New York’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production this summer of Merry Wives, a comedy adaptation by Jocelyn Bioh of the Bard’s Merry Wives of Windsor, will feature an all-Black cast including Jacob Ming-Trent (HBO’s Watchmen), Gbenga Akinnagbe (Broadway’s To Kill A Mockingbird), Shola Adewusi (CBS’ Bob Hearts Abishola) and Susan Kelechi Watson (NBC’s This Is Us).
The Public Theater announced the complete casting today, along with new dates for the staging in Central Park’s Delacorte Theater: Performances will begin Tuesday, July 6 (instead of the previously announced July 5) and run through Saturday, September 18 (an extension of three weeks from the previously announced engagement). The official opening night is Tuesday, July 27.
The extension is designed to compensate for current social distancing procedures that will require limited audience capacity of 428 at the 1,800-seat Delacorte. The audience capacity could be expanded if state requirements for small- and medium-sized venues change before July.
The Public Theater announced the complete casting today, along with new dates for the staging in Central Park’s Delacorte Theater: Performances will begin Tuesday, July 6 (instead of the previously announced July 5) and run through Saturday, September 18 (an extension of three weeks from the previously announced engagement). The official opening night is Tuesday, July 27.
The extension is designed to compensate for current social distancing procedures that will require limited audience capacity of 428 at the 1,800-seat Delacorte. The audience capacity could be expanded if state requirements for small- and medium-sized venues change before July.
- 6/3/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Craig Sheffer and Fred Hechinger score movie roles and pop singer Nicole Michelle records two songs for “Bernie the Dolphin.”
Castings
Craig Sheffer has been cast as the lead in Gregory Lamberson’s feature film adaptation of “Widow’s Point,” the supernatural book co-written by Richard Chizmar and his son Billy.
Lamberson will direct the film from his own screenplay in Western New York this month, co-producing with Tamar Lamberson. Chizmar executive produces with Erin Elizabeth Heald.
“Widow’s Point” depicts the tale of an author who spends a weekend locked in a haunted lighthouse as a publicity stunt to promote his next book. Cut off from the outside world, he finds himself targeted by sinister forces. The film takes place in four different time periods.
Sheffer’s credits include Robert Redford’s “A River Runs Through It,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” and the TV series “One Tree Hill.
Castings
Craig Sheffer has been cast as the lead in Gregory Lamberson’s feature film adaptation of “Widow’s Point,” the supernatural book co-written by Richard Chizmar and his son Billy.
Lamberson will direct the film from his own screenplay in Western New York this month, co-producing with Tamar Lamberson. Chizmar executive produces with Erin Elizabeth Heald.
“Widow’s Point” depicts the tale of an author who spends a weekend locked in a haunted lighthouse as a publicity stunt to promote his next book. Cut off from the outside world, he finds himself targeted by sinister forces. The film takes place in four different time periods.
Sheffer’s credits include Robert Redford’s “A River Runs Through It,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” and the TV series “One Tree Hill.
- 8/6/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel's Monsters Unleashed #1, launch parties will be hosted at local comic stores on January 18th. Look for exclusive items at these launch parties including a Monsters Unleashed sketchpad. Also: casting details for The Humanity Bureau, details on the Stanley Wiater horror auction, the Coffin Joe trilogy is coming to DVD, a look at the short film Trouser Snake, and Head of the Family Blu-ray release details.
Monsters Unleashed Launch Party, Sketchpad, and Variant: Press Release: "New York, NY—November 30th, 2016 — Run if you can! Hide if you must! Monsters have invaded the Marvel Universe! Nothing can prepare heroes across the globe for Monsters Unleashed! But you can be prepared! To coincide with the highly anticipated release of Monsters Unleashed #1, Marvel is bringing widescreen action and epic destruction to your local comic shops with Monsters Unleashed Launch Parties. Not only is your local comic shops...
