HATCHET FEST IS COMING TO SYRACUSE ON JULY 27TH!

Hear ye! Hear ye! On Saturday, July 27th at 4:00 PM, YOU could be part of one of the craziest film fest lineups ever conceived! HATCHET FEST is coming to The Palace Theater (on James St.) in Syracuse, NY and for a measly ten bucks, you will get to enjoy FIVE feature-length flicks. Check out the event schedule below, then put in for that Saturday off so you don't miss out!

EVENT SCHEDULE
Doors open @ 4:00 PM
$10 Admission - come and go as you please.

Manborg (2013) 
Digital - 5:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/manborgthemovie
Synopsis: A soldier is built into a powerful cyborg to help a group of freedom fighters battle Hell's army. 

Frankenstein's Army (2013) 
Digital - 6:45 PM
Upstate New York Premiere
http://www.facebook.com/frankensteinsarmymovie2012
Synopsis: Russian troops pushing towards Berlin come across a secret German installation that is creating super-soldiers from the remains of fallen troops. How are the dastardly Nazis doing this? By utilizing the notes and theories of a one Dr. Frankenstein of course!

Hatchet III (2013) 
Digital - 8:15 PM
Upstate New York Premiere
Danielle Harris and Kane Hodder
http://www.facebook.com/hatchet3
Synopsis: The third (and final?) addition to the Hatchet franchise has a search and recovery team looking for the folks from the previous film. Naturally things do not go well. Will Victor Crowley be laid to rest permanently in this installment?!

Hatchet II (2010)
35mm - 9:45 PM
Danielle Harris and Kane Hodder
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hatchet-2/107557219267327
Synopsis: Danielle Harris escapes Victor Crowley's clutches and returns with an army of hunters and mercs to finish off the demented killer. 


Tobe Hooper's Eaten Alive (1977)
35mm - 11:30 PM
(RARE English language w/ Japanese Subtitles)
Synopsis: Before Freddy Krueger, Robert England was the MANIAC in Tobe Hooper's post TCM 1977 film EATEN ALIVE. A killer that runs a hotel by a swamp, murders some of his guests and feeds them to his pet GIANT CROCODILE!

The theater serves snacks (popcorn, soft pretzels, etc.), soda, beer, and wine, and there are numerous places to grab a bite to eat surrounding it (there's a Chinese restaurant, bar, and a Subway all within walking distance). Also, I should note that there MAY be a secret film being screened after EATEN ALIVE, and the event may run late, so plan accordingly!

And to answer your question about why HATCHET III is being shown before HATCHET II... it's because they are getting the digitally projected films out of the way first, before they dig in to the 35MM awesomeness!

Once again, the show is Saturday, July 27th at the Palace Theater and it all kicks off at 5:00 PM. Get there early to save yourself a seat and maybe I'll see you there!

An event-filled weekend awaits you! Get some free comic books, celebrate Star Wars, or catch a film screening or festival!

Hey b-movie fans! It's going to be a gorgeous weekend (in this neck of the woods at least), and there are a lot of cool, nerdy things going on all over the place! Here's a small list of events that are happening over the next few days; some are national, some international, but most are localized. If you know of something happening that is worth mentioning on my list, leave a comment below, e-mail me, or hit me up on Facebook or Twitter.

... and also with you.

MAY 4TH:
INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY ("MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU..." ALL DAY - EVERYWHERE)
Started officially in 2011, International Star Wars Day (which began in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) has since grown (especially now that Disney owns the Star Wars name brand). Look out for screenings of the films at some theatrical venues, or if you live in California, check out the free parade Disney is having at their Hollywood Studios tomorrow! Need some ideas on what to do to celebrate your fave sci-fi franchise? Then head on over to the Star Wars Day Blog for some hints!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (ALL DAY - EVERYWHERE!)
Head out to your local comic book store to get freebies! Many shops have contests, giveaways, and special offers on this, their most holy (and busiest) of days. Also, don't be surprised if the shop you visit also happens to be celebrating the aforementioned STAR WARS DAY!

SALT CITY HORROR FEST (THE PALACE THEATER - SYRACUSE, NY - 11 AM)
As posted HERE, this horror/exploitation/cult film fest will take place ALL DAY at the Palace Theater on James St. The movie lineup consists of: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (in anaglyph 3D!), NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, THE MANSON FAMILY, HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE PARK, ROBOCOP, NEKROMANTIK, and FRIGHT NIGHT! Tickets are $20 bucks at the door, and you can come and go all day as long as you have your wristband. Also, bring extra money with you because they serve all sorts of snacks and beer, plus there will be vendors there selling DVDs, Blu-rays, collectibles, and more! Maybe I'll see you there!

