#NOLA Horror Film Festival

[konnfusion]

hello! I'm back!

I spent most of the last week in NOLA for the Overlook Film Festival, and it was the best time I've had in literal ages. I met so many great people, including three directors, an art director, and an actress, and I got to be ten feet away from Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel! it was truly the greatest long weekend ever; still can't believe it's over.

gonna briefly talk about the movies I got to see, though! most of these have upcoming wide release dates, and you should definitely check them out, if you're able!

CUCKOO (2024) dir. Tilman Singer: Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens lead this really fun, batshit scream-fest that was sooooo queer (thematically and textually) to me. Dan Stevens should always play weird little guys with musical instruments. whatever you think this movie is about: no, it probably isn't. not every beat lands, but the ones that do are pretty damn good. it's going to wide release in August!

ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH (2024) dir. Paul Duane: an Irish folk horror propelled forward by a metal soundtrack interwoven with haunting ballads, and an awakening of something ancient and devastating. described by Duane as a "vibe movie" in the vein of Kurosawa's PULSE and CURE with hints of Żuławski's POSSESSION, it touches on themes of obsession and love and consumption, and mysticism of forgotten pasts. I've still got the music and imagery stuck in my head. the movie will be available to rent digitally soon, and will be going to a currently unnamed streaming service later this year. (thanks for the Q&A, Paul and actress Catherine Siggins! your passion for the project was utterly infectious, and can't wait to see that next film that Paul said is going to "piss a lot of people off"!)

OCULUS (2014) dir. Mike Flanagan: 10th Anniversary Screening & Presentation of the 2024 Master of Horror Award: this plays so well in a packed house that I upped by LBX rating by half a star. the Q&A afterwards made me appreciate the movie (bleakness and all) even more, because I got to listen to Mike Flanagan talk about how he feels he's improved as a storyteller, and how just making anything is invigorating, even if you sort of cringe to look back on some things. his shout-outs about LAKE MUNGO and DOCTOR WHO were for me specifically. oh, also, hashtag ONEMOREDOG for Kate! (thanks for the Q&A, Mike! hope you got the big axe award home okay! get Kate a second dog!)

LOOKING OVER THE GARDEN WALL: a 10th Anniversary Celebration of OVER THE GARDEN WALL (2014) created by Patrick McHale: show creator Patrick McHale and art director Nick Cross came by to tell us all about their work prior to collaborating, and how the show came to be through a process that, they hoped, would create an immensely re-watchable holiday classic. we even got to see McHale's first student film, and Cross' work for a local film festival back in the 00s, and a screening of TOME OF THE UNKNOWN, the original pilot for OTGW. (thanks for the Q&A, Mike and Nick, and for the autographs and doodles afterwards! your work continues to entertain my household every fall.)

ME (2024) dir. Don Hertzfeldt: director Hertzfeldt requested that everyone go into this with as little information as possible, so I'm going to be vague here. this is wildly different from his previous work (IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY, WORLD OF TOMORROW, etc.) in presentation, that I couldn't help but just sort of sit and marvel at it. it's so experimental and unique, and I can't stop thinking about it. (heard from the man's own mouth:) the short film will be paired with a remastered theatrical re-release of IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY (2012) sometime in the next month! (thanks for the Q&A, Don, and for the chat we shared afterwards. your work is immensely important to me, and I feel very lucky to have been able to tell you so. sorry I got a little weepy, and for making you weepy, too. very proud to have been dubbed "the gateway drug" for your work. also stoked for your project with Ari Aster! I'll be front-row when it releases!)

I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024) dir. Jane Schoenbrun: similar to the above description, this is a different and more traditional presentation compared to Shoenbrun's debut feature, creepypasta-inspired WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021). TV GLOW is a slow-burn queer (specifically trans) odyssey filled to the brim with painstakingly recreated 90s TV aesthetics, haunting abstract imagery, and an aura that carried echoes of Lynch's Black Lodge (TWIN PEAKS). the ending is a sucker-punch to the gut paired with some incredible but heartbreaking Cronenberg-style body horror. I spent more time bone-deep sad than I did scared, but that's what I love so much about horror: it can make you feel anything and everything in such extremes, that it can leave you breathless. the movie will be releasing in theaters next month, and I highly recommend seeing it in a theater if you can!

the festival was seriously one of the greatest experiences of my life--like a sleepaway camp that I never wanted to end. I WILL be going again, when I'm able! thanks to everyone (volunteer staff, programmers, vendors, fans, artists) who made my first film festival so fucking amazing. I'll love you all forever~ 👻🪓🍿✨

[briankeene]

Scares That Care’s AuthorCon II Programming Schedule

What follows is the official Programming Schedule for AuthorCon II (a Scares That Care charity event) taking place March 31 through April 2 in Williamsburg, VA. Fans, readers, and attendees can refer to this schedule to help them plan their weekend. Click here to purchase tickets to the convention or the special on-site events, view the Film Festival schedule, our Guests of Honor, hotel information, and more.

FRIDAY

Opening Ceremonies – 4:00pm to 5:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): Brian Keene, Joe Ripple and the rest of our staff and volunteers welcome all Guests of Honor, vendors, and attendees, give you important information for the weekend, and present the 2023 Charity Award and the first annual Wilburn-Thomas Award. Attendance by all is strongly encouraged.

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Silent Auction (First Floor, Auditorium) – 5:00pm to 9:00pm

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe – 9:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): A one-hour program with dramatic performances of “The Tell Tale Heart” and “The Raven”. Actor Campbell Harmon speaks in character as Poe with the audience about the author’s life, his death, and his profound influence on American literature, dispelling the myths that have surrounded his legacy to show how his works continue to influence literature and culture today. Suitable for all ages. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

Workshop: Writing Personal Horror – 9:00pm to 11:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): In order to write effective and original horror, you have to dig into your own psyche and find out what scares you. By focusing on your own personal fears and giving them shivery life on the page, you’ll be connecting to your audience – guaranteed. In this session, participants will learn techniques from instructor Tim Waggoner for drawing on their past, their presents, hopes, dreams, fears, obsessions, and current observations to create horror that stands out from the pack. Participants should bring something to write with/on. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

Readings:

5:30pm – 6:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Sarah Matthews and Jenny Allen

5:45pm – 6:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Lucas Milliron and J.P. Behrens

6:00pm – 6:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Jason Parent and Joseph Pesavento

6:30pm – 7:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Jeff Strand and Max Booth III

6:45pm – 7:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Todd Keisling and Kevin Lucia

7:00pm – 7:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Tim Lebbon and Rio Youers

7:30pm – 8:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Laurel Hightower and Red Lagoe

7:45pm – 8:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Anton Cancre and Pamela K. Kinney

8:00pm – 8:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): L. Marie Wood and Sonora Taylor

8:30pm – 9:30pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Wesley Southard, Lucas Mangum, and John Wayne Comunale   

Panels:

5:00pm – 6:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): Help, I Married A Horror Writer – A mystery panel of six author’s spouses and partners spill the tea on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of being in a relationship with a horror writer. Moderated by Brian Keene

5:30pm – 6:30pm (Second Floor, Room 16): So You Want To Publish An Anthology? – Kenneth W. Cain (moderator), Rachel A. Brune, Rebecca Rowland, Robert Sargent, and Candace Nola guide you step-by-step through the process of editing and publishing an anthology.  