Monsters Unleashed Launch Party, Sketchpad, and Variant: Press Release: "New York, NY—November 30th, 2016 — Run if you can! Hide if you must! Monsters have invaded the Marvel Universe! Nothing can prepare heroes across the globe for Monsters Unleashed! But you can be prepared! To coincide with the highly anticipated release of Monsters Unleashed #1, Marvel is bringing widescreen action and epic destruction to your local comic shops with Monsters Unleashed Launch Parties. Not only is your local comic shops...
- 12/1/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Killer Rack To Screen Festivals DVD to Follow
Killer Rack, the horror comedy directed by Gregory Lamberon (Slime City, Dry Bones) will screen at five film festivals this spring, ahead of its late summer DVD release by Camp Motion Pictures. The Buffalo, New York production stars newcomer Jessica Zwolak, supported by genre vets Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Thurber, Roy Frumkes, and Brooke …
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Killer Rack, the horror comedy directed by Gregory Lamberon (Slime City, Dry Bones) will screen at five film festivals this spring, ahead of its late summer DVD release by Camp Motion Pictures. The Buffalo, New York production stars newcomer Jessica Zwolak, supported by genre vets Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Thurber, Roy Frumkes, and Brooke …
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- 4/8/2016
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Well, if ya came to the Crypt o’ Xiii lookin’ for a Hallowe’en handout, you’re in luck! Take a look below and cram some of these into yer ghastly goodie bags!
Flesh For The Inferno
• Release Date: Theatrical World Premiere October 25th (Head here for details)
• Written By: Michael Varrati
• Directed By: Richard Griffin
• Starring: Anna Rizzo, Michael Thurber, Jamie Lyn Bagley
As anyone that reads this column knows, I am a fan of prolific independent horror maestro Richard Griffin. When I was afforded the opportunity to be among the first to check out his latest feature Flesh For The Inferno, I jumped on that quicker than a zombie at an all-you-can-eat brain buffet!
The story runs like this: when a child lover of a priest (you inferred correctly) bricks up some nuns in a church’s walls, they take it upon themselves to renounce God. You can guess how that works out…...
Flesh For The Inferno
• Release Date: Theatrical World Premiere October 25th (Head here for details)
• Written By: Michael Varrati
• Directed By: Richard Griffin
• Starring: Anna Rizzo, Michael Thurber, Jamie Lyn Bagley
As anyone that reads this column knows, I am a fan of prolific independent horror maestro Richard Griffin. When I was afforded the opportunity to be among the first to check out his latest feature Flesh For The Inferno, I jumped on that quicker than a zombie at an all-you-can-eat brain buffet!
The story runs like this: when a child lover of a priest (you inferred correctly) bricks up some nuns in a church’s walls, they take it upon themselves to renounce God. You can guess how that works out…...
- 10/21/2015
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Slaughtered Lamb Productions has released the first trailer for the screwball horror comedy Killer Rack, directed by Gregory Lamberson (Slime City). The film stars newcomers Jessica Zwolak and screenwriter Paul McGinnis (both of whom appeared in Lamberson’s Dry Bones and Gave Up The Ghost), as well as genre veterans Debbie Rochon, Michael Thurber, Lloyd Kaufman, Roy Frumkes and Brooke Lewis as the Voice of the Boobs. Slaughtered Lamb also released 16 character posters for the … Continue reading →
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- 4/16/2015
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Scorpio Film Releasing is New England’s most prolific feature film production company, and their latest, The Sins of Dracula, takes on an icon and fuses him with a parody of Christian scare films. What's not to love? Here are its trailer, poster, and premiere info.
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing presents the trailer for its newest film, The Sins of Dracula, a story of sex, sacrilege, and sin from director Richard Griffin, writer Michael Varrati, and producers Ted Marr and Stacey St. Edmunds.
The film will have its world premiere October 26th at CinemaWorld in Lincoln, Rhode Island (622 George Washington Highway).
Michael Thurber (Exhumed), Jamie Dufault (Murder University), Sarah Nicklin (Alice D), Steven O’Broin (Future Justice), Carmine Capobianco (Psychos In Love), and Samantha Acampora (Murder University) star. Artist Devon Whitehead created the original poster for the film.
