LO-RES
June 17th, 2004 by Cinema Eye
I know it’s been a LONG time since the last LO-RES. I can’t make any excuses. I’ve been working on Shogo’s film CLOUD SYMPHONY and gearing up for production on our first feature-length project. Just so you know we’re not totally goofing off, here are a couple of screenshots from the roughcut which we completed yesterday…
Our Microcinema News is once again courtesy of Tim Shrum who runs the great Next Tuesday webzine.
• DEADWOOD PARK-a-palooza
he staff of Wicked Pixel Cinema is inviting everyone to what is being described as a “screaming rock and roll night of pure enjoyment!” Some of the best bands of the St. Louis area are getting together at the Rocket Bar located at 2001 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri to help benefit the production of Wicked Pixel’s latest film project, Deadwood Park.
The event starts on Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 8pm. Only those over 18 will be admitted. This is NOT a show for all ages. Tickets are $7.00 and are sold at the door. For information on what bands will be attending or for further details visit www.wickedpixel.com
• Evil Awakening To Be Released On DVD
X Posse Productions will be releasing their first film, Evil Awakening, as a full featured DVD, which includes commentary, trailers, and a short film among other extras. The premise of the film focuses on a serial killer named, Kevin Fitzell, who in 1916 within the woods near the town of Ludlow Massachusetts, murders over a hundred people. Soon after a priest, Father Hornelli, escapes his clutches, he is hunted down and is later tortured and murdered by a angry vigilante mob. Soon the woods become cursed by a event that happens the next day involving Father Hornelli and the Devil, which carries over 80 years and then into present day. For more a trailer and for more details visit the film’s website at www.xposse.com/ea/index.php
• Wolves Arise During the Release of The Lunar Pack
Hocus Focus Productions has been gearing up to make its next feature film for some time now. In preparation for OPERATION:WOLF SPAWN, which is currently in development, the independent video production company has begun production of three short werewolf movies. The three will be presented in one DVD collection, THE LUNAR PACK. Each short movie is an experiment in make-up F/X and camera and editing techniques. This means that although the films share one writer and director, they will each have their own signature looks and bring a different twist to the werewolf genre.
DARK ROSE: 700 YEAR ITCH and SHEEP’S CLOTHING are already in the can (or small plastic case since these were both produced on digital video) and CRYING WOLF, is now in preproduction, with principal photography scheduled for this summer. CRYING WOLF is slated to be shot on a 24fps miniDV camera for a more cinematic look, setting it apart from the other two shorts in the collection. Award winning director, Jason L. Liquori, has written all three screenplays and is even featured in one of the movies. “I was the only one who work twelve hours straight for free,” he quips. Liquori explains that all of his cast and crew members actually go well beyond the norm to help tell the tales (or should we say tails) of these most unusual werewolves.
Rice Power Productions Completes “Dead Meat"
Rice Power Productions, the filmmakers behind The Night Owl, have completed production on their newest horror film, Dead Meat. The premise of the film follows a group of four cheerleaders who find themselves stranded on their way to a regional championships soon finding themselves a refuge in a abandoned lodge hidden in a backwoods area of Florida. Once there, they become hostages when a duo of escaped convicts decide to hide out at the same building and a tense stand-off between the convicts and the local deputies ensue. However, amidst everyone’s troubles, when the night falls a new terror arises in the form of a local legend, Andre The Butcher, played by porn star, Ron Jeremy. An expected release date of winter 2004 is planned. To see the trailer to the film or for more details visit www.deadmeatmovie.com
This week we take a look at OLD MAN, directed by Guy McConnell who some people might remember from his first feature DEATHLIST. His new film is a definite leap forward. Read the full review here.
And to all of those who have sent films to be reviewed… we will get to all of them. We are working our way through the stack and will be reviewing at least one of your submissions per week. Hopefully more if we can swing it.Thanks for your patience.
If you want us to review your films send them to the address below. Keep in mind that we aren’t going to bullshit you with these reviews. We are nice guys, but we have to tell the truth about your film even though we want to be your friend. If you can’t handle it, please don’t send us anything to review.
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