#monsterfest 2016

[kaisooficrec]

EXO Monsterfest 2016 [kaisoo edition] IV. part

The 4th and final compilation is up ^^ Monsters!kaisoo is now complete with a total of 12 fics. Which ones have been your favourite? 

#13: Cracked Marble

Rating: NC-17 Side Pairings (if any): slight slight slight xiuchen Monsters: vampire and werewolves mainly, with some others Warnings: species-ist themes Word Count: 22k~

Summary: Kyungsoo never asked for this. He never asked to be married to someone he hated so much. 

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#14: Curse of a Fallen Angel (and How it is Lifted)

Rating: NC-17 Monsters: fallen angels Warnings: top!soo, ANGST Word Count: 5K

Summary: Kyungsoo is a fallen angel in love with a human. He waits decades each time after he dies, and in each new life that they kiss, Jongin dies so soon after. But how can it end?

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[9oodshots]

'𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒' 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝗪𝐒 & 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐐&𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐋:⁣ ⁣ The Australian horror, 'The Furies,' previewed on Halloween during Sydney's Monsterfest & I was fortunate to interview director Tony D'Aquino & actress Airlie Dodds about the film.⁣ ⁣ 🎬 'The Furies,' Tony's 1st full-length feature, wasn't his only horror/thriller production; he previously directed "Arkham's Curios & Wonders," an episode in the 'Two Twisted' TV series produced by Bryan Brown. 🎬 ⁣ ⁣ Tony has made short films, music videos, TV commercials & corporate videos. He admits that his short films have a tendency to be very dark & his student films could be classified as horror, depressing film noir or black comedy horror.⁣ ⁣ As the writer & director, Tony disclosed that 'The Furies' could be a self-contained movie that doesn't need a sequel but the story, itself, was originally planned as a 3 film series. ⁣ ⁣ 🎭 Airlie, who has been on TV in 'Neighbours', 'Rake' & 'Ready For This,' has worked previously with 'The Furies' producer Lisa Shaunessy on the 2016 horror/thriller 'Killing Ground.' 🎭 ⁣ Her 1st thoughts on the script were that she liked how the lead, Kayla, changed from being passive [ie she didn't believe or trust in herself] to being forced into an active role. ⁣ ⁣ Airlie thought that there were clever analogies [with the men in the movie being monsters, having a severe lack of connection to their humanity] that paralleled aspects of the current world that we live in.⁣ ⁣ 🎤 The post-screening Q&A featured writer/director Tony D'Aquino, actress Taylor Ferguson [Sheena], actress Airlie Dodds [Kayla] & producer Lisa Shaunessy. 🎤 ⁣ 🤔 The discussion topics ranged from using the old-style horror methods of prosthetic sculpting, molding & casting [for the special effects] to the 70's & 80's inspirations behind the 'Beast' characters. The panel also enjoyed feedback from Tony's very proud mum & aunt [last photo]. 😉 ⁣ For my review, refer to: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4aiUbEF175/⁣ ⁣ Thanks to NIXCo & @monsterfestau; 'The Furies', rated R18+ [high impact horror violence, blood & gore], opened in 🇦🇺 on Nov 7th, 2019. ©️ (at THE FURIES) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4lLVtSl27t/?igshid=yl9w6xv17abq

[theamazingtortilla]

Lizard Boy in a nutshell

This is what I’ve cut and pasted together about Lizard Boy’s plot, mostly from online reviews I’ve found, so there will definitely be things missing. But here goes:

The plot

Justin Huertas plays Trevor, a (...) young sketch artist who has imaginary chats with his favorite comic-book heroes (x1). Due to an other-worldly accident as a child (...), Trevor has morphed into a half-man/half lizard-like creature, his skin glistening with iridescent green scales (x3). He only goes out once a year, during MonsterFest, when his “costume” brings accolades (x2). Trevor channels his pain and anger into his music and his art, which is mostly sketches of superheroes and disturbing visions that run through his dreams (source 3).