"I am overjoyed with how The Sins of Dracula came out,...
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing presents the trailer for its newest film, The Sins of Dracula, a story of sex, sacrilege, and sin from director Richard Griffin, writer Michael Varrati, and producers Ted Marr and Stacey St. Edmunds.
The film will have its world premiere October 26th at CinemaWorld in Lincoln, Rhode Island (622 George Washington Highway).
Michael Thurber (Exhumed), Jamie Dufault (Murder University), Sarah Nicklin (Alice D), Steven O’Broin (Future Justice), Carmine Capobianco (Psychos In Love), and Samantha Acampora (Murder University) star. Artist Devon Whitehead created the original poster for the film.
"I am overjoyed with how The Sins of Dracula came out,...
- 9/8/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Indie film company Slaughtered Lamb Productions has released the first set of stills from Killer Rack, a horror comedy shooting at the Pierce Arrow Film Arts Center in Buffalo, New York. Check 'em out right here!
The film, written by Paul McGinnis, is directed by Gregory Lamberson (Slime City Massacre, Dry Bones) and is co-produced by Lamberson, McGinnis, and Rod Durick (Filming the Undead: How to Make Your Own Zombie Movie).
Newcomer Jessica Zwolak stars as Betty, a young woman who discovers her new breast implants are man-eating monsters. Debbie Rochon co-stars as Dr. Cate Thulu, Lloyd Kaufman plays psychiatrist Howard Foin, and Brooke Lewis voices the titular monsters.
The photos depict Betty's initial examination by Dr. Thulu and a confrontation which occurs later in the film. Robert Bozek plays Thulu's nurse, Herbie East. Additional photos are behind-the-scenes shots of a disarming date between Betty and her boyfriend, Dutch (Sam Qualiana,...
The film, written by Paul McGinnis, is directed by Gregory Lamberson (Slime City Massacre, Dry Bones) and is co-produced by Lamberson, McGinnis, and Rod Durick (Filming the Undead: How to Make Your Own Zombie Movie).
Newcomer Jessica Zwolak stars as Betty, a young woman who discovers her new breast implants are man-eating monsters. Debbie Rochon co-stars as Dr. Cate Thulu, Lloyd Kaufman plays psychiatrist Howard Foin, and Brooke Lewis voices the titular monsters.
The photos depict Betty's initial examination by Dr. Thulu and a confrontation which occurs later in the film. Robert Bozek plays Thulu's nurse, Herbie East. Additional photos are behind-the-scenes shots of a disarming date between Betty and her boyfriend, Dutch (Sam Qualiana,...
- 8/7/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
There are perhaps no more prolific actresses out there than horror icon Debbie Rochon. She has a list of credits to her name over 230 movies long and it's always growing. But she recently completed filming her directorial debut, Model Hunger, and can't wait to unleash it on the world.
Model Hunger stars Lynn Lowry, Tiffany Shepis, Carmine Capobianco, Brian Fortune, Michael Thurber, Aurelio Voltaire, Suzi Lorraine, Babette Bombshell, Geri Horn and Jayne Caswell. Rochon also enlisted the talents of well-known composer Henry Manfredini (who did extensive work on the Friday the 13th series) and a crew that she described as the best of the best for creating Model Hunger.
With such an extensive acting career, one wonders why Rochon never directed in the past as she's been in the entertainment business for most of her adult life. What finally triggered that desire to get her working on the other side of the camera?...
Model Hunger stars Lynn Lowry, Tiffany Shepis, Carmine Capobianco, Brian Fortune, Michael Thurber, Aurelio Voltaire, Suzi Lorraine, Babette Bombshell, Geri Horn and Jayne Caswell. Rochon also enlisted the talents of well-known composer Henry Manfredini (who did extensive work on the Friday the 13th series) and a crew that she described as the best of the best for creating Model Hunger.
