Halloween is filled with with sugarcoated frights, but throughout history, the night before the big “31” on the calendar has featured more tricks than treats. Blumhouse Productions is looking to bring the chaos of Halloween Eve to the big screen with a new film they are developing that is appropriately titled Devil’s Night.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Devil’s Night is in development at Blumhouse, with Blum and Bobbi Sue Luther producing the new holiday horror film written by Sean Tretta (12 Monkeys TV series, Hunters). Ryan Turek will supervise the movie on its journey through development.
A director has not officially been named at this time, but it’s worth noting that Tretta has previously helmed five feature-length horror films (including Death of a Ghost Hunter and The Prometheus Project). Tretta also directed the short film M is for Matchmaker, which was created as an official entry for ABCs of Death 2...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Devil’s Night is in development at Blumhouse, with Blum and Bobbi Sue Luther producing the new holiday horror film written by Sean Tretta (12 Monkeys TV series, Hunters). Ryan Turek will supervise the movie on its journey through development.
A director has not officially been named at this time, but it’s worth noting that Tretta has previously helmed five feature-length horror films (including Death of a Ghost Hunter and The Prometheus Project). Tretta also directed the short film M is for Matchmaker, which was created as an official entry for ABCs of Death 2...
- 4/18/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mti Home Video will release Ivan Zuccon's (Colour from the Dark) Wrath of Crows. The release date is scheduled this summer. And, the film was developed from Gerardo Di Filippo's script. The story involves a hellish prison and several prisoners. These prisoners are each held for a reason, though. Tiffany Shepis (The Prometheus Project), Debbie Rochon (Santa Claws), Tara Cardinal, Domiziano Arcangeli and Suzi Lorraine star in this horror feature. Early reviews have been a mixed bag. Mike Thomas of Matchflick liked the film's acting: "Wrath of the Crows, albeit a very confusing title, is an intense morality play with very strong performances from the entire cast." Many of those in the cast are no strangers to horror. Meanwhile, Thomas T. Sueyres of Original Vid was unsurprised by the twists within the film: "Zuccon may pull the rug out from under the viewer once too often and one...
- 4/29/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
By Amelia Mularz
Because it's Friday the 13th and you've already seen a black cat, smashed a mirror, and yelled "Candyman" five times into the mirror at work, we've got what you're looking for:
On the Big Screen: "Insidious: Chapter 2"
While we've gotta give Billy Bob Thornton props for his latest directorial effort with "Jayne Mansfield's Car," today is not the day to deal with family turmoil plotlines. Unless, that is, said turmoil is due to murderous supernatural spirits who have been haunting you since childhood. The "Insidious" sequel is jam packed with creepy toddler walkers, terrifying rocking horses, and freaky baby monitors. You will never feel the same in a Babies "R" Us again.
On the Boob Tube: "The Frankenstein Syndrome"
If you're more the pee-your-pants-at-home kind of person, catch thriller/horror flick "The Frankenstein Syndrome" on Saturday night at 10:30 on Showtime. Stem cell researchers bring a...
Because it's Friday the 13th and you've already seen a black cat, smashed a mirror, and yelled "Candyman" five times into the mirror at work, we've got what you're looking for:
On the Big Screen: "Insidious: Chapter 2"
While we've gotta give Billy Bob Thornton props for his latest directorial effort with "Jayne Mansfield's Car," today is not the day to deal with family turmoil plotlines. Unless, that is, said turmoil is due to murderous supernatural spirits who have been haunting you since childhood. The "Insidious" sequel is jam packed with creepy toddler walkers, terrifying rocking horses, and freaky baby monitors. You will never feel the same in a Babies "R" Us again.
On the Boob Tube: "The Frankenstein Syndrome"
If you're more the pee-your-pants-at-home kind of person, catch thriller/horror flick "The Frankenstein Syndrome" on Saturday night at 10:30 on Showtime. Stem cell researchers bring a...
- 9/13/2013
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
It may be Monday, but demons still want to party, and as producer Kevin Tenney told us this morning, they're preparing to do so in a splatter-filled sequel to the 2009 remake of his 1988 cult classic Night of the Demons. Read on for more!
"It’s been too long since something unspeakable has happened with a tube of lipstick," said Tenney (pictured), "and I think it’s time to change that with Night of the Demons: After-Party, which will be the funniest, bloodiest, nastiest Night of the Demons yet."
Joining producer Tenney for the sequel will be director Anthony Hickox (Waxwork, Hellraiser 3), who will direct from a script by Sean Tretta (Death of a Ghost Hunter, The Prometheus Project), and actress/horror veteran Tiffany Shepis, who will star. Gabe Bartalos (Leprechaun, Basket Case 2 & 3) will handle make-up and special effects, and Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th, House), will score the film.
"It’s been too long since something unspeakable has happened with a tube of lipstick," said Tenney (pictured), "and I think it’s time to change that with Night of the Demons: After-Party, which will be the funniest, bloodiest, nastiest Night of the Demons yet."
