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
This week's News Bits, where we collect some of the smaller movie news posts from around the web, is filled with posters, a couple trailers, release announcements, and one massive Wolverine themed infographic. Come inside to check it all out!
If you've got a story or news scoop you think we should feature on News Bits, drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com and we'll be sure to get to it.
Header Photo: Some ridiculously awesome Bumblebee cosplay found at this year's Sdcc.
* Warner Bros. released two new trailers for Gravity yesterday, and have come out with a third one today. Again, it feels more like a clip, but who cares?
* Need more X-Men in your life? How about the first pair of official posters from X-Men: Days of Future Past featuring the young and old crossing over.
* Speaking of posters, Warner Bros. has released this latest one for Prisoners.
If you've got a story or news scoop you think we should feature on News Bits, drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com and we'll be sure to get to it.
Header Photo: Some ridiculously awesome Bumblebee cosplay found at this year's Sdcc.
* Warner Bros. released two new trailers for Gravity yesterday, and have come out with a third one today. Again, it feels more like a clip, but who cares?
* Need more X-Men in your life? How about the first pair of official posters from X-Men: Days of Future Past featuring the young and old crossing over.
* Speaking of posters, Warner Bros. has released this latest one for Prisoners.
- 7/25/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Busted Knuckle Productions and Viva Pictures have released the official trailer and DVD artwork for their paranormal thriller The Crying Dead, and of course we have them both here!
From the Press Release:
Production on The Crying Dead, directed by Hunter G. Williams and co-written by Williams and Scott Michael Campbell, wrapped in 2012 outside of Los Angeles, California. This horror title focuses on six filmmakers who hope to make it big in the paranormal reality show market. Instead, they find the surprise of their lives!
Since completion, the film has undergone several edits and enhancements to heighten its many ghostly thrills. And now Viva Pictures, along with Busted Knuckle Productions, announces that The Crying Dead will release on DVD September 17, 2013.
The Crying Dead involves paranormal research in a haunted psychiatric hospital. In 2008 six filmmakers break into and search the abandoned Ettersburgh Psychiatric Hospital for signs of ghosts. Pressure from the studio demands an exciting show,...
From the Press Release:
Production on The Crying Dead, directed by Hunter G. Williams and co-written by Williams and Scott Michael Campbell, wrapped in 2012 outside of Los Angeles, California. This horror title focuses on six filmmakers who hope to make it big in the paranormal reality show market. Instead, they find the surprise of their lives!
Since completion, the film has undergone several edits and enhancements to heighten its many ghostly thrills. And now Viva Pictures, along with Busted Knuckle Productions, announces that The Crying Dead will release on DVD September 17, 2013.
The Crying Dead involves paranormal research in a haunted psychiatric hospital. In 2008 six filmmakers break into and search the abandoned Ettersburgh Psychiatric Hospital for signs of ghosts. Pressure from the studio demands an exciting show,...
- 7/24/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Busted Knuckle Productions and Viva Pictures have moved one giant step closer to releasing The Crying Dead. This title was previously titled The Whispering Dead. However, the film has been renamed for its launch in North America on DVD, VOD and at Redbox retails. The Crying Dead is set for a September 17th, 2013 release and horror fans can preview the premiere here. In the story for The Crying Dead, six filmmakers into the Ettersburgh Psychiatric Hospital. They have broken into this abandoned building to discover a potential haunting, in the hospital's darkness. Their reality show will be a flop without ghostly coverage and this crew will go to any ends to find evidence of the paranormal. But, the paranormal comes looking for them! The official DVD artwork for the film is hosted above. The graphic shows three of the spirits, who reside in Ettersburgh. One girl carries a knife and another a doll.
