Make a Date with "The First Date" on VOD

Together Magic Films recently send the horror chamber information for their latest film "The First Date". The horror comedy is the first film from Michael Buttino Jr. and Golden Groves.

"The First Date" hits VOD on September 26th.

Press Release:

The debut feature film of Michael Buttino Jr. and Golden Groves, ‘The First Date,’ will be released on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime and Vimeo On Demand on September 26th.

The official synopsis reads: “Tired of the online dating world, a hopeful woman decides to give it one last try with a charming stranger who owns his own theater and has a collection of very strange short films.

Produced by Buttino and Groves as 'The September Brothers' in New York, the new 80-minute long feature film combines traditional horror, paranormal scares, science fiction, and plenty of b-movie humor.

“What ‘The First Date’ might lack in budget, it more than makes up for it in creativity, originality, and the filmmakers’ genuine love for the horror genre. It’s scary, funny and frankly, a bit weird (in the best way possible). We think viewers will enjoy The September Brothers’ quirky and relatable style and point of view.” Says Armand Petri, Head of Operations and Marketing for distributor Reel Nightmare Films.

‘The First Date’ will be released on Amazon Prime (US/UK/DE) on September 26th, and it will be released on DVD on Amazon (US) right before Halloween. ‘The First Date’ is now available worldwide for pre-order on Vimeo On Demand here: http://bit.ly/2xS4zm6

"The First Date": Official Trailer

Enter the Frat House with Stills for the Upcoming Slasher "Alpha Delta Zatan"

Together Magic Films recently send the horror chamber over stills for their upcoming film "Alpha Delta Zatan". The film stars Jeremy Winter, Jake Kidwell, Connor Field, Drake Malone and R&B singer Eleaze.

"Alpha Delta Zatan" hits VOD in October.

Press Release:

Together Magic and Reel Nightmare Films have wrapped principal photography of their horror thriller ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ in Los Angeles. The new full-length feature film will be released worldwide on VOD this October 2017.

Starring an all-male cast of up-and-comers including Jeremy Winter, Jake Kidwell, Connor Field, Drake Malone and R&B singer Eleaze, ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ will deliver audiences with a fun, sensual spin on the “sorority massacre” sub-genre. “Alpha Delta is a treat for fans of horror and slashers, and for anyone who appreciates the male form.” - Says Armand Petri, Head of Operations and Marketing at Reel Nightmare Films.

The official synopsis reads: “A goofy but noble college kid is surprisingly invited to join his college's most exclusive frat house, and he is about to discover there is something scarier than hazing in his future.”

Solidifying its status as a distributor of new and distinctive voices in the horror genre, Reel Nightmare Films will also release the horror-comedy anthology ‘The First Date’ and the paranormal documentary ‘Night Stalkers’ (from the director of ‘Hotel Camarillo’) this Fall.

Directed by Art Arutyunyan; ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ will be available on the usual VOD platforms for Horror and on DVD this October.

Official Stills and Trailer for the Upcoming Supernatural Chiller "Bayou Ghost Story"

Together Magic Films recently released stills for their upcoming film "Bayou Ghost Story". The film stars Andrew Panzarella, Jared Fleming, Kerry Kelly Gridley, Cheryl Gautier, Hailey Chown, and Armand Petri.

"Bayou Ghost Story" hits Amazon Prime and Vimeo on demand on April 18th.

Press Release:

Together Magic Films has announced the April 18th release of their new supernatural feature film Bayou Ghost Story across digital platforms.

The official synopsis reads: “A paranormal investigator travels to the South to research a series of deaths connected to a supernatural curse haunting an old Louisiana family.”

Written and directed by Armand Petri; Bayou Ghost Story will be available to Amazon Prime subscribers in the US, UK, DE & JP beginning April 18th.

“Bayou Ghost Story is a thrilling paranormal whodunnit set in the backdrop of Louisiana’s tradition of ghost stories, urban legends and haunted locations. It’s a story of family and outsiderism.” - Says Petri, noting that the new film will also be available for rent/purchase on Amazon Video and on Vimeo On Demand.

Bayou Ghost Story combines elements of traditional cinematography with documentary style. It was shot last year with mostly local talent in the Greater New Orleans area. The film stars Andrew Panzarella, Jared Fleming, Kerry Kelly Gridley, Cheryl Gautier, Hailey Chown, and Armand Petri. Art Arutyunyan produced.

"Bayou Ghost Story": Official Trailer

Review: "Reel Nightmare"

“Reel Nightmare” is one of those films that I stumbled on through Facebook and thought it had a cool poster. Plus, the film has an H.P Lovecraft vibe to it. So, I decided to check this one out as part its limited run on Amazon Prime.

The film is about a group of friends who investigate a haunting at the house that belonged to a coven of witches for a student film. When one of them awakens them by using the Necronomicon, the witches exact their vengeances on those who disturb them. Soon the witches are out to kill anyone who disturbs them and put an end to their film.

This was one of those film where I was thinking it was going to head south into bad movie territory. In the beginning, I felt like it was going to a found footage film with the introduction playing the way it did only find out that it didn’t feel like a found footage film at all. This kind of bummed me out as I was kind of the expecting it but I still liked “Reel Nightmare” a lot.