“Lizard Boy” opens with Trevor still blue over being ditched by his first lover a year before (x1). (...) He’s (...) in need of human connection (x2). At "Monsterfest", (...) His newfound confidence enables him to decide to reach out on (...) Grindr in search of his first (and last) love. Instead, he [finds] [Cary (William A. Williams)] (x3) a lonely Belltowner so ludicrously eager to hook up he’s cavorting in his undies when Trevor arrives (x1), (...) who is new himself to Seattle (x3). That leads to a lengthy, initially reluctant rendezvous (x1).

(...) Trevor spies a magazine on Cary's coffee table with the image of the woman who has been haunting his dreams lately: the tough-as-nails singer named Siren ((...) Kirsten deLohr Helland) (x3). (...) so he insists they go to The Crocodile (after Cary puts on his pants), where Trevor deserts Cary for the dressing room in order to meet Siren (Kirsten deLohr Helland) (x2).

After sizing each other up, Siren and Trevor uncover a shared childhood connection to a Mount St. Helens eruption and a bloody dragon (x1): when Trevor was a child, a dragon popped out of Mount St. Helens and was chased by soldiers to a playground in Tacoma where he and five other kids hadn't gotten the memo to evacuate. The soldiers killed the dragon, the kids were doused in its blood, and they all got superpowers—one became a shape-shifter, another turned clairvoyant, a third could control people and objects with music, and so on—except for Trevor. He just got scales and a sideshow nickname. Or so he thinks (x4).

The rest of the show shows Trevor and Cary’s tentative steps toward connection and Trevor’s attempts to get away from Siren (who says she needs his “power” in order to avoid a dragonopalypse and the possible end of the world) (x2). Trevor shares his songs and visions with Siren, setting off a chain of events that grow and explode into a classic battle of good vs evil, love over hate, acceptance over rejection (x3). Could a dragon-apocalypse be imminent? Will Siren’s superpowers beat it back? Should Trevor join forces with her (x1)?

What makes the show awesome:

Though "musical" is the quickest way to describe this world premiere, commissioned by Seattle Rep artistic director Jerry Manning (who passed away last April), that's not quite the right word. Lizard Boy has just three actors, who are also its musicians (x4).

Lizard Boy is also a live-action comic book, but—unlike, say, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark—it doesn't try to fake its way along with special effects. (...) Superpowers are cued musically: a pick-slide up a guitar string when someone's claws come out, or a high-pitched zing from the cello to indicate characters flexing their telekinesis. Toward the end, (...) the actors will have a superpowered brawl while playing their instruments—fighting, accompanying themselves, and underscoring their own battle all at the same time (x4).

"It's not a musical, not a play with music, not a concert, but somewhere between all those," [Director Brandon Ivie] says. "When people ask me what it is, I'm like, 'Um... comic book meets Once meets Grindr?' When they press, I'm like, 'Here's the plot.' And then they say, 'Now I'm confused because that seems like a lot of plot.'" (x4)

Sources

x1: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/not-easy-being-green-in-comic-book-musical-lizard-boy/

x2: https://sdgln.com/entertainment/2016/10/17/theater-review-lizard-boy-musical

x3: http://lyonsjj.blogspot.com/2016/10/lizard-boy-modern-mythology-age-old.html

x4: https://www.thestranger.com/theater/feature/2015/03/25/21950184/indie-rock-superhero-comics-and-death-pave-the-road-to-lizard-boy

[dearshixuns]

the beast that is grief by moonlightmp3

”And each time he gets closer to this man, he can feel the flames. He will consume this heat, the one he has been searching for.”

In which a demon becomes just as prominent as illness and injury in the cold hallways of a hospital.

Written for the 2016 Round of EXO MONSTERFEST. This is my longest published work (as of now) at 9.5k words. I am very proud of how it turned out and would greatly appreciate all kudos/comments!

