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     Diabolique News:M o d e l - O f - T h e - W e e k - "Obsidian Kerttu" Alternative Model From Serbia Incorporating Gothic & Dark Aesthetics As Part Of Her Personal Style. She Also Loves Long Hair & Vampires! 'Mr. Dark’s Audio Nasty Radio Show' Airs The Last Sunday Of Every Month.

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  Obsidian Kerttu - Agency represented and published alternative model and graphic designer from Serbia. Also a makeup junky and experienced MUA. Dedicated to details, perfectionist, and very imaginative. Incorporating Gothic and dark aesthetic into a shooting, as part of her personal style. Obsessed with long hair, vampires and typography.



'Kandie Land' New Horror Film Starring Ari Lehman The Original Jason Voorhees And Playboy Model Lisa Neeld Among Others

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AVAILABLE ON VOD
MAY 12TH 2015

KANDIELAND

  - NEWS UPDATE! "Cringe and scream as you watch the latest horror film from Fright Teck Pictures!"

   Kandie Land is unique in fact it features both experienced actors and newcomers which include Ari Lehman (the original Jason Voorhees) from Friday The 13th, Lisa Neeld a gorgeous Playboy cover girl & model, Mark Cray (The Grindhouse Massacre) and other great local talent. Most of the film was shot in Medina County, Ohio. Kandie Land will keep you on the edge of your seat with some really great performances!


     SYNOPSIS: Kandie Land is a throwback to the 1980s Horror Genre with its “in your face kills” provided by its six foot "Jason’esk" type killer, Jonah Kandie. The story takes place in modern day, with the owner of a modeling agency, Faye Ambler (played by Justine Greenwald) has been propositioned by a wealthy upper echelon, George Sanders, whose son is a nature photographer and is looking for his dad to give him a break in the fashion world. Faye sends four of her girls to Wolf Ledges for the shoot, since it is known for its quiet and rural nature. Faye feels this remote resort would be perfect for a newbie nature photographer to practice his new craft. 
    As the story unfolds, the models, their chaperon “Bo” (who happens to be Faye’s nephew), and Brodie the photographer, have a run-in with a couple of townies and are ultimately warned of the Kandies. Needless to say, the group is not buying it and they go along with a blatant disregard to the warning, finally succumbing to their fate one by one as expected by the wrath of no other than Jonah Kandie. Kandie Land features the “First Jason Vorhees” Ari Lehman, Playboy Model Lisa Neeld along with Janine Bowles Sarnowski, Carl Ferrara, Don Kilrain and an aspiring cast that really put forth a solid effort in their performances in this new horror film written and directed by Eddie Lengyel.


  CREATIVE TEAM                                                                       

    EDDIE LENGYEL (Writer/Director) - After graduating from Solon High School, Eddie pursued his dreams of filmmaking at Kent State University. While attending Kent State he was offered an opportunity in the music industry. This led to a life-long career as a DJ. After having a nice run in the local club circuit, Eddie wanted to pursue radio, so he attended the Ohio Center for Broadcasting, where he earned a degree in radio and television. Soon after, he decided to take a shot a writing his first screenplay and in 2005, Fright Teck Pictures was formed. Currently Fright Teck has four films under its belt, with one in distribution, two in post and now his debut big screen feature, Kandie Land.
      For this film, Lengyel has partnered with cinematographer/Editor Noelle Bye and special FX artists, Raven Lunatic and Daniel Blain Click. Principal photography on this micro-budget production took three months, viewers familiar with Medina County will undoubtedly recognize many of the locations that our Location Scout, Janine Sarnowski, secured for us. For Lengyel the locations boded well for bringing his vision to the screen. Sarnowski also co-starred in the film as “Luna”. Lengyel sought funding through Executive Producer Don Kilrain, who also stars in the film as Jonah Kandie. Three actors also well known to Horror Fans headline the talented cast: Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Lisa Neeld (Playboy Model) and Shawn C. Phillips (Ghost Shark, Grave Encounter 2, Girls Gone Dead) along with some of Cleveland’s finest local talent.

    NOELLE BYE - Noelle has worked on a number of independent films, including the award-winning Chill (co-director, director of photography, and editor.) She also has extensive experience in news videography and editing, including her work in television (including a top 60 TV market station) and web with a focus on multimedia (including two major news sites in Northeast Ohio). Noelle Bye has more than 13 years of experience shooting and editing.

    DAVID CHAPMAN - Over the last 30 years David has worked in some of the largest haunted houses in the world including the St.Louis County Morgue, also The House on Haunted Hill and has formed his own design firm Caotic Designs FX. Dave has worked on projects like Thankxgiving along with videos for Rammstine and now Kandie Land.GD FX -Greg Lanning and Daniel Blaine Click make up GD FX. The duo has done fx for Night of the Cannibals, Dawsons War and Kandie Land. Dan and Greg bring a great energy to the set and their love for the genre shows in their work.


  PRINCIPAL CAST                                                                      

    ARI LEHMAN - Ari Lehman is the actor/singer who has the unique honor of having played the role of the First Jason Voorhees in the Paramount Classic Horror film Friday The 13th(1980). The original ‘Boy in the Lake’ himself, Ari played a crucial role in the film’s famous scene in which he suddenly emerges from the icy waters of Crystal Lake. Working with Special Effects Master Tom Savini at an early age gave Ari a deep appreciation for the Horror Greats including Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Vincent Price. Since 2009, Ari records and tours the U.S. and Europe with his Horror Rock Band, “First Jason,” based in Chicago.

        LISA NEELD - The 5'8" sexy and pneumatic blonde bombshell Lisa Marie Neeld, hails from Mineral Ridge, Ohio. She is of Swedish descent. Lisa was raised by her mother and attended Mineral Ridge High School where she was a track star. Neeld did a lot of local modeling in her late teens and studied Criminal Justice at Youngstown State University. In 2007 Lisa decided to pose for a photo shoot as a Valentine’s Day present for her husband, and the photographer told her she should send photos to Playboy. This in turn led to Neeld attending a casting call for Playboy models in Indianapolis in August, 2007. Lisa was chosen along with nine other women to appear in a Playboy cyber club pictorial. Neeld has since gone on to be featured in several Playboy newsstand special editions (gracing the cover of the March, 2009 issue of Playboy’s Hot Housewives). Lisa works out five days a week and now lies in Cortland, Ohio with her husband and two children. 


         CARL F. FERRARA - A stand-up comedian and local DJ, Carl Ferrara is one funny guy, known for his obnoxious ways, his pseudo name “Hot Carl” rings throughout the Cleveland Comedy Clubs. His first attempt at film acting, Carl was a huge asset in Kandie Land. 
            JANINE BOWLES SARNOWSKI- Always wanting to act and sing, with her children grown Janine auditioned for a theater part, was hooked and went on to do over 13 musicals and dramas in local theater before being asked to do a part in a local film. The film industry hooked her as well and she went on to do over 25 TV commercials, photo shoots (including the cover of magazines), and has worked or starred in over 20 films, including First Encounter, Telling Mom, Breast Friends, Dying 2 Meet U, Chill, The Long Slow Death of a Twenty-Something, The Farm, and various short films, web series and many more. With two in post-production, she has recently been offered a part in another upcoming feature film. Her latest The Dawson War and Kandie Land are surely going to attract attention from producers worldwide. Always a busy lady, Janine has also added Location Scout, Assistant Producer, Assistant Director and writer to her many titles and is currently working on three additional films.

              DON KILRAIN - Don has starred in Hellweek, Murder Machine, Hostile Denial, Voodoo Rising and now Kandie Land. Kilrain helped produce Voodoo Rising and was the Executive Producer and star of Kandie Land, his role as Jonah Kandie was very menacing and forthright, since Don weighs in at 250 pounds and stands 6' 5" tall, his physical attributes helped morph his character into a modern day Jason Vorhees.


              TINA GRIMM - Tina was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1982 and doctors said that she probably would never be able to walk or grow correctly, wearing leg braces for the first two years of her life. A nurse also unkindly told her mother that she was “the ugliest baby she had ever seen.” Despite Tina’s challenging early life, and being the victim of a vicious assault as a young adult, Tina is an accomplished model, actress, and artist. Her paintings reflect emotion through color and movement. She has become a well-known model in the Cleveland area over the last eight years, walking in several runway shows. Her transition into acing three years ago continues to grow with two project currently in post and two more in pre-production for 2012. A true “Ugly Duckling” story, Tina will continue to beat the odds. 
               ALEX RUSSO - Alex is one of the hardest and busiest working actresses in the Cleveland area. Alex has studied acting for 20 years and travels to N.Y., Chicago and Los Angeles. Alex has been receiving national attention from filmmakers across the country and when she is not modeling, she is lining up her next feature film. Alex is definitely a star in the making.

                 JULIE ANNE PRESCOTT - By the age of 20, Julie Anne had established herself as a spokesmodel (working with companies such as Troma Studios and Sony PlayStation) as well as a widely published alternative model appearing in such nationally distributed publications as Gothic Beauty Magazine. Since accepting her first role, Julie Anne has been working non-stop, both in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes. Presently she has an impressive film resume, ranging from feature length films, award winning shorts, to nationally televised programs. 

                   MOLLY MILLER - Standing at four feet four inches, Molly is NOT your typical 24-year old. A student of the piano and ballet, Molly caught the acting bug in 2009 and now is a student at the Houde School of Acting. She has been enjoying every minute of it! Molly plays a very intricate role in Kandie Land and really steals the show on many levels, without being a spoiler, audiences will be pleasantly surprised by her performance as “Tiny” in Kandie Land. Molly has added numerous films to her resume and is now adding stunt work as well.

                    JESSICA LAUSCHIN - From a very young age, Jessica had a love for the arts. A graduate of Bowling Green in Business Development, Jessica is a student of the Houde School of Acting and has appeared in a few short films before landing the lead role as Jessica Taylor in Fright Teck pictures; Kandie Land. Jessica has a tremendous work ethic and believes that the characters we portrait will help us have a better understanding of ourselves.

                       DEVIN STEINER - Devin has always had a passion for modeling, acting and print ad commercials. Devin is the mother of two, a devoted wife, and has been in the feature film “Dying 2 Meet U.” She has the role in Kandie Land as the lovely and sexy assistant “Tash.” She is currently adding other films and shorts to her resume. 
                         JUSTINE GREENWALD - From 2008 - 2010, Justine Greenwald co-hosted over 50 episodes of Time Warner Cleveland’s Mic Check 216, an interview show with local and national celebrities shot on location throughout Cleveland. Justine has hosted numerous events for Fashion TV Network and TV20 special projects. She has since been hosting a show covering local artists and entertainment in Cleveland called Reel Cleveland. Acting came naturally to her and she has been in several films including Dying 2 Meet U. 
                           SHAWN C. PHILLIPS - Shawn is Meisner trained and has received a degree in broadcasting from Arizona State University’s Cronkite School. Originally based in Cleveland he has since appeared in numerous horror films, award winning feature films, commercials and more. He has been making short films since the 7th grade and has been acting in the online web series The Don and Murph Show since 2004. Shawn also does a bi-weekly DVD Review Update Series on Youtube. 
                             BART FLYNN - A graduate of Kent State University, Bart has done dozens of commercial voice overs along with voice overs in independent films. You can catch Bart in Take Shelter and hear him in the animated feature The Puppet Monster Massacre.
                               MARK CRAY - A working actor born and raised in Minnesota. Throughout his childhood Mark performed in many theatrical plays including Brigadoon and The Sting. He went to the state championships as a Public Speaking contestant before joining the military after high school. After four years of outstanding service to our country Mark traveled down from the land of ice and snow to expand upon his craft at Toledo University. Here he got his first real taste in film with the independent short film Weeding the Garden. As fortune would have it the aspiring actor would have to wait several years to get his next taste of the so called acting bug. Mind you this was not for a lack of trying. No, Mark put his dreams aside for almost a decade to start a family. He now lives happily with his loving wife and four beautiful daughters.
                                With the support of his family Mark is pushing onward with his dream of acting. His first full-length independent film, The Grindhouse Massacre, was a hit and he has since continued his career with such films as Reunion and The Horror Convention Massacre, recipient of the ‘Golden Coconut’ for best horror film at the Miami Underground Film Festival in March of 2007. Mark is finally hitting his stride and considered an ‘up and comer,’ with 3 films scheduled to premiere this fall. Never Escape by Mancinetti Pictures in Sept. as well as The Ritual by Fleet Street Films Premiering at the Newark Film Festival and playing at such venues as Dark X-mas, Crypticon, and a slew of others. And the long awaited Voodoo Rising is set to premiere in October. 
                                MAX RYAN MASON - Max is fairly new to the business, but has already appeared in Get Serious as well as Kandie Land. He has since moved on to new prospects. 
                                  HALEY KOSINSKI - An aspiring model and actress, Haley was a total natural on the set of Kandie Land. She has a solid work ethic and always brings a sense of professionalism to the set. Haley also works as a makeup artist and is looking forward to building her acting and modelling career.

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                              Horror Realm Horror Convention Coming Spring 2015 At Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West

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                              HORROR REALM
                              THE ZOMBIE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

                              Actors Workshop To Be Offered At Horror RealmIncluding Guest & Author Panels And Games & Contests Which Round Out The 3 Day Event Schedule

                              COMINGMARCH 6 - 8, 2015

                              Crowne PlazaGreen Tree
                              401 Holiday Drive
                              Pittsburgh, PA 15220
                              Get Directionshere

                                  NEWS UPDATE! Pittsburgh, PA – February 25, 2015Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention has released the full schedule of events for its 2015 spring event being held March 6 - 8, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West Green Tree Hotel.