With such an extensive acting career, one wonders why Rochon never directed in the past as she's been in the entertainment business for most of her adult life. What finally triggered that desire to get her working on the other side of the camera?...
- 4/30/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
We could not be more excited about Debbie Rochon's upcoming directorial debut, Model Hunger. Currently in post-production, the project has released some new stills and also just added an incredible talent: composer Harry Manfredini.
That's right, the man behind all those classic Friday the 13th soundtracks will be scoring Model Hunger, which is due out in 2014.
For up-to-the-minute information on the film, visit the official Model Hunger website, "like" Model Hunger on Facebook and follow Model Hunger on Twitter (@ModelHunger).
From the Press Release
Debbie Rochon and James Morgart are proud to announce that Harry Manfredini (pictured above) will be composing an original score for their film Model Hunger. Manfredini, a prolific composer with over 140 credits to his career, is most well known among horror fans for his compositions for the Friday the 13th franchise. Manfredini is a highly welcomed addition to a production that features a recognizable and...
That's right, the man behind all those classic Friday the 13th soundtracks will be scoring Model Hunger, which is due out in 2014.
For up-to-the-minute information on the film, visit the official Model Hunger website, "like" Model Hunger on Facebook and follow Model Hunger on Twitter (@ModelHunger).
From the Press Release
Debbie Rochon and James Morgart are proud to announce that Harry Manfredini (pictured above) will be composing an original score for their film Model Hunger. Manfredini, a prolific composer with over 140 credits to his career, is most well known among horror fans for his compositions for the Friday the 13th franchise. Manfredini is a highly welcomed addition to a production that features a recognizable and...
- 12/16/2013
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes details on Sun Choke, starring Barbara Crampton, and the Monster Zombie Claymation short film:
Sun Choke Begins Production: “Janie (Hagan) is just trying to get well. As Janie recovers from a recent violent psychotic break, she’s subjected each day to a bizarre holistic health and wellness regimen designed, and enforced, by her lifelong nanny and caretaker, Irma (Crampton). Janie begins to veer off the road to recovery when she develops an obsession with a young woman, Savannah (Lane), which Janie feels an inexplicable yet profound connection to. The obsession turns increasingly invasive and wedges all three women into an ever-tightening and terrifying struggle for control. Will Janie pull herself back from the precipice of insanity? Or will she go over head-first, taking anyone nearby down with her?
Lodger...
Sun Choke Begins Production: “Janie (Hagan) is just trying to get well. As Janie recovers from a recent violent psychotic break, she’s subjected each day to a bizarre holistic health and wellness regimen designed, and enforced, by her lifelong nanny and caretaker, Irma (Crampton). Janie begins to veer off the road to recovery when she develops an obsession with a young woman, Savannah (Lane), which Janie feels an inexplicable yet profound connection to. The obsession turns increasingly invasive and wedges all three women into an ever-tightening and terrifying struggle for control. Will Janie pull herself back from the precipice of insanity? Or will she go over head-first, taking anyone nearby down with her?
Lodger...
- 12/15/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
A new indie flick is on its way from director Jordan Pacheco entitled Dead Bounty featuring the first "unmasked" Michael Myers, Tony Moran, and we have your first look and more cold off of the slab! Dig it!
From the Press Release
While on the search for a fleeing felon, Dead Bounty (directed by Jordan Pacheco) follows a group of bounty hunters, lead by 'Bosk' (Tony Moran) and 'Henry' (Timothy Patrick Quill), who head into a vast New England forest in hopes to capture a dangerous man. Closing in on their quarry, the group encounters more than just a murderer on the run when they are confronted with a seemingly endless horde of the undead. With no shelter, no help and no end to the carnage, survival seems hopeless.
Horror icon Tony Moran, who is best known for playing Michael Myers in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), plays the role of 'Bosk' in the film.