RIFFING MYSELF W/JOEL HODGSON (DRYDEN THEATER - SYRACUSE, NY - 8PM)
An intimate, funny, one-man show with the creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Cinematic Titanic. Get all the feedback about Joel's early years as a ventriloquist and stand-up comedian, and discover every little detail that went into the creation of movie riffing and one of the greatest cult comedy shows of all time. I caught his act in Scranton back in February and it was really interesting, and Joel is one cool cat. (Even managed to sneak in a photo op with him before he escaped.) The show kicks off at 8 PM at the Dryden Theater. It's $20 for the main performance and $50 for the performance, and a post meet & greet + a screening of an MST3K episode. (Most likely, "The Pod People.")

FANTASM SCREENING (SYRACUSE, NY - SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - SHAFFER ART BUILDING)
Kyle Kuchta visited six horror cons and made this endearing documentary about the conventions and the fans (and guests) that attend them. The abridged version of his thesis film is being shown for free on Saturday night to cap off a two day student film fest. I'm not quite sure about what time his film is being screened, so be sure to check out the FANTASM Facebook page to keep up to date!


MAY 5TH:
EXFEST III (INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - PHILADELPHIA, PA - 11 AM TO 11 PM)
I've always wanted to attend the EXHUMED FILMS' hosted eX-FeST. They show five films in glorious 35mm and never give away the lineup until the day of the event. Tickets are $26 (if any are left after the pre-orders... which is apparently quite rare). Visit THIS PAGE to snag tickets and enjoy the insanity on Sunday!

That's all I know of at the moment, but if you know of an event happening over the next two days that warrants a mention, then by all means contact me and I'll add it to the list! Have a great weekend everybody, and enjoy the awesome!

Hudson Horror Show VII - Advance Tickets on Sale Now!

The Vault is Presentin' and Representin' at the next Hudson Horror Show!

IT'S COMING! HUDSON HORROR SHOW VII IS COMING! REJOICE! On Saturday, June 8th at high noon, enter the Silver Cinemas and barrage your eyeballs with a comedy of terrors! Yours truly is sponsoring/introducing the Shaw Bros. sci-fi classic INFRA-MAN, a guilty pleasure of film critic Roger Ebert who (rightfully) called it "Audacious and Berserk!"

INFRA-MAN is complete insanity and a whole lotta fun! Thrill as stuntmen in bad monster suits engage in spectacularly choreographed kung-fu battles! Cheer as Infra-Man pulls a new power out of his bionic ass every ten minutes! Giggle yourself silly as a large blue humanoid made out of Play-Doh carries out the evil plans of PRINCESS DRAGON MOM! This film is worth the admission price alone and will have you trying to mimic Infra-Man's crazy sound effects days after you've seen it!

Also included for the meager $26.00 ticket are screenings of ARMY OF DARKNESS, which just recently celebrated its 20th year of existence, and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2!

ARMY is a slapstick medieval fantasy adventure featuring Bruce Campbell as the hapless ASHLEY J. WILLIAMS. Turned insane by demonic forces and sucked through a time tunnel into medieval England, Ash must pull himself together and find a way back home. His only chance is the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. Ash must retrieve it after reciting some magic words, but naturally he botches things and soon an army of skeletons, led by his undead twin, rises up and marches after the loud braggart from the future. It's a great "crowd movie" full of memorable one-liners, great music, and lots of old school f/x! HAIL TO THE KING BABY!

TCM2 is a dark comedy featuring your fave Texas Chainsaw Massacre characters doing what they do best: Killing folks, hacking them up, and turning them into award winning chili! I'm not personally a huge fan of this sequel, but it does have its moments: Bill Moseley's Chop Top is an extremely memorable character, and how can you forget the epic chainsaw duel between a crazed Dennis Hopper (I AM THE LORD OF THE HARVEST!) and Leatherface?

There will be two other films screened at the show but they have yet to be announced, and as always, there will be vendors, contests with cool prizes, and kick-ass 35mm trailer reels that will roll before each movie in the film fest! Tickets are on sale now, so get them quick because this show WILL SELL OUT! If you pre-order your tickets on PayPal the cost is $26.00. If you show up at the door, you'll only have to pay another four bucks, but if you don't arrive early you may not get in!