                                 Sean Whalen, a working actor, writer, producer, and acting coach with more than 25 years of experience in Hollywood, will be leading a workshop for actors on Sunday, March 8 at 2pm. “Scene Study from a Working Actor’s Perspective” will help participants break down scenes that are selected by Mr. Whalen based on their age. Buy tickets here

                                  Scenes will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop to allow time for preparation and practice. Tickets for this unique presentation are $55 and must be purchased in advance here prior to 5pm on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The workshop is open to aspiring actors age 12 and older. Mr. Whalen, who is best known to horror fans from his role in the film “The People Under The Stairs,” will be appearing as a guest at the convention.


                                SCENE STUDY FROM A WORKING ACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE                                                                     
                                This workshop that has had success in Los Angeles and Nashville over the last couple of years now becomes available to Horror Realm!

                                DESCRIPTION: Having scenes broken down and analyzed by a working actor, writer and producer is a unique experience. Sean wants to make sure you understand that you have to break down a scene with the full knowledge of who you are in the scene, who else is in the scene and what that means to you, what the writer is trying to say, and where it fits in the story. Unfortunately many actors think that if you understand these aspects of the scene, then it "puts you in your head" and keeps you from being loose. Sean knows that you still have to be open, truthful, and in the moment while having full knowledge of what the producers and directors are trying to achieve. This approach takes your skills to the next level and gets you ready to work on any set or stage.

                                  To ensure that that you have the most time with Sean, he will send you the scene before the class so you can be prepared. Sean picks scenes that are right for your age. Most instructors don't take the time to do this. Sign up hereOnce you register, you will be contacted by Horror Realm to provide your age, phone number, email, and picture of yourself or headshot.  Sean will then email you a scene that you will need to print out and bring with you.

                               About Sean Whalen:                                                                                                                                                         
                                  Sean Whalen is a working actor, writer, producer, and acting coach with over 25 years of experience in Hollywood. He has worked in literally every type of genre in entertainment: large studio movies, small independent films, comedy TV, dramatic TV, Soap Operas, children's shows, commercials, etc. Being involved in the business from all sides has given Sean a wealth of knowledge that he is excited to share with new actors trying to expand their knowledge so they can have a long career in show business.






                                All panels and events will take place in the GreeneryRoom. Convention admission is required. 
                              The 3 day schedule is as follows:




                               Friday, March 6th, 2015
                              • 7pm- John Amplas
                              • 8pm - John Ventre -  UFO Researcher and Author
                              • 9pm - Author panel with Matt Demas and Steven Till
                              • Midnight - Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring shadow cast by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Players.Join the facebook event pagehere
                              The Rocky Horror Picture Show at HORROR REALM
                               Hosted by: The Junior Chamber of Commerce Players
                              PERFORMING ON FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT IN THE GREENERY ROOM
                              COME FOR THE VENDORS AND STAY FOR US

                                  Horror Realm is please to welcome Erika Ervin as a guest for the March show! Known professionally as Amazon Eve, Erika is an American transgender model, fitness trainer, and actress who plays the recurring character "Amazon Eve"on American Horror Story: Freak Show. She has also appeared in the Netflix series Hemlock Grove. At 6 ' 8" inches (2.03 m) tall, news stories have called her "the world's tallest model". HORROR REALM IS ERIKA'S FIRST EVER CONVENTION APPEARANCE!

                              Saturday, March 7th, 2015
                              • 10:30 am- KSWA / Pittsburgh Pro Wrestling Discussion
                              • 11 am- Post Mortem Press author panel - Eric Beebe, C. Bryan Brown, Jessica McHugh, Nelson W. Pyles and Jon Towers
                              • 12 pm - Felissa Rose and Tiffany Shepis
                              • 12:50 pm - Derek Mears
                              • 1:45 pm-  The Demon of Brownsville Road author panel with Bob & Bobby Cranmer
                              • 2:30 pm -  Tony Todd
                              • 3:30 pm -  American Horror Story cast panel – Naomi Grossman, Erika Ervin and Rose Siggins
                              • 4:30 pm-  Post Mortem Press Trivia Contest
                              • 5:30 pm -  Author panel with Mord McGhee, Paul Nielsen and Cheryl Williams
                              • 6:30 pm -  Horror Match Game with your host Mr. Schlock
                              • 10 pm- Freak Show Party - Open to convention pass holders or $10 at the door (includes bonus Sunday convention admission)
                              • 10:30pm- Costume Contest - Must pre-register by 7 pm at convention admissions - [included in party admission]
                              • Buy tickets here


                              Sunday, March 8th, 2015
                              • Noon - Sean Whalen [Buy tickets here]
                              • 1 pm - Zombie Squad Preparedness Panel
                              • 2 pm- Sean Whalen Actors Workshop (separate fee - details to be announced)
                              • Buy tickets here

                              College Football Hall of Famer Major Harris to Appear 
                              at Horror Realm. Brashear grad featured in horror film 
                              “The Axeman of Henderson County”

                                   Diabolique News: Pittsburgh, PA – Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention, welcomes Major Harris as a guest at its 2015 spring convention on March 6 - 8 at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West – Green Tree.

                                 Harris, who graduated from Brashear High School then moved on to become one of the greatest quarterbacks in West Virginia University history, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009. He is a two-time Heisman Trophy nominee, finishing fifth (5th) in the voting in 1988 and third (3rd) in 1989. Mr. Harris is currently an assistant wide receiver coach at North Hills High School.

                                 
                                 Harris’s tie to the horror community comes from a role in the 2014 independent film “The Axeman of Henderson County.” The film was written and directed by the husband and wife team of Larry and Cindy Parmiter of Semi-Charmed Productions, both of whom will also be appearing at Horror Realm.

                                  Larry Parmiter’s synopsis of the film is“a small town is terrorized by an axe-wielding serial killer in this campy, tongue in cheek thriller/comedy.” Major Harris plays the role of a newspaper editor and is part of a cast that also includes WWE Hall of Fame wrestler “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. Buy ticketshere

                                  Major Harris will be on hand to meet fans at Horror Realm on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 5pm to 10pm; Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, March 8 from 11am to 5pm. This will be his first Pittsburgh area horror convention appearance! Fans will also have the opportunity to see the film at the convention on Saturday, March 7 at 6pm.

                                 NOTE:Schedule is subject to change at any time. In addition to the events, the convention offers a large dealer room, celebrity autograph signings, and a film program which includes obscure and independent horror movies.

                              For more information and updates, click here


                              About HORROR REALM
                                 Horror Realm, serving the horror community since 2009, produces a spring and fall horror convention each year in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to the conventions, Horror Realm also produces horror-themed entertainment and charity events in the area, including film screenings, author signings and art shows. Charities supported by Horror Realm have included Scares That Care, Fix The Chapel, Friends of the Hollywood Theater, The Bradley Center, Animal Rescue League, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Community Human Services, Myasthenia Gravis Association, Mainstay Life Services and Shepherd Wellness Community.



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                              Photos Touched By Artist And Horror Writer Ann Thraxx

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                                 Ann Thraxxis a writer and freelance graphics artist residing in southern USA.Her passions stem from all things creative: books, film, art, and music. She adopted the AnnThraxx persona based not only on her love of the band Anthrax, but also with the idea that"creativity must be spread in order to 'infect' everyone." 

                                    Ann's interest in the graphics side of art, by her own admission, is a way to offer a unique perspective on photography, sketches, and paintings. Her approach is self-taught. Her consistent involvement in writing for the last 25 years is linked to her immense love of reading. She is fascinated with the macabre, and samples of her poetry, short stories, and many of the “Touched by AnnThraxx” creations can be found at www.annthraxx.wordpress.com


                                
                                Ann Thraxx is also involved as a writer and editor of www.riversofgrue.comand as publicist for www.outofmyheadradio.com


                              Below Is Just A Small Sample Of 
                              Ann Thraxx'sMagnificent Artwork...

                              PESTILENCE
                              FIRST COURT JESTER OF GRUE
                              Ann Thraxx

                               ADAM GINSBERG
                              Original Photo Courtesy Of Clix Couture Photography

                               BILLY BLAIR

                               THE ORPHAN KILLER

                               IMAN

                              Original Sketch ByDon England


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                                 Welcome to the Rivers of Grue. I am the "Keeper of the Crimson Quill" and within these pages you will find a smorgasbord of different articles ranging from fiction, introspective, poetry, film appraisals and podcasts. There is absolutely no censorship and it is my aim to immerse the addressee through audio and visual stimulation, as well as my inimitable brand of prose. I trust you will enjoy your stay!


                              WHO ARE YOU
                              [Excerpt from an article by Ann Thraxx]

                                     . . . The monsters in our head the monsters in our heart the monsters in our soul the monsters in our head the monsters in our heart the monsters in our soul the monsters in our head the monsters in our heart the monsters in our soul the monsters in our head the monsters in our heart the monsters in our soul the monsters in our head the monsters in our heart the monsters in our soul . . .
                                 

                                 Oh, my darling invisible friends, how the world has changed! I am certainly not the oldest person in the world, but I have experienced the world long enough to know that change happens whether we want it or not. Years ago, this whole “internet” business was non-existent, and the only people you really knew were those you came in direct contact with… unless you were just geeky or curious enough to branch out and get one of those archaic things known as a pen-pal (I was, and I did) and even then, you only knew what was written on that piece of paper that came in the mail, or what photos were included, and even then it was a given that all of that information could be a lie.


                                


                                 Nowadays, it’s incredibly easy to lie. You can become a totally different person with a few keystrokes! Why, all you really have to do is think of who you want to be, type it out all neat and tidy-like, and voila! You are now Sam Jones, Athletic Director for the prestigious School of Really Smart People Who Like To Be Athletic (apologies to anyone named Sam Jones…)

                                   I have encountered quite a few people online in the last several years. Some are exactly what they portray on the screen, and some are brazen crazies online and perfectly sane in person… and some are somewhere in between. Some people forever hide behind cartoon avatars and others give airs of being incredibly educated or influential, when in real life they are trembling wallflowers…


                                  Why is that? Why exactly must you always pretend? Doesn't it get tiresome? I'm so puzzled by this double-agent mentality. I've been thinking in recent weeks about my own online persona. Granted, the name “Ann Thraxx” is not my actual name. But I like that name, and have even told people, “Call me Annie,” because really, my pen-name has become an integral part of me. 

                                  It is my nom de plume and rather than hide behind it, I've simply absorbed it. I am Ann Thraxx, and that’s okay. I can differentiate between stepping outside my door and going to pay a bill or signing for a package, and signing my alias to the various little notes I leave on Instagram. It’s not rocket science…












                              Read Ann Thraxx's complete 
                              article WHO ARE YOU here



                              blistering
                              By Ann Thraxx

                              Remember when we put our heads together and came up with a plan?
                              … and everything was simple, back then.
                              It didn't matter if the trip into this Neverland would cost us our sanity
                              … because everything was eerily simple, back then.

                              I remember all too well,
                              that willingness to step onto the coals of Hell.
                              I remember you beckoning me forward,
                              reminding me to ignore the heat.

                              I recall the smell of my flesh against the fire
                              with the first step, and the second.
                              The sound…
                              soft moans of pain
                              leaking from my throat,

                              as I tried to keep it in my head that
                              we would be unstoppable together.

                              I faltered, I remember.
                              I stumbled.

                              I remember you whispering that I could be wicked, if I wanted.
                              I remember you murmuring your admiration for my lack of caution.
                              But I tripped, and fell, burning my hands and knees
                              and your eyes glazed over with disinterest when you heard my pleas.

                              My failure… your disgust.
                              Your forked tongue… my mistrust.

                              Everything was simple, back then.
                              Everything was eerily simple.

                              Every day is a struggle now,
                              remembering that I am supposed to be normal…
                              forgetting you, little by little…
                              watching the scars of our trip through brimstone
                              heal, little by little…

                              I remember you retreating back into your psychosis,
                              wishing I could slip in with you…

                              I hope when I forget you
                              you’ll still remember me.

                              More articles by Ann Thraxxhere


                              DIABOLIQUE   -  The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine


                              About DIABOLIQUE
                                DIABOLIQUE "The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine" is jam packed with exclusive photos and interviews, insightful commentary, criticism, reviews, featured articles from acclaimed horror writers and much more in full color! Every two months you are presented with the ultimate insider's guide which explores every aspect of the fascinating world of horror movies, literature and art. A visually stunning bible for horror genre fans of all ages, engage your heart, your mind and your taste for terror with-in the pages of this indispensable and lavishly illustrated collector's magazine printed on the highest quality glossy paper!  

