Genre specialists Devilworks – known for more than a handful of my horror favourites, including Frightfest flicks Some Kind Of Hate from director Adam Egypt Mortimer and funky retro slasher Discopath - have boarded The October People’s (The Invoking, The Device) bigfoot horror Valley Of The Sasquatch for International distribution.
Reviewed by Fangoria as ”Intense, Scary & Beautiful”, Valley Of The Sasquatch has already garnered awards, winning Best Horror Feature at the Toronto Independent and Idaho Horror Film Festivals and Best Cinematography at the Horrible Imaginings and Crimson Screen Film Festivals after screening at Festivals such as Seattle Int’l, Buffalo Dreams Fantastic, Nevermore, Another Hole in the Head, Spooky Movie Horror and Macabre Film Faire – to name a few.
Valley Of The Sasquatch is directed by John Portanova and tells the story of a father and son who are forced to move to an old cabin in the woods after a devastating tragedy.
Reviewed by Fangoria as ”Intense, Scary & Beautiful”, Valley Of The Sasquatch has already garnered awards, winning Best Horror Feature at the Toronto Independent and Idaho Horror Film Festivals and Best Cinematography at the Horrible Imaginings and Crimson Screen Film Festivals after screening at Festivals such as Seattle Int’l, Buffalo Dreams Fantastic, Nevermore, Another Hole in the Head, Spooky Movie Horror and Macabre Film Faire – to name a few.
Valley Of The Sasquatch is directed by John Portanova and tells the story of a father and son who are forced to move to an old cabin in the woods after a devastating tragedy.
- 2/1/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Ayla, aka A, is the latest project from Elias, the man behind the astonishing indie horror film Gut, who is directing from his original script, with The October People’s Matt Medisch, Jeremy Berg, and John Portanova (The Invoking, The Device, Valley of the Sasquatch) producing. Some of the already announced cast includes Tristan Risk (American Mary, The Editor) and Nicholas Wilder (Gut) with more cast announcements planned soon.
Ayla centers on Elton (Nicholas Wilder), a man haunted by the mysterious death of his 4-year-old sister, who brings her back to life thirty years later as an adult woman, with dire consequences. Production is planned for the fall in Seattle and the surrounding areas, with a Kickstarter campaign planned to launch June 9th
For more info, check out the official Ayla website www.aylamovie.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/aylamovie.
Ayla centers on Elton (Nicholas Wilder), a man haunted by the mysterious death of his 4-year-old sister, who brings her back to life thirty years later as an adult woman, with dire consequences. Production is planned for the fall in Seattle and the surrounding areas, with a Kickstarter campaign planned to launch June 9th
For more info, check out the official Ayla website www.aylamovie.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/aylamovie.
- 5/18/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, Kate Alden, Gabriel Congdon, Lorraine Montez, Ben Andrews, Russell Hodgkinson, Morgen Johnson | Written by Jeremy Berg, John Portanova | Directed by Jeremy Berg
Two estranged siblings, one significant other, a dead mother’s ashes and a cabin (yes, in the woods); what’s old is new again in this classy addition to the ever-growing subgenre. Like the recent Honeymoon, The Device is a cabin in the woods movie without irony, aware of what has gone before, but not resorting to nudge-nudge-wink-wink post-modernism in the process.
And, unlike most cabin-in-the-woods features, this one even dares to venture beyond its central location, actually letting its characters leave for home – a place few of the subgenre have ever dared to go (no, Army of Darkness doesn’t count). Scattering said dead mum’s ashes at an old secluded holiday home, sisters Abby and Rebecca discover a strange alien...
Two estranged siblings, one significant other, a dead mother’s ashes and a cabin (yes, in the woods); what’s old is new again in this classy addition to the ever-growing subgenre. Like the recent Honeymoon, The Device is a cabin in the woods movie without irony, aware of what has gone before, but not resorting to nudge-nudge-wink-wink post-modernism in the process.
And, unlike most cabin-in-the-woods features, this one even dares to venture beyond its central location, actually letting its characters leave for home – a place few of the subgenre have ever dared to go (no, Army of Darkness doesn’t count). Scattering said dead mum’s ashes at an old secluded holiday home, sisters Abby and Rebecca discover a strange alien...