Joining producer Tenney for the sequel will be director Anthony Hickox (Waxwork, Hellraiser 3), who will direct from a script by Sean Tretta (Death of a Ghost Hunter, The Prometheus Project), and actress/horror veteran Tiffany Shepis, who will star. Gabe Bartalos (Leprechaun, Basket Case 2 & 3) will handle make-up and special effects, and Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th, House), will score the film.
- 6/17/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Blue Dusk Productions has announced that Nicholas Brendon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Criminal Minds") and Amber Chaney ( The Hunger Games , "The Walking Dead") have joined the cast of the upcoming feature thriller, The Morningside Monster . Production will commence in late November around Atlanta, Ga and Lawrenceville, Ga. "We are extremely excited to add the immense talents of Nicholas and Amber to our already extraordinary cast," said writer/producer Jayson Palmer. Brendon and Chaney join previously announced stars, Robert Pralgo ("The Vampire Diaries," "Revolution"), Tiffany Shepis ("The Violent Kind," "The Frankenstein Syndrome") and Catherine Taber ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars,"...
- 11/15/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Take a Weekend Celebrity Getaway to Cozumel Amp up your vacation with a Hollywood VIP Carnival cruise
What do films like .Burlesque,. .Se7en,. .X2,. .The Rock. and .Transformers. all have in common? Stars from their films will be partying their way across the Gulf of Mexico with you next April! What movie fan wouldn.t like this vacation under their Christmas tree this year?
Dark Star Fantasy Cruises is proud to bring the Hollywood VIP experience to your vacation with their celebrity cruise Tides of Torture. Movie fans from around the world will board a Carnival Cruise ship on April 12, 2012 in Tampa, Florida and set sail for Mexico. This four-day event features a complete celebrity convention while offering all the luxuries and amenities that a Carnival Cruise provides along with a day trip to sunny Cozumel.
Stars from recent box office hits like .Insidius,. .Machete. and .Tron: Legacy,. iconic favorites from the .Halloween,...
What do films like .Burlesque,. .Se7en,. .X2,. .The Rock. and .Transformers. all have in common? Stars from their films will be partying their way across the Gulf of Mexico with you next April! What movie fan wouldn.t like this vacation under their Christmas tree this year?
Dark Star Fantasy Cruises is proud to bring the Hollywood VIP experience to your vacation with their celebrity cruise Tides of Torture. Movie fans from around the world will board a Carnival Cruise ship on April 12, 2012 in Tampa, Florida and set sail for Mexico. This four-day event features a complete celebrity convention while offering all the luxuries and amenities that a Carnival Cruise provides along with a day trip to sunny Cozumel.
Stars from recent box office hits like .Insidius,. .Machete. and .Tron: Legacy,. iconic favorites from the .Halloween,...
- 12/15/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Black and Blue FIlms Managing Director Jonathan Sothcott is a busy man, besides producing eight films over the past two years he’s now capitalising on the success of his own independent productions – films such as the forthcoming Elfie Hopkins and Strippers vs. Werewolves – and has teamed up with distributor 4Digital Media to bring independent international genre films to the UK home entertainment market through his all-new “Jonathan Sothcott Presents” imprint.
Kicking off in Spring 2012, the imprint will see the release of films we here at Blogomatic3000 deem our bread and butter – low budget, full of ideas, sometimes cheesy horror. And the first two films announced sound right up my street!
First up is Two Headed Shark Attack (awesome title Fyi) starring Carmen Electra and the daughter of the Hulster himself, Brooke Hogan. Sothcott notes
I love shark movies, Jaws is my favourite film, and I see every one that comes out.
Kicking off in Spring 2012, the imprint will see the release of films we here at Blogomatic3000 deem our bread and butter – low budget, full of ideas, sometimes cheesy horror. And the first two films announced sound right up my street!
First up is Two Headed Shark Attack (awesome title Fyi) starring Carmen Electra and the daughter of the Hulster himself, Brooke Hogan. Sothcott notes
I love shark movies, Jaws is my favourite film, and I see every one that comes out.
- 12/1/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
The UK's Jonathan Sothcott is one of those filmmakers who we swear does not sleep. Every time we turn around the man is working on something else, and now instead of just making movies, he's busy importing them across the pond!
From the Press Release
Prolific UK horror producer Jonathan Sothcott (Strippers Vs Werewolves, Elfie Hopkins) is bringing some very different genre films to the British home entertainment market in 2012 through his ‘Jonathan Sothcott Presents’ imprint with leading indie distributor 4Digital Media.
First up, and in keeping with the spirit of Sothcott’s own instant camp classic Strippers Vs Werewolves is Two-headed Shark Attack starring uber-babes Carmen Electra and Brooke Hogan. Sothcott notes, “I love shark movies, Jaws is my favourite film, and I see every one that comes out. This one is destined to become a DVD favourite with its deliriously satisfying visual buffet of stunning babes, outrageous gore and a truly brilliant monster.
From the Press Release
Prolific UK horror producer Jonathan Sothcott (Strippers Vs Werewolves, Elfie Hopkins) is bringing some very different genre films to the British home entertainment market in 2012 through his ‘Jonathan Sothcott Presents’ imprint with leading indie distributor 4Digital Media.