                                 Get VIP access to all of the biggest names in the horror industry. DIABOLIQUE  brings you the first look and the last word including fresh analyses to subjects old and new, foreign and domestic - from ancient folklore and Gothic classics to contemporary horror film releases and modern literary gems. Past issues have included contributors from such horror luminaries as Jonathan Rigby, David Del Valle, Colin McCraken, David Huckvale, Paul Murray, and Elizabeth Miller among many others! Subscribe here


                              Quotes from reputable sources:


                                  "DIABOLIQUE takes its horror seriously, and the content reflects it... A heady, well-written excursion into the horror world...One of the best produced horror film mags introduced in recent years... A top 'Best Of' contender." - Monster Magazine World

                                  "Horror Happenings highly recommends DIABOLIQUE. A great horror magazine." - Examiner.com

                                  "I love DIABOLIQUE. Elegant magazine... Beautiful." - Chris Alexander, Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria

                                 "I just saw the new issue of Diabolique and seriously almost teared up. Blown away with the whole thing; layout, theme, and overall tone of it. One of the reasons that I love this magazine is the care and attention which they put into the presentation of the material. When you put days and weeks into an article, it's wonderful to know that it will be done justice on the printed page. Hats off to Max Weinstein, Dima Ballin and Greg Petaloudis for their outstanding work on issue #19. It's a beauty." - Colin McCraken zombiehamster.com

                                 "DIABOLIQUE brings back the feeling of joy and awe you experienced when you cracked open your first horror magazine... Truly the cream of the crop!" - Fatally Yours Horror Reviews

                                  "Quite insightful. An intriguing look into the history of horror while also keeping readers abreast of current events." - Flamesrising.com

                                  "Still a relatively new kid on the block, DIABOLIQUE is already cementing its reputation as a horror mag with class... I would urge anyone to pick up an issue of DIABOLIQUE and give their brain a workout." Cyberschizoid.com

                                  "Thought provoking writing on venerable horror classics, side-by-side with pieces on lesser known works... Meaty, detailed pieces on horror writers old and new... Think of DIABOLIQUE as the 'Vogue' of the horror genre. (Maybe even the 'Vogue Paris')." - Kyle Marffin, author of Gothique, Waiting for the 400 and Carmilla: The Return


                              Subscribe To DIABOLIQUE  here


                              ROPE BURN The Bloody Jug Band's New Album Delivers More Haunting And Horrific Sounds Coming April 2015

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                              The Bloody Jug Band's New Album 
                              ROPE BURN Delivers More Haunting Sounds  


                                -DIABOLIQUENews: Florida – The Bloody Jug Band continues to bring their horror influenced sounds to the masses. Their latest album, Rope Burn, launches thirteen more bloody tunes, this April. The Bloody Jug Band, who hail from Orlando, Florida, have been making music for over six (6) years. Debuting their first album in 2010 Coffin Up Blood, their second album will continue to bring "Roots Rock" and "Florida Swamp Noir"to the masses!

                                  Rope Burn’s thirteen (13) tracks will really haunt listeners. Also, each track has been influenced by the deep south, from the 1920s and 1930s. Other musical influences include: Tom Waits, The Band, Johnny Cash and many others. Each original track has been created by Jug band instruments, such as: washboards, washtub bass, mandolin and the harmonica, to create a one-of-a-kind sound. All of the tracks and the entire album are available to established reviewers, before the April 13th release!
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                               The Bloody Jug Band consists of eight members: Cragmire Peace, Stormy Jean, Brian Shredder, Steevil, Bloody Rick Lane, Seth Funky, Bid Daddy Jerm and Baby Dingo.
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                              THE BLOODY JUG BAND
                              *"CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
                              • Directed by: Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment 
                              • Produced by: T.W Anderson, Steven Shea & John Theisen
                              • Synopsis: Follow this "Wrongfully Accused Man" as he works his "Time" on the Devil's Chain Gang . . . Can He Break the Chains?
                              *Song Appears on the Bloody Jug Band's Album, 'Coffin Up Blood'

                                  As well, a new video will be released to coincide with the launch of Rope Burn. “Beautiful Corpse” will be brought into a haunting visual reality, from Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment. This will be the third video released by The Bloody Jug Band and it will be made exclusively through the band’s official Youtube Channelhere

                                 Note: If you would like to review a copy of the album, or if you would like to interview anyone from the band, you can contact John Theisen at: BloodyJugBand@aol.com

                               More Material On The Band & The Album Is Available Below

                              Hudson Horror Show 12 Hour Horror Movie And Exploitation Film Festival Coming June 2015

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                              SILVER CINEMAS
                              South Hill Mall
                              1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

                              HUDSON HORROR SHOW 11
                              12 Hour Horror And Exploitation Film Festival
                              All Movies From Original 35mm Film!
                              Doors Open At Noon
                              Show Starts 1pm

                                DIABOLIQUE NEWS: Fresh off a sold out show at the Alamo Drafthouse, Hudson Horror Show returns to the hallowed grounds of the Empire South Hills 8 in Poughkeepsie, NY. In our 6th year and presented by Vinegar Syndrome and the B Movie Film Vault, Hudson Horror #11 is a 12 hour retro film festival, with all movies being presented from vintage 35mm films. Show #11 features five (5) full length movies plus dozens of retro trailers and ads, and let's not forget vendors selling horror related toys, t-shirts and much more! B Movie Film Vault will officially open the show with A MYSTERY MOVIE. 

                                  We don't know what it is, but we definitely know it will be good and guarantee it will be fun, especially since it will off an original 35mm film print. Vinegar Syndrome presents a very special screening of MADMAN. While they have digitally restored this cult slasher for their beautiful new DVD/Blu Ray special edition (which they will have for sale at the show) they will be presenting an original release 35mm print of this long lost shocker! To make it even more special, MADMAN producer Gary Sales and Madman Marz himself, actor Paul Ehlers, will be in attendance to introduce the movie and conduct a live Q & A session.


                                  We also love a good revenge story and one of the truly best is Ms. 45. Abel Ferrara’s rape/revenge film is just as powerful as ever and we are pleased to get this gritty grindhouse meets arthouse classic back up on the big screen at Hudson Horror Show #11. It’s time to get weird with the awesome awkwardness of NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE. The first of the many Elm Street sequels is celebrating its 30th anniversary and that makes it high time to bask in its insanity.


                                  We'll close the show with a whopper of a tale andarguably one of the greatest movies of all time, a special 40th anniversary screening of JAWS. No clean, digital restoration here as in true Hudson Horror style... we will be presenting a beautifully weathered vintage original35mm film print!

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                              Our last show was a record setting advance sell out 
                              and tickets for this shaw are already on sale! Advance 
                              tickets are just $31 for 12 hours of movie madness! 
                              Click here to purchase your tickets now!
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                                  As always we'll have vendors selling toys, DVD’s, t-shirts and other merchandise. Vinegar Syndrome will be set up selling copies of MADMAN and all of their other DVD’s and Blu Rays. If you are interested in being a vendor, or if you have a question about the show, shoot us an email at: info@hudsonhorror.com

                              Visit our website and facebook page for more information and 
                              we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 
                              for Hudson Horror Show #11.

                                  
                              HUDSON HORROR SHOW RULES

                                  The beast that wouldn't die, Hudson Horror Show, returns once again! Now presenting classic horror and trash off 35mm film in our fifth year, the announcement of our tenth 12 hour movie festival carries news both good and bad. Some of it really bad.The good news is that our tenth show, Hudson Horror Show X, will be. There was new, comfortable seating just recently installed at the theater, which will make your viewing experience all the more enjoyable.The bad news is that we have had a slight price increase, but then again, everything has gone up in price since 2009. The really bad news is that the new larger and comfortable seats have now drastically reduced the available seating in the theater. So while there used to be 200 seats for sale, there are now only 130. So, if you were even remotely interested in going to Hudson Horror Show X, I suggest you buy your tickets now! We will start the show with . . . A MYSTERY HORROR MOVIE. I can't say much other than the fact it will be a great horror movie. We know our audience just eats up the 1980’s slashers, but this won’t be a slasher movie. Why not? That’s because movie #2 will be A MYSTERY SLASHER FILM.

                                 
                                 We can't say much other than the last person left alive in the movie will be a teenager girl. We then kick it into high gear with the grandness of John Woo’s HARD BOILED. The bullet ballet masterpiece is one of the most violent movies ever made and is far bloodier than many horror movies. It was ranked at #9 on Entertainment Weekly’s "Top 25 Greatest Action Movies of All Time," and if you ask me, it was nine spots too low."I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
                                  The movie festival that even modern technology could not kill, Hudson Horror Show, is back from the grave and hungry for your soul! Hudson Horror Show IX, is sponsored by The B Movie Film Vault. This is the theater we have been at for the last five years which is formerly known as the Silver Cinemas South Hills 8. Now celebrating our 5th anniversary, we will present six (6) movies (for the price of five) all off of original vintage 35mm film prints. It’s been a long time and "we have such sites to show you!"



                                 From Director William Lustig we present one of the most brutal and unflinching horror films of all time, MANIAC. You will be amazed at Joe Spinell’s riveting dual performance as both a slimy and sadistic killer and a suave ladies man! Hudson Horror goes post apocalyptic! Before you see the reboot/sequel, join us for a 35th Anniversary screening of the original MAD MAX. They say people don't believe in heroes anymore, but in Poughkeepsie, New York... we're gonna give them back their heroes! Sugar tits!


                                 We really dig slashers and are overjoyed to present the early 1980’s classicTHE BURNING. While our beloved Cropsey does all of the killing, the true star of the film is special effects maestro, Tom Savini. Savini’s glorious gore work was heavily cut to get an “R” rating in America, but we will be screening the uncut international version with all of the juicy bits intact! What would Hudson Horror Show be without some foreign film insanity?


                                
                                 You may need to wear tinfoil on your head to prevent your brain from melting from the madness that is LADY TERMINATOR. Presented by the B Movie Film Vault, this incomprehensible mess of a movie is a note for note rip off of the Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic which needs to be seen to be believed! The only thing better than one mystery movie is two! In appreciation for your 5 years of patronage, Hudson Horror Show # 11 will screen two mystery movies, so that is six (6) movies in total, for the price of only five (5). What will this gruesome twosome be? Get a ticket for Hudson Horror Show #11 and find out! Our last show was a record setting advance sell out and tickets for this show are on sale now! Don’t miss it, get your tickets now! Advance tickets are just $26. Click here to order.If any tickets remain the day of show, they will be available for $30, cash only... but don't count on it! 

                                  As always, we'll have vendors selling toys, DVD’s, t-shirts and all other kinds merchandise. If you are interested in being a vendor, or if you have a question about the show, shoot us an email at:info@hudsonhorror.com



                              'Blood Over Texas' A Social Group Dedicated To Keeping The Horror Genre Alive

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                                Bunny Voodoo says...
                                     "Come And Play With Us… Forever And Ever." 
                                              "United We Stand, Divided We Call!"


                              BLOOD OVER TEXAS

                               Their Evil Manifesto...
                                   "To keep it simple, we promote and support the Austin and Central Texas horror community."

                                 BLOODOVER TEXAS is a horror social group located in Austin, Texas. Since 2011, our core value has been to keep the horror genre alive... kicking and screaming in one of the greatest, most innovative cities in the world. Home to "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,"things are bloodier here in Austin. We like our beer cold, our flesh smoked and our blood in buckets thank you.

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                               Here at BLOODOVER TEXAS our mission is to unite horror enthusiasts, in and around Austin, by creating a membership-based social group, providing its members an outlet to participate and enjoy the horror genre.
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                                  In addition, our goal is to support and showcase people and local businesses who contribute to the local horror community: Film, Art & Tattoo, Entertainment, Literature, etc. We produce original events, co-sponsor events and generally support the horror scene in Austin and Central Texas.

                                        KEEPING AUSTIN BLOODY… 
                                                               ONE BODY AT A TIME!
                              • President & Evil Overlord: Bunny Voodoo
                              • Co-Founders: Marc Savlov, Craig Merritt
                              • Contributors: Eric Harrelson, Brian Nixon, Fernie Renteria and Shelly Dread

                                The GORE Episode! Interview with Herschell Gordon Lewis and Jim Saito plus special guests Gore Noir Magazine

                                   Join Bunny Voodoo and the B.O.T. team (Eric, Fernie and Bradley) as they talk with special guests Taylor Haggard and Mitch Rafter of Gore Noir Magazine plus our interview with "The Godfather of Gore," legendary Director Herschell Gordon Lewis, and Producer & Vice President of Diabolique Films, Jim Saito.

                              Listen To The Complete Interviewhere

                                  Herschell Gordon Lewis and Jim talk about their new project, BloodMania, low-budget entertaining movies, what scares them most, blood-stained girls, 35mm or digital, fried chicken and what body parts they wouldn't mind losing. This episode we talk about horror, what it takes to make a successful horror magazine, why Mr. Tingles the Clown is still a D*#khead along with our regular features: 
                              • Horror News
                              • Horror Happenings
                              • Terror Visions Art Challenge
                              • Double Dog Dare You Horror Movie Challenge
                              • Hammered Horror
                                 Songs featured in this episode from Demented Scumcats and Austin, horror punk band, Rebel Flesh.

                                IMPORTANT BLOOD OVER TEXAS L i n k s                            
                              • Official Blood Over Texaswebsite
                              • "Like"Blood Over Texas onfacebook
                              • Keeping Austin Bloody (BOT) facebookgroup
                              • Follow Blood Over Texas on twitter
                              • Blood Over Texas photos ontumblr
                              • Blood Over Texas Youtube channel
                              • Blood Over Texas Radio - Listen & Subscribe Now To The Evilhere
                              • Official Bunny Voodoo facebookpage
                              • Bunny Voodoo: The Supreme Evil Overlord Of Blood Over Texas hosts podcasts available onitunes


                              Bunny Voodoo says...
                                  "Come And Play With Us … Forever And Ever"

                                   United we stand, divided we fall. We know you all like dead things, but if you want the horror genre to stay alive, make a definite stand and join BLOOD OVER TEXAS today! It's absolutely FREE you fiends! Fill in the form here to join. You will receive a confirmation email within a few days. You will also be automatically added to our  monthly email newsletter — with an occasional special update in between if necessary. We will not inundate you with excessive emails and your information (including email) is kept strictly confidential

                                 Your official member newsletter will give you a head’s up on upcoming special events (some will be exclusive to BLOOD OVER TEXAS members), unique member deals and other important information!  This is the ONLY way you will find out about your membership deals so don't miss any of them! Additionally, make sure you add us to your "safe" sender list here 

                                  Texas residents will receive a special numbered member card to use for local events and to redeem your local member discounts. Keep an eye out in the mail for your official membership card. Out-of-state members will receive a printable member card in their confirmation email, which is just one small step to the dark side! To Join, Just Fill Out The Information here



                              DIABOLIQUE   -  The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine


                              About DIABOLIQUE
                                DIABOLIQUE "The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine" is jam packed with exclusive photos and interviews, insightful commentary, criticism, reviews, featured articles from acclaimed horror writers and much more in full color! Every two months you are presented with the ultimate insider's guide which explores every aspect of the fascinating world of horror movies, literature and art. A visually stunning bible for horror genre fans of all ages, engage your heart, your mind and your taste for terror with-in the pages of this indispensable and lavishly illustrated collector's magazine printed on the highest quality glossy paper!  