- 7/23/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
*there are minor spoilers here. Director/writer: Hunter G. Williams. Writers: Scott Michael Campbell and Hunter G. Williams. Cast: Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns, Becka Adams, Angelina Lyubomirova, Callie Cameron, Kelsi Cullimore, Andrew Olson and Brooke Johnson. The Whispering Dead is a paranormal piece that deals with a haunted hospital in Northern California. The Whispering Dead will be the first film to be released by production house Busted Knuckle Productions and the film offers an enjoyable ghostly time. The acting from the small cast is well done. As well, the hauntings are all filmed expertly with the help of infrared cameras. Although there is no music throughout, The Whispering Dead is a compelling supernatural thriller. The film begins in Los Angeles. Six filmmakers are getting set to investigate rumours of burnings, cannibalism, suicide and murder at the nearby Edinburgh Hospital. They head up to the location, while talking about some of the building's past.
- 2/27/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Busted Knuckle Productions continues to develop their thriller The Whispering Dead. This title is currently in post-production and director Hunter G. Williams has let 28Dla know that the film is currently in negotiations with distributors. A release date is sure to be announced soon! As well, the film has had over 19 special effects shots added to the feature. And, a new trailer shows some of these enhancements. The second trailer for The Whispering Dead is below. In the clip, horror fans can preview the "Ghost Girl." She rises from a darkened hallway and she transforms into something demonic, when other characters are nearby. Preview the latest trailer for The Whispering Dead below, along with an exclusive clip highlighting "Ghost Girl." Release Date: Q2 or Q3 of 2013. Director: Hunter G. Williams. Writers: Hunter G. Williams and Scott Michael Campbell. Cast: Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns and Becka Adams. The film's second trailer is hosted here: The "Ghost.
- 1/3/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Busted Knuckle Productions is continuing to develop the haunted title The Whispering Dead, and they sent over an update that includes some new stills, the second trailer, and a clip introducing us to "Ghost Girl."
After principal photography was completed in 2011, this film has undergone a transformation in the editing room. Over 19 special effects shots have been added, and a final “killer cut” has been completed. Negotiations have begun with distributors. The Whispering Dead is expected to reach horror fans in Q2 or Q3 of 2013.
The Whispering Dead tells a tale of paranormal investigation. It is directed by Hunter G. Williams and co-written by Williams and Scott Michael Campbell. The cast includes Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns, and Becka Adams.
Synopsis
In 2008 a cast and crew set out to shoot a pilot for a paranormal reality show. During the first night vague apparitions began to appear, and this shoot turned into a violent haunting.
After principal photography was completed in 2011, this film has undergone a transformation in the editing room. Over 19 special effects shots have been added, and a final “killer cut” has been completed. Negotiations have begun with distributors. The Whispering Dead is expected to reach horror fans in Q2 or Q3 of 2013.
The Whispering Dead tells a tale of paranormal investigation. It is directed by Hunter G. Williams and co-written by Williams and Scott Michael Campbell. The cast includes Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns, and Becka Adams.
Synopsis
In 2008 a cast and crew set out to shoot a pilot for a paranormal reality show. During the first night vague apparitions began to appear, and this shoot turned into a violent haunting.
- 12/22/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Hunter G. Williams is a Los Angeles based actor. He has had appearances in films like G.S.I.: Ghost Hunter International (2007) and Theft By Deception (2010). He has also appeared on television. He has made appearances on "Spy Tv" (2001), "Who knows the Band?" (2001), and "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" (2002). He has also played both semi-pro' soccer and poker. And recently, he has created his own film production company titled Busted Knuckle Productions. Busted Knuckle Productions has at least four projects in development. Fans of horror will certainly be looking forward to the release of the serial killer pic' Cornered. Others might enjoy The Whispering Dead. As well, Hunter is developing a script for Killing Angels. This action thriller will involve the illicit sex trade. And most recently, Bkp has started to develop a television series titled "Pyro." Screens will ignite when a pyromaniac is set loose on downtown Los Angeles.
- 7/14/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Busted Knuckle Productions is a film and television company based in Los Angeles. This company specializes in thrillers with several films slated for release soon, including: Cornered, The Whispering Dead and Killing Angels. Now, this company is set to produce their first television series. "Pyro" is a story of a volunteer firefighter with dangerous tendencies; he likes to start fires. He suppresses these desires until an arsonist turns up. Now, Tyler Jacobs (Scott Michael Campbell) will have to find this arsonist and let loose his fiery rage. Production on "Pyro" begins in August with a one hour television pilot. Announced cast and crew info' are listed below. Scott Michael CampbellDirector: Tba. Writers: Justin Bowman, and Chris Hayes. Cast: Scott Michael Campbell, Chris Hayes, and Jason Gray-Stanford. Producers: Hunter G. Williams, Justin Bowman, Zack Kamen, and Chris Hayes. Further announcements on "Pyro" will be shown...