5:45pm – 6:45pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Horror Poetry – Jacob Haddon (moderator), Cynthia Pelayo, John Urbancik, M Ennenbach, and Anton Cancre discuss their creative process and some of their favorite horror poets.

6:00pm – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): The New Slashers – Crazed killers are making a comeback in both horror fiction and film. Preston Fassel (moderator), Adam Cesare, Kristopher Triana, Kristopher Rufty, Scott Cole, and Jason Myers discuss the new wave of slashers.  

6:45pm – 7:45pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Collaborations – Stephen Kozeniewski (moderator), Wile E. Young, Wesley Southard, Ruthanne Jagge, Daron Kappauff, and RJ Roles discuss the ins-and-outs of writing with a partner.     

7:00pm – 8:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Writing The Badge and The Bus – Joe Ripple, Ronald Malfi, and Amanda Headlee lead this Q&A on the correct way to write law enforcement procedure, tactics, and investigations, and EMT procedures for medical emergencies and trauma.

7:15pm – 8:15pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Body Horror Beyond – Lucas Milliron (Moderator), Hailey Piper, Bitter Karella, Gemma Amor, and Matt Serafini discuss the latest in body horror fiction and film.

8:00pm – 9:00pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Military Ops – Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and Alphabet Agencies discuss their military service, how they’ve utilized it in their fiction, and how you can, too. Scott M. Baker (moderator), Rachel A. Brune, Stephen Kozeniewski, John Lynch, and L.P. Hernandez.

 SATURDAY

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 10:00am to 6:00pm 

Silent Auction (First Floor, Auditorium) – 10:00am to 5:00pm (winners will be announced at 5:00pm sharp)

A Tribute To Jay Wilburn – Noon to 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Friends and peers of author Jay Wilburn, including Armand Rosamilia, Max Booth, Jeff Strand, Daniel J. Volpe, John Urbancik, Stephen Kozeniewski, and Thomas R. Clark, share personal stories and tributes.

Workshop: Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know) – 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Video game industry veteran Richard Dansky (Red Storm, Ubisoft) leads this highly interactive seminar on how to write for video games. Participants should bring something to write with/on. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): In this group setting, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones, participant’s lives, and more. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration. Please note that participants will be chosen at random, and a ticket does not guarantee a reading. 

Breast Cancer Walk – 9:00pm (approximately) (First Floor Lobby and Bar area) — Brian Keene, John Anderson, and Grim.

The Gross-Out Contest – 10:30pm (Second Floor, Room 18): A bevy of your favorite horror authors square off once again in the literary world’s most vile, hilarious, and incendiary showdown. Each has five minutes to gross out the crowd and impress host Brian Keene, bouncer Armand Rosamilia, and judges Maurice Broaddus, L. Marie Wood, Mary SanGiovanni, Bridgett Nelson, and Candace Nola. Adults Only. No One Under 18 Permitted. Attendee Discretion Is Strongly Advised.  

Readings:

10:15am – 11:00am (Second Floor, Room 8): Carol Gyzander and Rachel A. Brune

10:30am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 11): Richard Dansky and P.D. Cacek

11:00am – 11:45am (Second Floor, Room 12): Cynthia Pelayo and Briana Morgan

11:15am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 8): Hailey Piper and Gemma Amor

11:30am – 12:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Tim Waggoner and Mason Winfield

Noon – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Armin Shimerman (Reading, plus Q&A moderated by John Anderson)

12:15pm – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Kenzie Jennings and Bridgett Nelson

12:30pm – 1:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Jonathan Janz and Justin Holley

1:15pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Bitter Karella and Mary SanGiovanni

1:30pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Maurice Broaddus and John Urbancik

1:30pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Kenneth W. Cain and Tom Rimer

2:15pm – 3:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Katherine Silva and Mike Tyree

2:30pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Dorian J. Sinnott and Daniel Braum

2:30pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Tony Evans and Shawn Burgess

3:15pm – 4:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Mark Masztal and Nathan D. Ludwig

3:30pm – 4:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Joshua MacMillan and Megan Stockton

4:15pm – 5:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Ronald Kelly and Stephen Mark Rainey

4:30pm – 5:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Douglas Ford and Jeremy Megargee

5:15pm – 6:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Chase Will and Jay Bower

5:30pm – 6:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): R.J. Roles and Jason Myers

6:15pm – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Robert Essig and R.J. Benetti

6:30pm – 7:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Nathan McCullough and L.P. Hernandez

7:15pm – 8:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Preston Fassel and M. Ennenbach

7:30pm – 8:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Adam Cesare, Scott Cole, and Clay McLeod Chapman

Panels:

10:15am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 16): Agent and Publisher Ethics – Matt Blairstone (moderator) Rio Youers, Laurel Hightower, L. Marie Wood, Kelley Jefferson, and D. Alexander Ward discuss what to look for – and what to run away from – when it comes to agents and publishers.

10:15am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 15): Queer Horror 2023 – Sam Richard (moderator), Bitter Karella, Jamie Flanagan, Rebecca Rowland, and Dorian J. Sinnott discuss the latest trends and the hottest books in queer horror.

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 17): Horror Comics – Interested in horror comic books and graphic novels but don’t know where to begin? Nathan McCullough (moderator), Clay McLeod Chapman, Mark Masztal, Scott Cole, and Wile. E. Young discuss some of their favorites.

10:45am – 11:45am (Second Floor, Room 18): The Psychology of Horror – How does human psychology apply to horror fiction? What makes for effective psychological horror? David Simms (moderator), Mona Kabbani, Tommy B. Smith, Daniel Braum, Jenny Allen, and J.P. Behrens discuss all this and more.

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Road Dogs – What are some tips for setting up a book signing? How can one plan an economical book signing tour? What are the do’s-and-dont’s of setting up at conventions? Wesley Southard (moderator), Gemma Amor, Ronald Malfi, Joseph Pesavento, John Wayne Comunale.

1:15pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Sherrilyn Kenyon Q&A (Kelly Jefferson moderator)

1:15pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 17): The Truth About Paranormal Investigations – What really happens during a paranormal investigation? What kind of tools and skills are used? And what does horror fiction get right and wrong? P.D. Cacek and Mason Winfield answer all your questions.

1:30pm – 2:30pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Self-Publishing 101: Sonora Taylor (moderator) discusses tips and tricks for self-publishing in 2023 with Jessica Eppley, B.C. Lienesch, Caterina Novelliere, John Durgin, Briana Morgan, and Jay Bower

2:15pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Trauma In Fiction – Candace Nola (moderator), Kristopher Triana, Marian Elaine, Kristopher Rufty, Bridgett Nelson, Sam Richard, and Lucas Milliron discuss how trauma is used in fiction, why it is used, and the benefits of doing so.

2:30pm – 3:30pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Golden Years – Jonathan Janz (moderator) talks with Ronald Kelly and Stephen Mark Rainey – veterans of the late 1980s/early 1990s horror boom, and Sherrilyn Kenyon, Maurice Broaddus, Tim Lebbon, Ronald Malfi, Mary SanGiovanni, and Tim Waggoner – veterans of the 2000s horror resurrection – on those golden years, and what possibly lies ahead for the genre.