- 4/2/2015
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode Usually sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson review a Scream Factory release, however this week the ScreamCast gang are tackling something a little different…
This week the guys are joined by John Portanova (The Invoking, The Device, Valley Of The Sasquatch) to discuss all things alien! They discuss his newest film, The Device as well as Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray release of The Quatermass Xperiment and their Top 10 Alien Abduction/Invastion flicks.
Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter too!
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This week the guys are joined by John Portanova (The Invoking, The Device, Valley Of The Sasquatch) to discuss all things alien! They discuss his newest film, The Device as well as Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray release of The Quatermass Xperiment and their Top 10 Alien Abduction/Invastion flicks.
Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter too!
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- 1/7/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Seein’ as it’s that time o’ year again, ol’ Satan Claws dropped his usual big bag o’ sh– down my chimney hole. Let’s hunker down and grab that sack and see if anything good pops out…
The Device
Release Date: Available Now on DVD and Digital Download Written By: Jeremy Berg Directed By: Jeremy Berg Starring: Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, Kate Alden
Here’s somethin’ that’s as rare in these parts: a film that’s well acted, well shot with an engaging original story, and that is overall as slick as greased weasel sh– on a door knob! What film am I speaking of, you may ask? Seriously? Did you really just ask that? Look up… yeah, see those words with all the fancy red and blue and the giant picture that preceded them? I’m talkin’ ‘bout The Device, and after seein’ it I bet your arse will be too!
The Device
Release Date: Available Now on DVD and Digital Download Written By: Jeremy Berg Directed By: Jeremy Berg Starring: Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, Kate Alden
Here’s somethin’ that’s as rare in these parts: a film that’s well acted, well shot with an engaging original story, and that is overall as slick as greased weasel sh– on a door knob! What film am I speaking of, you may ask? Seriously? Did you really just ask that? Look up… yeah, see those words with all the fancy red and blue and the giant picture that preceded them? I’m talkin’ ‘bout The Device, and after seein’ it I bet your arse will be too!
- 12/23/2014
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Holy cats! Ol’ Jeremy Berg, the creator of s–t hot new Sci-Fi thriller The Device (a review of which is comin’ soon to this very website, so begin tremblin’ in anticipation right now!) just stumbled on in to the Crypt o’ Xiii!
Famous Monsters. Ya took the brainy approach on The Device, while most flicks in the alien abduction vein tend to go a bit “o’er tha top”, so to speak. Did this cause you any static?
Jeremy Berg. I really wanted to tell a story that was driven by the characters. The genesis of the idea was a simple concept: two sisters find an object in the woods that may or may not be of earthly origin. It was very simple but had a lot of potential. From there, we could explore how this object changes the characters and their relationships with one another.
I love alien abduction stories,...
Famous Monsters. Ya took the brainy approach on The Device, while most flicks in the alien abduction vein tend to go a bit “o’er tha top”, so to speak. Did this cause you any static?
Jeremy Berg. I really wanted to tell a story that was driven by the characters. The genesis of the idea was a simple concept: two sisters find an object in the woods that may or may not be of earthly origin. It was very simple but had a lot of potential. From there, we could explore how this object changes the characters and their relationships with one another.
I love alien abduction stories,...
- 12/18/2014
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Title: The Device Rlj Entertainment Director: Jeremy Berg Writers: Jeremy Berg & John Portanova Cast: Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, Kate Alden Running time: 90 min, Unrated (Language, Violence, Sexuality) Special Features: 3 audio commentary tracks with writers & director, cast, Tracy Torme – screenwriter of Fire in the Sky and Intruders Available on DVD and Digital Download: December 16, 2014 Abby and Calvin (real-life spouses Angela Dimarco & David S. Hogan) are at the airport to pick up Rebecca (Kate Alden), Abby’s sister that they haven’t seen in over a decade. They are reuniting to spread their mother’s ashes at a secluded lake. During their visit together, something strange [ Read More ]
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- 12/18/2014
- by juliana
- ShockYa
We have your first look at the trailer for the sci-fi thriller The Device, written and directed by Jeremy Berg. His sophomore film will be released on DVD and digital download by Rlj/Image Entertainment on December 16. What if the rumors and urban legends are real... that aliens walk among us, abducting people for unthinkable experiments? Sisters Abby and Rebecca are about to discover the horrifying truth when they find a harmless looking object in the woods near their family's cabin. The small black sphere is the key to a shocking mystery that will change the course of human destiny. The Device has plans for us, and this world is no longer ours. The Device won the audience award at the Local Sightings Film Festival in Seattle, Wa, this...