                                 Get VIP access to all of the biggest names in the horror industry. DIABOLIQUE  brings you the first look and the last word including fresh analyses to subjects old and new, foreign and domestic - from ancient folklore and Gothic classics to contemporary horror film releases and modern literary gems. Past issues have included contributors from such horror luminaries as Jonathan Rigby, David Del Valle, Colin McCraken, David Huckvale, Paul Murray, and Elizabeth Miller among many others! Subscribe here


                              Quotes from reputable sources:


                                  "DIABOLIQUE takes its horror seriously, and the content reflects it... A heady, well-written excursion into the horror world...One of the best produced horror film mags introduced in recent years... A top 'Best Of' contender." - Monster Magazine World

                                  "Horror Happenings highly recommends DIABOLIQUE. A great horror magazine." - Examiner.com

                                  "I love DIABOLIQUE. Elegant magazine... Beautiful." - Chris Alexander, Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria

                                 "I just saw the new issue of Diabolique and seriously almost teared up. Blown away with the whole thing; layout, theme, and overall tone of it. One of the reasons that I love this magazine is the care and attention which they put into the presentation of the material. When you put days and weeks into an article, it's wonderful to know that it will be done justice on the printed page. Hats off to Max Weinstein, Dima Ballin and Greg Petaloudis for their outstanding work on issue #19. It's a beauty." - Colin McCraken zombiehamster.com

                                 "DIABOLIQUE brings back the feeling of joy and awe you experienced when you cracked open your first horror magazine... Truly the cream of the crop!" - Fatally Yours Horror Reviews

                                  "Quite insightful. An intriguing look into the history of horror while also keeping readers abreast of current events." - Flamesrising.com

                                  "Still a relatively new kid on the block, DIABOLIQUE is already cementing its reputation as a horror mag with class... I would urge anyone to pick up an issue of DIABOLIQUE and give their brain a workout." Cyberschizoid.com

                                  "Thought provoking writing on venerable horror classics, side-by-side with pieces on lesser known works... Meaty, detailed pieces on horror writers old and new... Think of DIABOLIQUE as the 'Vogue' of the horror genre. (Maybe even the 'Vogue Paris')." - Kyle Marffin, author of Gothique, Waiting for the 400 and Carmilla: The Return


                              Subscribe To DIABOLIQUE  here


                              Subscribe To DIABOLIQUE  here


                              Watch New Teaser Trailer From 'Save Yourself' Producer Jessica Cameron's New Horror And Thriller Movie Directed By Ryan M. Andrews

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                                   Diabolique News Break: The Canadian Female-Driven Horror/Thriller directed by Ryan M. Andrews SAVE YOURSELF starring Jessica Cameron, Tristan Risk & Award Winning Actor Ry Barrett Among Others Has Just Released The Official "Teaser Trailer"& Stunning Images For The Movie! SAVE YOURSELF marks Jessica's 5th movie in under a year, in which she stars in as well as produces! Cast: Bobbie Phillips (Carnival of Souls; Evil Breed), Tristan Risk (American Mary; The ABCs of Death 2; Fetish Factory), Jessica Cameron (Hell-O-Ween; Camel Spiders; Truth or Dare), Ry Barrett (Antisocial; The Drownsman), Tianna Nori, Bea Santos, Caleigh Le Grand (Late Night Double Feature), Marcus Haccius, Lara Mrkoci, Victoria Lord, and Sydney Kondruss.


                              The New Canadian Female-Driven Horror/Thriller SAVE YOURSELF Has
                              Just Released The Official Teaser Trailer 
                              And Images For The Movie!

                                Diabolique News: [Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015] 
                                 SAVE YOURSELF stars the talented actress and filmmaker Jessica Cameron (Truth Or Dare), Tristan Risk (ABC’s Of Death 2), Tianna Nori (Clean Break), Sydney Kondruss (The Drownsman), Bobbie Phillips (Carnival Of Souls) and many other popular Canadian actresses! Award winning actor Ry Barrett (Neverlost, Desperate Souls, Antisocial) has also joined the sensational cast as the "villain."

                                 SAVE YOURSELF tells the gripping story of female filmmakers en route to their big Los Angeles horror movie premiere. But when one of them goes missing (Jessica Cameron) at a rest stop, the other women split up to search for her, spot an isolated farmhouse and enlist the help of its owners. Soon, the gorgeous ladies find themselves pitted against a deranged scientist hell-bent on using them for his mysterious research. This thrilling, character driven horror is finishing post-production and looking forward to hitting the horror festival circuit this year. 

                                      Ryan M. Andrews' SAVE YOURSELF 
                               Features strong, self-reliant characters while having 
                                           fun with female stereotypes in the horror genre. 


                                           Producer Jessica Cameron
                                                 Had This To Say About The Film... 
                                 “The characters are not just sexy, but also smart, tough and real. They represent women in modern horror well.”

                                   SAVE YOURSELF marks Jessica's 5th movie in under a year, in which she stars in as well as produces! Executive Producers Pino Halili and Allen Ormerod from the award-winning studio Post City Sound are looking forward to the official release of the teaser, saying it’s a taste of what they're cooking up in post-production.

                                   They stated . . . “It’s a film that features just as many serious tones as it does exciting ones, and was developed from the script stage to take advantage of sonic element to tell a story.”

                                  

                              SAVE YOURSELFTeaser Trailer
                               Cast: Bobbie Phillips (Carnival of Souls; Evil Breed), Tristan Risk (American Mary; The ABCs of Death 2; Fetish Factory), Jessica Cameron (Hell-O-Ween; Camel Spiders; Truth or Dare), Ry Barrett (Antisocial; The Drownsman), Tianna Nori, Bea Santos, Caleigh Le Grand (Late Night Double Feature), Marcus Haccius, Lara Mrkoci, Victoria Lord, and Sydney Kondruss.


                                  Toronto based indie horror genre directorRyan M. Andrews (Sick: Survive The Night, Black Eve, Desolation) who co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Cull and Mitch Lackie couldn't be happier with how the film turned out. 


                                  Mr. Andrews said . . . “SAVE YOURSELF lures you in with fun, bad-ass characters and a traditional horror setup. But then we turn things on its head, introducing all these thriller and dramatic elements that really make all the characters so unique and intelligent. It’s sexy, exciting and just like David Cronenberg says, ‘just because you're making a horror film, doesn't mean you can't make an artful film’.”

                               Jessica Cameron says. . . 
                                    "Make certain you follow SAVE YOURSELF on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the film’s progress and screenings coming later on this year."

                                IMPORTANT  SAVE YOURSELF  Links                                        

                                    
                              Jessica Cameron's Extended Demo Reel

                              Ron Chaney Presents Actor Bill Oberst Jr. With The 1st Ever "Lon Chaney Award For Outstanding Achievement In Independent Horror Films" At The FANtastic Horror Film Festival

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                              GASLIGHT STADIUM 15 READING CINEMAS
                              701 5th Ave  -  San Diego -  California  92101

                               Ron Chaney Presents Actor Bill Oberst Jr. With The 1st Ever "Lon Chaney Award For Outstanding Achievement In Independent Horror Films"

                                  NEWS UPDATE! The 2 founders of the FANtastic Horror Film Festival Mike & JoAnn Thomas are honored to have created this prestigious award with the help and support of Chaney Entertainment and The Chaney Family. We owe the legacy of horror cinema to a number of standout legendary actors which include Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney (Phantom of The Opera, The Man Of A Thousand Faces, The Monster)Find out how you can be nominated for this prestigious award here

                                 Quote from Bill Oberst Jr... "Thank you FANtastic Horror Film Festival for the surprise; Ron Chaney and Chaney Entertainment for the honor; Lon Chaney, Sr.and Lon Chaney, Jr. for the dreams and Forrest J. Ackerman for introducing my generation to the Chaneys in Famous Monsters of Filmland." 

                                 "The parts I play point out a moral. They show individuals who might have been different, if they had been given a different chance."- Lon Chaney (1883-1930)


                              Find out how you can be nominated for this prestigious award here

                                 The legendary horror genre actor Bill Oberst, Jr., has received the first ever “Lon Chaney Award for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Horror Films” at the FANtastic Horror Film Festival (FHFF) in San Diego, California. Ron Chaney, the great-grandson of Lon Chaney and the grandson of equally acclaimed actor Lon Chaney, Jr., was on hand along with Lon Chaney’s great-great-granddaughters Jaclynn and Jennifer to present Oberst with this first-ever award. With over a 100 horror film credits, Bill Oberst, Jr. continues to take the horror industry by complete storm, with sensational performances in Children of Sorrow, Criminal Minds, Take This Lollipop, Slay Utterly, Squeal: Blood Harvest among many others! 

                                  Diabolique News: RON CHANEY - The Great Grandson Of Lon Chaney (The Man Of A Thousand Faces) And The Grandson Of Lon Chaney Jr. About To Present Actor Bill Oberst Jr. With The 1st Ever "Lon Chaney Award For Outstanding Achievement In Independent Horror Films."The 2 founders of the FANtastic Horror Film Festival in San Diego: Mike & JoAnn Thomas are honored to have created this prestigious award with the help and support of Chaney Entertainment & The Chaney Family. Find out how you can be nominated for this award at: http://www.fhffsd.org/lon-chaney-award

                                 Festival organizers Mike & JoAnn Thomas kept the award a secret to surprise Mr. Oberst, who has often cited Lon Chaney as a major influence and expressed a desire to play the “Man of a Thousand Faces” on stage or screen. The actor was nearly speechless as Ron Chaney called him forward at the FHFF Awards Banquet. Bill Oberst Jr. said ....“My inner 14-year-old horror kid is in overdrive right now. Without the Chaney family there would be no horror genre.”

                              Find out how you can be nominated for this prestigious award here


                                  Ron Chaney, speaking on behalf of the Chaney family, thanked the FHFF crowd for helping to 
                              keep the Chaney cinematic legacy alive.

                                   Mr. Chaney said.... “We are honored to be here tonight to present this first ever Lon Chaney Award in the spirit and in the memory of my grandfather and great-grandfather."Ron Chaney is President & CEO of Chaney Entertainment, Inc., which manages licensing rights to Lon Chaney & Lon Chaney, Jr. and maintains The Official Chaney website and store here.

                                 Fans in Europe also had the golden opportunity to meet Bill Oberst, Jr. during the Weekend of Horrors held from November 14 to 16, 2014 in Oberhausen, Germany. Bill signed autographs for his loyal fans and two of his highly acclaimed films were screened during the convention: one was director Jourdan McClure and writer Ryan Finnerty’s Children of Sorrow in it’s original director’s cut version and the other was writer and director Billy Pon’s recently premiered Circus of the Dead.

                                 Bill Oberst Jr. had this to say in a recent interview 
                                     with a noted horror movie critic...

                                    "My love for Lon Chaney was born in the pages of Famous Monsters magazine, where publisher Forrest J. Ackerman introduced a boyhood hero of his, The Man Of A Thousand Faces, to my generation. In those pre-video days in my little rural town there was no way to see old movies, especially old silent ones, except to order Super 8 clips from them and run them on the family movie projector. I did. I knew when I saw him I would never be the same. Suddenly I knew. I knew what I wanted to be."

                                   "When I told Ron Chaney that seeing his great-grandfather in the unmasking scene from the 1925 "Phantom Of The Opera" changed my life and set me on my career path, he told me that he had heard a similar story from many over the course of his life, including my favorite author, Ray Bradbury, who often wrote that he was mesmerized as a boy seeing that same scene with Chaney in his hometown movie theater in Waukegan, IL."

                                   "The year Ray Bradbury died, I went to Waukegan and performed a Bradbury story in that very same movie theater, a story in which he mentions Chaney, for the Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival, and now here I was talking to Chaney's great-grandson about Bradbury and the others, including myself, who had been so thrilled by the artistry of Lon Chaney in "Phantom Of The Opera" and "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" and dozens more (and by that of his son as "The Wolf Man") that we had decided to become creative artists of one sort or another; while holding an award bearing the Chaney name presented by representatives of the Chaney family. So yes, I was speechless."

                                    "It was a personally meaningful moment that capped a year of odd Chaney connections: the artist who created my make-up for CBS-TV's "Criminal Minds" last spring is also a huge Chaney fan, and he purposefully made the character's look an homage to the wounded monsters that Chaney excelled at playing. Earlier I had encountered a screenwriter working on a script about Chaney's relationship with director Tod Browning, and later in the year a film fan sent me a copy of a short story by Robert Bloch I had never seen called "The Legacy," about Chaney's famous make-up kit (which I had studiously tried to recreate as a boy using mail-order make-up materials and my father's old fishing tackle box.). 

                                  "I began to think about why no one has portrayed Chaney onscreen for so many decades and began daring to dream of playing him myself. And then comes this award. It is been a very Lon Chaney year. For a misfit kid horror movie fan like me, that's a great year! I could not be happier, or more grateful to Ron Chaney, Chaney Enterprises and the wonderful founders of the FANtastic Horror Film Festival, Mike and JoAnn Thomas, for allowing me to take home a memory that will inspire me. "Keep going," Ron Chaney told me as we parted, "Never quit. They didn't!" That's advice I will take, and take to heart."