2:45pm – 3:45pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Marketing 101 – Now, more than ever, authors are finding themselves responsible for their own marketing and promotion. Red Lagoe (moderator) discusses tip and tricks with Lucy Leitner, Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, and Lucas Mangum.

3:30pm – 4:30pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Cryptids – Bigfoot, Mothman, and their kin are experiencing a resurgence in horror fiction. C.W. Briar (moderator), Bitter Karella, Laurel Hightower, Pamela K. Kinney, and Dan Franklin discuss the trend and some of their favorites.

3:45pm – 4:45pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Book Design 101 – Scott Cole (moderator) discusses the ins-and-outs of book design, from cover to bookstore shelves, with Todd Keisling, Lynne Hansen, John G. Hartness, and Kenneth W. Cain.

4:00pm – 5:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Screenwriting 101 – Preston Fassel (moderator) talks to screenwriters Jamie Flanagan, Clay McLeod Chapman, James Noll, and Nathan D. Ludwig about everything you need to know to write for movies and television.

4:45pm – 5:45pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Cosmic Horror – Mary SanGiovanni (moderator and “the Queen of Cosmic Horror”) is joined by Robert P. Ottone, Daron Kappauff, Dan Henk, Ben Farthing, and Tommy B. Smith to discuss the evolution of modern cosmic horror and where it might go from here.

5:00pm – 6:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Extreme Horror – Thomas R. Clark (moderator) is joined by Kristopher Rufty, Daniel J. Volpe, Carver Pike, Bridgett Nelson, and Eric Butler to discuss the resurgence in popularity of extreme horror and Splatterpunk and what the future may hold for each.

 SUNDAY

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 10:00am to 3:00pm 

Readings:

10:15am – 11:00am (Second Floor, Room 8): Daron Kappauff and Nicholas Day

10:30am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 11): Shanna Robillard and Amanda Headlee

11:15am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 8): Scott M. Baker and John Lynch

11:30 – 12:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Jacob Haddon, D. Alexander Ward, and Chris DiLeo  

12:15pm – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Stephen Kozeniewski and Wile E. Young 

Panels: 

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 16): Found Footage – Tom Rimer (moderator and cohost of Found Footage Fridays), Matt Blazi, and Chase Will discuss the renewed popularity of found footage films and fiction.

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 17): Folklore and History – How can one accurately portray folk horror? What are some witchcraft tropes that practitioners would love to see put to the stake? How does a writer or researcher gain access to historical archives? Thomas R. Clark (moderator), Ruthann Jagge, Tony Evans, Mason Winfield, and Douglas Ford discuss getting your facts straight when it comes to Folk Horror, Historical Horror, and Witchcraft.

11:00am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 18): Writing Media Tie-Ins: Tim Waggoner, Mary SanGiovanni, and Brian Keene discuss writing for big media properties – how to get the job, what you can get away with, and what you can’t.

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): The Yell At Brian Keene Panel – Joe Ripple, Jake Lerner, Brian Keene, Sonora Taylor, Angel Hollman, and the rest of the Scares That Care staff welcome your feedback in this open forum, so that we can implement it next year. (Please don’t really yell at Brian, though.)

[vintage1981]

Monday Night Massacre: Fulci Double Feature

NOLA Horror Film Fest and Creepy Fest 2017 present a free double header from the "Godfather of Gore," Lucio Fulci. First up is "City of the Living Dead," which will be followed by the second movie in this unofficial Gates of Hell trilogy, "The Beyond." City of the Living Dead: A reporter and a psychic race to close the Gates of Hell after the suicide of a clergyman caused them to open, allowing the dead to rise from their graves. The Beyond: A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where, following a series of supernatural "accidents," she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.

Geretta Rosemary Geretta will be in attendance at Fulci Night on September 18. She had the opportunity to work with the godfather of gore himself and she'll be more than happy to answer questions and tell us some stories!

As always, admission is free, and food and drinks are available for purchase. Come out as we lead up to the NOLA Horror Film Fest that weekend!

[halcyontheroad]

New Orleans! Food, Films and Fun

I made it to NOLA this past weekend, and I’ve been on my feet running around this fascinating city ever since. The weather has been sun and storms off an on for days, but I’ve manage to explore on foot most of the French Quarter while stealth camping on the streets nearby for a few nights - Spain & N. Peters St. to be more specific.

I’ve had so many great recommendations for food, bars, music and entertainment and it’s taken me awhile to sift through them all. I’ve enjoyed some cajun seafood and pasta, a few beignets, and will eventually have a po’boy before I leave. 

Coincidentally, our short horror film The Backpage was chosen to screen this weekend at the Darkness Reigns horror film festival and I was able to be in town to represent it. I met a few great people (including some fellow travelers) and hung out with them for the weekend over drinks, films and music.

I really wanted to share my music among the amazing talent around this city so I managed to find an open mic night at a cool little venue with an excellent crowd: Neutral Ground Coffeehouse. I received a lot of great feedback and I’m considering hitting up one more before I leave town.

Currently staying my last few nights with some mutual friends that were kind enough to offer me a place to stay in the college area a little west of downtown NOLA. So far I’ve really enjoyed the vibe from this city and it’s locals, and I’m really glad I could pass through on this trip. I should be making my way into TEXAS by the end of this week, but I’m sure I’ll be back to NOLA again at which point I would like to explore a little more of the wildlife and areas surrounding the city.

[aristocratslog]

Pantser (Shielded) (2021, Jan Verdijk) from DPPLR on Vimeo.

Who can be trusted during a worldwide pandemic?

** Winner Gouden Kalf Best Short Film - Nederlands Film Festival 2021 ** ** Vimeo Staff Pick ** ** Short of the Week Official Premiere shortoftheweek.com/2022/02/03/pantser-shielded/ *** ** Telluride Horror Show 2021 Official Selection ** ** LA screamfest 2021 Official Selection ** 

A DPPLR Production Written & Directed by Jan Verdijk Starring Nola Elvis Kemper, Femke de Booys & Ward Weemhoff

This film was supported by the Netherlands Film Fund 

Producer - Daniel Dow Line Producer - Lino Kempees Director of Photography - Noël Schoolderman Production Design - Jazz Kuipers Music - Koen van de Wardt Editing- Joshua Menco Casting - Madelief Blanken First AD - René Jonkers, Timo Ottevanger, Said Aafer

First AC - Alyssa van Veen Second AC - Boyd Bakema, Massimo Rangda Grip - Pim Brandsen, Melle Vaarzon Morel Gaffer - Jeroen Zwart Electrician - Ayke Govaart, Nina Kleinstra, Sam van Vught
 Art Director - Joardy Tummers Set Designer - Jade Hermans Set Dresser - Lena Visser Costumes - Minke Lunter Styling - Roxanne Mion MUA - Renee Wijnhoven SFX - Rolf te Booij

Production Manager - Floor Geleijns Production Coordinator - Jimi Visser Location Manager - Johan Wijffelaars Location Scout - Matthias Cleerdin Covid Manager - Hotze Eising Chaperone - Doenja Coolen Security - Jip Rietveld Animal Handler - Ton Does

Colorist - Ruben Labree Online editor - Laura Brouwer Transcoding - Niels Koopman Postproduction Assistant - Martijn Teelen

