Rodney Ascher's "The Nightmare" Headlines Feature Film Selections for Tromadance 2015

The Tromadance Film Festival recently released the list of feature films for their upcoming film festival. Rodney Ascher's (Room 237) "The Nightmare" will headline the festival. The other feature film announced were "Clinger", which played the 2015 Slamdance Film Festival and the UK horror film "X Moor" from the producer of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For".

The Tromadance Film Festival will be taking place at the Paper Box Theater in Brooklyn, NY on June 24th and 25th. Admission is Free for the event.

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

Press Release:

Greetings from Tromaville! TromaDance Selection Committee is delighted to announce that Rodney Ascher's (Room 237) brilliant and terrifying The Nightmare will be screened at 16th Annual Tromadance Film Festival.

The Nightmare (USA) "shows a truth more frightening than fiction," warns The Guardian, and has been hailed by critics since premiering at this year's Sundance and South by Southwest film festivals.

A look at a frightening condition that plagues thousands; sleep paralysis

TromaDance 2015 will also feature two one-of-a-kind tour de force feature films, X Moor (UK) and Clinger(USA).

Written and directed by Luke Hyams, X Moor was described by TromaDance founder, Lloyd Kaufman, as "the most frightening and surprising movie that TromaDance has ever presented. I'm still having nightmares and they ain't the Rodney Asher's kind."

Kaufman, also goes on to say that Clinger directed by Michael Steves, "is a Hitchcockian and Raimi-ish combination of hilarity and horror all rolled up into the most entertaining cinematic enchilada you will seen this year." The film features the queen of independent cinema, Debbie Rochon.

Georgia and Matt ravel to the remote English Exmoor to capture footage of legendary panthers that are said to roam the moor. When the couple is joined by animal tracker Fox, they realize they are not the only people in the wilderness, and that they might be the hunted ones...from the producer of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.

Fern Petersen has her life turned upside down when her overly affectionate boyfriend, Robert Klingher, dies in an embarrassing accident. When Robert returns from the dead as a love-sick ghost, he plots to kill Fern so they can be together forever.

The TromaDance Selection Committee will also be announcing a "Secret Selection" in the coming days. Final arrangements are being made to secure this surprise. Kaufman stated "this year TromaDance is unspooling the very best movies in our 16th year of history. Just the fact that TromaDance can 'unspool' digital films is further proof of how this festival is amazing."

The 2015 edition of TromaDance will be held in The Paper Box Theater on July 24th and 25th. As always Tromadance is completely FREE. Submission fee FREE. Admission FREE. Red carpet FREE. The only film festival from the people, of the people and by the people. Give art back to the people.

TromaDance 2015 is brought to you by FrightPix, one of the most popular streaming services exclusively dedicated to horror films. Offering horror films completely for free, Frightpix is a proud supporter of independent horror productions. The service is available on Roku, Xbox 360, the web and mobile devices and offers a broad choice of hundreds of horror movies, including a selection of Troma's most popular classics such as the Toxic Avenger, The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi, Class of Nuke 'Em High, Tromeo and Juliet, Bigfoot, A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell and many more. Frightpix will be present at Tromadance 2015.

Cult Horror Film "The Mutilator" Slashes its Way to DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Arrow Video recently released information that they will be handling the upcoming DVD/Blu-Ray release of the late eighties slasher film "The Mutilator". The film stars Matt Mitler, Ruth Martinez and Bill Hitchcock.

Special features on the DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack includes Brand new 2K restoration from original vault materials of the R-rated and Unrated versions of the film, High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations, Original mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray), Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, Brand new interviews with cast and crew, Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork to be revealed, Fully-illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film alongside archive articles from Fangoria magazine and more to be announced.

"The Mutilator" hits retail on September 29th.

Plot Synopsis:

Although the slasher film was in decline by the mid-1980s, there were still some grisly delights to be had... and they don't come much grislier than writer-director Buddy Cooper's sickening stalk-and-slash classic The Mutilator! When Ed receives a message from his father asking him to go and lock up the family's beach condo for the winter, it seems like the perfect excuse for an alcohol-fuelled few days away with his friends. After all, his dad has forgiven him for accidentally blowing mom away with a shotgun several years ago... hasn't he? But no sooner are the teens on the island than they find themselves stalked by a figure with an axe (and a hook, and an onboard motor) to grind... Originally entitled Fall Break (watch out for the incongruous theme song of the same name!), The Mutilator has earned a reputation amongst horror fans as one of the 'holy grails' of 80s splatter mayhem due to its highly inventive (and not to say, decidedly gruesome) kill sequences, courtesy of FX wizard Mark Shostrom (Videodrome, Evil Dead II). Finally making its long-awaited bow in High-Definition, The Mutilator has returned to terrorise a whole new generation of horror fans!