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- 7/12/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Killing Angels is set to film in the summer of ’12 and director Daniel Rentas will conduct this film about a rogue military force hell bent on putting a stop to the sexual slavery ring that spans several countries. When this trade also involves children, some viewers will take notice. For others who know Rentas' work in the short film, "Redemption Walk," this project looks like it will be his motion picture debut.
Also, Hunter G. Williams, CEO of Busted Knuckle Productions, gets to show that he can pull more than one duty. This producer wrote the script treatment and will play one of the lead roles. He plays Rusty Briggs, a character who gets recruited to be part of a special unit task force.
This film is set to include additional locations like Prague and Germany. But in all this globetrotting, the life left at home will have consequences. The...
Also, Hunter G. Williams, CEO of Busted Knuckle Productions, gets to show that he can pull more than one duty. This producer wrote the script treatment and will play one of the lead roles. He plays Rusty Briggs, a character who gets recruited to be part of a special unit task force.
This film is set to include additional locations like Prague and Germany. But in all this globetrotting, the life left at home will have consequences. The...
- 2/22/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
When you mix paranormal investigators with a murderous ghosts you will find terror. That is what these latest movie stills from director Jeffrey Pierson and Busted Knuckle Productions tell us. In the photo seen left, "ghost girl" makes an appearance at the end of a long hall. Below and inside, one of the pseudo-scientists finds out what happens when you get separated from the group. She is breathing her last breath. As well, find an extended trailer for The Whispering Dead below, which shows additional footage from this haunted house styled film.
Release Date: February, 2012 (World Premiere).
Director: Jeffrey Pierson.
Writers: Hunter G. Williams and Scott Michael Campbell.
Producers: Woody Andrews, Scott Michael Campbell, Sharon Rude, and Jeff Stearns.
Cast: Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns and Becka Adams.
The extended trailer for the film is here:
Visit The Whispering Dead fan page for future updates:
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Release Date: February, 2012 (World Premiere).
Director: Jeffrey Pierson.
Writers: Hunter G. Williams and Scott Michael Campbell.
Producers: Woody Andrews, Scott Michael Campbell, Sharon Rude, and Jeff Stearns.
Cast: Chris Hayes, Jeff Stearns and Becka Adams.
The extended trailer for the film is here:
Visit The Whispering Dead fan page for future updates:
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- 12/20/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Busted Knuckle Productions.
Director: Casey Nelson.
Writers: Casey Nelson and Chris Hayes.
Producer: Hunter G. Williams.
"Warehouse" is the latest film to be completed by Busted Knuckle Productions. This production company has also finished work on two other horror features titled Cornered and The Whispering Dead. In the short film "Warehouse" two friends wake up in a darkened garage. A killer looms in the darkness brandishing an axe. The third act can be predicted, but getting there is a lot of fun.
The two men are Nick (Chris Hayes) and Jamie (Casey Nelson) and they wake up groggy and disoriented. Nick is blindfolded and Jamie has a cut on his head. After a few minutes of disorientation a killer steps out of the darkness masked and ready to start chopping some limbs off. However, this is just a tease.
Director: Casey Nelson.
Writers: Casey Nelson and Chris Hayes.
Producer: Hunter G. Williams.
"Warehouse" is the latest film to be completed by Busted Knuckle Productions. This production company has also finished work on two other horror features titled Cornered and The Whispering Dead. In the short film "Warehouse" two friends wake up in a darkened garage. A killer looms in the darkness brandishing an axe. The third act can be predicted, but getting there is a lot of fun.
The two men are Nick (Chris Hayes) and Jamie (Casey Nelson) and they wake up groggy and disoriented. Nick is blindfolded and Jamie has a cut on his head. After a few minutes of disorientation a killer steps out of the darkness masked and ready to start chopping some limbs off. However, this is just a tease.
