Kane Hodder, that is a name every true horror fan recognizes. He has starred in many films but is most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. Hodder has appeared in over 120 films as both an actor and a stunt man and now his fans can learn more about his life, his career, and his determination in the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story, from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment, which has now wrapped production and is gearing up to begin its film festival rounds.
From the Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA May 9, 2017- Masterfully Macabre Entertainment (“MME”) announced today that they have put the final touches on their latest documentary, To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. This in-depth biographical documentary on horror icon, Kane Hodder, features interviews with cinema legends, including Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), and Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark).
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story has been submitted to some of the most prestigious and well-known film festivals around the world. Through a very successful Indiegogo campaign, Kane’s fans have made it clear that the horror genre is a sensation worldwide. With contributors from over 15 countries, To Hell and Back has obtained a diverse and widespread following. Masterfully Macabre Entertainment will present both domestic and international premieres and bring the highly anticipated documentary to audiences around the world.
To Hell and Back is a harrowing story of a stuntman overcoming a dehumanizing childhood filled with torment and bullying in Sparks, Nevada. After surviving a near-death burn accident, he worked his way up through Hollywood, leading to his ultimate rise as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th series and making countless moviegoers forever terrified of hockey masks and summer camp. After decades of watching Kane Hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in To Hell and Back – an uniquely human story about one of cinema’s most vicious monsters.
Masterfully Macabre Entertainment was founded in Los Angeles, California, and is the brainchild of Derek Dennis Herbert and Andrew Thomas Barcello. MME is a horror production company, focused on the niche market of documentaries profiling horror icons, unique feature horror films, and groundbreaking horror genre reality shows. “We want to bring cult phenomenon to mainstream audiences. Horror is in our blood; it’s a way of life, not just movies!” (Derek Dennis Herbert, Co-Founder of Masterfully Macabre Entertainment)
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Hodder’s story is emotional and is filled with both tragedy and triumph. You can not help but admire this tough, hard working, and determined man who happens to be a nice guy in real life.
Hodder has several upcoming roles you don’t want to miss including in Harrison Smith’s highly-anticipated film Death House, and the witch/vampire hybrid movie Witchula. He is also featured in the new Friday the 13th game.
For more on To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story visit the Kane Hodder’s website and follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