                               Find out how you can be nominated for this prestigious award here



                              DIABOLIQUE   -  The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine


                              About DIABOLIQUE
                                DIABOLIQUE "The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine" is jam packed with exclusive photos and interviews, insightful commentary, criticism, reviews, featured articles from acclaimed horror writers and much more in full color! Every two months you are presented with the ultimate insider's guide which explores every aspect of the fascinating world of horror movies, literature and art. A visually stunning bible for horror genre fans of all ages, engage your heart, your mind and your taste for terror with-in the pages of this indispensable and lavishly illustrated collector's magazine printed on the highest quality glossy paper!  

                                 Get VIP access to all of the biggest names in the horror industry. DIABOLIQUE  brings you the first look and the last word including fresh analyses to subjects old and new, foreign and domestic - from ancient folklore and Gothic classics to contemporary horror film releases and modern literary gems. Past issues have included contributors from such horror luminaries as Jonathan Rigby, David Del Valle, Colin McCraken, David Huckvale, Paul Murray, and Elizabeth Miller among many others! Subscribe here


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                                  "DIABOLIQUE takes its horror seriously, and the content reflects it... A heady, well-written excursion into the horror world...One of the best produced horror film mags introduced in recent years... A top 'Best Of' contender." - Monster Magazine World

                                  "Horror Happenings highly recommends DIABOLIQUE. A great horror magazine." - Examiner.com

                                  "I love DIABOLIQUE. Elegant magazine... Beautiful." - Chris Alexander, Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria

                                 "I just saw the new issue of Diabolique and seriously almost teared up. Blown away with the whole thing; layout, theme, and overall tone of it. One of the reasons that I love this magazine is the care and attention which they put into the presentation of the material. When you put days and weeks into an article, it's wonderful to know that it will be done justice on the printed page. Hats off to Max Weinstein, Dima Ballin and Greg Petaloudis for their outstanding work on issue #19. It's a beauty." - Colin McCraken zombiehamster.com

                                 "DIABOLIQUE brings back the feeling of joy and awe you experienced when you cracked open your first horror magazine... Truly the cream of the crop!" - Fatally Yours Horror Reviews

                                  "Quite insightful. An intriguing look into the history of horror while also keeping readers abreast of current events." - Flamesrising.com

                                  "Still a relatively new kid on the block, DIABOLIQUE is already cementing its reputation as a horror mag with class... I would urge anyone to pick up an issue of DIABOLIQUE and give their brain a workout." Cyberschizoid.com

                                  "Thought provoking writing on venerable horror classics, side-by-side with pieces on lesser known works... Meaty, detailed pieces on horror writers old and new... Think of DIABOLIQUE as the 'Vogue' of the horror genre. (Maybe even the 'Vogue Paris')." - Kyle Marffin, author of Gothique, Waiting for the 400 and Carmilla: The Return


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                              Solo Exhibition Of Drawings, Photos And Video By Italian Horror Movie Director Mariano Baino Coming March 2014

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                              Friday, March 13th
                              Saturday, March 14th, 2015

                              Sala Del Lazzaretto 
                              Hall of the Leprosarium
                              Naples, Italy

                                    DIABOLIQUE  NEWS UPDATE!The 4th Municipality of the City of Naples in Italy is pleased to present, IMAGO IGNIS, a spectacular solo exhibition of mixed media drawings, photos and video by renowned Italian horror film director MARIANO BAINO.

                                 Diabolique News Exclusive - Naples, Italy: Saturday, March 14, 2015 - Mario Bàino stand under the spotlight next to the visually stunning poster he designed for ASTRID'S SAINTS. His Incredible Solo Art Exhibition IMAGO IGNIS Displayed In The "Sala del Lazzaretto" Was An Astounding Success! Mariano is also in Naples scouting for that same movie with the talented Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni in the lead part.

                                  Mariano Biano says... "I am pleased to announce that the walls of the majestic Sala Del Lazzaretto (Hall of the Leprosarium) in Naples, will cradle my artwork during my solo exhibition IMAGO IGNIS, which will take place on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, 2015. The Lazzaretto is part of the monastic complex of Santa Maria della Pace built in the 16th Century and it is truly spectacular; almost 200 feet long, with a fascinating past history as a hospital used to house plague, leprosy and cholera victims. I am excited and truly honored to be able to exhibit my artwork in such a magnificent place." 

                                IMAGO IGNIS explores this artist’s fascination with half-glimpsed signs of hidden realities and forbidden tomes and presents a series of mixed media recreations of pages from lost books and secret grimoires, achieved through the use of fire and water painstakingly applied to the drawing surface before and after the artwork is completed. The drawings represent a gallery of creatures from the darkest nightmares and anatomical studies which seem the work of a naturalist who has found a shortcut to access the most remote regions of hell. More Great Photoshere

                                   Each piece of artwork will be accompanied by a story explaining each piece's alleged provenance.“You'll be able to see the only surviving page of the first edition of De Praestigiis Daemonum and some burnt fragments of pages from the famed De Furtivis Cryptomensis rescued from a fire that destroyed Barking Church, London, in 1666,” Mr. Baino tells us, “There will also be a couple of pieces that reference my film work and add to the universe of Dark Waters.” 
                                   Part of the spectacular 16th century Hall of the Leprosarium, almost 200 feet long, will be dedicated to an exhibit of concept art and storyboards by the director, who always draws all his own pre-production artwork, used to pre-visualize his meticulously composed shots, known to his fans and to film critics for their stylistic rigor and the visual opulence that distinguishes them.

                               “We wanted to take advantage of Mariano Baino’s presence in Naples, where he’s currently scouting potential locations for his new film, ASTRID’S SAINTS (visit website here), to mount an exhibition which would give Neapolitans the opportunity to see the incredible artwork of this multitalented artist,” declares Dr. Armando Coppola, President of the 4th Municipality of the City of Naples, which is lending its prestigious patronage to the event.

                                  
                                 The imposing, magnificent Hall of The Leprosarium, with its magical atmosphere and its past in which the place echoed with the laments of plague, leprosy and cholera victims, is an ideal setting for the work of this visionary film director whose work often deals with disquieting subject matter.





                                Mariano Baino fell in love with this spectacular location, which he discovered thanks to the unparalleled work of Maurizio Gemma, director of the Campania Film Commission, while scouting potential locations for his next film, a psychological mystery drama titled ASTRID’S SAINTS, co-written with actress Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni who will play the lead, which Mariano plans to shoot in Naples.



                              About MARIANO BAINO

                                 Mariano Baino is an award-winning film director and screenwriter hailed as “one of the great torch-bearers for expressionistic cinema” by Montreal's Fantasia Film Festival, where his film DARK WATERS won the Prix Du Public (Audience Prize). He's also the recipient of the prestigious Vincent Price Award for Outstanding Contribution to Fantastic Cinema from Rome’s FantaFestival and many other accolades. His work has been screened at New York’s prestigious Lincoln Center and at The National Museum of Cinema in Turin and has been described as a “masterpiece of arthouse horror" by Scott Macauley in FilmMaker magazine and prized for its “little sense of conformity” by Mark Kermode in Sight and Sound, and described as a “true object of veneration for aficionados”  by Italy’s LA REPUBBLICA, which also noted that “Baino’s work has been compared to Ingmar Bergman's for its somber atmosphere, enigmatic characters and depth of religious meditation.” More Great Photos here

                                  Using drawing as a means of expression (and as a way to create alternative realities) is something Mariano Baino (visit his website here) has been doing since early childhood, and something he continues to explore parallel to, and in conjunction with, his film work. “I like creating alternative realities,” Baino says. “I enjoy inventing worlds that don't exist or that, maybe, exist only in the shadows between worlds. Shadows that hide secrets bigger than we are meant to comprehend and truths too terrifying to contemplate.”

                                 “I imagine myself in the role of a prop finder who has found the key to explore every earthly and unearthly dimension in order to find the props for this continuously evolving film, which I try to create with my drawings. But I don’t like to confine my monstrous or disturbing creatures to the nether regions of hell: sometimes, you can find them in blindingly over-lit places. Many times, monsters are the true innocents and the fact that the subjects of my drawings are consumed by flames doesn't mean that they deserve it.” More details on Mariano Bianohere


                                
                                As Gordon Wyler, co-curator of Mariano Baino’s solo exhibition CYPHERS AND FLAMES held at Brooklyn’s SoapBox Gallery, noted: “His creative process, with its use of the destructive power of fire and water as an integral part of the artistic creation, is at once sophisticated and enthusiastically child-like. His recreations of pages from lost books, treated to resemble pages rescued from the flames of the Inquisition, show a desertion of the confinements of genre painting and horror illustration. His work transcends traditional fantasy art and bridges the gap between commercial illustration, prop-making, and fine art.” More Great Photos here

                                  Mariano Baino’s artwork and photos have been used in films, music videos, books and CD covers. His distinctive drawings and digital-art creations, have been exhibited in Italy, the UK and The United States. Visit his websitehere

                              For further information and interviews:

                              Calgary Comic And Entertainment Expo Coming April 16 Canada's Second Largest Pop Culture Convention

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                              Welcome to the 10th Anniversary of the 

                              Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo


                                 


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                              IABOLIQUE  NEWS: Celebrate all things pop culture with us as we launch into our tenth anniversary! Head to the Stampede Grounds on April 16-19, 2015 for Canada's Premiere "Pop Culture" convention, featuring the very best in science-fiction, comic books, fantasy, horror, pop culture, animation, and so much more! 
                                 To purchase tickets online, click HERE.  For a list of select retailers who are selling tickets in stores, click HERE
                                 
                                 Be sure to purchase early, as the show does sell out, and once tickets are gone, they're gone! There will be no tickets available for purchase at the door or on-site!





                              Can't Make It To The Expo? 
                              You can use Frozen Pond's mail order service. 
                              Please click here for full details!

                              • The 2015 exhibitor package is available HERE. However, exhibitor space is now completely Sold Out!

                              • Questions?Check out our handy FAQ sectionHERE 

                              • Check Out All The Film & Television Celebrities, Cosplay, Special Guest Moderators & Animation Voice Actors HERE

                               IMPORTANT UPDATE                                                              

                                The Calgary Expo, Edmonton Expo, and Saskatoon Expo work exclusively with GTA Meetings for hotel bookings. Any other booking company (such as Convention Housing Services) claiming to book for our conventions is not affiliated with us and should be avoided. If you receive a call from Convention Housing Services, or any other agency, claiming to be affiliated with the Expos asking for your credit card, please refrain from giving any information and email us at: info@calgaryexpo.com right away to report the incident. 

                               RECENT NEWS                                                                         
                              March 31st, 2015   
                              The Walking Dead's Ross Marquand heading to the Calgary Expo!
                              • The Walking Dead
                              • Mad Men
                              • Down and Dangerous
                              March 31st, 2015   
                              Norman Reedus unable to attend Calgary Expo
                                  Fans of The Walking Dead will be happy to know that Norman Reedus is continuing to do some awesome work on the show. Fans of Norman Reedus will be sad to know that because of his busy schedule with TWD, he will no longer be available to come to the Calgary Expo. 

                              Those who purchased the solo photo op with Norman will
                              automatically be refunded within 7-10 business days.

                                  For those who purchased The Walking Dead Team up Photo Op: We have some more guest news coming up so that photo op will be going forward as planned. We here at Expo HQ share your disappointment, and we're very sad that Norman can longer come, but we wish Norman the best and we're excited to see how things develop with The Walking Dead!


                               2015 Show Hours                                                                     
                              • April 16 ... 4pmto8pm
                              • April 17 ... 12pm to8pm
                              • April 18 ... 10amto7pm
                              • April 19 ... 10am to5pm
                              • Check Out All The Film & Television Celebrities, Cosplay, Special Guest Moderators & Animation Voice Actors HERE
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                              The CALGARY COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO
                                         Invites You To Attend ...

                              Herschell Gordon Lewis'
                              BLOODMANIA 
                              Discussion Panel
                               Sunday, April 19th, 2015 @ 1:30 pm
                              Room: Quarter Horse

                              Panelists: 
                              • James Saito
                              • Melanie Reinboldt
                              • Kevin Littlelight
                              • Dave Trainor
                              • Sonia Deleo



                              'Halloween Horror Fest' Celebrates 31 Days Of World Class Genre Films On line Coming October 2015

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                              HALLOWEEN HORROR FEST
                              COMING
                              OCTOBER 1st to OCTOBER 31st, 2015

                              SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

                              DIABOLIQUE  NEWS: HOLLYWOOD, CA – Film Festival Flix will host the first annual Halloween Horror Fest over an unprecedented 31 days during the month of October, it was announced today by the company’s CEO Benjamin Oberman.“We celebrate great genre movies and filmmakers from around the world and provide opportunities for films and audiences to connect through the internet,” said Mr. Oberman.  