Sound Recordist - Ruud Bouma, Sjoerd Kats, Joris Prakken Sound Design - KlevR Sounddesign (Lennart Kleinen, Alan van Ramshorst, Kirill den Outer) Foley Artist - Yuri Pridachin (Foley First)

Visual Effects - Jos Wabeke, Luke Pompe (Brandspanking) Stunt Coordinator - Liam O'Callaghan, Simon van Lammeren

Script Consultant - Jessie Tiemeijer Script Supervisor - Lauren Weinberg

Poster Design - Silas Onoja

The Netherlands Film Fund - Dorien van de Pas, Mirjam Bal

Special Thanks to - Lites Film, Gripwise, Camalot, Action Pact, Hotel Asteria Wageningen, Edward van de Zande, Landgoed Roghairsparren 'Huis van de Burgemeester', Juliette Hielckert, Nils Vleugels, Maarten Groen, Christine de Groot, Gerhard Gosselink, Teuntje van de Brink, Sarah Offringa, Kurt Platvoet, Favor Talents, Moeder Anne Casting

[artwalktv]

** Winner Gouden Kalf Best Short Film - Nederlands Film Festival 2021 ** ** Short of the Week Official Premiere 2022 *** ** Telluride Horror Show 2021 Official Selection ** ** LA screamfest 2021 Official Selection ** A DPPLR Production Written & Directed by Jan Verdijk Starring Nola Elvis Kemper, Femke de Booys & Ward Weemhoff This film was supported by the Netherlands Film Fund  Producer - Daniel Dow Line Producer - Lino Kempees Director of Photography - Noël Schoolderman Production Design - Jazz Kuipers Music - Koen van de Wardt Editing- Joshua Menco Casting - Madelief Blanken First AD - René Jonkers, Timo Ottevanger, Said Aafer First AC - Alyssa van Veen Second AC - Boyd Bakema, Massimo Rangda Grip - Pim Brandsen, Melle Vaarzon Morel Gaffer - Jeroen Zwart Electrician - Ayke Govaart, Nina Kleinstra, Sam van Vught
 Art Director - Joardy Tummers Set Designer - Jade Hermans Set Dresser - Lena Visser Costumes - Minke Lunter Styling - Roxanne Mion MUA - Renee Wijnhoven SFX - Rolf te Booij Production Manager - Floor Geleijns Production Coordinator - Jimi Visser Location Manager - Johan Wijffelaars Covid Manager - Hotze Eising Chaperone - Doenja Coolen Security - Jip Rietveld Animal Handler - Ton Does Colorist - Ruben Labree Online editor - Laura Brouwer Transcoding - Niels Koopman Postproduction Assistant - Martijn Teelen Sound Recordist - Ruud Bouma, Sjoerd Kats, Joris Prakken Sound Design - KlevR Sounddesign (Lennart Kleinen, Alan van Ramshorst, Kirill den Outer) Foley Artist - Yuri Pridachin (Foley First) Visual Effects - Jos Wabeke, Luke Pompe (Brandspanking) Stunt Coordinator - Liam O'Callaghan, Simon van Lammeren Script Consultant - Jessie Tiemeijer Script Supervisor - Lauren Weinberg Poster Design - Silas Onoja The Netherlands Film Fund - Dorien van de Pas, Mirjam Bal Special Thanks to - Lites Film, Gripwise, Camalot, Action Pact, Hotel Asteria Wageningen, Edward van de Zande, Landgoed Roghairsparren 'Huis van de Burgemeester', Juliette Hielckert, Nils Vleugels, Maarten Groen, Christine de Groot, Gerhard Gosselink, Teuntje van de Brink, Sarah Offringa, Kurt Platvoet, Favor Talents, Moeder Anne Casting

[ivyonna10]

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale is an actor from America. he's best known for the role of Chase Edmunds within the action drama television series “24”. he's also known for his role as Robert Leckie within the war drama miniseries “The Pacific” and Eric Savin within the 2013 superhero film “Iron Man 3”. He has also made appearances in “Lord of the Flies,” “The Naked Brothers Band,” “Shame,” “World War Z,” “The Walk,” “The Standoff at Sparrow Creek,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and a number of other films and tv series.

In about three decades, the forty-two-year-old actor has made appearances in twenty-nine films and twelve television series.

Early Life

He was born to Grover Dale and Anita Morris on 1st May 1978 in NY City. he's the sole child of the couple. His father is an actor/dancer/choreographer, and his mother was an actress/singer. His mother died when he was 15. He was still in grade school when he got picked for his first acting role within the film.

He completed his primary schooling at Wonderland Elementary. He later attended Manhattanville College. He was a neighborhood of the college’s team and was also related to its theatre group. He left hockey following a leg injury.

Career

In Film

James Badge Dale made his debut within the movie industry from the 1990 survival drama film “Lord of the Flies” as Simon. He was studying in Wonderland Elementary when he was cast within the movie. The film was a mean performance. It made a set of $14 million within the box-office. After “Lord of Flies,” he disappeared from the film scene for about thirteen years.

He returned to film in 2003, making an appearance in the romantic comedy “Nola” as Ben. the subsequent year, he made an appearance in “Cross Bronx” as Rob-O. In 2005, he had a quick appearance in the musical film “The Naked Brothers Band.” He then featured within the 2006 crime film “The Departed” as Barrigan. The film was received positively by the critics and did well within the box-office, making a set of $291.5 million.

 He then featured in “NoNAMES” as Kevin and “Polish Bar” as Tommy in 2010. In 2011, he starred within the psychological erotic drama film “Shame” as David and also appeared in the mystery historical drama film “The Conspirator.” the subsequent year, he made appearances in “The Grey” and “Flight” as Lewenden and a Young Man.

James Badge Dale was cast as Eric Savin, Killian’s henchmen, within the third installment of the Iron Man film series, “Iron Man 3” in 2013. The film may be a huge hit. it had been received positively by critics and had a rating of seven .2 in IMDb supported over 742 thousand votes. It made a huge collection of $1.215 billion within the box-office against a budget of $200 million. He also featured in “World War Z” as Captain Speke, “The Lone Ranger” as Dan Reid, and “Parkland” as Robert Oswald, an equivalent year. “World War Z” was also a billboard hit, grossing $540 million within the box-office.

In 2015, he featured within the 3D biographical drama film “The Walk” as Jean-Pierre. The film is predicated on the lifetime of the French high-wire artist “Philippe Petit.” The film was critically acclaimed and made a box-office collection of $61.2 million. He has also made appearances in several other films, including “Miss Meadows,” “Stretch,” “Echoes of War,” “Spectral,” “13 Hours: the key Soldiers of Benghazi”, “Litter Woods” and “Donnybrook.”

He also will be featuring within the upcoming supernatural horror film “The Empty Man” as James Lasombra. it's set to release on 23rd October 2020.

In Television

James Badge Dale made his television debut from the episode “Competence” of the crime drama television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Danny Jordan. He then featured within the episode “Third Strike” of “Hack” as Billy Ryan. From 2003 to 2004, he starred within the action-thriller television series “24” as Chase Edmunds. He was featured in twenty-four episodes of the series.