[nightmareonfilmstreet]

It Isn't Murder If You Die Laughing - Watch Horror Short DON'T EVER CHANGE Now!

New Post has been published on https://nofspodcast.com/dont-ever-change-horror-short/

It Isn't Murder If You Die Laughing - Watch Horror Short DON'T EVER CHANGE Now!

The shorts programs at film festivals are always surprising. You know very little going in, and while you may see some art-house films that aren’t your cup-of-tea, you will always something absolutely fascinating. The short film Don’t Ever Change has remained one of our favorites of the year, and I’m glad to tell you that it is finally available online. The short is a funny little film for every macabre mind that finds murder funny. A must-see for the true crime obsessed, and horror fans alike.

As described by directed Don Swaynos, “Don’t Ever Change is the story of recently paroled Karen Hickman, whose plan to reconnect with her estranged daughter is interrupted by a fan with an unusual request”. If that sounds intentionally vague, welcome to the word of writing about shorts! Surely it’s taken you longer to read this article than clicking play below would have. So, what are you waiting for? If you have a few minutes to spare, they’d be better spent watching something that was tailor made for your twisted sense of humor.

Don’t Ever Change is written & directed by Don Swaynos, producer of Travis Mathews’ dark thriller Discreet (Berlinale, 2017) and editor of James Bryan’s recently rediscovered shot-on-video horror-comedy Jungle Trap (Fantastic Fest 2016).

The film stars Independent Spirit Award-nominee Cyndi Williams (Zero Charisma, Computer Chess), Heather Kafka (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Joe), and Frank Mosley (Upstream Color, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) and features special effect make-up by Eric Zapata (Syfy’s Face Off, Seasons 4 & 5).

Don’t Ever Change had it’s world premiere earlier this year at the Overlook Film Festival, with an international premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival.  It also screened at several genre festivals including Mayhem (UK), Cinepocalypse, Telluride Horror Show, and MonsterFest (Australia) as well as mainstream independent festivals including Cucalorus, BendFilm, Indie Memphis, and Sidewalk.

Let us know what you thought of Don’t Ever Change in the comments below!

[gruesomemagazine]

[Contest] The Barn Blu-Ray - Poster Giveaway from Nevermore Production Films

[Contest] The Barn Blu-Ray – Poster Giveaway from Nevermore Production Films

Horror News Radio and Gruesome Magazine are teaming up with Nevermore Production Films to hand out a Blu-Ray and Poster from their hit independent horror epic The Barn (2016) out now. HNR covered the film earlier in the year as it was making its festival rounds and the Grue-crew fell in love with the Eighties vibe monsterfest. Now, here’s your chance to feel the love as well. Ha! All you need to…

[kebee-s]

Dead Hearts from stephen martin on Vimeo.

A young mortician learns that not even death can stand in the way of true love. A whimsical, gothic bedtime story filled with love, loss, taxidermy, Kung Fu, and biker werewolves.

155 Film Festivals & 45 Awards - OSCAR qualified by winning Best LIVE ACTION SHORT at The St. Louis International Film Festival, Best Horror Comedy Screamfest LA, Best Short NYC Horror, Best Short Monster Fest, Audience Choice Award Toronto AfterDark

Films website - DeadHeartsShort.com Film's Facebook - facebook.com/deadheartsshortfilm/ Writer/Director's website - Stephen-W-Martin.com Writer/Director's Email - Stephen@Stephen-w-martin.com Writer/Director's Twitter - @Stephen_W_M Producer's Email - Alexanderglua@gmail.com Producer's Twitter - @AlexGlua