First up, and in keeping with the spirit of Sothcott’s own instant camp classic Strippers Vs Werewolves is Two-headed Shark Attack starring uber-babes Carmen Electra and Brooke Hogan. Sothcott notes, “I love shark movies, Jaws is my favourite film, and I see every one that comes out. This one is destined to become a DVD favourite with its deliriously satisfying visual buffet of stunning babes, outrageous gore and a truly brilliant monster.
- 11/29/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It was a little over a year ago that we first heard about Dennis Willman's new comic series Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead, and now that the first issue is about to launch on Tuesday, October 11th, we have a lot more details and an image gallery to share.
From the Press Release:
On October 11th artistic mastermind Dennis Willman reveals his newest creation, Ginger-Stein, to the world. Ginger-Stein is the title of a multimedia horror/sci-fi project that is written, created, and illustrated by Willman and is unlike anything the horror audience has ever seen.
Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead is the first in a set of six comic book mini-series featuring horror’s hottest new heroine. The story and artwork are deeply rooted in 1980’s horror and sci-fi nostalgia. The violence is over-the-top, and like any good 80’s horror story, there’s sex, drugs, and a breaking of...
From the Press Release:
On October 11th artistic mastermind Dennis Willman reveals his newest creation, Ginger-Stein, to the world. Ginger-Stein is the title of a multimedia horror/sci-fi project that is written, created, and illustrated by Willman and is unlike anything the horror audience has ever seen.
Ginger-Stein: Rise of the Undead is the first in a set of six comic book mini-series featuring horror’s hottest new heroine. The story and artwork are deeply rooted in 1980’s horror and sci-fi nostalgia. The violence is over-the-top, and like any good 80’s horror story, there’s sex, drugs, and a breaking of...
- 10/10/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Join guest of honor John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, Escape From New York) all weekend at Fright Night Film Fest/Fandom Fest. Carpenter’s latest movie “The Ward” is making its way to horror fans all around the world this year. The Walking Dead will be representing all weekend with the zombies from the hit show appearing. Melissa Cowan, Addy Miller, Keisha Tillis and Brittany Murphy will all be appearing.
Any Star Wars fans out there? Of course there is! Both boba Fett’s will be at Fandome Fest, meet Jeremy Bulloch (The Empire Strikes Back) and Daniel Logan (Attack of the Clones, Star Wars:Clone Wars)
Other awesome guests for the weekend include Henry Winkler (Happy Days, The WaterBoy, Scream), Edward Furlong (The Crow Wicked Prayer, Terminator 2, Pet Semetary 2) Michael Biehn (Aliens, Tombstone, Terminator) and Jennifer Blanc (Dark Angel, The Crow) will be screening their new movie and Biehn’s directorial debut,...
Any Star Wars fans out there? Of course there is! Both boba Fett’s will be at Fandome Fest, meet Jeremy Bulloch (The Empire Strikes Back) and Daniel Logan (Attack of the Clones, Star Wars:Clone Wars)
Other awesome guests for the weekend include Henry Winkler (Happy Days, The WaterBoy, Scream), Edward Furlong (The Crow Wicked Prayer, Terminator 2, Pet Semetary 2) Michael Biehn (Aliens, Tombstone, Terminator) and Jennifer Blanc (Dark Angel, The Crow) will be screening their new movie and Biehn’s directorial debut,...
- 7/18/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
2010 - 90 mins. - Rated R
D: Sean Tretta
C: Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet, Tiffany Shepis, Louis Mandylor, Ed Lauter, Noah Todd, Joe Ricci, Sebastian Kunnappilly, Zena Otsuka, Jonathan Northover, David C. Hayes, Richard Anderson, Kevin Tye, Michael Tassoni
Group of scientists discover a method of reanimating the dead through stem cell research that results in a gunshot victim being brought back to life, but things go awry as he takes on violent tendencies.
Muddled, though intriguing film introduces Tiffany Shepis as the narrator and lead character of the film. However, her character isn't as instrumental to the story as some of the other characters and she ends up fading into the background for most of the second half. Still, she turns in one of the best performances of her career, to date. The story charts into standard stalk and slash in the last act. And the overall story doesn't feel complete.
D: Sean Tretta
C: Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet, Tiffany Shepis, Louis Mandylor, Ed Lauter, Noah Todd, Joe Ricci, Sebastian Kunnappilly, Zena Otsuka, Jonathan Northover, David C. Hayes, Richard Anderson, Kevin Tye, Michael Tassoni
Group of scientists discover a method of reanimating the dead through stem cell research that results in a gunshot victim being brought back to life, but things go awry as he takes on violent tendencies.
Muddled, though intriguing film introduces Tiffany Shepis as the narrator and lead character of the film. However, her character isn't as instrumental to the story as some of the other characters and she ends up fading into the background for most of the second half. Still, she turns in one of the best performances of her career, to date. The story charts into standard stalk and slash in the last act. And the overall story doesn't feel complete.