He has also made an appearance in three episodes of “Rescue Me” as Timo Gavin and within the episode “Committed” of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” as Adam Trent. In 2005, he portrayed the serial murderer Henry Darius in “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY.” He has also made appearances in “The Black Donnellys,” “Fort Pit,” “The Pacific,” “Rubicon,” and “Hightown.”

In 2006, he reprised the role of Chase Edmunds, providing the voice for the videogame “24: The Game”.

Awards

From 1990 to present, he has been nominated in ten award functions and has won two of the nominations; Phoenix festival Awards and National Board of Reviews Awards.

Personal Life

James Badge Dale was previously during a relationship with Stephanie Szostak. He keeps his relationships private, so not much is understood about his dating life. However, it's known that his current relationship status is single.

Height and Weight

James Badge Dale is 1.78 meters or five feet and ten inches tall and weighs seventy-five kilograms.

Social Media

James Badge Dale has over 23K followers on his official Instagram handle @jamesbadgedale.

Net Worth

According to celebritynetworth.com, James Badge Dale has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

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setting

below the cut are copies direct from our site, as it stands currently. when doing our setting info, with new orleans a very real place, we decided the best way to keep true to nola’s unique nature was to let it speak for itself - literally. most of our information includes links to the new orleans city website, so that everything can be as true to form as possible.

ABOUT NOLA

We are set in the mystical Crescent city, New Orleans, Louisiana. Because of this, we do ask for you to hold some suspension of disbelief, as we mold the wonderful real life town to fit the needs of our member base and plot (such as areas being run by center vampire nest leaders, and a massive supernatural migration to NOLA occurring in 2006, or what have you). Still, we want to hold true to the New Orleans of real life, so most of our information is pulled directly from the New Orleans city website to keep true to form so please keep in mind the type of city the real New Orleans is, as well. New Orleans is predominantly Black, massively multicultural, and has festivals of all kinds to celebrate the many different types of people that live there - and we want this to be kept in mind here on our site, and respected to the utmost degree.

THE CITY

1.1 New Orleans is the most haunted city in the United States. This city is a place where the dead refuse to rest, in fact, there is no solid ground to hold them. Famous for its practitioners of the mystical arts, from Voodoo queens to professed vampires and Wiccans, New Orleans sets the stage for all manner of third eye explorations. It’s also been the backdrop for occult-themed films and television shows, from True Blood and Interview with a Vampire to American Horror Story Coven. The proliferation and popularity of walking tours that cast an all-seeing eye onto some of the most infamous haunted sites in the French Quarter and beyond tell the grisly tale. From pirates to yellow fever victims to murdered slaves, all manner of other-worldly creatures may just join you on your stroll. Join the city’s mystical séance. Take a cemetery tour or spend a night in a ghostly hotel. New Orleans features witches and warlocks, vampires and ghosts of every description. New Orleans welcomes everyone: the living, the dead and those souls in between. Read more about this here.

1.2 New Orleans is an eclectic mix of neighborhoods - from the funky, bohemian Bywater all the way to the oak-lined Garden District. There's something for every type of traveler in each part of town, whether you're seeking authentic live music, historic (and quite photogenic) architecture, or a vibrant nightlife scene. New Orleans is home to some of the most interesting architecture, food and entertainment in the world – dispersed through the many diverse neighborhoods, as explained more in our neighborhoods section, as well as can be read about here.

TRANSPORT

2.1 If you’re staying in the French Quarter, Downtown or in the Arts/Warehouse District, you may never need to hire transportation of any kind - you may be able to walk to all of your destinations. Still, New Orleans’ streetcar system is a charming way to explore the city, and you can easily rent bikes, hop a bus, take a ferry, or call a pedicab, a taxi or a limo service whenever you need to. Plus, you'll be able to access all the diverse neighborhoods New Orleans has to offer. You can learn more about the streetcars, riverboat tours, and everything else transportation here.

WEATHER

3.1 New Orleans is a great place to visit year-round - and here you can check out average temperatures and other information for use when writing your threads, and even links to full pages on each of the different months in the seasons guide.

3.2 As we here on Unholy run on a real life timeline, it is currently Fall in New Orleans. The crisp air and dropping temperatures make fall a beloved season around NOLA. In early September, temperatures remain in the upper 80s, but begin to drop for the rest of the season. You can expect temperatures from the upper 70s to the mid 50s from October to November. Fall is the busiest time of year with festivals, sports, and events galore.

HIGHLIGHTS

4.1 New Orleans is an accessible city! That's right, we fully welcome character of all diversities - and New Orleans prides itself on being a city welcome to all - so if you want to include wheelchair accessibility and the accessible transportation, we encourage you to do so. More information can be found here.

4.2 There are iconic streets all around the Crescent city. Tied directly to history, some street names appear in French on signs in the French Quarter, with the street’s Spanish title immortalized in ceramic tile on the sides of buildings on corners (Calle del Maine, Calle del Arsenal). Streets named for saints (St. Ann and St. Peter) often parallel avenues honoring French royals (Conti), a class not particularly known for its moral high ground. You can learn more about these here.

4.3 New to the setting? Use these itineraries provided by the city to see what might interest your character and what they might get into here. From its world-class gastronomy and eclectic art scene to its distinctive architecture and proud neighborhoods, New Orleans feels like no other city. Check out more about this here.

4.4 Just like the above, we want to provide more information rather than less. So, if it helps, here is a link to New Orleans' visitor FAQs. We link this because, again, we are set in a real life city that we want to respect, and sometimes things that we wouldn't even think of will spark muse for someone's character. So, take a look, read through the questions, get a feel for New Orleans as it actually is from the city itself.

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10 filmes de tirar o fôlego para assistir na Netflix

Independente do gênero, um bom filme é aquele que consegue prender a atenção do espectador até o fim da trama. A Bula realizou uma seleção de filmes de diferentes gêneros disponíveis na Netflix que possuem justamente essa característica: são de tirar o fôlego. Entre os títulos escolhidos pela Revista Bula, destacam-se “O Silêncio da Cidade Branca” (2020), de Daniel Calparsoro; e “Bird Box” (2018), dirigido por Susanne Bier. Todos os longas selecionados receberam boas notas em sites especializados em cinema. Os títulos estão organizados de acordo com a data decrescente de lançamento e não obedecem a critérios classificatórios.

Imagens: Divulgação / Reprodução Netflix

O Poço (2020), Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia

O filme se passa em uma grande prisão em formato de torre. Os presos são alimentados por meio de uma plataforma que desce gradualmente os níveis da torre, um sistema justo se cada preso pegasse apenas a sua parte de comida, mas profundamente desigual na prática, pois os presos dos andares superiores têm a capacidade de pegar mais comida e deixar menos para os outros. Inconformado, um homem decide fazer algo para mudar a situação. O filme foi premiado no Festival Internacional de Cinema de Toronto e no Goya Awards.

Joias Brutas (2020), Benny e Josh Safdie

Howard Ratner é o dono de uma loja de joias que está cheio de dívidas por jogos de apostas. Para resolver sua situação, ele quer vender uma pedra não lapidada enviada diretamente da Etiópia. Inicialmente, Howard oferece a joia a um de seus clientes assíduos, mas depois percebe que pode lucrar muito mais indo à leilão. Só que, antes disso, ele precisa driblar os cobradores que o perseguem.

