Strip Catholic teaching bare, remove its overarching story, its context, its reaching toward God at the expense of man, and you have a dime-store horror novel chronicling ghastly deaths—of, say, Saint Stephen (stoned to death) or Saint Maria Goretti (stabbed 14 times by her attempted rapist). Add to the mix an obsession with an obscure corner of mystical Judaism and you have 36 Saints, the fourth feature by writer-director Eddy Duran. The low-budget slasher adapts the idea of the "lamedvavniks," or "humble chosen ones," to the present day, as it explains in peculiarly trailer-like exposition at the beginning, complete with a faux-gravelly voice: "In every generation, there are 36 individuals who carry the suffering of the world. . . . Without them, the world we know will f...
- 9/4/2013
- Village Voice
We return with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for The Banshee Chapter, a new episode of Chronicles of the Dead, details on The Crying Dead, and much more:
Heir First Details: “From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
Heir First Details: “From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
- 7/28/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Yet another religion based serial killer is on the loose. This time the terror takes place in New York City when some friends have planned a memorial service to celebrate the lives of their brothers and sisters who have passed on. Little do they know that a mysterious killer looks to ruin their plans. "36 Saints" is hitting theaters September 6th. "Directed by Eddy Duran from a script by Joey Dedio and Jeffrey De Serrano, 36 Saints (opening Sep…...
- 7/17/2013
- Horrorbid
We're always a bit surprised when an email lands in our inbox about a film getting a theatrical release that we haven't really heard anything about previously, but that's the case with 36 Saints, heading our way in September.
Below you'll find the first details, trailer, and artwork for the film, which was written by Joey Dedio and Jeffrey De Serrano (who also stars) and directed by Eddy Duran. Along with De Serrano, the 36 Saints cast includes Franky G, Donna McKechnie, Jaime Tirelli, Britne Oldford, Tyrone Brown, Matthew Daddario, Aja Naomi King, Chris Riggi, and Alesandrea Assante.
Look for in theatres from Active Fox Productions on September 6, 2013. For more info visit the official 36 Saints website and "like" 36 Saints on Facebook.
Synopsis:
When New York Police Headquarters is confronted with the horror of a serial murderer loose on the streets of Manhattan, two detectives (Franky G and Jeffrey De Serrano) are tasked...
Below you'll find the first details, trailer, and artwork for the film, which was written by Joey Dedio and Jeffrey De Serrano (who also stars) and directed by Eddy Duran. Along with De Serrano, the 36 Saints cast includes Franky G, Donna McKechnie, Jaime Tirelli, Britne Oldford, Tyrone Brown, Matthew Daddario, Aja Naomi King, Chris Riggi, and Alesandrea Assante.
Look for in theatres from Active Fox Productions on September 6, 2013. For more info visit the official 36 Saints website and "like" 36 Saints on Facebook.
Synopsis:
When New York Police Headquarters is confronted with the horror of a serial murderer loose on the streets of Manhattan, two detectives (Franky G and Jeffrey De Serrano) are tasked...
- 7/16/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The 2013 Soho Film Fest took place between April 5th to April 12th at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema in Soho, New York. The fourth year in existence, the Soho Film Fest celebrates all types of filmmakers- from pros to amateurs and anything in between- to help promote the arts and the works of filmmakers everywhere. Anything from 2 minute shorts to full length feature films are shown, and it doesn’t matter who made them since all are shown to get the passion of filmmaking out throughout the world.
The following shorts and films were shown:
A Second Thought: Choice Skinner directed the 2 minute silent short, about a man’s encounter with a woman.
King Tigermore in Strawberry Fields: Tunde Reid-Kapo directed the 3 minute short, which is about a eight year who fell asleep during a chest match to find himself in another world.
Dance of the Books: directed by Lorena Fernandez,...
The following shorts and films were shown:
A Second Thought: Choice Skinner directed the 2 minute silent short, about a man’s encounter with a woman.
King Tigermore in Strawberry Fields: Tunde Reid-Kapo directed the 3 minute short, which is about a eight year who fell asleep during a chest match to find himself in another world.
Dance of the Books: directed by Lorena Fernandez,...
- 4/15/2013
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
Last week Tambay got all excited at the prospect of there being an African-American film in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Turns out it was an an African, not African-American film, so Tyler Perry won’t be parambulating the Croisette just yet…
A few days later he posted this year’s line-up for the world renown festival, highlighting the African film in question, “Un homme qui crie” (A Screaming Man), by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (France, Belgium, Chad), helmer of one of my favourite African films, Abouna, as well as Daratt, among others.
But it was only while browsing the web yesterday that it came to light that there are, in fact, Two African films in competition at Cannes this year! French-Algerian filmmaker Rachid Bouchareb has been mentioned a few times on this site, with films like London River and Little Senegal, and his film “Hors-la-loi” (Outside the Law...
A few days later he posted this year’s line-up for the world renown festival, highlighting the African film in question, “Un homme qui crie” (A Screaming Man), by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (France, Belgium, Chad), helmer of one of my favourite African films, Abouna, as well as Daratt, among others.
But it was only while browsing the web yesterday that it came to light that there are, in fact, Two African films in competition at Cannes this year! French-Algerian filmmaker Rachid Bouchareb has been mentioned a few times on this site, with films like London River and Little Senegal, and his film “Hors-la-loi” (Outside the Law...
- 4/23/2010
- by MsWOO
- ShadowAndAct
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