One of the reasons that this works very well was the fact that Armand Petri’s direction was good. I liked how he’s able to make everything but the found footage aspect work. Whether it was the gore effects to the way the he and his crew made the supernatural effect works, it provided a couple of tense and bloody moments. The other thing that Petri does well with the direction is to make sure the lead performances are good enough to make this entertaining. He makes sure that there is chemistry between the cast as this is one of those films that goes half way in before any action takes place. By making sure the performances works, it made the first interesting enough to keep my interest.

The screenplay also written by Petri was good minus the fact this didn’t feel like a found footage film. He does a good job setting up his characters as he spends time developing them. It helped later on in the film as I was into the characters when the action takes place. The other thing that I liked about the screenplay was the fact that it built tension into the story. It was a key factor in the last half of the film as everything felt intense and I was into the characters. It made up for the fact that the found footage aspect doesn’t work.

“Reel Nightmare” works very well as a straight up horror than the found footage that it was going for. Still, this is a film worth checking out as it has some good bloody moments and good acting.

Review Rating: Three and a Half Stars

Be Prepared to Fall Under A Spell with the Official Trailer for "Reel Nightmare"

Together Magic Films recently sent the horror chamber stills for their film "Reel Nightmare". The film stars Madeleine Heil, Garrett Morosky, Andres Mejia, Eric Saleh and Hailey Chown.

"Reel Nightmare" hits VOD and blu-ray on February 7th.

For more information on this film and to purchase this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.reelnightmare.com

Press Release:

Three beautiful, vengeful witches are summoned back to life after a skeptic young woman reads from their Necronomicon in the new horror feature film Reel Nightmare, coming out worldwide on Tuesday February 7th via Amazon, Amazon Prime, Vimeo On Demand; and Blu-Ray. The new Trailer and all links to stream, rent or buy Reel Nightmare are now available at: http://www.reelnightmare.com

Also known as Reel Nightmare: Book of Witchcraft, Together Magic Films will release the film for free on Amazon Prime through February 14th. “[Reel Nightmare] is scary, sexy and funny. It’s the perfect date night movie option for guys and girls who love horror movies. We are proud to share our film with all Amazon Prime subscribers worldwide as a Valentine’s Day treat.” - Says writer/director Armand Petri, noting that Reel Nightmare is also available now worldwide on Vimeo On Demand; with one dollar-off at checkout using the promo code: WITCHES (through February 14th).

The official synopsis reads: “Three beautiful, vengeful witches awakened by an ancient book, the Necronomicon, bring production of a film in their old family home to a deadly halt.”

“[Reel Nightmare] is a thrilling horror feature with a relevant storyline, and a conversation starter. Using its intriguing witch premise to discuss the subject of equality, Reel Nightmare explores the challenges women face today in male-dominated fields; while remaining a fun and intense horror movie everyone can enjoy.” - Adds producer Art Arutyunyan.

Reel Nightmare exists in a modern interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe set in present-day New England. “The Necronomicon is central to the film’s plot, but Lovecraft fans will identify additional references to his legacy including Miskatonic University, The Dunwich Horror, August Derleth, and the Cthulhu Mythos.” Concludes Petri, who also appears in the film.

LC Films has teamed up with Together Magic to release Reel Nightmare on Blu-Ray. It can be purchased now at: http://www.reelnightmare.com

The film stars Madeleine Heil (Clowntergeist), Garrett Morosky (Ballet of Blood) and Eliza Bone (The Nymph: Mermaid Horror).

"Reel Nightmare": Official Trailer

Official Stills for the Lovecraft Inspired Film "Reel Nightmare"

Together Magic Films recently sent the horror chamber stills for their film "Reel Nightmare". The film stars Madeleine Heil, Garrett Morosky, Andres Mejia, Eric Saleh and Hailey Chown.

"Reel Nightmare" hits VOD on February 7th.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.reelnightmare.com

Press Release:

Together Magic Films will release Reel Nightmare, a Reel Nightmare LLC production, on February 7th across digital platforms in the United States.

“In the spirit of entrepreneurship, we are proud to handle US distribution and marketing for our first feature film Reel Nightmare. This is a fun horror movie we developed from start to finish, and it’s an honor to introduce it to the horror community and all movie fans.” - Says writer and director Armand Petri, who also appears in the film.

Reel Nightmare exists in a contemporary interpretation of the H.P. Lovecraft universe, with the New England-set story centered around the discovery of a Necronomicon inside a Victorian house cursed by three beautiful and vengeful witches; and the main characters depicted as students and alumni from the film program at the fictional Miskatonic University.

The official synopsis reads:

“The discovery of a mysterious book known as the Necronomicon brings production of a film to a deadly halt when its Miskatonic University crew awakens the spirits of three women accused of witchcraft.”

Reel Nightmare was produced by Art Arutyunyan. John DeFazio (Restoration, Limelight) served as Director of Photography.

“With its Cabin in the Woods & Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibe, Reel Nightmare is a horror movie with plenty of appeal for male and female viewers alike. It features horror, humor, romance; and three powerful and seductive witches. We are excited to position our film as a date movie option just in time for Valentine’s Day.” - adds Arutyunyan.

Arutyunyan and Petri will release the trailer for Reel Nightmare on February 7th, the day it will become available for digital rent and purchase. The production duo is also excited to announce that “Bayou Horror Story,” a spin-off prequel set before the events in Reel Nightmare and shot in Louisiana this Fall; is also in post-production with a prospective Spring VOD release date.