From the Press Release
While on the search for a fleeing felon, Dead Bounty (directed by Jordan Pacheco) follows a group of bounty hunters, lead by 'Bosk' (Tony Moran) and 'Henry' (Timothy Patrick Quill), who head into a vast New England forest in hopes to capture a dangerous man. Closing in on their quarry, the group encounters more than just a murderer on the run when they are confronted with a seemingly endless horde of the undead. With no shelter, no help and no end to the carnage, survival seems hopeless.
Horror icon Tony Moran, who is best known for playing Michael Myers in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), plays the role of 'Bosk' in the film.
- 11/6/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It's Friday, and do you know what that means? Yep! It's exclusive time! On tap is a clip from Exhumed, a uniquely original vision of horror written by Guy Benoit (Atomic Brain Invasion), produced by Ted Marr (The Disco Exorcist), and directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That).
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) believes, "Exhumed marks a real change of pace, not only for us, but for modern horror in general. There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no CGI fakery, but a return to classic storytelling. I am quite proud of the level of performances in this movie, which are only matched by the sheer originality and power of the screenplay by Guy Benoit. I think audiences will be quite disturbed by the events that take place in the film."
Producer Ted Marr says, "[We are] really excited to be trying something new with Exhumed. It's almost like a period piece,...
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) believes, "Exhumed marks a real change of pace, not only for us, but for modern horror in general. There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no CGI fakery, but a return to classic storytelling. I am quite proud of the level of performances in this movie, which are only matched by the sheer originality and power of the screenplay by Guy Benoit. I think audiences will be quite disturbed by the events that take place in the film."
Producer Ted Marr says, "[We are] really excited to be trying something new with Exhumed. It's almost like a period piece,...
- 6/7/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Hands down our favorite title right now is Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead, and the film now has an official trailer and a release date. Read on for the details and a few new stills.
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, the Rhode Island-based production company behind Nun of That and The Disco Exorcist, are set to premiere their 13th feature film production, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead, on March 24th. In anticipation of the premiere, Scorpio Film Releasing presents the official full-length trailer for the film.
A celebration of horror and the genre's greatest personalities, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is a terrifying, often funny experiment in terror starring Michael Thurber (Murder University) in a new and twisted take on the sadistic Dr. Frankenstein. The film is directed by Richard Griffin from a script by Seth Chitwood and Griffin.
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, the Rhode Island-based production company behind Nun of That and The Disco Exorcist, are set to premiere their 13th feature film production, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead, on March 24th. In anticipation of the premiere, Scorpio Film Releasing presents the official full-length trailer for the film.
A celebration of horror and the genre's greatest personalities, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is a terrifying, often funny experiment in terror starring Michael Thurber (Murder University) in a new and twisted take on the sadistic Dr. Frankenstein. The film is directed by Richard Griffin from a script by Seth Chitwood and Griffin.
- 2/27/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Scorpio Film Releasing has unveiled a teaser trailer, early details, and a few photos from its upcoming 13th feature - Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead - and we have everything you need to know right here!
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, the Rhode Island-based production company behind such genre hits as Nun of That and The Disco Exorcist, are at it again, nearing the end of production on their 13th feature film production: Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead. A celebration of horror and the genre's greatest personalities, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is a terrifying, often funny experiment in terror introducing actress Jamie Lyn Bagley as Katherine and starring Michael Thurber (Murder University) in a new and twisted take on the sadistic Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is directed by Richard Griffin from a...
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, the Rhode Island-based production company behind such genre hits as Nun of That and The Disco Exorcist, are at it again, nearing the end of production on their 13th feature film production: Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead. A celebration of horror and the genre's greatest personalities, Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is a terrifying, often funny experiment in terror introducing actress Jamie Lyn Bagley as Katherine and starring Michael Thurber (Murder University) in a new and twisted take on the sadistic Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Frankenstein's Wax Museum of the Hungry Dead is directed by Richard Griffin from a...
- 1/5/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Directed by Griffin from a script he wrote with Seth Chitwood, the film is about, well, a wax museum of the hungry dead run by everyone’s favorite mad scientist in Salem, Ma. Michael Thurber, from Griffin’s previous project Murder University, is Dr. Frankenstein, and the cast also includes Jamie Lyn Bagley, Jesse Dufault, Shannon Hartman, Johnny Sederquist, Aurora Grabill, Patrick Keeffe, Aaron Peaslee, Christopher Ferreira, Nat Sylva, Ryan Hanley, Beatriz Lopez and Andre Boudreau. Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco created the makeup FX.
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
- 1/4/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Directed by Griffin from a script he wrote with Seth Chitwood, the film is about, well, a wax museum of the hungry dead run by everyone’s favorite mad scientist in Salem, Ma. Michael Thurber, from Griffin’s previous project Murder University, is Dr. Frankenstein, and the cast also includes Jamie Lyn Bagley, Jesse Dufault, Shannon Hartman, Johnny Sederquist, Aurora Grabill, Patrick Keeffe, Aaron Peaslee, Christopher Ferreira, Nat Sylva, Ryan Hanley, Beatriz Lopez and Andre Boudreau. Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco created the makeup FX.
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
- 1/4/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Directed by Griffin from a script he wrote with Seth Chitwood, the film is about, well, a wax museum of the hungry dead run by everyone’s favorite mad scientist in Salem, Ma. Michael Thurber, from Griffin’s previous project Murder University, is Dr. Frankenstein, and the cast also includes Jamie Lyn Bagley, Jesse Dufault, Shannon Hartman, Johnny Sederquist, Aurora Grabill, Patrick Keeffe, Aaron Peaslee, Christopher Ferreira, Nat Sylva, Ryan Hanley, Beatriz Lopez and Andre Boudreau. Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco created the makeup FX.
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
“For my 13th feature,” Griffin says, “I decided to go back to my roots and make a small, atmospheric, Euro-tinged horror film in the vein of one of my idols, Jess Franco. I was so lucky to find this amazing location [Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery] in Salem, Ma. My co-writer Seth Chitwood and I rapidly produced a screenplay in just a few days…and just a couple of weeks later,...
- 1/4/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Scorpio Film Releasing, creators of The Disco Exorcist and Nun of That, have provided us with the official trailer for their latest feature film, Murder University. It delivers suspense, thrills, and a bloody good time in the spirit of a 1980's slasher.
Synopsis:
A series of brutal, cult-like murders are taking place at a New England college. Josh Greene (Jamie Dufault), a shy freshman, is the lone survivor of a series of murders that are reminiscent of a similar string of killings some twenty years prior. As he seeks to uncover the secret behind the attacks, he is joined by Detective Forrester (Michael Thurber), who was instrumental in halting the bloodshed before, and his daughter, Meg (Sammi Acampora), who had barely escaped being a victim previously.
The film is directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That), written by Lenny Schwartz, and produced by Ted Marr (Atomic Brain Invasion) and Kristin Kayala...
Synopsis:
A series of brutal, cult-like murders are taking place at a New England college. Josh Greene (Jamie Dufault), a shy freshman, is the lone survivor of a series of murders that are reminiscent of a similar string of killings some twenty years prior. As he seeks to uncover the secret behind the attacks, he is joined by Detective Forrester (Michael Thurber), who was instrumental in halting the bloodshed before, and his daughter, Meg (Sammi Acampora), who had barely escaped being a victim previously.
The film is directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That), written by Lenny Schwartz, and produced by Ted Marr (Atomic Brain Invasion) and Kristin Kayala...
- 6/8/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Rhode Island-based Scorpio Film Releasing has wrapped production on its 12th feature film, Murder University, and sent over a few new stills from the flick, which is an homage to the slasher films of the 80's slated to premiere in late July of 2012.
Sfr promises that Murder University is the company's most violent and gory film to date. It stars Jamie Dufault, Michael Thurber, and Samantha Acampora.
Director Richard Griffin says, "Murder University is nothing but pure entertainment. Extreme graphic violence, action, sex, nudity, comedy, a musical number... hell, anything and everything we could throw at the audience, we did! The performances are top-notch, and the movie has a scope that most low budget films could only dream of. It's a great testament to my amazingly hardworking crew and my tireless producers Ted Marr and Kristin Kayala."