The show is four months away, but June will be here before you know it! So plan ahead, scrape together some cash to buy collectibles, artwork, and movies from the vendors that attend, and GET THOSE TICKETS EARLY!

See you in June Hudson Horror fans!

Call for Entries for the Dark Carnival International Film Festival!

I received a press release in my inbox this past weekend from David Pruett, the festival director for the Dark Carnival Film Festival. David and company are looking for indie filmmakers to submit their films (short or feature-length) to be screened at the fest, and have announced a new venue as well. Here's the lowdown on what has been called one of the "13 Film Fests to Die For:"

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls – join us August 30-31, 2013 in Columbus, Indiana for the Greatest Show Unearthed! Founded more than seven years ago, the Dark Carnival International Film Festival strives to be the premier event for screening the best independent horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy films. Our mission is to put fans and filmmakers first and present fantastic films from the four corners of the globe. Many of the movies at Dark Carnival have been picked up for distribution by major players in the industry, and our event has provided numerous networking opportunities for visiting filmmakers who have traveled from as far as Spain, the UK, Toronto, New York and LA.

Since 2007, Dark Carnival has screened nearly 200 films from more than a dozen countries all over the world, and from almost every state in the US. In the past seven years we have gained a reputation as a festival that values indie filmmakers and that loves genre films as something much more than a business niche. As a result, we’ve gained the attention of some of the most highly regarded publications, film distributors, and sponsors including Avid, R2 Entertainment, Diabolique Magazine, HorrorHound Magazine, GeekTyrant, and Final Draft. The festival has also been featured multiple times in MovieMaker Magazine, which recognized Dark Carnival as one of the “13 Horror Film Fests to Die For” (Fall 2011) and one of the top “25 Film Fests Worth the Entry Fee” (Fall 2009)

New Venue
While other similar film festivals often screen their movies in hotel conference rooms, from the very beginning we’ve been proud to showcase festival films in some amazing theater venues. During our first six years, Dark Carnival was held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, a restored, 1930s era movie-house. For 2013, we’re excited to move to our new location – the historic Crump Theater in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Originally opened in 1889, the Crump is the oldest theater in the state - and is also recognized as one of the most haunted places in the midwest. The Crump began its own restoration project in 2001, and since then has hosted a variety of shows and events, including benefits for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the tsunami in Japan, as well a live performance by John Mellencamp.

Call For Entries
The Dark Carnival International Film Festival is currently accepting submissions for 2013 and festival organizers are looking for original, cutting edge independent films in the horror, fantasy and sci-fi genres. Both short and feature-length films are accepted, as well as documentaries, animation, experimental, music videos, and trailers. The early-bird deadline for submission is June 30, 2013. (Filmmakers should visit www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com for more information.) The Dark Carnival International Film Festival is a different show every year. Screenings showcase a mix of 25-30 short and feature films. Events have included outdoor drive-in film screenings, filmmaking seminars, panel discussions, VIP award banquets, and filmmaker Q&A.

The festival has also offered a variety of after-hour events, including costume contests, dance parties, carnival sideshows, horror hosts, burlesque dancers, live fire shows and more! 2013 promises to be a special year for the event. This year’s festival theme will take advantage of the Crump Theater’s spooky reputation as a favorite location for ghost hunters from around the country, and festival organizers are hard at work planning our best show yet! Festival passes go on sale spring 2013, and a limited number of vendor tables are available. Visit www.DarkCarnivalFilmFest.com for more details.

ZOM-BEE FREAK-END HORROR FEST in Winchester, VA this weekend!

Starting TONIGHT at the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE in WINCHESTER, VA, you can experience the fun and thrills of the ZOM-BEE FREAK-END HORROR FESTIVAL! This event, which is celebrating the launch of ZOM-BEE TV, is going on all weekend and kicks off at 6PM tonight! It's $40.00 for a weekend pass into ALL events (or you can swing in for a night and buy a movie ticket if any are available), which includes movie screenings, Q&A sessions, live music, video game challenges, and more!

For more info, you can visit the official Freak-End website HERE. For the full festival lineup, scroll down a tad.

Schedule of Events  (Subject to change)

Friday. February 8
6 pm – 7:30 pm – ZOM-BEE CARNIVAL. Meet the hosts from Zom-Bee TV  play games for prizes.