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- 11/3/2014
- Screen Anarchy
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Exists, Don’t Blink, and The Wolves of Savin Hill, an announcement of the Fifth Annual PollyGrind Film Festival, Dead Rage first details, and more:
New Clip from Exists: “For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway – a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a blood curdling force of nature is unleashed – something not exactly human, but not completely animal – an urban legend come to terrifying life and seeking murderous revenge.
Opening in select theaters and On Demand on Friday, October 24th, 2014. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and written by Jamie Nash, Exists stars Dora Madison Burge,...
New Clip from Exists: “For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway – a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a blood curdling force of nature is unleashed – something not exactly human, but not completely animal – an urban legend come to terrifying life and seeking murderous revenge.
Opening in select theaters and On Demand on Friday, October 24th, 2014. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and written by Jamie Nash, Exists stars Dora Madison Burge,...
- 9/21/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Things are gonna be getting really chilly come this December when Rlj/Image Entertainment release their latest acquisition, The Device. On tap right now we have the official artwork premiere and all the details you need. Dig 'em!
Directed by Jeremy Berg and starring Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, and Kate Alden, The Device hits DVD on December 16, 2014.
Synopsis
What if the rumors and urban legends are real... that aliens walk among us, abducting people for unthinkable experiments? Sisters Abby and Rebecca are about to discover the horrifying truth when they find a harmless looking object in the woods near their family’s cabin.
The small black sphere is the key to a shocking mystery that will change the course of human destiny. The Device has plans for us, and this world is no longer ours.
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Directed by Jeremy Berg and starring Angela Dimarco, David S. Hogan, and Kate Alden, The Device hits DVD on December 16, 2014.
Synopsis
What if the rumors and urban legends are real... that aliens walk among us, abducting people for unthinkable experiments? Sisters Abby and Rebecca are about to discover the horrifying truth when they find a harmless looking object in the woods near their family’s cabin.
The small black sphere is the key to a shocking mystery that will change the course of human destiny. The Device has plans for us, and this world is no longer ours.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Subscribe to the Dread Central YouTube Channel!
- 8/15/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
That's right, Dreadies! It's time for you to stare your fears right in the face... well... not really! But you can take a few seconds to stare at these new stills from the upcoming indie fright-fest known as Phobia. Don't be a pussy! Check 'em out!
From the Press Release
Ruthless Pictures has picked up North American rights to the psychological thriller Phobia, written by Matthew Barnes and Rory Abel, produced by Elias (Gut) and Mike Aransky (London Betty), and directed by Rory Abel.
The film follows an agoraphobic man trapped in his own home and plagued by a malevolent spirit.
"We wanted to take the traditional haunted house scenario and approach it from a different perspective," said director Abel.
Ruthless Pictures CEO Jesse Baget commented on the acquisition, “Rory and his team made a gripping psychological thriller that had me at the edge of my seat. I’m excited...
From the Press Release
Ruthless Pictures has picked up North American rights to the psychological thriller Phobia, written by Matthew Barnes and Rory Abel, produced by Elias (Gut) and Mike Aransky (London Betty), and directed by Rory Abel.
The film follows an agoraphobic man trapped in his own home and plagued by a malevolent spirit.
"We wanted to take the traditional haunted house scenario and approach it from a different perspective," said director Abel.
Ruthless Pictures CEO Jesse Baget commented on the acquisition, “Rory and his team made a gripping psychological thriller that had me at the edge of my seat. I’m excited...
- 6/10/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
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