O Silêncio da Cidade Branca (2020), Daniel Calparsoro

Na cidade de Vitória, no País Basco, uma série de assassinatos macabros assusta a população. O criminoso, uma celebridade local, acaba sendo descoberto pelo jovem inspetor Unai López de Ayala. 20 anos depois, os homicídios voltam a acontecer, com as mesmas características de antes, e o homem preso está prestes a sair da cadeia. Então, mesmo enfrentando uma tragédia pessoal, Unai assume novamente a investigação.

Troco em Dobro (2020), Peter Berg

Spenser, um ex-policial problemático, acaba de deixar a prisão e pretende ir embora de Boston definitivamente. Antes, ele é obrigado a ajudar seu mentor e treinador de boxe, Henry, a instruir um novato promissor, chamado Hawk. Quando dois de seus ex-colegas são assassinados, Spenser pede ajuda a Hawk para encontrar os culpados e mandá-los para a cadeia.

Durante a Tormenta (2019), Oriol Paulo

Uma intensa tempestade causa interferência entre dois tempos paralelos: 1989 e o presente. Ao adentrar no passado, a enfermeira Vera salva a vida de uma criança que morou na mesma casa que ela, em 1989, e estava destinada a morrer. Mas, ao mudar o destino do garoto, Vera também altera a própria vida. Com o fim da tempestade, ela volta ao presente. Mas, nessa nova realidade, ela não conhece seu marido e nunca teve sua filha.

Esquadrão 6 (2019), Michael Bay

Quatro anos após testemunhar os horrores de um regime brutal em um país do Oriente Médio, um bilionário e filantropo norte-americano forja sua própria morte para se tornar um justiceiro e derrubar criminosos e terroristas. Conhecido como “Um”, ele recruta outros cinco bilionários para juntarem-se à causa. Eles armam um golpe de estado contra um ditador, mas acabam sendo perseguidos pela máfia e pela polícia.

Fratura (2019), Brad Anderson

Ray viaja por uma estrada isolada com sua mulher, Joanne, e sua filha de seis anos, Peri. Quando eles param para descansar, Peri cai em uma vala e quebra o braço. Preocupado, Ray dirige para o hospital mais próximo e implora para que atendam a garota rapidamente. Enquanto Joanne leva Peri para fazer um exame, Ray acaba dormindo na sala de espera. Quando acorda, ele descobre que sua família desapareceu.

O Filho Protegido (2019), Sebastián Schindel

Lorenzo é um pintor de 55 anos casado com Sigrid, uma norueguesa. Após várias tentativas, eles conseguem engravidar. Mas, o tão sonhado momento se torna um pesadelo quando Sigrid se torna uma ditadora obcecada em cuidar do filho, isolando a criança do mundo e de seu próprio pai. Sentindo-se marginalizado e impotente, Lorenzo começa a ficar paranoico e perde o controle de suas ações.

The Perfection (2019), Richard Shepard

Esse terror psicológico acompanha Charlotte, uma mulher que já foi considerada um prodígio do violoncelo. Agora, todas as atenções estão voltadas para a musicista Elizabeth Wells. Com inveja, Charlotte se aproxima de Elizabeth, fingindo ser sua amiga. Mas, logo ela revela suas intenções e começa a perseguir sua rival, num perigoso jogo de provocações e torturas.

Bird Box (2018), Susanne Bier

Em um mundo pós-apocalíptico, Malorie e seus dois filhos precisam atravessar um rio traiçoeiro para fugir do Problema, uma força misteriosa que, ao ser vista, faz as pessoas se tornarem extremamente violentas. Para não se contaminarem, eles devem fazer a travessia com os olhos vendados, o que torna tudo ainda mais difícil.

Um Contratempo (2016), Oriol Paulo

Adrian Doria é um jovem homem de negócios que vive uma ótima fase tanto na vida profissional quanto familiar. Até que um dia ele acorda num quarto de hotel e encontra sua amante morta no banheiro. Com medo de ver sua vida desmoronar, Adrian contrata a melhor advogada de defesa da Espanha, Virginia Goodman, que o ajudará a descobrir o que realmente aconteceu naquela noite.

Garota Exemplar (2015), David Fincher

No dia de seu quinto aniversário de casamento, Amy desaparece sem deixar pistas. Quando as aparências de uma união feliz começam a ruir, Nick, seu marido, torna-se o principal suspeito para a polícia. Mas, Nick alega não ser o culpado e fará de tudo para provar sua inocência, ao mesmo tempo em que investiga o que realmente ocorreu com Amy. O longa é baseado no livro homônimo escrito por Gillian Flynn.

The Invitation (2015), Karyn Kusama

Uma tragédia abala o casal Will e Eden. Eles perdem o filho acidentalmente e, desolada, Eden vai embora sem dar explicações. Dois anos mais tarde, ela reaparece casada com David, o homem que ela conheceu em uma seita religiosa. Ela convida o ex-marido para um jantar que ela oferecerá para reencontrar os amigos. Durante a reunião, Will começa a suspeitar que os anfitriões estão tramando contra ele.

Bônus

O Limite da Traição (2020), Tyler Perry

Após uma grande desilusão no casamento, Grace Waters se divorcia. Seguindo os conselhos de sua melhor amiga, Sarah, ela decide recomeçar a vida. Com o passar do tempo, ela se apaixona e se casa novamente. Mas, o novo marido de Grace logo assume comportamentos estranhos. Quando ele morre, Grace é presa como a principal suspeita do assassinato. Mas a defensora pública Jasmine Bryant descobre uma conspiração por trás do crime.

O Cidadão Ilustre (2016), Gastón Duprat e Mariano Cohn

Daniel Mantovani é um escritor argentino que recebeu a maior das láureas: o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura. Radicado há 40 anos da Europa, ele é convidado para voltar à sua cidade natal, a pequena Salas, para receber o título de Cidadão Ilustre. Ainda que Daniel tenha um certo desprezo pelo povoado onde nasceu, ele aceita o convite. Mas, sua visita desencadeará uma série de situações complicadas entre ele e o povo local.

O Homem das Mil Caras (2016), Alberto Rodriguez

No início da década de 1990, o ministro da Guarda Civil espanhola, Luís Roldan, é flagrado em um escândalo de corrupção. Com a ajuda do ex-agente secreto Francisco Paeso, Roldán consegue driblar os serviços de inteligência da Espanha para não ser preso. Ainda que seja visto em diferentes países, a polícia nunca consegue capturá-lo. Anos depois, Luís Roldan retorna ao seu país de origem para ser julgado.

Lucy (2014), Luc Besson

Lucy, uma jovem americana que vive em Taiwan, é obrigada pela máfia a contrabandear uma nova droga sintética, cirurgicamente implantada em seu estômago. O corpo de Lucy começa a absorver a substância e ela desenvolve poderes sobre-humanos, como telepatia, telecinesia e a ausência de dor. Lucy foge para tentar salvar a vida das outras mulheres que também transportavam a droga. Enquanto isso, ela é perseguida por Jang, o líder da máfia.