- 7/8/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Studio: Mti | Director: Sean Tretta | Cast: Tiffany Shepis, Louis Mandylor, Ed Lauter, Scott Anthony Leet
Release Date: 7/12/11 | Price: DVD $24.95
Bonuses: commentary, alternate openings with commentary, alternate and deleted scenes with commentary
Specs: Nr | 90 min. | Science fiction horror | 1.77:1 widescreen | Dolby Digital 5.1 | English and Spanish subtitles
Ratings (out of 5): Movie | Audio | Video | Overall
You can’t blame Tiffany Shepis (Trade In) for trying to make create some more interesting work for herself as she does here, where she’s credited as one of four producers and cast as a genetic scientist. (Not that she’s hurting for work—the IMDb shows she’s signed on for 22 more films after this one in 2010.) But our favorite B-Actress could do better than a film that 1) requires her to wear a mask for many scenes, and 2) has a little bit more coherency, tension, drama, suspense . . . you know, stuff that keeps a viewer interested.
Release Date: 7/12/11 | Price: DVD $24.95
Bonuses: commentary, alternate openings with commentary, alternate and deleted scenes with commentary
Specs: Nr | 90 min. | Science fiction horror | 1.77:1 widescreen | Dolby Digital 5.1 | English and Spanish subtitles
Ratings (out of 5): Movie | Audio | Video | Overall
You can’t blame Tiffany Shepis (Trade In) for trying to make create some more interesting work for herself as she does here, where she’s credited as one of four producers and cast as a genetic scientist. (Not that she’s hurting for work—the IMDb shows she’s signed on for 22 more films after this one in 2010.) But our favorite B-Actress could do better than a film that 1) requires her to wear a mask for many scenes, and 2) has a little bit more coherency, tension, drama, suspense . . . you know, stuff that keeps a viewer interested.
- 7/4/2011
- by Buzz
- Disc Dish
Mti will release the horror movie The Frankenstein Syndrome, a contemporary re-imagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein, on DVD on July 5 for a list price of $24.95.
Something monstrous this way comes in The Frankenstein Syndrome.
Written, directed and produced by Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film), The Frankenstein Syndrome focuses on a beautiful stem-cell researcher Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis, Bonnie and Clyde Vs. Dracula), who joins a secret research group in attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition, she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life – but with horrific results that involve lots of mayhem, lots of murders and a good deal of blood, as well.
A 2010 production, the film also stars Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Scott Anthony Leet (Abandoned) and Ed Lauter (Magic).
The Frankenstein Syndrome made some noise last year, picking up awards at various horror film fests,...
Something monstrous this way comes in The Frankenstein Syndrome.
Written, directed and produced by Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film), The Frankenstein Syndrome focuses on a beautiful stem-cell researcher Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis, Bonnie and Clyde Vs. Dracula), who joins a secret research group in attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition, she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life – but with horrific results that involve lots of mayhem, lots of murders and a good deal of blood, as well.
A 2010 production, the film also stars Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Scott Anthony Leet (Abandoned) and Ed Lauter (Magic).
The Frankenstein Syndrome made some noise last year, picking up awards at various horror film fests,...
- 6/20/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
*a screener of this film was provided by Mti Home Video.
Director: Sean Tretta.
Writers: Mary Shelley and Sean Tretta.
The tale of Prometheus is one of epic Greek proportions. Consisting of three dramas, one about the Titan's heroic refusal to submit to Zeus' rule, the other of Zeus' realization to develop maturity and the last, perhaps lost to time, probably about his reconciliation with the rebel god Prometheus. The poet Hesiod was the first to develop this myth and portions of it can be found in Mary Shelley's seminal ghost story, Frankenstein.
In her tale, she reveals how Dr. Frankenstein is playing with fire. He is playing god by giving life to where it ceased to exist, and that ultimately destroys him. The monster he creates is a dodgy figure but by that story’s end, it reveals itself to a god-fearing sailor and demonstrates remorse when the rugged doctor finally dies.
Director: Sean Tretta.
Writers: Mary Shelley and Sean Tretta.
The tale of Prometheus is one of epic Greek proportions. Consisting of three dramas, one about the Titan's heroic refusal to submit to Zeus' rule, the other of Zeus' realization to develop maturity and the last, perhaps lost to time, probably about his reconciliation with the rebel god Prometheus. The poet Hesiod was the first to develop this myth and portions of it can be found in Mary Shelley's seminal ghost story, Frankenstein.
In her tale, she reveals how Dr. Frankenstein is playing with fire. He is playing god by giving life to where it ceased to exist, and that ultimately destroys him. The monster he creates is a dodgy figure but by that story’s end, it reveals itself to a god-fearing sailor and demonstrates remorse when the rugged doctor finally dies.
- 6/9/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A group of researchers conducting illegal stem cell research discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Unable to conduct legal human trials, the researchers turn to corpses to test their serum in The Frankenstein Syndrome starring Tiffany Shepis (Elizabeth Barnes), Ed Lauter (Dr. Walton), and Louis Mandylor (Marcus).
Inspired by Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein this addition to the medical experiment gone wrong sub genre falls short of being anything beyond mediocre. The story suffers greatly from lack of overall interesting content and is dragged out to the point where I found dying for the end credits to make their appearance. On top of the very yawn inducing script you are given short doses of sub par special effects, where most of the gore takes place out of shot quickly becoming a big let down for those hoping the film would be saved to some degree...