                                  The online festival, which celebrates 31 days of world class horror films and the filmmakers who terrify, disgust, and disturb us, is led by Mr. Oberman and boasts a series of events along with traditional Filmmaker Q&A’s, Expert Panels, and Twitter Chats; all online.  (Watch what you want | When you want | Where you want). Thirteen competition categories will be awarded cash and sponsored prizes with additional recognition through media partners and the festival’s expert Jury. Winners will receive distribution offers on Film Festival Flix, affiliate networks and branded distribution channels as well as all major cable, internet and home video platforms. 
                              Visit website here
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                              HALLOWEEN HORROR FEST MISSION
                              "Our mission is to celebrate great horror films and filmmakers from around the world and to provide 
                              greater opportunities for these films and their 
                              audiences to connect through the internet"
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                                  The Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize of $4,000, a guaranteed distribution offer on the Film Festival Flix platform, an L.A. Premiere, Lunch with a top Hollywood Acquisitions Executive, Critique from a Horror Film Legend, a featured article in a Hollywood Media Trade and a number of sponsor prizes (to be announced). Visit website here

                                Additional categories include:                                               
                              • Skin Crawler Award 
                              • Best Blood & Gore 
                              • Best Psychological Thriller
                              • Best Vampire
                              • Best Werewolf
                              • Best Zombie 
                              • Best Monster 
                              • Best Slasher
                              • Best Ghost & Haunted 
                              • Best Comedy Horror 
                              • Best Found Footage
                              • Best Short
                              • Visit website here

                               Benjamin Obermansays...
                                 “I've traveled to festivals around the globe for many years and see amazing films that most people will never get to see. Hosting the festival online guarantees genre audiences opportunity to watch as much as they want, when they want, in the comfort of their own home, and offers the ability to interact with filmmakers as much as they'd like.”

                                 Halloween Horror Fest provides audiences with easy and unlimited access to films from great genre festivals around the world for one low price. (Like a Netflix subscription, but much better!) Visit website here

                                 A call for entry is now open through June15th, 2015.  Late submission runs June 16th - July 15th. Official Selections will be announced August 15th, 2015. Winners will be announced November 10th and presented at an exclusive live event in Los Angeles. For more information and to submit a film gohere

                                  FILM FESTIVAL FLIX offers the film-loving community quality movies from around the world through programming of international film festival gems, online film festivals, theatrical openings and a monthly theatrical premiere series. Visit website here



                                LETTER FROM BENJAMIN OBERMAN                                       

                                
                                 "I’m very excited to welcome everyone to the first annual Halloween Horror Fest. This online festival provides us all the opportunity to celebrate 31 days of world class horror films and the filmmakers who terrify, disgust, and disturb us.
                                  I've been traveling to festivals around the globe for many years now, and I've seen amazing films that few people ever have the chance. But no matter how many films I can see, there are infinitely more I wish I could easily access. But even at the festivals, this is a daunting task."

                                  "Hosting the festival online is the great equalizer, giving dedicated audiences the opportunity to watch as much as they want, when they want, in the comfort of their own home, with the ability to interact with filmmakers and notable individuals, such as yourselves, as much as they'd like. You can see all the films you heard about from great genre festivals around the world, and beyond for one low price. (Like a Netflix subscription, but much better!) If you don’t have time to watch every film, don’t worry, many of them will be available on our Streaming On Demand platform after the festival period is over."

                                 "This year, enjoy 31 days of Horror making the Halloween season your best one yet! I hope you enjoy the festival as much as I do."

                              Independently Yours,
                              Benjamin Oberman
                              Founder | President | CEO
                              FILM FESTIVAL FLIX
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                              Mini Biography:Benjamin C. Oberman
                              Producer | Writer | Production Manager

                                  Benjamin is the Founder, President and CEO of MouseTrap Films, LLC, a North American distributor, and Film Festival Flix, a distribution platform dedicated to connecting great films from around the world with North American Audiences. He has been involved in the Television and Film industry since 1999. Mr. Oberman brings his experience and expertise to the table in the areas of producing, script development, team building, leadership, networking, and the ability to deliver quality products on budget, on time.


                                  Mr. Oberman Produced / Executive Produced Apple Cart Productions feature film, "Ornaments"; developed an original one-hour drama series, "The Edge," together with television Executive Producer, Harvey Myman, Writer, John Rice ("Windtalkers" and "Blown Away"), and Touchstone Television; Produced two Public Service Announcements for Americas Blood Centers; Produced national commercials for AARP and South Beach Diet; Produced, Directed, and Edited the promotional video, "Art of Trust," for Rosetta Resorts, LLC and Harry's Island; and Created, Produced, and Executive Produced the adventure relay race, "Extreme Tower Relay" which took place on the sandstone towers near Moab, Utah. In addition, Oberman has fifty instructional videos in distribution under the banner, "Anakserak" (Indonesian Martial Art) and worked in production with ABC Sports covering the figure skating broadcast. He was also the Figure Skating Consultant on Dreamworks / Paramount Pictures, "Blades of Glory," starring Will Ferrell.



                                  Mr. Oberman is active in the Los Angeles community. He has served on the LA County Museum of Art's (LACMA) President Circle - Avant Guarde. He is a member of the Pasadena Symphony's Advisory Council, and was also a founding member of LA Opera's Aria steering committee. He has Co-Chaired or served on the committee for numerous benefits and fundraisers. Prior to his work in the film and television industry, he was on stage in more than a thousand live performances following a career as a top ranked competitive figure skater. All told, he spent more than twenty-three years in the sport. He was a two time United States International Team Member, a successful coach, and a line producer / associate producer of live figure skating shows worldwide. As a professional, some highlights included; The 2002 Olympic Games, Opening and Closing Ceremonies; four years as the figure skating team in the Radio City Music Hall's, Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes, in New York City; and the role of 'Chuck Cranston' in "Footloose on Ice" starring Nancy Kerrigan.




                              The Divine tragedies Watch Exclusive Trailer Here Bloody Imagery Invites Horror Fans In A Disturbing Ride To Murder And Madness

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                              presents
                              THE 
                              D I V I N E
                               T R A G E D I E S

                                DIABOLIQUE  NEWS UPDATE - Los Angeles, California
                                  Producers and brothers Jon and James Kondelik have revealed more from their “serial killer fever dream”The Divine Tragedies. The 2nd trailer (below) for the film shows more of the film’s story and more of the plot’s central conflict. Two psychotic brothers have plans to pull off the perfect murder. But, Detective Homer Gaul (Ken Foree) has other plans for the brothers!
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                                 The Divine Tragedies has already played before audiences, to rave reviews. Matt Boiselle, of DreadCentral.com has said of the film’s energy: “Ferocious… one of the better films in sometime.”
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                                 The popular film fan site Ain’t It Cool News also has something to say of the film’s writing:“One of the most original and entertaining films I’ve seen in ages.” Some of the inherent quality within The Divine Tragedies can be seen in the second trailer (below). The exclusive clip is a visual marvel. Shot by director Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House), this sensational trailer reveals more of the film’s surreal shooting style.



                              THE DIVINE TRAGEDIES FINAL TRAILER 
                               The Kondelik Brothers 
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                               Full of dark and bloody imagery, it invites horror fans into a disturbing ride to murder and madness.
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                              • Director: Jose Prendes
                              • Cast: Graham Denman, Jon Kondelik, Hannah Levien, Sean Whalen, Lynn Lowry, Ken Foree & Barbara Crampton

                                IMPORTANT  L i n k s                                                                 
                              • "Like" THE DIVINE TRAGEDIES onfacebook
                              • The Official Kondelik Brotherswebsite


                              'Cannibal Fog' A Lighthearted To Sexual Addiction Religion Eroticism To Food And Cannibalism From Director Jonas Wolcher

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                                     WHAT ISCANNIBAL FOG? 




                              -DIABOLIQUE  NEWS -
                                 Cannibal Fog is a dark comedy filmed in the true spirit of an independent, including real special effects, real stunts, and no compromising of the filmmakers vision.

                                  Too many films today are turned into something that studio executives control based on the potential for profit. This often waters down the original vision the filmmakers had and gives the viewers a less satisfying experience. 

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                              Our goal is to give you the best, uncompromised experience we can. To accomplish this, we will shoot without outside influence and without an eye on rating systems or censorship. What you will get is a fun, rich film experience with no BS.
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                                THE STORY                                                                                 




                                 CANNIBAL FOG is a lighthearted approach to many taboo subjects. Sexual addiction, religion and morality, and the eroticism of food, and of course, cannibalism. While the story is indeed dark themed, it is much less a horror film then a dark humored drama.

                                 CANNIBAL FOG will be shot as one film in three acts. In act one we meet Michael, a troubled man with many issues with religion, sexual addiction, and a wish to be someone he is not. We are introduced to Albin, precisely the type of man Michael wishes to be. In act two we delve deep into the world of Albin, who takes Michael under his wing. In act three we watch Michael's world transform under Albin's guidance and begin to understand the true meaning of “Cannibal Fog."

                                Jonas Wolcher: Auteur And Creator                                       

                                 Jonas Wolcher was born in Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden (1973). Ten years ago he made his first movie called Zombienoid (2002). Jonas Wolcher made the first Swedish full feature zombie-movie which was outside Sweden. You can buy his movies world wide. Three releases of Die Zombiejager are available on DVD. Today thousands of fans follow his works and his first feature Die Zombiejager is still going strong with monthly new reviews popping up worldwide. Dragonetti The Ruthless Contract Killer (2010) is now available in UK, Italy, Scandinavia and soon in the US.


                              WEEKEND OF HELL
                              November  6th - 8th 2015
                              Europe's Largest Horror Festival
                              Turbinenhalle Oberhausen
                              Im Lipperfeld 23    GERMANY

                              CANNIBAL FOG FILM PROMOTION 
                              Director Jonas Wolcher Will Present His Film CANNIBAL FOG Along With Cast & Crew. Photos & Autographs Will Also Be Available! We will be there! Will you?

                              CANNIBAL FOG has already screened in 
                              numerous countries to rave reviews!



                              Photographer: Adrian-Catalin Duma
                                [May 5, 2014] Kim Sønderholm says... "I just returned home from a hell of a fun weekend in Gothenburg, Sweden where I spend a couple of days shooting a new dark comedy/horror feature called CANNIBAL FOG. Here is a candid shot of me and the director, Jonas Wolcher."

                              Photographer: Adrian-Catalin Duma
                               [May 5, 2014] Actor Kim Sønderholm Holds Clapboard While Taking A Break From Shooting CANNIBAL FOG In Gothenburg.


                               - Diabolique News: Swedish Director Jonas Wolcher's CANNIBAL FOG is a lighthearted approach to many taboo subjects: "Sexual Addiction," Religion & Morality,""Eroticism Of Food"& "Cannibalism." The story is dark themed, but much less a horror film then a dark humored drama. Full Details Here: http://horrorunlimited.blogspot.com/2015/04/cannibal-fog-lighthearted-to-sexual.html Tag Line: "1st bite gives you Focus, 3rd bite gives you Pleasure, 5th bite ... Cannibal."























                              Juznur Siuleymanova
                              "Miss Bloo The Assassin"



                              Caroline Stråle Svensson 
                               "Pernilla Cex"



                                Official website for Director Jonas Wolcherhere

                               Jonassays... 
                                 "I make movies with passion and love for exploitation, horror and action."



                              CANNIBAL FOG
                              Cast & Crew
                              • Taglines: First bite gives you focus, third bite gives you pleasure, fifth bite - Cannibal. 
                              • 1-for focus 3-orgasm 5 - Do you dare to go all the way?
                              • Do you dare to take 1-3-5?
                              • Once you try it you will get stuck for life. It's so addictive. So addictive!
                              • Genres: Comedy | Horror
                              • Runtime: 114 minutes (theatrical)
                              • Color: Color
                              • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 HD
                              • Official Site: Official website
                              • Social Media: "Like" Cannibal Fog onfacebook
                              • Production Company: Dino Publishing JW
                              • Country Of Origin: Sweden
                              • Languages: Danish | Swedish
                              • Release Date: 2014 (USA) 
                              • Filming Locations: Gothenburg, Sweden
                              • Soundtrack: "Lovers" Performed by Gale Grand Central

                              Directed by 

                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Writing Credits

                                 

                              Brian Bell...(co-creator)
                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Cast (in credits order)  

                              Malte Aronsson...
                              Albin Gulbrandt
                              Linus Karlgren...
                              Michael
                              Kim Sønderholm...
                              Daniel Pedersen
                              Ida Karolin Johansson...
                              Lotta
                              Lars Lundgren...
                              Frank 'The Guru' Ydborn
                              Vargman Bjärsborn...
                              Bishop
                              Johanna Valero...
                              Gisela
                              Anders Dahlberg...
                              Kaj-Roy
                              Anoshirvan Parvazi...
                              Yosef
                              Kjell Häll Eriksson...
                              Anders
                              Tor-Björn Amilon...
                              Victim at the cafe
                              Juznur Siuleymanova...
                              Miss Bloo The Assassin
                              Caroline Stråle Svensson...
                              Pernilla Cex
                              Gustav Magnarsson...
                              Pierre le Wine
                              Christer Blomgren...
                              Himself
                              Marie Yeeni Abrahamsson...
                              Monica
                              Cassandra Rehm-Blomquist...
                              Ylva
                              Marie Louise Sjögren...
                              Dr. Eleonora Ström (voice)
                              Donald Stenklyft...
                              Raul B King
                              Duana Svensen-Quispe...
                              Yolanda
                              Aleksandra Kawecka Mårtensson...
                              Invincible victim
                              Cissi Liljemalm...
                              Running mother
                              Loke Liljemalm...
                              Running brother
                              Lita Nevalainen...
                              Running sister
                              Janne Aarnseth...
                              Victim Herrejävlar
                              Helen Larsson...
                              Victim in the bathroom
                              Carola Kastell...
                              Victim in park

                              Produced by 

                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Film Editing by 

                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Casting By 

                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Production Design by 

                              Jonas Wolcher

                              Costume Design by 

                              Vargman Bjärsborn
                              Gustav Ljungdahl...(costumes designed by)

                              Makeup Department 

                              Richard Tomson...special makeup effects artist
                              Jonas Wolcher...special makeup effects artist

                              Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

                              Brian Bell...assistant director
                              Adrian-Catalin Duma...assistant director

                              Sound Department 

                              Patrik Putte Andersson...sound editor / sound mixer
                              Vargman Bjärsborn...boom operator
                              Kjell Häll Eriksson...boom operator
                              Casandra Rehm...boom operator
                              Jurgis Rodin...sound director / sound editor
                              Jonas Wolcher...boom operator

                              Special Effects by 

                              Lars Lundgren...pyrotechnician

                              Stunts 

                              Tor-Björn Amilon...stunt performer
                              Lars Lundgren...action coordinator
                              Johanna Valero...stunt performer

                              Camera and Electrical Department 

                              Brian Bell...camera operator
                              Adrian-Catalin Duma...camera operator / still photographer
                              Andreas Gärdnert...camera operator
                              Henrik Hank Oscarsson...still photographer
                              Jimmy Wernström...camera operator
                              Jonas Wolcher...camera operator

                              Music Department 

                              Björn Nyberg...composer: additional music

                              Thanks 


                              Roger Andersson...special thanks
                              Ofer Eshed...thanks
                              Mörkerdottirs Förlag Frida Arwen Rosesund...very special thanks: for his support
                              Björn Gelotte...special thanks
                              Albin Glasell...the producers wish to thank
                              Josef Harringer...dedicatee
                              Apart Förlag Johan Kimrin...special thanks: for his support
                              Stefan Johansson...thanks
                              Lisa Jonsson...grateful thanks
                              Istanbull Kötthandel Memo...very special thanks
                              Björn Nyberg...special thanks
                              Anette Rehm...special thanks

                              'The New Flesh 21st Century Horror Films Volume 1' Author Stuart Willis' New Horror Cinema Book Now Available In Paperback

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                              THE NEW FLESH
                              21st CENTURY HORROR FILMS A-Z
                              Volume 1

                              DIABOLIQUE  MAGAZINEUPDATE:Author Stuart Willis finally examines the many trends and sub-genres that have contributed to horror cinema over the last 15 years 

                                 The New Flesh: Over the course of an ongoing series of tomes, collectively and over time, is designed to provide a definitive reference guide to the seemingly bottomless pit of movies striving to keep the flames burning in recent times.