See the film's Storyboards - vimeo.com/89768880 Our Trailer - vimeo.com/99785453

Festival Awards New York Horror Film Festival 2015 - Best Short Film Wreak Havoc Film Festival 2015 - Best Picture FPS Film Festival 2015- Texas - Best Original Score Acocollonat Fantastic Film Festival 2015 - Spain - Audience Choice Award HollyShorts Film Festival 2015 - Los Angeles - Best Action Short Film Grossmann Film & Wine Festival 2015 - Best Short Film SLAK'S VICIOUS CAT The Crypt Show 2015 - Spain - Best Short Film The Nickel Film Festival 2015 - Best Short Film Film Quest 2015 - Best Short Screenplay Sacramento Comic Con 2015 - Best Short Film The St. Louis International Film Festival - Best Live Action Short Film (Oscar qualitying for the 2016 Academy Awards) Calargy Underground Film Festival 2015 - Best Short Film The Newport Beach Film Festival 2015 - Honouree Short Film The Leo Awards 2015 - Best Production Design The Leo Awards 2015 -Best Make up The Leo Awards 2015 -Best Costume Design Dragon Con Film FestivaL 2015 - Best Horror Comedy Short Film ScreamFest La 2014 - Los Angeles - Best Horror Comedy Short Film Toronto AfterDark Film Festival 2014 - Silver Best Canadian Short Film Phoenix International Film Festival 2014 - BEST SHORT FILM The St. Louis International Film Festival 2014 - Best International Short Film MonsterFest Film Festival 2014 - Best International Short Film George Lindsay UNA International Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film George Lindsay UNA International Film Festival 2014 - Best in Show A Night of Horror Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film Another Hole in the Head Genre 2014 - Best International Short Film Horrible Imaginings Film festival 2014 - San Diego, California - Best Short Film Freeky Creek Short Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film Atlanta Horror Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film Horrorquest Film Festival 2014 - Best of the Quest The Hamilton Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film Little Nightmares Canadian Horror Shorts Festival - Best Director The Sacramento Horror Film Festival 2014 - Best Short Film (The Love Award) Zompire Undead Film Festival 2014 Portland, Oregon - Le Gran’ Zombi Award The Red Wasp Film Festival Wellborn Texas 2014 - 'One To Watch’ Award Diabolique International Film Festival Bloomington, Indiana 2014 - Best Actress Open Wound Film Festival 2014 - Santa Fe, New Mexico - Best Director Open Wound Film Festival 2014 - Santa Fe, New Mexico - Best Screenplay Open Wound Film Festival 2014 - Santa Fe, New Mexico - Best Cinematography Zed Film Festival 2014 - Outstanding Foreign Dark Comedy Short Film Zed Film Festival 2014 - Outstanding Screen Story Zed Film Festival 2014 - Outstanding Cinematography Zed Film Festival 2014 - Outstanding Acting Performance for Valin Shinyei Zed Film Festival 2014 - Outstanding Acting Performance for Dalila Bela Zed Film Festival 2014 -Outstanding Voice Performance Don McClukenDale

[nightmareonfilmstreet]

It Isn't Murder If You Die Laughing - Watch Horror Short DON'T EVER CHANGE Now!

New Post has been published on https://nofspodcast.com/dont-ever-change-horror-short/

It Isn't Murder If You Die Laughing - Watch Horror Short DON'T EVER CHANGE Now!

The shorts programs at film festivals are always surprising. You know very little going in, and while you may see some art-house films that aren’t your cup-of-tea, you will always something absolutely fascinating. The short film Don’t Ever Change has remained one of our favorites of the year, and I’m glad to tell you that it is finally available online. The short is a funny little film for every macabre mind that finds murder funny. A must-see for the true crime obsessed, and horror fans alike.

As described by directed Don Swaynos, “Don’t Ever Change is the story of recently paroled Karen Hickman, whose plan to reconnect with her estranged daughter is interrupted by a fan with an unusual request”. If that sounds intentionally vague, welcome to the word of writing about shorts! Surely it’s taken you longer to read this article than clicking play below would have. So, what are you waiting for? If you have a few minutes to spare, they’d be better spent watching something that was tailor made for your twisted sense of humor.