Inspired by Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein this addition to the medical experiment gone wrong sub genre falls short of being anything beyond mediocre. The story suffers greatly from lack of overall interesting content and is dragged out to the point where I found dying for the end credits to make their appearance. On top of the very yawn inducing script you are given short doses of sub par special effects, where most of the gore takes place out of shot quickly becoming a big let down for those hoping the film would be saved to some degree...
- 6/2/2011
- by Ted Brown
- The Liberal Dead
The Frankenstein Syndrome is a film based on the Mary Shelley story we all know. In this case though, we get a modern day horror tale that is also very original in its own right.
Writer and director Sean Tretta has put together a unique vision. This is still very much a Frankenstein story, it just has new characters to play with like Dr. Elizabeth Barnes ( Tiffany Shepis) who we see in the very beginning running from something and then the movie fast forwards to her wearing a mask and wheel chair bound being interrogated by investigators. This is where her story begins.
What happens is Barnes get recruited by Dr. Walton (Ed Lauter) who has this team of doctors trying to find a cure for cancer in some sort of underground lab where we see their test subjects are humans. David (Scott Anthony Leet) is one of the unlucky...
Writer and director Sean Tretta has put together a unique vision. This is still very much a Frankenstein story, it just has new characters to play with like Dr. Elizabeth Barnes ( Tiffany Shepis) who we see in the very beginning running from something and then the movie fast forwards to her wearing a mask and wheel chair bound being interrogated by investigators. This is where her story begins.
What happens is Barnes get recruited by Dr. Walton (Ed Lauter) who has this team of doctors trying to find a cure for cancer in some sort of underground lab where we see their test subjects are humans. David (Scott Anthony Leet) is one of the unlucky...
- 5/22/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
I've been following Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer since November of last year and I've seen it screen at several really cool film festivals, most recently at HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis. The new DVD release date has been changed to June 28th and we also have the new artwork for you to gaze at.
Synopsis:
Cyrus stars Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 & 2, Hatchet 2) as Maria, host of a lurid tabloid show called “Last Steps.” With her cameraman Tom in tow, Maria investigates a series of unexplained disappearances in a small Midwestern county. The story leads them to the isolated town of Arkham Heights, where they find themselves interviewing Emmett (Lance Henriksen, Near Dark, The Terminator, Aliens), who possesses an all-too intimate knowledge of the details of "The County Line Cannibal" – Cyrus (Brian Krause, Charmed, Sleepwalkers). As Emmett interweaves the macabre life tale of Cyrus with the story...
Synopsis:
Cyrus stars Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 & 2, Hatchet 2) as Maria, host of a lurid tabloid show called “Last Steps.” With her cameraman Tom in tow, Maria investigates a series of unexplained disappearances in a small Midwestern county. The story leads them to the isolated town of Arkham Heights, where they find themselves interviewing Emmett (Lance Henriksen, Near Dark, The Terminator, Aliens), who possesses an all-too intimate knowledge of the details of "The County Line Cannibal" – Cyrus (Brian Krause, Charmed, Sleepwalkers). As Emmett interweaves the macabre life tale of Cyrus with the story...
- 3/29/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Mti Home Video recently announced that they have acquired Sean Tretta's new film, "The Frankenstein Syndrome" starring scream queen Tiffany Shepis and slated it for release in July. Press ReleaseMTI Home Video, the premier studio for independent filmmakers, has just acquired The Frankenstein Syndrome from American World Pictures for a July 5th DVD release. The film was written, directed and...
- 3/23/2011
- by Anthony T
If you like me are a fan of horror hottie Tiffany Shepis then you'll be happy to know that Mti Home Video have scored the rights to distribute the Nwr and Ominous Production co-project 'The Frankenstein Syndrome'. And it's set to hit Us DVD this 5 July. It's a modern retelling of the classic Mary Shelley novel and comes courtesy of writer/director Sean Tretta ('Death of a Ghost Hunter'). The gorgeous Tiffany (below) stars alongside veteran actor Ed Lauter along with Louis Mandylor, Kristina Wayborn, Scott Anthony Leet, Patti Tindall, Maya Stojan, Shane Dean, David C. Hayes, Michael Tassoni and Richard Anderson. Check out the trailer below, artwork coming soon....
- 3/23/2011
- Horror Asylum
Good. Bad. It doesn't matter. If Tiffany Shepis is in a movie, then we will be sure to watch it. Her next film out of the gate? American World Pictures' release of The Frankenstein Syndrome, and we've got a trailer and a release date for you!
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Look for the film on DVD July 5th courtesy of Mti Home Video.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Look for the film on DVD July 5th courtesy of Mti Home Video.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
- 3/23/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Mti Home Video has acquired Sean Tretta's (Death of a Ghost Hunter) The Frankenstein Syndrome for North American distribution. This indie film is a modern retelling of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Based on the bloody trailer, The Frankenstein Syndrome is more horrifying than the original 1800s fiction.
This feature will put several characters in precarious situations, including: Dr. Walton (Ed Lauter), Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis), Marcus (Louis Mandylor) and Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall). All of these characters are found in the clip below, which is for mature audiences (18+) only.