Bônus

Match Point (2006), Woody Allen

Chris Wilton é um ex-jogador de tênis que trabalha como instrutor em um clube da alta sociedade. Carismático, ele logo faz amizade com o milionário Tom, que lhe apresenta sua irmã, Chloe. Chris e Chloe começam a namorar e se casam. Tudo parece correr bem, até que o tenista se envolve com a sedutora Nola, que acaba engravidando. Interessado na fortuna de sua mulher, Chris tenta encontrar uma maneira de dispensar a amante.

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I’m happy to share the poster and trailer (below) for Dark Roast, a short film on which I served as assistant director. Like Green Room meets Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, it's a blood-splattered horror-comedy of errors with a punk rock ethos.

The short film was created by writer-director Topher Hansson as calling card for an eventual feature film version. Hansson also stars in the film alongside Kati McCarron, J.D. Achille, Chris Goodwin, Jose Guns Alves, Codey Gillum, Chris Fisher, and Dane C. Volke.

Dark Roast will have its world premiere at the NOLA Horror Film Fest in New Orleans, LA on September 23, followed by October screenings at the Sanford International Film Festival in Sanford, ME and the Halloween International Film Festival in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Read on to watch the trailer and read the synopsis. I think a lot of you will enjoy it.

It's Halloween night, and Vanessa and Nathan, members of the punk band Piss Bucket, have their biggest show yet lined up. This could be just the ticket they need to leave their routine existence behind. All they need to do to make the show is kill time until the end of their shift serving coffee behind the counter of the Grind Haus. But when bodies start to drop and threatening phone calls from a psychopathic killer pour in they soon realize time isn’t the only thing being killed. To escape their mundane lives slinging coffee they'll need to escape alive first.

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#Repost @toyourlastdeath • • • • • • #TBT to this past weekend when To Your Last Death won Best Screenplay AND Best Sound at @filmquest ! 🎉 . . Catch our award-winning animated horror film at Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival in Arkansas on Friday Sept 27th, and at @nolahorrorff in New Orleans on Saturday Sept 28th. . . . . . . . #filmquest #frightfest #arrowfrightfest #bigapplefilmfestival #nola #horrorfest #filmfestival #winner #screenplay #sound #awards #bignews #arkansas #hotsprings #neworleans #september #screening #tyld #toyourlastdeath #fantasy #scifi #williamshatner #morenabaccarin #raywise #billmoseley #shudder #animation #horrormovies https://www.instagram.com/p/B2nNLHJFhUY/?igshid=dv21d8134o7l

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List of horror film festivals

Abertoir -  Abertoir is an annual horror and horror film festival held in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Ceredigion, Wales in November. The festival began as a three-day event and has grown since to a six-day programme of films and events.

Nola -  NOLA Horror Film Fest is a horror film festival created by horror filmmakers for horror fans that is held in New Orleans, LA every September. As film auteurs ourselves, we appreciate the blood, sweat & tears that go into making movies.

Dead by dawn -  Dead by Dawn is an independent film festival in Edinburgh, Scotland specifically devoted to horror films. Established in 1993 by Adele Hartley, it is a discovery festival showcasing mostly independent films, both short films and feature length films.

Britsh Horror Film Festival - plays host to the British Horror Film Festival. The biggest premieres from all around the world takes place here, from Harry Potter to James Bond and now you have the chance to premiere here as well!​

BFI -  The BFI London Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the United Kingdom, running in the second half of October with cooperation from the British Film Institute. It screens more than 300 films, documentaries and shorts from approximately 50 countries.

Horror-on-Sea -  The Festivals Directory is an indispensable directory for film, video and programme makers, detailing how and when to submit work to over 1,300 events around the world. Listed are international film festivals, including television and video festivals, with details of deadlines, entry requirements and contact details for each festival. Information is submitted directly by the festival organisers. Please note that the Directory is not an exhaustive record of all existing film festivals - if you think we have missed an important event, you can suggest a festival yourself. However, we do not publish all submissions, and inclusion in the Directory does not mean that the British Council necessarily recommends or endorses a particular festival.

film 4 fright fest -  FrightFest, also known as Horror Channel FrightFest, is an annual film festival held in central London over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The first event was held in the year 2000. As its name indicates, the primary focus is on the horror genre

https://adriantofei.com/writings/top-100-international-horror-film-festivals/

https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/tomato-fights-burning-man-introducing-different-types-festivals/

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New Orleans

I have never had a bucket list, but in case if I were ever to write one, visiting the city of New Orleans would absolutely be in the top five.  There is just something in Nola (as the citizens like to call it) that caught my eyes when I was a young girl and I have no intentions of letting this dream of mine go. The city straddles the great Mississippi River and is often described as the most unique city in North America. New Orleans is popular for its jazz music, expertly prepared cuisines and festivals such as Mardi Gras. Although, it is already a lot to offer for a plain old tourist, these are still not the most interesting things to visit the city for. It is actually the paranormal vibe in my opinion.

New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in the United States. This city is a place where the dead refuse to rest; in fact, there is no solid ground to hold them because of the swamps. Nola is famous for its practitioners of the mystical arts, from Voodoo queens to professed vampires and Wiccans, New Orleans sets the stage for all manner of third eye explorations. It inspired a lot of television shows and films such as True Blood, American Horror Story and my favorite: Interview with a Vampire. Also, for me the fact that Nola’s tourism is well aware how inviting their paranormal offers are is another huge plus. You can visit cemeteries at nighttime, there countless of haunting tours and there are voodoo shops at every corner.

New Orleans is truly a dream city for any traveler who likes good food, music and some adventures. I have also heard that southern hospitality is real and Nola’s citizens are probably among the friendliest, most welcoming people in the world.  I hope one day when I win the lottery I can visit this mystical city because New Orleans welcomes everyone: the living, the dead and those souls in between. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g00kEcGh4j8&t=189s

[dannysh]

Death Metal from Chris McInroy on Vimeo.

Play It Loud! Death Metal is a practical effects driven horror comedy about a metalhead who inherits a satanic guitar that riffs to shreds.

Follow our Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/deathmetalshortfilm/

Fests&Awards: Fantasia Sitges FrightFest UK Fantastic Fest Screamfest MOTELx Morbido Leeds International (“Best Short” in Dead Shorts category) Overlook Bucheon Mumbai Film Festival Palm Springs ShortFest Abertoir (Runner Up Best Short) Lund International Rhode Island Vortex Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival HorrorHound Sydney Underground Horrible Imaginings Arizona Underground (Best Horror Short) Halloweenapalooza (Best Kill) Spooky Movie Sacramento Horror Boston TerrorThon Idaho Horror Telluride Horror Scream In The Dark (Best of Fest) DEDfest Nightmares Film Festival Knoxville Horror (Funniest Film) (Special Jury Prize – Most Evil Inanimate Object) Puerto Rico Horror Celluloid Screams Ramaskrik Oppdal Freak Show Little Terrors Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Frightening Ass Film Fest Twisted Horror Twin Cities Horror (Audience Favorite –Night 3) Legless Corpse Zed (Outstanding Comedy Horror) (Outstanding Special Effects) Rio Grind Cucalorus NYC Horror Ithica Fantastik Razor Reel Flanders Buried Alive Shivers Monster Fest (Runner Up Golden Lomax) Fright Night Spooky Empire Zinema Zombie Fest Panama Horror VideoDrunk PDX Extreme Spotlight Platinum Award and Best FX of 2016 Panic Fest GeekFest San Diego Film Week Nevermore (Best North American Short) Green Bay Regard Landshut Boston Underground Fright Night Theater ( Best Horror Short) (Best Comedic Short) ihorror Finalist Dallas International Maryland Chatanooga Film Festival Bone bat Comedy Of Horrors Imagine Calgary Underground Cinedelphia Kyiv Short Nashville Florida Film Festival StokerCon Haapsalu Texas Frightmare Weekend Crypticon HorrorCon UK Crimson Screen Animazement deadCenter Portland Horror (Best Horror Comedy) Southside Snake Alley Walla Walla Movie Crush Shocking Shorts Summer Edition – Rosenkeller Jena GEM Festival Fantosfreak (Best Death) ScareLA Lost Episode Fest Toronto Tromadance Atlanta Underground (Best Horror Comedy) FilmQuest GenreBlast (Deadly Art Of Illusion Award) Austin Revolution (Best Texas Director) Nola Horror (Best Practical Effects) Long Week-end Du Court Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival Dead Of Night SpookFest (Best Blood) Upstate NY Horror (Best Gore - Mini Short) Lausanne Underground Atlanta Horror (Best Special FX) SPASM Death By Festival BizarroCon POFF Shorts Prague Shorts Trash Night in Wolfsburg (Runner Up Best Short) Fright Meter Awards ( 2017 Best Horror Short) Obscura Film Festival (Best Short- Audience Award)

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Play It Loud! Death Metal is a practical effects driven horror comedy about a metalhead who inherits a satanic guitar that riffs to shreds. Follow our Facebook page for updates: http://bit.ly/2huLEYc Fests&Awards: Fantasia Sitges FrightFest UK Fantastic Fest Screamfest MOTELx Morbido Leeds International (“Best Short” in Dead Shorts category) Overlook Bucheon Mumbai Film Festival Palm Springs ShortFest Abertoir (Runner Up Best Short) Lund International Rhode Island Vortex Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival HorrorHound Sydney Underground Horrible Imaginings Arizona Underground (Best Horror Short) Halloweenapalooza (Best Kill) Spooky Movie Sacramento Horror Boston TerrorThon Idaho Horror Telluride Horror Scream In The Dark (Best of Fest) DEDfest Nightmares Film Festival Knoxville Horror (Funniest Film) (Special Jury Prize – Most Evil Inanimate Object) Puerto Rico Horror Celluloid Screams Ramaskrik Oppdal Freak Show Little Terrors Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Frightening Ass Film Fest Twisted Horror Twin Cities Horror (Audience Favorite –Night 3) Legless Corpse Zed (Outstanding Comedy Horror) (Outstanding Special Effects) Rio Grind Cucalorus NYC Horror Ithica Fantastik Razor Reel Flanders Buried Alive Shivers Monster Fest (Runner Up Golden Lomax) Fright Night Spooky Empire Zinema Zombie Fest Panama Horror VideoDrunk PDX Extreme Spotlight Platinum Award and Best FX of 2016 Panic Fest GeekFest San Diego Film Week Nevermore (Best North American Short) Green Bay Regard Landshut Boston Underground Fright Night Theater ( Best Horror Short) (Best Comedic Short) ihorror Finalist Dallas International Maryland Chatanooga Film Festival Bone bat Comedy Of Horrors Imagine Calgary Underground Cinedelphia Kyiv Short Nashville Florida Film Festival StokerCon Haapsalu Texas Frightmare Weekend Crypticon HorrorCon UK Crimson Screen Animazement deadCenter Portland Horror (Best Horror Comedy) Southside Snake Alley Walla Walla Movie Crush Shocking Shorts Summer Edition – Rosenkeller Jena GEM Festival Fantosfreak (Best Death) ScareLA Lost Episode Fest Toronto Tromadance Atlanta Underground (Best Horror Comedy) FilmQuest GenreBlast (Deadly Art Of Illusion Award) Austin Revolution (Best Texas Director) Nola Horror (Best Practical Effects) Long Week-end Du Court Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival Dead Of Night SpookFest (Best Blood) Upstate NY Horror (Best Gore - Mini Short) Lausanne Underground Atlanta Horror (Best Special FX) SPASM Death By Festival BizarroCon POFF Shorts

[facualva]

Death Metal from Chris McInroy on Vimeo.

Play It Loud! Death Metal is a practical effects driven horror comedy about a metalhead who inherits a satanic guitar that riffs to shreds.

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Fests&Awards: Fantasia Sitges FrightFest UK Fantastic Fest Screamfest MOTELx Morbido Leeds International (“Best Short” in Dead Shorts category) Overlook Bucheon Mumbai Film Festival Palm Springs ShortFest Abertoir (Runner Up Best Short) Lund International Rhode Island Vortex Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival HorrorHound Sydney Underground Horrible Imaginings Arizona Underground (Best Horror Short) Halloweenapalooza (Best Kill) Spooky Movie Sacramento Horror Boston TerrorThon Idaho Horror Telluride Horror Scream In The Dark (Best of Fest) DEDfest Nightmares Film Festival Knoxville Horror (Funniest Film) (Special Jury Prize – Most Evil Inanimate Object) Puerto Rico Horror Celluloid Screams Ramaskrik Oppdal Freak Show Little Terrors Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Frightening Ass Film Fest Twisted Horror Twin Cities Horror (Audience Favorite –Night 3) Legless Corpse Zed (Outstanding Comedy Horror) (Outstanding Special Effects) Rio Grind Cucalorus NYC Horror Ithica Fantastik Razor Reel Flanders Buried Alive Shivers Monster Fest (Runner Up Golden Lomax) Fright Night Spooky Empire Zinema Zombie Fest Panama Horror VideoDrunk PDX Extreme Spotlight Platinum Award and Best FX of 2016 Panic Fest GeekFest San Diego Film Week Nevermore (Best North American Short) Green Bay Regard Landshut Boston Underground Fright Night Theater ( Best Horror Short) (Best Comedic Short) ihorror Finalist Dallas International Maryland Chatanooga Film Festival Bone bat Comedy Of Horrors Imagine Calgary Underground Cinedelphia Kyiv Short Nashville Florida Film Festival StokerCon Haapsalu Texas Frightmare Weekend Crypticon HorrorCon UK Crimson Screen Animazement deadCenter Portland Horror (Best Horror Comedy) Southside Snake Alley Walla Walla Movie Crush Shocking Shorts Summer Edition – Rosenkeller Jena GEM Festival Fantosfreak (Best Death) ScareLA Lost Episode Fest Toronto Tromadance Atlanta Underground (Best Horror Comedy) FilmQuest GenreBlast (Deadly Art Of Illusion Award) Austin Revolution (Best Texas Director) Nola Horror (Best Practical Effects) Long Week-end Du Court Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival Dead Of Night SpookFest (Best Blood) Upstate NY Horror (Best Gore - Mini Short) Lausanne Underground Atlanta Horror (Best Special FX) SPASM Death By Festival BizarroCon POFF Shorts Prague Shorts Trash Night in Wolfsburg (Runner Up Best Short) Fright Meter Awards ( 2017 Best Horror Short) Obscura Film Festival (Best Short- Audience Award)