7:30 pm - Monster Energy Drink Presents PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE in HECKLEVISION!  Watch the classic film and text your taunts for all to see on the big screen!

9 pm – WORLD PREMIERE of MIDGET ZOMBIE TAKEOVER Followed by Q&A with director Glenn Bergoettz.

11:30 pm – KUNG FU DYKES Live!  Live music from costumed techno-thrash band Kung Fu Dykes. Watch a World Premiere of a new White Label Lounge episode featuring Kung Fu Dykes and Skeletonwitch before the band takes the stage.

12 Midnight – LOVE BITES MONSTER BALLAD SING-ALONG: Sing-along to videos from bands like Cinderella, Poison, Bon Jovi, and more!  Complete with live mics and lighters so you can be a part of the teased-hair action.

Saturday Feb 9
FESTIVAL PASS EXCLUSIVE:  10 am – NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD:  An early morning screening of the classic film with Bloody Mary specials.

11:30 am - Press Start Video Games presents DEAD SPACE 3: Big screen demo

12:30 pm - BRAIN BRUNCH with DAWN OF THE DEAD:  The original Romero classic with nasty food specials, introduced by Jim Krut, the legendary "helicopter zombie" from the film!

FESTIVAL PASS EXCLUSIVE:  2:30 pm – Zombie Apocalypse Vodka presents HORROR SHORTS:  Featuring a new short called THE DUMP from writers at Fangoria, OTHER, the world premiere of a trailer for an upcoming film from Zom-Bee co-founder and director Dale Jackson, and more surprises.

3:45 pm – Mr. Lobo Presents RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD:  The ‘80s zombie favorite back on the big screen with live appearance from Mr. Lobo.

6:15 pm – Drafthouse Films THE ABC’S OF DEATH: An ambitious 26-part anthology that showcases death in all its vicious wonder and brutal beauty.  Watch the movie at the Freakend a full month before its wide theatrical release.

8:45 pm  - Prosthetic Records Presents HORROR REMIX: LOVE World Premiere with live set from STELLA ON FIRE!  Edited versions of VHS-era horror movies, hosted by sock puppets.

11:30 pm - Fangoria Entertainment Presents ZOM-PROM  with DIXIEFILTH Live!  Live music followed by a screening of Lucio Fulci’s CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD.  Includes costume contest for prizes.

Sunday Feb 10
11:30 am - Press Start Video Games presents: CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II ZOMBIE CHALLENGE FINALS.

1:30 pm - TROLL 2.  We finish the weekend with a classic that is a special kind of awful which has nothing at all to do with the first TROLL!  With a live farewell from the Zom-Bee hosts.

I should note that this is the world-premiere of director Glenn Bergoettz' MIDGET ZOMBIE TAKEOVER, which will feature a bit more footage than the official DVD release. I just received my screener for this movie, and Glenn's two other feature films, TO DIE IS HARD and THE WORST MOVIE EVER!, so expect some new reviews to be popping up on the site in the very near future! As stated above in the festival schedule, Glenn will be there to do some Q&A about his latest film, so be sure to stick around after the screening!

If you get to attend this film fest, feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below! I'd love to know what I'm missing out on this weekend!

Catch a "Die Hard" marathon at a Regal theater near you in February!

Naturally, nothing this cool happens anywhere near me (there's two Regal theaters that are less than an hour from my house, but neither one is doing this event! ARGH!), but you may be lucky enough to catch ALL FIVE "DIE HARD" MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN on February 13th! The marathon will be playing at select Regal theaters at 12:00 PM and the tickets are only $25.00! (Or $20.00 if you have a Regal Crown Club Card, which will also net you some cheaper snacks!) That's worthy of a Yippie Ki Yay or two methinks!

