Can civilization survive the incredible onslaught of the attackers? Baraka meets War Of The Worlds in this unique sci-fi short, told through an unconventional arrangement of dramatic timelapses, public domain radio plays, and some experimental flair from horror filmmaker Gavin Heffernan.”
Watch the short film for free at: https://vimeo.com/12120049
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Zombie Squash: Last month, we were one of the first to bring you news Zombie Squash,...
Devolution: Reckoning- This short film is a unique 10 minute piece about UFOs attacking Earth, told through timelapses and other experimental means.
“Fed up with the failures of mankind, a cruel race of UFOs set out to destroy Earth and all that inhabit it. Can civilization survive the incredible onslaught of the attackers? Baraka meets War Of The Worlds in this unique sci-fi short, told through an unconventional arrangement of dramatic timelapses, public domain radio plays, and some experimental flair from horror filmmaker Gavin Heffernan.”
Watch the short film for free at: https://vimeo.com/12120049
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Zombie Squash: Last month, we were one of the first to bring you news Zombie Squash,...
- 6/3/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Principal Photography has begun on Emu Productions fantasy drama 'The Shadows'. The feature began filming last week and will continue until September 5th. 'The Shadows' will film around Dublin and Meath, with the production based in Navan. Written and directed by Colin Downey, 'The Shadows' is inspired by George MacDonald's fairytale of the same name. New cast confirmed in the feature are Eddie Weber (The Business), Sam Homan (Ros na Run), Irene Wright (Sugar Stick) and Gráinne McHale. They join the confirmed stars Michael Parle (Our Wonderful Home), Emma Eliza Regan (The Fading Light), Natalie Kostrzewa (The Looking Glass) and Lorcan Melia (Camelot)...
- 8/24/2011
- IFTN
One thing you learn as you delve deeper and deeper into the recesses of good horror is that the indie films being put out by you the fans are often the ones with the most creativity and the best storytelling. You may not have large scale budgets or big name actors but the creativity shown more times than not blows us away. As is the case with this film, which by the way is based off the Stephen King short...
The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish film-maker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle.
When Andrew Billings (Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children he is met with scepticism. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Parle) and the audience will start to consider...
The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish film-maker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle.
When Andrew Billings (Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children he is met with scepticism. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Parle) and the audience will start to consider...
- 1/19/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
An Irish Filmmaker, Gerard Lough has recently completed a film based on a short story by Stephen King, which is a first for an Irish filmmaker, as far as I know. The movie is on the festival rounds at the moment and can be seen at the Horrorthon film festival in Dublin on Oct 25th and the Dollar Baby Festival in the Netherlands on Nov 13th. Press Release follows as does the trailer! Based on the short story by Stephen King, The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish film-maker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle. When Andrew Billings (Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children he is met with scepticism. But as the story progresses, both Dr Harper (Parle) and the audience will start to...
- 10/12/2010
- by vicbarry@gmail.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
I have never read Stephen King’s short story The Boogeyman, but now that I know there’s a short film adaptation on the way, I’m going to have to seek it out post-haste! We’ve got a look at the poster today so come on in and check it out!
From director Gerard Lough’s YouTube Channel: When Andrew Billings (Simon Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children, he is met with disbelief. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Michael Parle) and the audience will start to consider the possibility that this "boogeyman" might be real after all.
No word yet one when/where we’ll be able to catch this sucker, but we’ll keep you posted.
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From director Gerard Lough’s YouTube Channel: When Andrew Billings (Simon Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children, he is met with disbelief. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Michael Parle) and the audience will start to consider the possibility that this "boogeyman" might be real after all.
No word yet one when/where we’ll be able to catch this sucker, but we’ll keep you posted.
- MattFini
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
- 8/26/2010
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
Based on the short story by Stephen King, The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish film-maker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle. It also feature make up effects by one of the best artists in Ireland – Julie Ann Ryan.
When Andrew Billings (Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children he is met with disbelief. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Parle) and the audience will start to consider the possibility that this “boogeyman” might be real after all.
The filmmakers promise that this short will be doing the film festival circuit very soon, so keep you eyes peeled.
When Andrew Billings (Fogarty) goes to see a psychologist to explain how an evil creature that lives in his closet is responsible for the deaths of his three children he is met with disbelief. But as the story progresses, both Dr. Harper (Parle) and the audience will start to consider the possibility that this “boogeyman” might be real after all.
The filmmakers promise that this short will be doing the film festival circuit very soon, so keep you eyes peeled.
- 8/9/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
One of our lifetime's greatest storytellers is without question Stephen King. Luckily for us he's pretty much stayed within our beloved genre, and that's why we never hesitate to tell you guys about new films based upon his work. Even short films.
From the Press Release
Based on the short story by Stephen King, The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish filmmaker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle.
The film has intricate visual effects that are CGI as well as in camera. It also feature excellent makeup effects by one of the best artists in Ireland - Julie Ann Ryan. This, combined with a faithful adaption of King's much loved source material, strong performances, stunning visuals and a creepy electronic score, will make for a very memorable 30-minute movie, which will be shown at film festivals all over the world.
Synopsis
When Andrew Billings...
From the Press Release
Based on the short story by Stephen King, The Boogeyman is an ambitious short film directed by Irish filmmaker Gerard Lough and starring Simon Fogarty and Michael Parle.
The film has intricate visual effects that are CGI as well as in camera. It also feature excellent makeup effects by one of the best artists in Ireland - Julie Ann Ryan. This, combined with a faithful adaption of King's much loved source material, strong performances, stunning visuals and a creepy electronic score, will make for a very memorable 30-minute movie, which will be shown at film festivals all over the world.
Synopsis
When Andrew Billings...
- 8/9/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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