                                - The New Flesh:Volume 1 embraces a selection of sub-genres, as well as covering a small number of those non-horror features that fans owe it to themselves to check out. The globe is traversed, and the small-time directors toiling independently are given equal exposure to both old hands such as George A. Romero and Dario Argento continuing to ply their trade and the studio-produced bigger affairs. From torture porn through European Gothics, treading through the murky waters of the remake phenomenon and even taking in a spot of animation here and there, 300 films are covered.


                                 THE NEW FLESH PAPERBACK BOOK NOW IN STOCK!            

                              NEW BREAK

                               THE NEW FLESH: 
                              21ST CENTURY HORROR FILMS A-Z[VOLUME 1]

                              Now The#1Best Seller In Amazon UK's 
                              Film Horror Paperback Chart!


                                 Amazing! Thank you so much to everyone who's supported this book so far! New 300-page book available to order on Amazon NOW! Contains reviews of 300 modern horror films, including many obscurities! From ‘Hostel’ to ‘August Underground’ … ‘The Orphanage’ to ‘Martyrs’ … ‘I Saw The Devil’ to ‘Gutterballs’ … Whether it be the extreme terrors of the French New Wave, Spain’s love for a good old-fashioned ghost story, or the influx of no-budget “found footage” pseudo-documentaries favoured by wannabe filmmakers the world over, psychotronic movie output in the 21st Century has been more prolific, and arguably more challenging, than ever before. Author Stuart Willis aims to examine the many trends and sub-genres that have contributed to horror cinema during the last fifteen years. The New Flesh - through the course of an ongoing series of tomes, collectively and over time - is designed to provide a definitive reference guide to the seemingly bottomless pit of movies striving to keep the flames burning in recent years. 
                                   The New Flesh: Volume 1covers a wide range of sub-genres, as well as highlighting a small number of those twisted non-horror features that fans owe it to themselves to check out. The globe is traversed, and the small-time directors toiling independently are given equal exposure to both old hands continuing to ply their trade - such as George A. Romero and Dario Argento - and the studio-produced bigger affairs. From torture porn through European Gothics, treading through the murky waters of the remake phenomenon and even taking in a spot of animation here and there, three hundred films are covered. 
                                  All reviews are new and exclusive to this book.Each review offers a brief synopsis, full critique of the film in question, and titbits of trivia - along with nods to the movies of old that provide their influence, examining the legacy of onscreen brutality that has been embraced by contemporary filmmakers while placing their own works in a modern cultural context. 
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                              Stuart Willis has written extensively about horror films, modern and old, for SexGoreMutants website. He has also had reviews published in the likes of Deranged fanzine and Chas Balun's legendary Deep Red magazine.
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                              THE NEW FLESH:21ST CENTURY HORROR FILMS A - Z [VOLUME 1]

                                  Stuart Willis'450-page horror book containing forewords by Jason Figgis and Alan Simpson, contextual introduction and new reviews of 300 post-millennial shockers - everything from Sinister and Hostel to August Underground and Klaus the Devil's Primate - available in PAPERBACK on Amazon now!

                                  Championing indie horror cinema while acknowledging mainstream contributions to the genre, the book contains reviews of films by: Jason Impey, Dáire McNab, Dustin Wayde Mills, Ryan Nicholson, Shane Ryan, Oren Peli, Mike Flanagan, Leslie Simpson, Wade Radford, Bill Oberst Jr., Adam AJ Mason, Adam Ahlbrandt, Jim Eaves, Pat Higgins, Aramis Sartorio, David Campion, Eric Stanze, Stephen Biro, John Raine, Andrew David Barker, Eileen Daly, Laume Conroy, Darren Ward, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Mark Savage, Karim Hussain, Mitch Davis, William Hellfire, Erin Brown, Chad Crawford Kinkle, Kim Sønderholm, Jim Wynorski, Dante Tomaselli, Pete Tombs, Ron Bonk, Alex Bakshaev, Adam Gierasch, Jimmy Klaus and many more!

                              The New Flesh: 21st Century Horror Films A-Z
                              [Volume1] [Paperback][UK - March 27th, 2015]

                              Book Details
                              • Paperback:450 pages
                              • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 
                              • Release Date: March 27, 2015
                              • Language: English
                              • ISBN-10:1511490810
                              • ISBN-13: 978-1511490818
                              • Product Dimensions:15.2 x 2.9 x 22.9 cm
                              • Orderhere
                              "Solid Coverage Of The 21st Century's First 15 Years Of Indie Horror" 
                              • Date: April 10, 2015
                              • Review By: Mark Kevin Savage
                                  Stuart Willis's book is close to a 21st century version of something the late Chas Balun might have written: it reviews close to fifteen years of independently made horror films that are not being written about beyond specialist blogs and horror-specific websites. It's a welcome addition to any horror film lover's library, and an excellent bedside reference you can leaf through at any time.

                                 Mr. Willis, perhaps more so than Balun, is not impressed by films purely focused on gore and dismemberment. He understands that, without exception, the script always counts, and emphasizes intelligence as a prerequisite for good filmmaking. As a pretty keen horror fan myself, I found very few titles absent from his survey, so it was encouraging to see stuff such as THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A PORNO GANG, SERBIAN FILM, DEAD END, LESSON OF THE EVIL, AMER, YOU'RE NEXT, the AUGUST UNDERGROUND film, and THE BUNNY GAME included.

                                  Arthouse gems such as IRREVERSIBLE, EX DRUMMER, MOEBIUS, INNOCENCE, and IN MY SKIN get a thorough critical autopsy also. The 300+ titles are all listed alphabetically, and there's a helpful appendix, too. For those new to the horror game, this is a fantastic launching pad to a fascinating journey, and I surely envy your first experiences with these flicks. Even for the jaded, there are plenty of new discoveries here as well as reviews that sound warnings on films that may kill you with boredom. For the adventurous and plain curious, a solid recommendation.

                              The New Flesh: 21st Century Horror Films A-Z
                              [Volume 1] [Kindle Edition]

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                              • Language: English
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                              The New Flesh: 21st Century Horror Films A-Z

                              [Volume 1] [UK Kindle Edition]


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                              • File Size: 6875 KB
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                              • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
                              • Language: English
                              • ASIN:B00V7R08SY
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                              'The Dead' Epic 280 Page Brutally Depraved New Collection With Every Single Issue And Art From Jason Moore Plus All New Material

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                                                       THE DEAD?!

                                  DIABOLIQUE  NEWS: In a world where The Walking Dead stands as the face of modern zombie entertainment, and Crossed pushes readers’ faces into unbearable sexual depravity and horror, the time has come for the ORIGINAL rotting-corpse-holocaust to unearth its ugly head! After two decades of silence, independent comic book pariahs RALPH GRIFFITH & STUART KERR (Deadworld, Dark Oz) present a 280 page monstrosity that could easily be the most brutally depraved graphic novel... EVER!

                              Prepare for THE DEAD:OMNIBUS!

                                “The Dead goes where we didn't go with Deadworld. We shredded the boundaries of gore and restraint,” says Mr. Kerr of this latest offering.

                                  ROUGH HOUSE PUBLISHING makes its take-no-prisoners debut with an epic collection of every single issue of The Dead (including previously unpublished works), bursting at the seams with eye-shredding art by JASON MOORE (Evil Ernie, Sleepy Hollow), industrial rocker MATTHEW MASON (BlakPan, WytNail), and internet sensation DEIDRE CROUCH (Putrid Meat), along with truly merciless scripts by Ralph Griffith, Stuart Kerr and Randy Zimmerman. The volume will be capped with ALL NEW material arranged by illustrator DEREK ROOK (Gates of Hell, Halloween) and writer MIKE WASION (Fangoria, Gorezone), along with special guest artist VINCENT LOCKE (Deadworld, Cannibal Corpse).
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                                   Originally unleashed in 1993, The Dead showed us a world plunged into a flesh-ripping holocaust as the zombies rise to torment the living, featuring zombies that could not only think, but were hell-bent on torture, psychological punishment, and sexual degradation, putting human survivors through one unthinkable horror after the next in a bid for full-scale global genocide. It was the most controversial book of its day, gleefully depraved among the likes of iconic horror titles like Faust and Gore Shriek.
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                                   The Dead was featured on THE 700 CLUB as an example of Satan destroying America’s youth through the insidious influence of comic books and would eventually be BANNED outright in Canada and the UK. And that was only two issues in! The tumultuous landscape of independent comics in the 1990s (and the incendiary nature of the book itself) saw the title sputter, with a few issues released over several volumes throughout the years, never quite able to gain enough traction to lay waste to the mainstream.

                              But that’s all about to change!
                              Each limited “Tour Edition” copy of THE DEAD: OMNIBUS will include the following gory goodies:

                              •  Over 280 B&W pages of fully restored artwork from the entire multiple volume run of THE DEAD, featuring art from Jason Moore, Matt Mason, Deidre Crouch, Derek Rook, Vince Locke & Mark Bloodworth.
                              •  The previously unreleased issue #3from the first run of THE DEAD, printed exclusively for this volume for the very first time.
                              •  Over 35 pages of brand new story and artwork that ties the whole bloody affair together in one volume of guts and despair, by Mike Wasion, Derek Rook, Jason Moore & Vince Locke.
                              •  A new DEADITORIAL retrospective from co-founders Ralph Griffith & Stuart Kerr.
                              •  A full color Cover Gallery of every single issue of THE DEAD, including previously unpublished covers.
                              •  Loads of never before released “pin up” artwork spanning the books 23 year history.
                              •  A new painted “NOT FOR WUSSIES” back cover by famed artist Mark Bloodworth.
                              •  A new painted “DEFINITELY NOT FOR WUSSIES” front cover by Jason Moore & Vince Locke.
                              •  A raunchy THE DEAD, arrest-worthy, bumper sticker.
                              •  An exclusive THE DEAD “Barf Bag.” Love or hate the content, this collectible will provide you with the same function.

                                 THE DEAD: OMNIBUS will make its bloody double debut at the Fantacon & Rock and Shock 2015 conventions in Albany, NY and Worcester, MA, respectfully.

                              The Dead have arisen... once again pushing the printed limits of gore!









                              'Bianca Allaine' Popular Horror Film Actress Podcast Host And Gorgeous Model

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                                   Bianca Allaine is an American actress, host, and model. She first slashed her way into the heart of horror with her fearless performance as the horribly mutated villainess, Pig Bitch, in 2009’s Albino Farm. Next, she portrayed Marlena, a drug-addled model who moonlighted as an organ thief in Ramzi Abed’s mind-bending thriller, In A Spiral State. She made her first comedic debut as a scream queen in the teen vampire film, My Sucky Teen Romance, which premiered at the prestigious SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

                                  After working on numerous horror and thriller films, Bianca earned the 2011 Golden Cob Award for best rising B-movie actress. She then began a hit web series called, Watch These Films with Bianca Barnett which showcased her comedic talent and love of cheesy horror films and heavy metal music. Season two is now in production and will debut in 2015!

                                 Her weekly podcast, Pretty/Brutal, is also in production and slated for a 2015 debut. She also has several great films coming out in 2015, including the horror film documentary, Blood On The Reel and a worldwide release of the award winning, kinky thriller, Web of Deceit, on two anthologies.












                              ROPE BURN The Bloody Jug Band's New Album Delivers More Haunting And Horrific Sounds Coming April 2015

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                              TheBLOODY JUG BAND'S New Album 
                              ROPE BURN 
                              Delivers More Haunting Sounds  



                                DIABOLIQUE  News: 
                              Florida – The Bloody Jug Band continues to bring their horror influenced sounds to the masses. Their latest album, Rope Burn, launches thirteen (13) more bloody tunes, this April. The Bloody Jug Band, who hail from Orlando, Florida, have been making music for over six (6) years. Debuting their first album in 2010 Coffin Up Blood, their second album will continue to bring "Roots Rock" and "Florida Swamp Noir"to the masses!