The synopsis for the film is here:
"The film is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes, joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Tindall), she quickly develops a serum that can bring...
This feature will put several characters in precarious situations, including: Dr. Walton (Ed Lauter), Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis), Marcus (Louis Mandylor) and Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall). All of these characters are found in the clip below, which is for mature audiences (18+) only.
The synopsis for the film is here:
"The film is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes, joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Tindall), she quickly develops a serum that can bring...
- 3/22/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
I'm one of the lucky ones to say I've seen The Frankenstein Syndrome on the big screen at Dark Carnival Film Fest in 2010 and this is one good movie peeps! To me this is Tiffany Shepis' best performance to date! i'll be hanging out with her this coming weekend at HorrorHound Indy, just thought I'd rub that in.
Mti Home Video Has Acquired Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis' New Film
Film slated for a July 5th DVD Release
For Immediate Release:
Miami, Fl -- Mti Home Video, the premier studio for independent filmmakers, has just acquired The Frankenstein Syndrome from American World Pictures for a July 5th DVD release.
The film was written, directed and produced by Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film, Death of a Ghost Hunter, and The Death Factory Bloodletting) and was produced by and stars Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Night of the Demons). Also...
Mti Home Video Has Acquired Scream Queen Tiffany Shepis' New Film
Film slated for a July 5th DVD Release
For Immediate Release:
Miami, Fl -- Mti Home Video, the premier studio for independent filmmakers, has just acquired The Frankenstein Syndrome from American World Pictures for a July 5th DVD release.
The film was written, directed and produced by Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film, Death of a Ghost Hunter, and The Death Factory Bloodletting) and was produced by and stars Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Night of the Demons). Also...
- 3/22/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
The Frankenstein Syndrome Mti Home Video, the premier studio for independent filmmakers, has just acquired The Frankenstein Syndrome from American World Pictures for a July 5th DVD release. to view the trailer, scroll to the bottom of this post.
The film was written, directed and produced by horror genre vet Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film, Death of a Ghost Hunter, and The Death Factory Bloodletting) and was produced by and stars Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Night of the Demons). Also starring are Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Patti Tindall (The Graves), Scott Anthony Leet (Freeway Killer), and film veteran Ed Lauter (The Longest Yard, Seabiscuit).
The film is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, wherein a beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Shepis) joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Mandylor) and Dr.
The film was written, directed and produced by horror genre vet Sean Tretta (The Great American Snuff Film, Death of a Ghost Hunter, and The Death Factory Bloodletting) and was produced by and stars Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Night of the Demons). Also starring are Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Patti Tindall (The Graves), Scott Anthony Leet (Freeway Killer), and film veteran Ed Lauter (The Longest Yard, Seabiscuit).
The film is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, wherein a beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Shepis) joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Mandylor) and Dr.
- 3/22/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Mti Home Video has acquired Sean Tretta's The Frankenstein Syndrome , starring Tiffany Shepis, and is bringing the film to DVD July 5. The film is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein," wherein a beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Shepis) joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results. Distraught, Elizabeth tries to leave the project, but the project's financier (Ed Lauter) orders Marcus to hold the research team captive until their research is complete. When one of the project's...
- 3/22/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
At the age of 14, Tiffany Shepis made her film debut with a bit part in Troma's 1996 cult fave Tromeo and Juliet. Since that unassuming start, Shepis has gone on to become one of indie horror's most loved, and most talented, performers. I recently sat down with Shepis for a free-wheeling, unfiltered conversation about her life, her career, and long hours, bad food and stupid people.
First, congratulations on your recent nuptials, Ms. Honeymooner. A little birdie named Heidi told me you've married Sean Tretta, the director of your wonderful new film, The Frankenstein Syndrome. FanGirlTastic wants the inside story, so make with the dish, sis. Had y’all known each other previously? Did you swoon at first sight?
Thanks! Yeah, that li'l birdie Heidi has a big fucking birdie mouth! [laughs] Yes, I did get married to Sean. We met briefly before working together on Frankenstein Syndrome at a Fango [Fangoria convention] in Los Angeles.
First, congratulations on your recent nuptials, Ms. Honeymooner. A little birdie named Heidi told me you've married Sean Tretta, the director of your wonderful new film, The Frankenstein Syndrome. FanGirlTastic wants the inside story, so make with the dish, sis. Had y’all known each other previously? Did you swoon at first sight?
Thanks! Yeah, that li'l birdie Heidi has a big fucking birdie mouth! [laughs] Yes, I did get married to Sean. We met briefly before working together on Frankenstein Syndrome at a Fango [Fangoria convention] in Los Angeles.
- 3/2/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
Horror filmmaker Sean Tretta has become pretty good at problem-solving. On small, independent flicks like Death Factory Bloodletting, Tretta had to deal with the usual issues that plague a low-budget shoot. But his new movie, The Frankenstein Syndrome, is his largest production to date. And with a bigger budget comes a whole new set of problems. "What surprised me is that no matter how much money you have, you always wish you had more."