Don’t Ever Change is written & directed by Don Swaynos, producer of Travis Mathews’ dark thriller Discreet (Berlinale, 2017) and editor of James Bryan’s recently rediscovered shot-on-video horror-comedy Jungle Trap (Fantastic Fest 2016).

The film stars Independent Spirit Award-nominee Cyndi Williams (Zero Charisma, Computer Chess), Heather Kafka (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Joe), and Frank Mosley (Upstream Color, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) and features special effect make-up by Eric Zapata (Syfy’s Face Off, Seasons 4 & 5).

Don’t Ever Change had it’s world premiere earlier this year at the Overlook Film Festival, with an international premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival.  It also screened at several genre festivals including Mayhem (UK), Cinepocalypse, Telluride Horror Show, and MonsterFest (Australia) as well as mainstream independent festivals including Cucalorus, BendFilm, Indie Memphis, and Sidewalk.

Let us know what you thought of Don’t Ever Change in the comments below!

[kaisooficrec]

EXO Monsterfest 2016 [kaisoo edition] III. part

3rd compilation is up! As always, don’t forget to leave comments c:

#9: your wish, my command

Rating: PG Monsters: Faeries Word Count: 4.4k

Summary: Kyungsoo found a pink-haired fairy in his closet.

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#10: The Completely Candid Chronicles of a Wayward Demon

Rating: PG Side Pairings (if any): Baekhyun/Xiumin Monsters: Demon, Fairy Warnings: language, slight crack Word Count: 39, 221

Summary: On the path to revenge, a demon meets a fairy and is swayed by his kindness, good heart, and mini vanilla cupcakes.

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#11: Baby, Do You Have a Map? Because I Got Lost in Your Eyes

Rating: PG Monsters: Dragon Word Count: 33K

Summary: Jongin, an adventurous scout, is blown off-course by a huge storm. Desperate to find land, he picks a direction and flies. 

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#12: a song from the sea

Pairing: D.O./Kai Rating: PG-13 Monsters: Merman Word Count: 5.4 k

Summary: Kyungsoo’s pride is his voice. Sadly, Jongin can’t hear it.

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Posting will continue in a few days^^ Happy new year!

[kaisooficrec]

EXO Monsterfest 2016 [kaisoo edition] I. part

Monsterfest is a fic fest centered around mythical, otherworldly, and supernatural creatures! All of the fics have been amazing so far so make sure to let them know by leaving comments and give them a ‘heart’ (a new feature on LJ) ^^

#1: Moonlight Love | (D.O./Kai)

Rating: NC-17 Monsters: Vampire, Werewolf Warnings: some BDSM themes Word Count: 9,646

Summary: When Kyungsoo hates werewolves, but Jongin doesn’t know how to quit loving him.

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#2: Teddy Bear, Say Goodnight

Rating: PG-13 Side Pairings (if any): hinted Chanyeol/Sehun, brief Kyungsoo/Baekhyun Monsters: Demon Warnings: Mentions of violence and blood, swearing Word Count: 30,830 words

Summary: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. The souls of the sinners are the tastiest and Kyungsoo’s is the best one out there. That’s what the demon named Kai says, at least.

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#3: By the Power of Love

Rating: PG-13 Side Pairings: Sehun/Baekhyun Monsters: Wizard Warnings: lots of swearing Word Count: 9.5k

Summary: It’s the love potion’s fault.

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#4: We Pick Ourselves Undone

Rating: PG Side Pairings (if any): Chanyeol/Sehun Monsters: Zombies, Vampires Warnings: None Word Count: 9,369

Summary: Zombie Kyungsoo strikes out in his love life, most people, despite being ghoulish monsters themselves, are appalled by him. Following advice from his best friend, he does what anyone in his situation would do and tries online dating. There he meets Jongin, a young vampire who happens to even own a zombie poodle named Monggu. Kyungsoo thinks, as he clicks on the vampire’s profile, that maybe, just maybe this is his chance at love.

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a/n: The posting is currently ongoing and thus we will be updating the list continuously.