                              PRE-ORDER Your Copy of The Bloody Jug Band's New Album, ROPE BURN today! The CD is Now Available for Purchase on BJB's website here 
                              Available Everywhere April 13th, 2015


                                  Rope Burn’s thirteen (13) tracks will really haunt listeners. Also, each track has been influenced by the deep south, from the 1920s and 1930s. Other musical influences include: Tom Waits, The Band, Johnny Cash and many others. Each original track has been created by Jug band instruments, such as: washboards, washtub bass, mandolin and the harmonica, to create a one-of-a-kind sound. All of the tracks and the entire album are available to established reviewers, before the April 13th release date!


                              PRE-ORDER Your Copy of The Bloody Jug Band's New Album, ROPE BURN today! The CD is Now Available for Purchase on BJB's website here 
                              Available Everywhere April 13th, 2015
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                               The Bloody Jug Band consists of eight members: Cragmire Peace, Stormy Jean, Brian Shredder, Steevil, Bloody Rick Lane, Seth Funky, Bid Daddy Jerm and Baby Dingo.
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                              PRE-ORDER Your Copy of The Bloody Jug Band's New Album, ROPE BURN today! The CD is Now Available for Purchase on BJB's website here 
                              Available Everywhere April 13th, 2015

                                    
                              THE BLOODY JUG BAND
                              *"CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
                              • Directed by: Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment 
                              • Produced by: T.W Anderson, Steven Shea & John Theisen
                              • Synopsis: Follow this "Wrongfully Accused Man" as he works his "Time" on the Devil's Chain Gang . . . Can He Break the Chains?
                              *Song Appears on the Bloody Jug Band's Album, 'Coffin Up Blood'

                                  As well, a new video will be released to coincide with the launch of Rope Burn. “Beautiful Corpse” will be brought into a haunting visual reality, from Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment. This will be the third video released by The Bloody Jug Band and it will be made available exclusively through the band’s official Youtube Channelhere


                              PRE-ORDER Your Copy of The Bloody Jug Band's New Album, ROPE BURN today! The CD is Now Available for Purchase on BJB's website here 
                              Available Everywhere April 13th, 2015

                                 Note: If you would like to review a copy of the album, or if you would like to interview anyone from the band, you can contact John Theisen at: BloodyJugBand@aol.com

                               More Material On The Band & The Album Is Available Below

                              Abyssmal Entertainment is an Orlando, Florida based multi-media company founded in 2002 by 
                              Steven Shea, with the aspirations of making an impact on the independent film market.

                              Hudson Horror Show 12 Hour Horror Movie And Exploitation Film Festival Coming June 2015

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                              SILVER CINEMAS
                              South Hill Mall
                              1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

                              HUDSON HORROR SHOW 11
                              12 Hour Horror And Exploitation Film Festival
                              All Movies From Original 35mm Film!
                              Doors Open At Noon
                              Show Starts 1pm

                                DIABOLIQUE NEWS: Fresh off a sold out show at the Alamo Drafthouse, Hudson Horror Show returns to the hallowed grounds of the Empire South Hills 8 in Poughkeepsie, NY. In our 6th year and presented by Vinegar Syndrome and the B Movie Film Vault, Hudson Horror #11 is a 12 hour retro film festival, with all movies being presented from vintage 35mm films. Show #11 features five (5) full length movies plus dozens of retro trailers and ads, and let's not forget vendors selling horror related toys, t-shirts and much more! B Movie Film Vault will officially open the show with A MYSTERY MOVIE. 

                                  We don't know what it is, but we definitely know it will be good and guarantee it will be fun, especially since it will off an original 35mm film print. Vinegar Syndrome presents a very special screening of MADMAN. While they have digitally restored this cult slasher for their beautiful new DVD/Blu Ray special edition (which they will have for sale at the show) they will be presenting an original release 35mm print of this long lost shocker! To make it even more special, MADMAN producer Gary Sales and Madman Marz himself, actor Paul Ehlers, will be in attendance to introduce the movie and conduct a live Q & A session.


                                  We also love a good revenge story and one of the truly best is Ms. 45. Abel Ferrara’s rape/revenge film is just as powerful as ever and we are pleased to get this gritty grindhouse meets arthouse classic back up on the big screen at Hudson Horror Show #11. It’s time to get weird with the awesome awkwardness of NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE. The first of the many Elm Street sequels is celebrating its 30th anniversary and that makes it high time to bask in its insanity.


                                  We'll close the show with a whopper of a tale andarguably one of the greatest movies of all time, a special 40th anniversary screening of JAWS. No clean, digital restoration here as in true Hudson Horror style... we will be presenting a beautifully weathered vintage original35mm film print!

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                              Our last show was a record setting advance sell out 
                              and tickets for this shaw are already on sale! Advance 
                              tickets are just $31 for 12 hours of movie madness! 
                              Click here to purchase your tickets now!
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                                  As always we'll have vendors selling toys, DVD’s, t-shirts and other merchandise. Vinegar Syndrome will be set up selling copies of MADMAN and all of their other DVD’s and Blu Rays. If you are interested in being a vendor, or if you have a question about the show, shoot us an email at: info@hudsonhorror.com

                              Visit our website and facebook page for more information and 
                              we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 
                              for Hudson Horror Show #11.

                                  
                              HUDSON HORROR SHOW RULES

                                  The beast that wouldn't die, Hudson Horror Show, returns once again! Now presenting classic horror and trash off 35mm film in our fifth year, the announcement of our tenth 12 hour movie festival carries news both good and bad. Some of it really bad.The good news is that our tenth show, Hudson Horror Show X, will be. There was new, comfortable seating just recently installed at the theater, which will make your viewing experience all the more enjoyable.The bad news is that we have had a slight price increase, but then again, everything has gone up in price since 2009. The really bad news is that the new larger and comfortable seats have now drastically reduced the available seating in the theater. So while there used to be 200 seats for sale, there are now only 130. So, if you were even remotely interested in going to Hudson Horror Show X, I suggest you buy your tickets now! We will start the show with . . . A MYSTERY HORROR MOVIE. I can't say much other than the fact it will be a great horror movie. We know our audience just eats up the 1980’s slashers, but this won’t be a slasher movie. Why not? That’s because movie #2 will be A MYSTERY SLASHER FILM.

                                 
                                 We can't say much other than the last person left alive in the movie will be a teenager girl. We then kick it into high gear with the grandness of John Woo’s HARD BOILED. The bullet ballet masterpiece is one of the most violent movies ever made and is far bloodier than many horror movies. It was ranked at #9 on Entertainment Weekly’s "Top 25 Greatest Action Movies of All Time," and if you ask me, it was nine spots too low."I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
                                  The movie festival that even modern technology could not kill, Hudson Horror Show, is back from the grave and hungry for your soul! Hudson Horror Show IX, is sponsored by The B Movie Film Vault. This is the theater we have been at for the last five years which is formerly known as the Silver Cinemas South Hills 8. Now celebrating our 5th anniversary, we will present six (6) movies (for the price of five) all off of original vintage 35mm film prints. It’s been a long time and "we have such sites to show you!"



                                 From Director William Lustig we present one of the most brutal and unflinching horror films of all time, MANIAC. You will be amazed at Joe Spinell’s riveting dual performance as both a slimy and sadistic killer and a suave ladies man! Hudson Horror goes post apocalyptic! Before you see the reboot/sequel, join us for a 35th Anniversary screening of the original MAD MAX. They say people don't believe in heroes anymore, but in Poughkeepsie, New York... we're gonna give them back their heroes! Sugar tits!


                                 We really dig slashers and are overjoyed to present the early 1980’s classicTHE BURNING. While our beloved Cropsey does all of the killing, the true star of the film is special effects maestro, Tom Savini. Savini’s glorious gore work was heavily cut to get an “R” rating in America, but we will be screening the uncut international version with all of the juicy bits intact! What would Hudson Horror Show be without some foreign film insanity?


                                
                                 You may need to wear tinfoil on your head to prevent your brain from melting from the madness that is LADY TERMINATOR. Presented by the B Movie Film Vault, this incomprehensible mess of a movie is a note for note rip off of the Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic which needs to be seen to be believed! The only thing better than one mystery movie is two! In appreciation for your 5 years of patronage, Hudson Horror Show # 11 will screen two mystery movies, so that is six (6) movies in total, for the price of only five (5). What will this gruesome twosome be? Get a ticket for Hudson Horror Show #11 and find out! Our last show was a record setting advance sell out and tickets for this show are on sale now! Don’t miss it, get your tickets now! Advance tickets are just $26. Click here to order.If any tickets remain the day of show, they will be available for $30, cash only... but don't count on it! 

                                  As always, we'll have vendors selling toys, DVD’s, t-shirts and all other kinds merchandise. If you are interested in being a vendor, or if you have a question about the show, shoot us an email at:info@hudsonhorror.com



                              'Blood Over Texas' A Social Group Dedicated To Keeping The Horror Genre Alive

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                              Listen To The Complete Interview here

                                Bunny Voodoo says...
                                     "Come And Play With Us… Forever And Ever." 
                                              "United We Stand, Divided We Fall!"


                              BLOOD OVER TEXAS

                               Their Evil Manifesto...
                                   "To keep it simple, we promote and support the Austin and Central Texas horror community."

                                 BLOODOVER TEXAS is a horror social group located in Austin, Texas. Since 2011, our core value has been to keep the horror genre alive... kicking and screaming in one of the greatest, most innovative cities in the world. Home to "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,"things are bloodier here in Austin. We like our beer cold, our flesh smoked and our blood in buckets thank you.

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                               Here at BLOODOVER TEXAS our mission is to unite horror enthusiasts, in and around Austin, by creating a membership-based social group, providing its members an outlet to participate and enjoy the horror genre.
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                                  In addition, our goal is to support and showcase people and local businesses who contribute to the local horror community: Film, Art & Tattoo, Entertainment, Literature, etc. We produce original events, co-sponsor events and generally support the horror scene in Austin and Central Texas.

                                        KEEPING AUSTIN BLOODY… 
                                                               ONE BODY AT A TIME!
                              • President & Evil Overlord: Bunny Voodoo
                              • Co-Founders: Marc Savlov, Craig Merritt
                              • Contributors: Eric Harrelson, Brian Nixon, Fernie Renteria and Shelly Dread


                              Listen To The Complete Interview here

                                The GORE Episode! Interview with Herschell Gordon Lewis and Jim Saito plus special guests Gore Noir Magazine

                                   Join Bunny Voodoo and the B.O.T. team (Eric, Fernie and Bradley) as they talk with special guests Taylor Haggard and Mitch Rafter of Gore Noir Magazine plus our interview with "The Godfather of Gore," legendary Director Herschell Gordon Lewis, and Producer & Vice President of Diabolique Films, Jim Saito.

                              Listen To The Complete Interviewhere

                                  Herschell Gordon Lewis and Jim talk about their new project, BloodMania, low-budget entertaining movies, what scares them most, blood-stained girls, 35mm or digital, fried chicken and what body parts they wouldn't mind losing. This episode we talk about horror, what it takes to make a successful horror magazine, why Mr. Tingles the Clown is still a D*#khead along with our regular features: 
                              • Horror News
                              • Horror Happenings
                              • Terror Visions Art Challenge
                              • Double Dog Dare You Horror Movie Challenge
                              • Hammered Horror
                                 Songs featured in this episode from Demented Scumcats and Austin, horror punk band, Rebel Flesh.

                                Diabolique News: BUNNY VOODOO Your Supreme Evil Overlord at BLOOD OVER TEXAS says... "Come And Play With Us… Forever And Ever. United We Stand, Divided We Fall!"http://horrorunlimited.blogspot.com/2015/03/blood-over-texas-social-group-dedicated.html The Ultimate GORE Episode! Interview with Herschell Gordon Lewis and Jim Saito - Producer & Vice President of Diabolique Films (A Division Of Diabolique Magazine).


                                IMPORTANT BLOOD OVER TEXAS L i n k s                            
                              • Official Blood Over Texaswebsite
                              • "Like"Blood Over Texas onfacebook
                              • Keeping Austin Bloody (BOT) facebookgroup
                              • Follow Blood Over Texas on twitter
                              • Blood Over Texas photos ontumblr
                              • Blood Over Texas Youtube channel
                              • Blood Over Texas Radio - Listen & Subscribe Now To The Evilhere
                              • Official Bunny Voodoo facebookpage
                              • Bunny Voodoo: The Supreme Evil Overlord Of Blood Over Texas hosts podcasts available onitunes


                              Bunny Voodoo says...
                                  "Come And Play With Us … Forever And Ever"

                                   United we stand, divided we fall. We know you all like dead things, but if you want the horror genre to stay alive, make a definite stand and join BLOOD OVER TEXAS today! It's absolutely FREE you fiends! Fill in the form here to join. You will receive a confirmation email within a few days. You will also be automatically added to our  monthly email newsletter — with an occasional special update in between if necessary. We will not inundate you with excessive emails and your information (including email) is kept strictly confidential

                                 Your official member newsletter will give you a head’s up on upcoming special events (some will be exclusive to BLOOD OVER TEXAS members), unique member deals and other important information!  This is the ONLY way you will find out about your membership deals so don't miss any of them! Additionally, make sure you add us to your "safe" sender list here 

                                  Texas residents will receive a special numbered member card to use for local events and to redeem your local member discounts. Keep an eye out in the mail for your official membership card. Out-of-state members will receive a printable member card in their confirmation email, which is just one small step to the dark side! To Join, Just Fill Out The Information here



                              DIABOLIQUE   -  The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine


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