"I had far more money for Frankenstein Syndrome than I had on all my other films combined, but it was still hard work," Tretta says. "Bigger productions mean more people and more issues. Obviously, the goal of any film, regardless of the budget, is to stretch each dollar as far as you can. People are shocked when I tell them what the budget of our film is — shocked that we did it for as little as we did.
"I had far more money for Frankenstein Syndrome than I had on all my other films combined, but it was still hard work," Tretta says. "Bigger productions mean more people and more issues. Obviously, the goal of any film, regardless of the budget, is to stretch each dollar as far as you can. People are shocked when I tell them what the budget of our film is — shocked that we did it for as little as we did.
- 2/25/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
Directed by: Sean Tretta
Written by: Sean Tretta
Cast: Tiffany Shepis, Ed Lauter, Louis Mandylor, Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet
One of the best tests of a story's merit is its ability to be adapted. If it's truly good, it can span eras and be repeatedly refashioned into something more, something relevant for a new age. By this measure, Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus is surely one of the great tales.
Through the years, Shelley's book has served as the foundation for countless entertainments, both high and low. Director Sean Tretta's new film, The Frankenstein Syndrome, distinguishes itself from the pack of Frankenflicks because it manages to be a rather serious examination of ethics as well as a brutal horror show.
Tretta has taken the Gothic source material, mixed in a little of Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator (itself a riff on the Frankenstein mythos) and...
Written by: Sean Tretta
Cast: Tiffany Shepis, Ed Lauter, Louis Mandylor, Patti Tindall, Scott Anthony Leet
One of the best tests of a story's merit is its ability to be adapted. If it's truly good, it can span eras and be repeatedly refashioned into something more, something relevant for a new age. By this measure, Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus is surely one of the great tales.
Through the years, Shelley's book has served as the foundation for countless entertainments, both high and low. Director Sean Tretta's new film, The Frankenstein Syndrome, distinguishes itself from the pack of Frankenflicks because it manages to be a rather serious examination of ethics as well as a brutal horror show.
Tretta has taken the Gothic source material, mixed in a little of Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator (itself a riff on the Frankenstein mythos) and...
- 1/28/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
In her bid to become “not just another scream queen” with a short shelf life, actress Tiffany Shepis has stepped up her game in the last few years. Besides starring in and helping to produce the surprisingly smart horror/sci-fi sleeper The Frankenstein Syndrome (see interview here), the spunky actress has also racked up strong showcases in Eric Shapiro’s dark drama Rule Of Three and the Butcher Brothers’ bizarre The Violent Kind; contributes an amusing bit in the Night Of The Demons remake; and has the lead role in Marc Leland’s She Wolf Rising (see our last story here), a horror/comedy where Shepis plays a sardonic scream queen (talk about typecasting!). Read on for exclusive comments from Shepis and photos from the films…...
- 1/6/2011
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Tony Timpone)
- Fangoria
Best known for a plethora of low-budget direct-to-video scare flicks, scream queen Tiffany Shepis (Nympha, Nightmare Man, The Ghouls, Tromeo & Juliet, etc.) has now turned a corner in her career where she finds her name attached to genre films of growing quality and intelligence. Movies like the dark drama Rule Of Three (see feature here), the Butcher Brothers’ 2010 festival hit The Violent Kind and this year’s Arizona-lensed The Frankenstein Syndrome. Shepis spoke to Fango about (and we got exclusive pics from) the latter mad-scientist tale, written and directed by The Great American Snuff Film’s Sean Tretta.
- 1/4/2011
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Tony Timpone)
- Fangoria
It’s hard not to get excited about an independently-financed motion picture that re-imagines Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein” as a genre flick with an abundance of gore, several squishy head shots, some cage fighting, and the always enjoyable Tiffany Shepis. Writer/director Sean Tretta’s upcoming feature “The Prometheus Project” doesn’t look too shabby, particularly since I have fondness for all of the elements listed above. The film chronicles the exploits of an ambitious doctor who uses stem cell research to reanimate dead tissue. All sorts of horrific hijinks ensue. I’m not sure how the cage fighting figures into the storyline, but I’m certainly intrigued by its inclusion. “The Prometheus Project” will screen at this year’s Dark Carnival Film Festival, which runs from November 19th until November 21st. For more info, stop by the official website. function getVideo() { var so = new SWFObject("http://cdn.
- 11/17/2010
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Dread Central have revealed some rather gory, and rather intriuging new images from The Frankenstein Syndrome (aka The Prometheus Project), the latest movie from one of my favourite scream-queens, Tiffany Shepis. DC also revealed that the film – which is directed by Sean Tretta and stars Shepis, along with Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter – has been picked up for Us distribution by American World Pictures.
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life – but with horrific results. Distraught, Elizabeth tries to leave the project, but the project’s financier (film...
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life – but with horrific results. Distraught, Elizabeth tries to leave the project, but the project’s financier (film...
- 10/22/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Not content with just bringing you the cover art, we got our sharp little claws into several stills from American World Pictures' latest acquisition, The Frankenstein Syndrome (formerly The Prometheus Project), that are sure to scratch your gore itch!