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The list of theaters can be found HERE (locations are subject to change), but just because I'm cool, I'll post the list of locations below so you can enjoy the John McClane film fest while I'm stuck at work:

Participating Theatres:

Regal Trussville Stadium 16 in Birmingham, AL
Regal McCain Mall Stadium 12 & RPX in North Little Rock, AZ
Regal LA Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles,CA
Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 & IMAX in South Gate, CA
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX in Long Beach, CA
Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 & IMAX in Ontario, CA
Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX in Temecula, CA
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX & RPX in Irvine, CA
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX in Aliso Viejo, CA
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX in San Diego, CA
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 in San Marcos, CA
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX in Fresno, CA
Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX in El Dorado Hills, CA
Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX in Dublin, CA
UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 in Denver, CO
UA Colorado Center Stadium 9 & IMAX in Denver, CO
Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 in Washington, DC
Regal Brandywine Town Center Stadium 16 in Wilmington, DE
Regal Peoples Plaza Stadium 17 in Newark, DE
Regal Belltower Stadium 20 in Fort Myers, FL
Regal Royal Park Stadium 16 in Gainesville, FL
Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 & RPX in Miami, FL
Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & IMAX in Sunrise, FL
Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX in Orlando, FL
Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16 & IMAX in Atlanta, GA
Regal Medlock Crossing Stadium 18 in Duluth, GA
Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 21 & IMAX in Buford, GA
Regal Hollywood Stadium 24 @ North I-85 in Chamblee, GA
Regal Pearl Highlands Stadium 12 in Pearl City, HI
Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX in Boise, ID
Regal City North Stadium 14 & RPX in Chicago, IL
Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 & IMAX in Lincolnshire, IL
Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 & IMAX in Bossier City, LA
Regal Fenway Stadium 13 & RPX in Boston, MA
Regal Independence Mall 14 & RPX in Kingston, MA
Regal Waugh Chapel Stadium 12 & IMAX in Gambrills, MD
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 in Rockville, MD
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX in Silver Springs, MD
Regal Westview Stadium 16 & IMAX in Frederick, MD
Regal St. Louis Mills Stadium 18 & IMAX in Hazelwood, MO
Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 & RPX in Asheville, NC
Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen Stadium 22 & IMAX in Charlotte, NC
Regal Palladium Stadium 14 & IMAX in High Point, NC
Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX in Cary, NC
Regal Mayfaire Stadium 16 & IMAX inWilmington, NC
Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX in Las Vegas, NV
Regal Crossgates Mall Stadium 18 & IMAX in Albany, NY
Regal Union Square Stadium 14 in New York, NY
Regal Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX in Staten Island, NY
UA Court Street Stadium 12 & RPX in Brooklyn, NY
UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 & IMAX in Brooklyn, NY
Regal Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 in Astoria, NY
Regal New Roc City Stadium 18 & IMAX in New Rochelle, NY
Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX in Deer Park, NY
Regal Quaker Crossing Stadium 18 in Orchard Park, NY
Regal Walden Galleria Stadium 16 in Cheektowaga, NY
Regal Carousel Mall Stadium 17 in Syracuse, NY
Regal Henrietta Stadium 18 in Rochester, NY
Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 & IMAX in Westlake, OH
Regal Deerfield Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX in Mason, OH
Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 & IMAX in Eugene, OR
Regal Bridgeport Stadium 16 & IMAX in Tigard, OR
UA Riverview Plaza Stadium 17 in Philadelphia, PA
UA King Of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX in King of Prussia, PA
Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 & IMAX in Warrington, PA
Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 & RPX - Greenville in Greenville, NC
Regal Spartan Stadium 16 in Spartanburg, NC
Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 & IMAX in Nashville, TN
Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX in Knoxville, TN
Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium 23 & IMAX in Houston, TX
Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX in Houston, TX
Regal Alamo Quarry Stadium 16 in San Antonio, TX
Regal Live Oak Stadium 18 & RPX in San Antonio, TX
Regal Kingstowne Stadium 16 & RPX in Alexandria, VA
Regal Potomac Yards Stadium 16 in Alexandria, VA
Regal Manassas Stadium 14 & IMAX in Manassas, VA
Regal Countryside Stadium 20 in Sterling, VA
Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 & IMAX in Charlottesville, VA
Regal MacArthur Center Stadium 18 in Norfolk, VA
Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20 & IMAX in Richmond, VA
Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX in Seattle, WA
Regal Meridian 16 in Seattle WA
Regal Barkley Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX in Bellingham, WA

If anyone from Regal Entertainment Group happens to read this little blog post before February 13th, just grant me one tiny wish. PLEASE GET THIS DAMNED MARATHON PLAYING IN EITHER DICKSON CITY, PA OR VESTAL, NY!

Silent Night, Deadly Night contest winner has been chosen; Chicago Fear Fest now calling for entries!

Well I've finally picked a winner for last month's Silent Night, Deadly Night giveaway! After perusing photos of the six entrants who wanted to get their hands on the entire SNDN franchise, I finally settled on the gentleman that is featured in the images below.

PUNISH!

