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Artists put their soul into their creations, their pieces are part of them, but one artist is putting something more into their art, blood. The amazing artist Vincent Castiglia’s preferred medium is the blood of his and his subjects. In his artwork, he explores life, death, and everything in between. Now, a new documentary, Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, from John Borowski (H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer) hopes to reveal more about the artist and his work. This is a deeply personal film for Vincent and I am honored to have worked closely with him on the film. I feel many people will see this film as inspirational, even though it is a dark ride through pain and suffering. Vincent’s life journey, much like his art, reflects both the dark and ultimately the light that shines through the darkness.” Borowski states. Vincent Castiglia has been commissioned to create paintings for many celebrities. Some who are featured
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Cerrito Productions has acquired public and private footage to one of the most unbelievable massacres to ever take place at a restaurant for an upcoming, which will include a return to the crime scene in Virginia, where they’ll undercover all the horrors that this tragedy left behind. Director, Mario Cerrito III (The Listing, Deadly Gamble), will be combining the original raw footage along with some brand new footage that will focus on the aftermath. Cerrito has teamed up with executive producer Claudio Ricciardi on the project, which is set to go into production this summer. The documentary is so controversial that the title and synopsis are being withheld to protect the integrity of the project, but it is being described as a cross between “Iron Chef” and The Faces of Death. The real footage being used is said to include some of the most gruesome images ever to be seen in a documentary. Needless to say, this film is not
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This March watch as Zak Bagans and his team enter “The Demon House” to document the supernatural events that made the house grab headlines over the past few years. The documentary’s trailer has now been released, but it gives you a strong warning to “watch at your own risk”, that “it’s cursed. “Written, directed, and produced by the “Ghost Adventures” leader. the documentary features Bagans along with Father Michael Maginot and Dr. Barry Taff. Demon House was produced also by Joseph Taglieri and Mike Dorsey, and Jay Wasley. The small house on Carolina Street, in Gary, Indiana looks normal from the outside, but there have been over 800 pages of reports of intense paranormal activity and even possession. Even the Captain of the Gary Police Department swears that the house is haunted. Various Mediums and Psychics have stated that the house is infested with hundreds of demons and ghosts. Mrs. Ammons’ who owned the home said her children were reportedly
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There are a whole slew of Charles Manson films being releases soon. The Tarantino one starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio is getting the most spotlight and love…for obvious reasons, but we have just learned that ‘Ghost Adventures’ star Zak Bagans is producing a documentary on the modern day monster which will be titled ‘Manson’s Bloodline’. Bagans tells TMZ that filming began on the doc shortly before Manson’s death last year; “it will cover everything from Manson’s life to the news of his death and the court battle over his body… to exclusive footage of his open casket funeral.” This documentary will surely be informative, in-depth, and interesting. Regardless of the monster that Manson was and the absolute horrific nature of his life, he remains a very popular figure to examine. Bagans will surely do a fantastic job at exposing exactly who this racist cult leader was and what made him so appealing to his followers. No release date has
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Beginning as it does with an opening credits sequence that wouldn’t be out of place in any given ’50’s era alien invasion flick, The Flatwoods Monster: A Legacy of Fear spins a yarn jammed fat with flying saucers, putrid smelling monsters, and flesh melting fog…and the best part of it all is, this is believed by many to be a true story! The documentary begins by introducing us to the bucolic splendor of Braxton County West Virginia, and more supposedly the sleepy hamlet of Flatwoods…a town where you would likely find more tipped cows than space invaders (though West Virginia itself has been a hotbed of paranormal activity for ages, with the most prominent example being The Mothman), yet in 1952 the May family had an experience that blew that all to hell and back, as they witnessed a strange craft land and dispense an outre (perhaps mechanical) being that scared them shitless…as it would anyone. But the May family
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Few films have been more terrifying than William Friedkin’s The Exorcist. Recently, Friedkin set out to make a document the real rites of exorcism, similar to those we witnessed in his terrifying, ground-breaking, 1973 film. In the documentary, The Devil and Father Amorth, we will witness the real exorcism of an Italian woman performed by Father Gabriel Amorth. Yes, I said real. In the early 1970s when I directed The Exorcist, I had not witnessed an exorcism but I wondered how close I had come to portraying reality,” Friedkin said. “I had been curious to meet Father Amorth for many years and when he granted permission to meet and film him in Rome last May, it was the opportunity to complete the circle and see how close that film came to reality.” Last year during an interview with Variety he said, “I had to shoot it alone, obviously. The conditions were that I come along with no crew and no
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Back in 1989, director Mary Lambert collaborated with legendary author Stephen King to bring his best-selling book Pet Semetary to life. Two New England filmmakers, John Campopiano and Justin White have spent 5 years uncovering the story of Pet Sematary’s journey from book to film. For the first time, fans of King and the film can go behind the scenes in HD on the upcoming Blu-ray. Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is both an in-depth independent documentary and a celebration of King’s classic, told by the cast and crew from the 1989 undead hit, as well as locals from Maine – the place it all started. The documentary contains interviews heard for the first time, tours of the iconic film locations, never-before-seen photographs and videos from the set. The interviews are with people such as director Mary Lambert, cast members Denise Crosby, Dale Midkiff, Miko Hughes, Brad Greenquist, Andrew Hubatsek, Susan Blommaert, the Berdahl twins, Michael Lombard
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From the world of the long-running hit series, ‘Doctor Who’ comes ‘The Doctors: Monsters!’. For the first time, ‘Doctor Who’ fans can learn more about the men and women who brought to life the monsters of the series. The 2-disc DVD is a compilation of one documentary special, ‘I Was A Doctor Who Monster!’, along with five titles from the Reeltime Pictures acclaimed ‘Myth Makers’ series. ‘I Was A Doctor Who Monster!’ is hosted by Sylvester McCoy, the seventh Doctor. ‘Myth Makers’ is presented by Nicholas Briggs, the voice of the Daleks on ‘Doctor Who’, who interviews the stars and the production staff to uncover the story behind the sci-fi television series. Nicholas Briggs and Producer/Director Keith Barnfather provide the introduction. Koch Media Presents ‘The Doctors: Monsters!’ on DVD March 5, 2018. You can pre-order your copy now.
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What could be more terrifying than William Friedkin’s The Exorcist? How about a real exorcism caught on tape? Recently, Friedkin set out to make a documentary of the real rites of exorcism, similar to those we witnessed in his terrifying, ground-breaking, 1973 film. In Friedkin’s The Devil and Father Amorth, we will witness the real exorcism of an Italian woman performed by Father Gabriel Amorth. Yes, I said real. In the early 1970s when I directed The Exorcist, I had not witnessed an exorcism but I wondered how close I had come to portraying reality,” Friedkin said. “I had been curious to meet Father Amorth for many years and when he granted permission to meet and film him in Rome last May, it was the opportunity to complete the circle and see how close that film came to reality.” Last year during an interview with Variety he said, “I had to shoot it alone, obviously. The conditions were that I
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Terror Films has once again teamed up with filmmaker Seth Breedlove for the release of his documentary ‘Invasion on Chestnut Ridge’ (review), which arrived today on VOD. The documentary, part of the “Small Town Monsters” series, examines the history and continuation of unusual happenings on and around Chestnut Ridge, a mountain range located in Southwest Pennsylvania. The unexplained phenomenon in this region includes the Kecksburg UFO crash in 1965, the Uniontown Bigfoot and UFO sightings, terrifying encounters with an enormous prehistoric bird in Keystone State Park and much more. ‘Invasion on Chestnut Ridge’ was written, edited and directed by Breedlove as part of his “Small Town Monsters” series, which premiered on Amazon in October 2017 – to positive acclaim. The official synopsis: In southwestern Pennsylvania lies an expansive mountain range called the Chestnut Ridge. Though a home for unusual activity since the 1800s, the area has been largely overlooked…until now! ‘The Small Town Monsters” documentary films series also includes ‘The
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Artists put their soul into their creations, their pieces are part of them, but one artist is putting something more into their art, blood. The amazing artist Vincent Castiglia’s preferred medium is the blood of his and his subjects. In his artwork, he explores life, death, and everything in between. Now, a new documentary, Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, from John Borowski (H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer) hopes to reveal more about the artist and his work. This is a deeply personal film for Vincent and I am honored to have worked closely with him on the film. I feel many people will see this film as inspirational, even though it is a dark ride through pain and suffering. Vincent’s life journey, much like his art, reflects both the dark and ultimately the light that shines through the darkness.” Borowski states. Vincent Castiglia has been commissioned to create paintings for many celebrities. Some who are featured
Continue reading →
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Cerrito Productions has acquired public and private footage to one of the most unbelievable massacres to ever take place at a restaurant for an upcoming, which will include a return to the crime scene in Virginia, where they’ll undercover all the horrors that this tragedy left behind. Director, Mario Cerrito III (The Listing, Deadly Gamble), will be combining the original raw footage along with some brand new footage that will focus on the aftermath. Cerrito has teamed up with executive producer Claudio Ricciardi on the project, which is set to go into production this summer. The documentary is so controversial that the title and synopsis are being withheld to protect the integrity of the project, but it is being described as a cross between “Iron Chef” and The Faces of Death. The real footage being used is said to include some of the most gruesome images ever to be seen in a documentary. Needless to say, this film is not
Continue reading →
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This March watch as Zak Bagans and his team enter “The Demon House” to document the supernatural events that made the house grab headlines over the past few years. The documentary’s trailer has now been released, but it gives you a strong warning to “watch at your own risk”, that “it’s cursed. “Written, directed, and produced by the “Ghost Adventures” leader. the documentary features Bagans along with Father Michael Maginot and Dr. Barry Taff. Demon House was produced also by Joseph Taglieri and Mike Dorsey, and Jay Wasley. The small house on Carolina Street, in Gary, Indiana looks normal from the outside, but there have been over 800 pages of reports of intense paranormal activity and even possession. Even the Captain of the Gary Police Department swears that the house is haunted. Various Mediums and Psychics have stated that the house is infested with hundreds of demons and ghosts. Mrs. Ammons’ who owned the home said her children were reportedly
Continue reading →
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There are a whole slew of Charles Manson films being releases soon. The Tarantino one starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio is getting the most spotlight and love…for obvious reasons, but we have just learned that ‘Ghost Adventures’ star Zak Bagans is producing a documentary on the modern day monster which will be titled ‘Manson’s Bloodline’. Bagans tells TMZ that filming began on the doc shortly before Manson’s death last year; “it will cover everything from Manson’s life to the news of his death and the court battle over his body… to exclusive footage of his open casket funeral.” This documentary will surely be informative, in-depth, and interesting. Regardless of the monster that Manson was and the absolute horrific nature of his life, he remains a very popular figure to examine. Bagans will surely do a fantastic job at exposing exactly who this racist cult leader was and what made him so appealing to his followers. No release date has
Continue reading →
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Beginning as it does with an opening credits sequence that wouldn’t be out of place in any given ’50’s era alien invasion flick, The Flatwoods Monster: A Legacy of Fear spins a yarn jammed fat with flying saucers, putrid smelling monsters, and flesh melting fog…and the best part of it all is, this is believed by many to be a true story! The documentary begins by introducing us to the bucolic splendor of Braxton County West Virginia, and more supposedly the sleepy hamlet of Flatwoods…a town where you would likely find more tipped cows than space invaders (though West Virginia itself has been a hotbed of paranormal activity for ages, with the most prominent example being The Mothman), yet in 1952 the May family had an experience that blew that all to hell and back, as they witnessed a strange craft land and dispense an outre (perhaps mechanical) being that scared them shitless…as it would anyone. But the May family
Continue reading →
Documentaries
Few films have been more terrifying than William Friedkin’s The Exorcist. Recently, Friedkin set out to make a document the real rites of exorcism, similar to those we witnessed in his terrifying, ground-breaking, 1973 film. In the documentary, The Devil and Father Amorth, we will witness the real exorcism of an Italian woman performed by Father Gabriel Amorth. Yes, I said real. In the early 1970s when I directed The Exorcist, I had not witnessed an exorcism but I wondered how close I had come to portraying reality,” Friedkin said. “I had been curious to meet Father Amorth for many years and when he granted permission to meet and film him in Rome last May, it was the opportunity to complete the circle and see how close that film came to reality.” Last year during an interview with Variety he said, “I had to shoot it alone, obviously. The conditions were that I come along with no crew and no
Continue reading →
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Back in 1989, director Mary Lambert collaborated with legendary author Stephen King to bring his best-selling book Pet Semetary to life. Two New England filmmakers, John Campopiano and Justin White have spent 5 years uncovering the story of Pet Sematary’s journey from book to film. For the first time, fans of King and the film can go behind the scenes in HD on the upcoming Blu-ray. Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is both an in-depth independent documentary and a celebration of King’s classic, told by the cast and crew from the 1989 undead hit, as well as locals from Maine – the place it all started. The documentary contains interviews heard for the first time, tours of the iconic film locations, never-before-seen photographs and videos from the set. The interviews are with people such as director Mary Lambert, cast members Denise Crosby, Dale Midkiff, Miko Hughes, Brad Greenquist, Andrew Hubatsek, Susan Blommaert, the Berdahl twins, Michael Lombard
Continue reading →
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From the world of the long-running hit series, ‘Doctor Who’ comes ‘The Doctors: Monsters!’. For the first time, ‘Doctor Who’ fans can learn more about the men and women who brought to life the monsters of the series. The 2-disc DVD is a compilation of one documentary special, ‘I Was A Doctor Who Monster!’, along with five titles from the Reeltime Pictures acclaimed ‘Myth Makers’ series. ‘I Was A Doctor Who Monster!’ is hosted by Sylvester McCoy, the seventh Doctor. ‘Myth Makers’ is presented by Nicholas Briggs, the voice of the Daleks on ‘Doctor Who’, who interviews the stars and the production staff to uncover the story behind the sci-fi television series. Nicholas Briggs and Producer/Director Keith Barnfather provide the introduction. Koch Media Presents ‘The Doctors: Monsters!’ on DVD March 5, 2018. You can pre-order your copy now.
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What could be more terrifying than William Friedkin’s The Exorcist? How about a real exorcism caught on tape? Recently, Friedkin set out to make a documentary of the real rites of exorcism, similar to those we witnessed in his terrifying, ground-breaking, 1973 film. In Friedkin’s The Devil and Father Amorth, we will witness the real exorcism of an Italian woman performed by Father Gabriel Amorth. Yes, I said real. In the early 1970s when I directed The Exorcist, I had not witnessed an exorcism but I wondered how close I had come to portraying reality,” Friedkin said. “I had been curious to meet Father Amorth for many years and when he granted permission to meet and film him in Rome last May, it was the opportunity to complete the circle and see how close that film came to reality.” Last year during an interview with Variety he said, “I had to shoot it alone, obviously. The conditions were that I
Continue reading →
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Terror Films has once again teamed up with filmmaker Seth Breedlove for the release of his documentary ‘Invasion on Chestnut Ridge’ (review), which arrived today on VOD. The documentary, part of the “Small Town Monsters” series, examines the history and continuation of unusual happenings on and around Chestnut Ridge, a mountain range located in Southwest Pennsylvania. The unexplained phenomenon in this region includes the Kecksburg UFO crash in 1965, the Uniontown Bigfoot and UFO sightings, terrifying encounters with an enormous prehistoric bird in Keystone State Park and much more. ‘Invasion on Chestnut Ridge’ was written, edited and directed by Breedlove as part of his “Small Town Monsters” series, which premiered on Amazon in October 2017 – to positive acclaim. The official synopsis: In southwestern Pennsylvania lies an expansive mountain range called the Chestnut Ridge. Though a home for unusual activity since the 1800s, the area has been largely overlooked…until now! ‘The Small Town Monsters” documentary films series also includes ‘The
Continue reading →