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Now that this sucker has landed distro, look for more soon! In the interim dig on the plot crunch and the photos below.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Now that this sucker has landed distro, look for more soon! In the interim dig on the plot crunch and the photos below.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
- 10/22/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Some cool news coming in from American World Pictures. The company is continuing to flex its genre muscle by nabbing the worldwide rights to The Frankenstein Syndrome (formerly The Prometheus Project), and we've got a look at the artwork for you!
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Now that this sucker has landed distro, look for more soon! In the interim dig on the plot crunch and the art below.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
The flick directed by Sean Tretta stars DC fave Tiffany Shepis, Scott Anthony Leet, Louis Mandylor, and Ed Lauter. Now that this sucker has landed distro, look for more soon! In the interim dig on the plot crunch and the art below.
Synopsis
A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Tiffany Shepis; Nightmare Man, the Night of the Demons remake), joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell-based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results.
- 10/22/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Death of a Ghost Hunter director Sean Tretta is back with The Frankenstein Syndrome , starring Tiffany Shepis. Full synopsis below. We'll update this spot when a trailer arrives. For now, enjoy the early artwork you see on the left. A beautiful young stem-cell researcher, Elizabeth Barnes (Shepis) joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders Marcus Grone (Louis Mandylor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Dr. Victoria Travelle (Patti Tindall, The Graves), she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results. Distraught, Elizabeth tries to leave the project, but the project's financier (film vet Ed Lauter) orders Marcus to hold the research team...
- 10/19/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
For the second time in as many months, London’s Leicester Square is the place to be for UK horror fans as the GoreZone International Film Festival returns to the Prince Charles Cinema on October 2nd and 3rd. Featuring not only bevy of blood-soaked movies and guests but also GoreZone Magazine’s first ever awards ceremony, can you afford to miss it?
Check out the full press release:
Roll up, roll up! The third annual GoreZone International Film Festival is hittin’ London on October 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Prince Charles Cinema on Leicester Square. 13 film premieres, 2 days, no chance for survival!
Hosted by the ever delectable Emily Booth (Evil Aliens) and Christa Campbell (Hyenas), this year’s festival will be covered for broadcast on Lava TV (U.K.) and The Fusion Network (U.S.A.).
This year will also feature our first live awards ceremony with the results,...
Check out the full press release:
Roll up, roll up! The third annual GoreZone International Film Festival is hittin’ London on October 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Prince Charles Cinema on Leicester Square. 13 film premieres, 2 days, no chance for survival!
Hosted by the ever delectable Emily Booth (Evil Aliens) and Christa Campbell (Hyenas), this year’s festival will be covered for broadcast on Lava TV (U.K.) and The Fusion Network (U.S.A.).
This year will also feature our first live awards ceremony with the results,...
- 9/15/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
The Prometheus Project will show at the Oklahoma Horror Film Festival this year beginning September 3rd. This very horrifying feature re-envisions Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" for a modern day audience (Ohff). In the film stem cell research leads to an uncontrollable monster who turns against his masters. The film festival has also announced the attachment of Alex Lugones' The Devil's Toy, Gregg Holtgrewe's Dawning, with an early, unannounced word that Marion Kerr's Golden Earrings might also be in attendance. Have a look at what this specialized film festival has to offer horror fans in a clip for The Prometheus Project below.
The synopsis for The Prometheus Project here:
"Tretta tells the chilling story of a group of researchers conducting underground stem cell research that discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Believing they have created a 'universal healing serum' (Prometheus) the researchers...
The synopsis for The Prometheus Project here:
"Tretta tells the chilling story of a group of researchers conducting underground stem cell research that discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Believing they have created a 'universal healing serum' (Prometheus) the researchers...
- 6/14/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Blast those scientists always meddling in God's domain. Have none of them read Frankenstein? Now it's stem cells giving rise to an unhappy undead abomination. What have scream queen Tiffany Shepis and Louis (brother of Costas) Mandylor wrought upon us with The Prometheus Project?
The Prometheus Project tells the Frankenstein-inspired tale of a group of researchers conducting underground stem cell research that discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Believing they have created a “universal healing serum”, the researchers apply the serum to corpses with “unfavorable” results.
And somehow cage fighting figures into it based on the photos I've seen at The Prometheus Project's MySpace page. I'm all for Frankenstein-ian Mma movies.
Starring the aforementioned Shepis and Mandylor, The Prometheus Project (currently in post-production) is the newest film from the appropriately titled Ominous Productions and writer-director-producer Sean Tretta, he of The Great American Snuff Film,...
The Prometheus Project tells the Frankenstein-inspired tale of a group of researchers conducting underground stem cell research that discover a cell anomaly that has the potential to regenerate dead tissue. Believing they have created a “universal healing serum”, the researchers apply the serum to corpses with “unfavorable” results.
And somehow cage fighting figures into it based on the photos I've seen at The Prometheus Project's MySpace page. I'm all for Frankenstein-ian Mma movies.
Starring the aforementioned Shepis and Mandylor, The Prometheus Project (currently in post-production) is the newest film from the appropriately titled Ominous Productions and writer-director-producer Sean Tretta, he of The Great American Snuff Film,...
- 3/25/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
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