Greek Horror Film "The Wife Killer" Appears on DVD

Mondo Macabro recently release information about the upcoming uncut DVD release of the 1976 exploitation horror film "The Wife Killer". The film stars Larry Daniels, Dorothy Moore, Vagelis Seilinos, Leslie Bowman and Dimitris Bislanis.

Special features on the DVD includes Extensive production notes, Interview with producer, Documentary on Greek Cult Cinema, Trailers and Mondo Macabro previews.

"The Wife Killer" hits retail on August 18th.

Plot Synopsis:

Penniless playboy Captain Jim is in hock to his rich older wife, Helen. She has even bought him the fancy yacht that now bears his name. But Jim does not want to be Helen's toy boy any more. \He wants to marry his lover, Laura. He pays a psychopathic killer of women to murder Helen so that he will inherit his wife's millions. But the psycho killer has his own plans. Suspecting Jim will double cross him, he engineers a complex scheme that will give him the upper hand. Very much in the style of the violent and baroque "Giallo" thrillers from 1970s Italy, The Wife Killer is a twisted, shocking and brutal exploration of the devious male psyche. Previously only released to cinemas in a cut version, this is the first official DVD release of the film in the U.S., complete and uncensored. He forced his victims to submit to abnormal sexual behavior.

"This Horror Most Unreal" Headlines Tromadance's Animated Block

Tromadance Film Festival recently released information that "This Horror Most Unreal"will be headling the Tromadance's animated block that takes place on July 25th. The film is directed by acclaimed artist Skinner and Max Minor.

The Tromadance Film Festival will be taking place at the Paper Box Theater in Brooklyn, NY on June 24th and 25th. Admission is Free for the event.

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

Press Release:

Greetings from Tromaville! Troma Team is thrilled to announce that "This Horror Most Unreal" is an official TD selection. Directed by acclaimed artist Skinner and Max Minor, the film is "an animated silent black & white cavalcade of forgotten evil. Venture to realms of frightening new realities, rife with dangers unknown to mortal man."

The film will headline TromaDance's Animated Block on July 25th. The Troma Team will be announcing it's official features next week.

The 2015 edition of TromaDance will be held in The Paper Box Theater on July 24th and 25th. As always Tromadance is completely FREE. Submission fee FREE. Admission FREE. Red carpet FREE. The only film festival from the people, of the people and by the people.

Tromadance 2015 is brought to you by FrightPix, one of the most popular streaming services exclusively dedicated to horror films. Offering horror films completely for free, Frightpix is a proud supporter of independent horror productions. The service is available on Roku, Xbox 360, the web and mobile devices and offers a broad choice of hundreds of horror movies, including a selection of Troma's most popular classics such as the Toxic Avenger, The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi, Class of Nuke 'Em High, Tromeo and Juliet, Bigfoot, A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell and many more. Frightpix will be present at Tromadance 2015.

Award Winning Sci-Fi/Horror Film "Closer to God" Lands in Theaters and VOD

Uncork’d Entertainment and Breaking Glass Pictures recently sent the horror chamber stills for their upcoming release of "Closer to God". The film won the best screenplay at the 2014 Fantasia Film Festival and played Fantasic Fest.

"Closer to God hits theaters in limited release and VOD on July 3rd.

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

Uncork’d Entertainment and Breaking Glass Pictures will release the acclaimed CLOSER TO GOD, a hauntingly chilling and provocative sci-fi horror that’s equal parts David Cronenberg and Mary Shelley, in theatres and VOD July 3.

In writer/director Billy Senese’s “ambitious, thoughtful and provocative take on the Frankenstein story” (ScreenDaily), a scientist on the cutting edge clones the first person but events unravel when news leaks out before his team is prepared. The “mind-blowing, thought-provoking, disturbing and brilliant film” (Talent Monthly) played to thrilled, captivated festival audiences in recent months.