Acclaimed playwright turned screenwriter Lenny Schwartz adds, "It's been an honor and a...
Sfr promises that Murder University is the company's most violent and gory film to date. It stars Jamie Dufault, Michael Thurber, and Samantha Acampora.
Director Richard Griffin says, "Murder University is nothing but pure entertainment. Extreme graphic violence, action, sex, nudity, comedy, a musical number... hell, anything and everything we could throw at the audience, we did! The performances are top-notch, and the movie has a scope that most low budget films could only dream of. It's a great testament to my amazingly hardworking crew and my tireless producers Ted Marr and Kristin Kayala."
Acclaimed playwright turned screenwriter Lenny Schwartz adds, "It's been an honor and a...
- 4/22/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Scorpio Film Releasing is currently three weeks into production on its newest feature, the Richard Griffin-directed Murder University, which is being shot entirely in Rhode Island, and we have artwork, an image gallery, and some early details to share.
From the Press Release:
An homage to slasher films of the early 1980’s, Murder University is on pace to be Sfr’s most violent outing. Griffin's past films include Nun of That, Atomic Brain Invasion, and The Disco Exorcist, all tone and style-perfect incarnations of the B-movie trends of their respected eras.
Director Richard Griffin says: "Even though we just passed the one-third mark of production, Murder University has turned out to be our most blood-soaked feature to date. It's wonderful having such talented special effects artists as Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco to create such gruesome works of art. I know horror fans are pretty much fed up to...
From the Press Release:
An homage to slasher films of the early 1980’s, Murder University is on pace to be Sfr’s most violent outing. Griffin's past films include Nun of That, Atomic Brain Invasion, and The Disco Exorcist, all tone and style-perfect incarnations of the B-movie trends of their respected eras.
Director Richard Griffin says: "Even though we just passed the one-third mark of production, Murder University has turned out to be our most blood-soaked feature to date. It's wonderful having such talented special effects artists as Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco to create such gruesome works of art. I know horror fans are pretty much fed up to...
- 2/9/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
One film we're looking forward to checking out is Richard Griffin's Exhumed, which has a real retro vibe thanks to its black & white palette, and if you happen to live in or near Foxboro, Massachusetts, you can beat us to the punch when the flick premieres on November 11th. In honor of the occasion the filmmakers have sent us a trio of new stills to share.
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, comprised of New England's premier genre filmmakers, is proud and excited to announce the world premiere of its newest, darkest, most beautifully unsettling feature to date: Exhumed.
Different from the acclaimed genre fare Scorpio Film Releasing is known for, Exhumed is a terrifying fairy tale centered in the repulsive recesses of humanity. Loneliness, solitude, fear, and longing lead an unlikely group of housemates to the darkest edges of life and death.
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That,...
From the Press Release:
Scorpio Film Releasing, comprised of New England's premier genre filmmakers, is proud and excited to announce the world premiere of its newest, darkest, most beautifully unsettling feature to date: Exhumed.
Different from the acclaimed genre fare Scorpio Film Releasing is known for, Exhumed is a terrifying fairy tale centered in the repulsive recesses of humanity. Loneliness, solitude, fear, and longing lead an unlikely group of housemates to the darkest edges of life and death.
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That,...
- 10/29/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Heralded by adjectives like "unique," "original," and other words to describe how different this film is from modern horror fare, comes Exhumed . This is a decidedly different approach to the genre for director Richard Griffin who brought us Nun of That and The Disco Exorcist and it stars Debbie Rochon, Sarah Nicklin, Michael Reed, Michael Thurber, Rich Tretheway, Evalena Marie and Jonathan Thomson. I'm not ready to start waxing poetic about how "different" this looks because, honestly, it doesn't. Stylistically, it may be a departure for the guy who directed Creature from the Hillbilly Lagoon . But every director has to mature, right? A trailer and a poster are here and we're sharing them with you below. Here's how it's being described...