- 12/17/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The first concept poster for the paranormal thriller The Whispering Dead has been released to horror fans by Busted Knuckle Productions. This film follows a film crew into a haunted abode where they find what they are looking for and a whole lot more e.g. murder. A Ghost Girl awaits them and this first graphic shows how much of the film is shot by the characters with night vision lenses and portable cameras.
As well, this second horror production from Busted Knuckle Productions (Cornered is the other) will have its World Premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this February 2012. So, enjoy the trailer for this reality styled feature which continues a wave of first hand terror that began with The Blair Witch Project and continued with Cloverfield and the recent Atrocious.
Release Date: February, 2012 (World Premiere).
Director: Jeffrey Pierson.
Writers: Hunter G. Williams and Scott Michael Campbell.
Producers: Woody Andrews,...
As well, this second horror production from Busted Knuckle Productions (Cornered is the other) will have its World Premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this February 2012. So, enjoy the trailer for this reality styled feature which continues a wave of first hand terror that began with The Blair Witch Project and continued with Cloverfield and the recent Atrocious.
Release Date: February, 2012 (World Premiere).
Director: Jeffrey Pierson.
Writers: Hunter G. Williams and Scott Michael Campbell.
Producers: Woody Andrews,...
- 11/6/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Ready for some haunting new artwork for The Whispering Dead? Of course you are. Why else would you be here? Though our boyish charm and flare for theatrics are admittedly a big plus. Read on for the goods.
From the Press Release
Busted Knuckle Productions is currently working with two horror films this year, including Cornered starring Hunter G. Williams and The Whispering Dead. The Whispering Dead was recently finished with help from McK Productions and is a film that tells a tale of paranormal investigation. A crew enters a haunted hospital only to find actual spirits of a malevolent kind. This film documents their final moments.
Now a film poster is available which showcases one of the ghosts from the film. The Ghost Girl is shown in the graphic, and she is one of the apparitions who delight in terrorizing the film crew. This concept poster also highlights the...
From the Press Release
Busted Knuckle Productions is currently working with two horror films this year, including Cornered starring Hunter G. Williams and The Whispering Dead. The Whispering Dead was recently finished with help from McK Productions and is a film that tells a tale of paranormal investigation. A crew enters a haunted hospital only to find actual spirits of a malevolent kind. This film documents their final moments.
Now a film poster is available which showcases one of the ghosts from the film. The Ghost Girl is shown in the graphic, and she is one of the apparitions who delight in terrorizing the film crew. This concept poster also highlights the...
- 11/4/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Another found footage film is on its way to tantalize our aural senses, and we've got your very first look at the spookiness to come once The Whispering Dead start making some noise.
From the Press Release
Busted Knuckle Productions has recently completed production on the horror thriller The Whispering Dead. From the writers of Cornered (Hunter G. Williams, Scott Michael Campbell) comes a film about terror, as six friends explore a haunted hospital, abandoned long ago. Expecting to see a few strange lights and a darkened hall or two, this camera crew finds malevolent spirits protective of their graves and lost children! This found footage is all that remains of the reality television crew.
The Whispering Dead is part of a genre that is shared by the much praised Blair Witch Project (1999), Paranormal Activity (2007), and the widely shown Atrocious (2011). This is a genre that explores the supernatural from a personal perspective,...
From the Press Release
Busted Knuckle Productions has recently completed production on the horror thriller The Whispering Dead. From the writers of Cornered (Hunter G. Williams, Scott Michael Campbell) comes a film about terror, as six friends explore a haunted hospital, abandoned long ago. Expecting to see a few strange lights and a darkened hall or two, this camera crew finds malevolent spirits protective of their graves and lost children! This found footage is all that remains of the reality television crew.
The Whispering Dead is part of a genre that is shared by the much praised Blair Witch Project (1999), Paranormal Activity (2007), and the widely shown Atrocious (2011). This is a genre that explores the supernatural from a personal perspective,...
- 8/27/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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