Synopsis : Dr. Victor Reed is a brilliant geneticist who has just achieved a huge scientific breakthrough by successfully cloning the first human being, an adorable baby girl named Elizabeth. This immediately becomes a media spectacle and ignites a firestorm of debate concerning the moral and religious implications of such a discovery. Soon, Dr. Reed and his family lose all sense of privacy and safety as they are swarmed by protesters and the media. Their biggest threat, however, could be Victor’s own secret.

CLOSER TO GOD will screen theatrically in the following markets :

NY - Cinema Village

LA - Laemmle - Music Hall

Portland - Clinton Street Theater

San Francisco - Roxie Theater

Philadelphia - The Roxy

Chicago - Facets Cinematheque

Denver - SIE Film Center

Miami - Cinema Paradiso

Dallas - Texas Theater

Cleveland - Capitol Theater

Also available On Demand day and date.

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NSFW Official Stills and DVD Information for "Revenge is Her Name"

Unearthed Films recently send us over stills and information for their upcoming release of "Revenge is Her Name. The film stars newcomer Lissa Brennan in the lead role, with supporting actors Douglass Bell, Paula Bellin, and Michael Todd Schneider (August Underground's Mordum).

Special features on the DVD include Audio Commentary, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Revenge in the Making Featurette, Short Film: The Night Stinger, Trailer and  Liner Notes.

"Revenge is Her Middle Name" hits retail on August 25th.


Press Release:

Unearthed Films and Fort Street Entertainment are pleased to announce the DVD release of the long sought after indie exploitation film Revenge Is Her Middle Name on August 25th 2015.

This Pittsburgh-lensed revenge epic is the debut effort from New Zealand-born writer and director Anthony Matthews. The movie stars newcomer Lissa Brennan in the lead role, with supporting actors Douglass Bell, Paula Bellin, and Michael Todd Schneider (August Underground's Mordum). Special makeup effects duties were handled by Jerami Cruise of TOETAG EFX and Autumn Cook (The Theatre Bizarre).

Notable quotes:

"Unrepentant nihilism!"
- The Gore-Met
Rue Morgue Magazine

" Essential for fans of the sickest of flicks"
- Art Ettinger
Ultra Violent Magazine

"MS 45 meets FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE"
- Jim VanBebber

DVD Special Features:
Audio Commentary
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Revenge in the Making Featurette
Short Film: The Night Stinger
Trailer
Liner Notes

Plot Synopsis: Years of prostitution and drug abuse have wrecked Kat's (Lissa Brennan) life. She has settled into a stagnant relationship with her junkie boyfriend Dolph (Michael Todd Schneider), and the only 'decent' friend she has, Marilyn (Paula Bellin), also happens to be a high class call-girl. When Kat discovers that she is pregnant, she manipulates Dolph into taking part in a reckless heist that she hopes will score the money she needs to turn her life around. Things inevitably spiral out of control, and she is confronted by a drug dealing pimp known as Mutton Chop (Douglass Bell). Hellbent on vengeance, the sadistic pimp retaliates by ordering a brutal attack against Kat that will change her life forever.

Seven years later, Kat is on the road to recovery... But when another tragic event triggers memories of her devastating past, she lashes out against the opposite sex... Ultimately following a path of vengeance against the men responsible for turning her life upside-down.

Link to trailer:
https://youtu.be/tB6CtLP83Jw

 

Preview Pages for Special Anniversary Issue of "Zombie Tramp"

Action Lab Danger zone recently send over the horror chamber preview pages for the upcoming special anniversary release of issue #13 of "Zombie Tramp". The special anniversary issue is written and illustrated by its creator Dan Mendoza with cover art from Mendoza (regular, risqué variant), TMChu (limited variant), blank sketch (limited variant).

Issue #13 of "Zombie Tramp" is currently available at retail comic shops .

Plot Synopsis:

Special anniversary issue - Dan Mendoza returns for the one year anniversary of the ongoing series in a special issue written and drawn by the Zombie Tramp creator himself. As Janey makes her way to Florida for vengeance, she's offered a chance at forgiveness to one of those that wronged her and set her on her twisted path.

Features regular and risqué variant covers by series creator Dan Mendoza (risqué limited to 2500 copies) and a variant cover by series artist TMChu (limited to 2000 copies), and for the first time a blank “sketch” cover (limited to 1500 copies).