- 9/30/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
It's been a while since we've gotten an update on Exhumed, a uniquely original vision of horror written by Guy Benoit (Atomic Brain Invasion), produced by Ted Marr (The Disco Exorcist), and directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That); but that's all about to change. Today we have for you the film's new poster and trailer along with a couple of stills.
From the Press Release:
Different from the acclaimed genre fare Scorpio Film Releasing is known for, Exhumed is a terrifying fairy tale centered in the repulsive recesses of humanity. Loneliness, solitude, fear, and longing lead an unlikely group of housemates to the darkest edges of life and death.
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) believes "Exhumed marks a real change of pace, not only for us, but for modern horror in general. There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no CGI fakery, but a return to classic storytelling.
From the Press Release:
Different from the acclaimed genre fare Scorpio Film Releasing is known for, Exhumed is a terrifying fairy tale centered in the repulsive recesses of humanity. Loneliness, solitude, fear, and longing lead an unlikely group of housemates to the darkest edges of life and death.
Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) believes "Exhumed marks a real change of pace, not only for us, but for modern horror in general. There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no CGI fakery, but a return to classic storytelling.
- 9/29/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Earlier this year we told you about Exhumed, a uniquely original vision of horror written by Guy Benoit (Atomic Brain Invasion), produced by Ted Marr (The Disco Exorcist), and directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That). This week Scorpio Film Releasing dropped us a line to let us know the film has wrapped production and provided us with three new stills.
Exhumed marks Sfr's 10th feature, their others including Nun of That, Atomic Brain Invasion, Disco Exorcist, Beyond the Dunwich Horror, and more. Producer Marr says that "even though we are early in the process, from looking at the raw footage, I strongly suspect that this will be our best work to date. Certainly the best technically."
Director Griffin further explains that "Exhumed is a major change of pace for us. Guy Benoit's amazing screenplay is not filled with the typical "Things That Go Bump In The Night" creatures like vampires,...
Exhumed marks Sfr's 10th feature, their others including Nun of That, Atomic Brain Invasion, Disco Exorcist, Beyond the Dunwich Horror, and more. Producer Marr says that "even though we are early in the process, from looking at the raw footage, I strongly suspect that this will be our best work to date. Certainly the best technically."
Director Griffin further explains that "Exhumed is a major change of pace for us. Guy Benoit's amazing screenplay is not filled with the typical "Things That Go Bump In The Night" creatures like vampires,...
- 5/21/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
While we had heard 2009: Mutants of the Apocalypse was going to be the next project for Scorpio Film Releasing, it turns out that instead they're moving forward with Exhumed, a uniquely original vision of horror written by Guy Benoit (Atomic Brain Invasion), produced by Ted Marr (The Disco Exorcist), and directed by Richard Griffin (Nun of That).
The production will star Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That), Michael Reed (The Disco Exorcist), Ruth Sullivan (Nun of That), Michael Thurber (The Disco Exorcist), Rich Tretheway (Atomic Brain Invasion), Jonathan Thomson, and genre great Debbie Rochon as the Governess.
Synopsis:
Exhumed deals with a twisted family that is seemingly unable to leave their own home. Their gnarled existence and mounting animosity finally give way to violence and visceral panic. Exhumed’s closest living relatives would perhaps be The House of the Devil, Ils, and The Strangers. The recently deceased would include the...
The production will star Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That), Michael Reed (The Disco Exorcist), Ruth Sullivan (Nun of That), Michael Thurber (The Disco Exorcist), Rich Tretheway (Atomic Brain Invasion), Jonathan Thomson, and genre great Debbie Rochon as the Governess.
Synopsis:
Exhumed deals with a twisted family that is seemingly unable to leave their own home. Their gnarled existence and mounting animosity finally give way to violence and visceral panic. Exhumed’s closest living relatives would perhaps be The House of the Devil, Ils, and The Strangers. The recently deceased would include the...
- 2/26/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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