NAUGHTY!

The fellow in the Santa garb, and WINNER of all five Silent Night, Deadly Night films is Chris Laycox from Cambridge, Massachusetts! Congrats on your victory Chris; you are now permitted to act smug! Your movies will be shipped tomorrow; expect them early next week!

With that contest concluded, you may be wondering, "Jordan, will you be doing one for the month of January?" Well yes indeed! I will be announcing details very soon and... what's that? You're curious to know what's at stake this time around? Well... I didn't want to ruin the surprise but... it involves... Ray Harryhausen.

Moving on then, I received an e-mail about an all new indie Horror film festival in Chicago, IL called CHICAGO FEAR FEST. They are currently looking for entries, so if you have a short or feature-length Horror film, this is the place to send it! Here is the press release I was graced with earlier today:

CHICAGO’s newest indie horror film fest announces a call for entries! CHICAGO FEAR FEST

APRIL 13-14, 2012

MUVICO THEATERS ROSEMONT 18 ROSEMONT, IL
www.chicagofearfest.com

CHICAGO, IL – January 1, 2011
Chicago may be known as the “Second City”, but Chicago-based Horror Enterprises Flashback Weekend (Horror Conventions & Drive-In Film Fests), Horror Society (web based horror news & Horror film fests), Sinister Visions (horror website & graphic design), and Zombie Army Productions (Haunted House design & film production), are working to establish Chicago as the 1st city of Horror!

The weekend of April 13-14, 2012, these four Titans of the Chicago Horror Community and Muvico Theaters are teaming up to present CHICAGO FEAR FEST, a major two day indie horror film festival. All of the festival selections will screen at Chicago’s premiere movie going experience; the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 located in Rosemont, IL.

CHICAGO FEAR FEST will showcase the very best in cutting edge independent horror films. The lineup will include short films, feature films, celebrity guests, panel discussions, and Q & A’s. Festival after-parties will be held in Bogart’s, a full service bar and grill located on the second floor of the Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18.

Films will be judged based in 3 different categories: Best Feature, Best Short and Audience Favorite. The winning director of each category will be invited to appear as a featured celebrity guest at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention to be held August 10-12, 2012 in Rosemont, IL.

CHICAGO FEAR FEST will be a celebration of the art of indie horror film making by encouraging and supporting independent filmmakers from around the world. CHICAGO FEAR FEST and Muvico Theaters are committed to promoting excellence in independent filmmaking by fostering a community of filmmakers and encouraging an appreciation of independent film.

We are accepting film submissions from horror filmmakers now! This is your chance to get your film screened in Chicago in front of an audience of high profile media, film critics, film-making industry professionals, and horror fans!

For more information about the festival and for film submission, please visit our website at WWW.CHICAGOFEARFEST.COM and follow us on facebook and twitter!!

That's it for now but expect all sorts of updates and new content to appear across the vast B-Movie Film Vault Empire soon! And to fully keep up to date on what I'm doing, watching, eating, or thinking, be sure to like the Vault on Facebook and follow me on the Twitter!

The 4th Annual Hudson Horror Show is coming!

For those of you living in or around the Poughkeepsie, NY area, I am extremely jealous. On December 3rd (a mere three weeks away) you get the chance to celebrate the Horror genre in style at the HUDSON HORROR SHOW IV!

 

The event kicks off at high noon with a six-film marathon featuring 35MM prints of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, THE BEYOND, ROLLING THUNDER, THE WEREWOLF VS. THE VAMPIRE WOMAN, and... a SECRET SIXTH FEATURE FILM! Amidst the films there will be vintage drive-in style trailers and there will also be various vendors peddling their wares (shirts, DVDs, collectibles, etc.) so bring some extra cash!

I'm definitely thinking of attending this event (requested that Saturday and following Sunday off from work just in case) and urge all of you reading this to do the same if possible! Remember folks, the show's on Saturday, December 3rd at Noon! Advance tickets are $26; tickets at the door are $30.00. This will all take place at the SILVER CINEMAS at the SOUTH HILL MALL, and don't b*tch about the price because you are getting SIX movies for your cash plus a night full of memories that will last you a lifetime. Mark that weekend on your calendars and maybe, just maybe, I'll see some of you there!

Wait what? You're not familiar with some (or God help you, ALL) of the films in the lineup? Well here's a promotional trailer for the show, that'll give you a taste of the awesomeness you can expect: