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Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has over come to become a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
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Back in March we first told you about the upcoming documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT. Today, have a first look and bring the news that the documentary has kicked off an Indiegogo campaign seeking to raise £20,000. Currently, they have raised 15% of their goal, so they are calling on fans of IT for their help. The documentary is being produced by the Dead Mouse production company who were also behind You’re So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night and Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary. Chris Griffiths is directing. The documentary is made as a labour of love by a team of IT fans and this is YOUR unique opportunity to get on board and not only be part of this amazing project BUT make it a reality.” The documentary has a growing list of impressive interviewees including Tim Curry, the man who made Pennywise the terrifying creature that sparked the fear of clowns in
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The first sneak peek clip has arrived from the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Kane Hodder, that is a name every true horror fan recognizes. He has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. Hodder has appeared 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. During the clip, “in a candid moment, Robert Englund reveals that horror films used to not garner much respect among the film industry, but is now “a go-to, popcorn ingredient in the soul of Hollywood.” Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) describes stories of Kane’s strong relationship with his fans, while Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter) discusses his “jealousy” of Kane’s popularity at conventions.
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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
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In 1956, Edward D. Wood Jr. began production on a film called Grave Robbers from Space. And even though it had been screened privately at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles in March 0f 1957, it wouldn’t be released until July of 1959 under it’s new title, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Over the years it has clawed its way to becoming a cult classic while still being saddled with the dubious honor(?) of being the worst film ever made. Of course over the years it has faced tough competition from films that threaten to overthrow the film from its throne of utter mediocrity. Such films vying for the lowest rung are Ishtar, Gigli, From Justin to Kelly, Grease 2, Glitter and Troll 2. The list could seriously go on and on, but these are these movies are knocking hard at the doors and windows trying to grab that crown. Now what was it that made Plan 9 so bad?
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Stephen King’s Pet Sematary remains one of my favorite books and films today. I mean, come on, Gage is one of the most creepy kids to ever be depicted on the page or the screen. The documentary Unearthed and Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary will take us on journey behind-the-scenes of filming of the 1989 film that struck terror in the hearts of multiple generations. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2017) – On the eve of the 28th Anniversary of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, which was released in theaters on April 21, 1989, Terror Films is excited to announce their partnership with Synapse Films. Synapse is set to handle the physical release of the documentary; it will be released later this year. Don May Jr., one of the partners of the American DVD and Blu-ray label, specializes in cult horror, science fiction and exploitation films. He had this to say about teaming up with Terror
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Pennywise is everywhere these days, in the new version of IT, in Bill Skarsgard’s dressing room, and in fact, yesterday we shared a brand new image from the spread in the most recent edition of Empire Magazine. Today, we have even more news. From Dead Mouse Productions, the makers of Unearthed & Untold, the Pet Sematary documentary, comes Pennywise: The Story of IT. That’s right, an IT documentary! Dead Mouse made the announcement via Facebook. And the best part, Tim Curry, the original Pennywise himself, will be featured in the documentary. While there has not been any other information revealed, we are beyond excited. We will update you when we know more. The remake of IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, will open in theaters nationwide on September 8, 2017. Bill Skarsgard will be playing the role of Pennywise, the role made iconic by Tim Curry.
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The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E
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Well…here we are my Little Monsters, we’re in a brand new month. To start off this new month I would like to make a suggestion about something that you really ought to check out. Staring today, March 1st, there is a new six part series from documentary filmmaker John Borowski, entitled Serial Killer Culture TV, available for viewing or purchase at Amazon. What exactly is serial killer culture? One could posit that it is a form subculture that focuses not just on the killers themselves, but also their crimes, their motivation and the historical context. With this series, Borowski picks up where he left off with his documentary film on the subject, by further shedding light on all manner of endeavors that have arisen from people’s fascination with these real life monsters. To understand why Borowski created this series, we must go back to when he began this particular journey in 2014 with the release of his documentary Serial Killer
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Serial killers, there’s no doubt that it’s a subject that fascinates us as a society. The evidence can be found in the popularity of movies and books chronicling the exploits of these real life monsters. Said fascination has even served as inspiration for the creation of fictional serial killers for the printed page and the big screen, who have taken their place in popular culture right beside their real life counter parts. But truth is, if you’ll pardon the cliché, stranger than fiction. One such person, who has spent time shedding light on the truths behind some of these historical homicidal maniacs, is author and filmmaker John Borowski. To date Borowski has made four documentary films about real life serial killers: Serial Killer Culture, Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengeance, Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation and my personal favorite of the bunch, H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer. Additionally he has written three books on the
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Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has over come to become a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
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Back in March we first told you about the upcoming documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT. Today, have a first look and bring the news that the documentary has kicked off an Indiegogo campaign seeking to raise £20,000. Currently, they have raised 15% of their goal, so they are calling on fans of IT for their help. The documentary is being produced by the Dead Mouse production company who were also behind You’re So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night and Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary. Chris Griffiths is directing. The documentary is made as a labour of love by a team of IT fans and this is YOUR unique opportunity to get on board and not only be part of this amazing project BUT make it a reality.” The documentary has a growing list of impressive interviewees including Tim Curry, the man who made Pennywise the terrifying creature that sparked the fear of clowns in
Continue reading →
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The first sneak peek clip has arrived from the documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Kane Hodder, that is a name every true horror fan recognizes. He has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. Hodder has appeared 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. During the clip, “in a candid moment, Robert Englund reveals that horror films used to not garner much respect among the film industry, but is now “a go-to, popcorn ingredient in the soul of Hollywood.” Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) describes stories of Kane’s strong relationship with his fans, while Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter) discusses his “jealousy” of Kane’s popularity at conventions.
Continue reading →
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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
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In 1956, Edward D. Wood Jr. began production on a film called Grave Robbers from Space. And even though it had been screened privately at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles in March 0f 1957, it wouldn’t be released until July of 1959 under it’s new title, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Over the years it has clawed its way to becoming a cult classic while still being saddled with the dubious honor(?) of being the worst film ever made. Of course over the years it has faced tough competition from films that threaten to overthrow the film from its throne of utter mediocrity. Such films vying for the lowest rung are Ishtar, Gigli, From Justin to Kelly, Grease 2, Glitter and Troll 2. The list could seriously go on and on, but these are these movies are knocking hard at the doors and windows trying to grab that crown. Now what was it that made Plan 9 so bad?
Continue reading →
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Stephen King’s Pet Sematary remains one of my favorite books and films today. I mean, come on, Gage is one of the most creepy kids to ever be depicted on the page or the screen. The documentary Unearthed and Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary will take us on journey behind-the-scenes of filming of the 1989 film that struck terror in the hearts of multiple generations. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2017) – On the eve of the 28th Anniversary of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, which was released in theaters on April 21, 1989, Terror Films is excited to announce their partnership with Synapse Films. Synapse is set to handle the physical release of the documentary; it will be released later this year. Don May Jr., one of the partners of the American DVD and Blu-ray label, specializes in cult horror, science fiction and exploitation films. He had this to say about teaming up with Terror
Continue reading →
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Pennywise is everywhere these days, in the new version of IT, in Bill Skarsgard’s dressing room, and in fact, yesterday we shared a brand new image from the spread in the most recent edition of Empire Magazine. Today, we have even more news. From Dead Mouse Productions, the makers of Unearthed & Untold, the Pet Sematary documentary, comes Pennywise: The Story of IT. That’s right, an IT documentary! Dead Mouse made the announcement via Facebook. And the best part, Tim Curry, the original Pennywise himself, will be featured in the documentary. While there has not been any other information revealed, we are beyond excited. We will update you when we know more. The remake of IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, will open in theaters nationwide on September 8, 2017. Bill Skarsgard will be playing the role of Pennywise, the role made iconic by Tim Curry.
Continue reading →
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The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E
Continue reading →
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Well…here we are my Little Monsters, we’re in a brand new month. To start off this new month I would like to make a suggestion about something that you really ought to check out. Staring today, March 1st, there is a new six part series from documentary filmmaker John Borowski, entitled Serial Killer Culture TV, available for viewing or purchase at Amazon. What exactly is serial killer culture? One could posit that it is a form subculture that focuses not just on the killers themselves, but also their crimes, their motivation and the historical context. With this series, Borowski picks up where he left off with his documentary film on the subject, by further shedding light on all manner of endeavors that have arisen from people’s fascination with these real life monsters. To understand why Borowski created this series, we must go back to when he began this particular journey in 2014 with the release of his documentary Serial Killer
Continue reading →
DocumentariesMoviesStreaming TVTrue Crime
Serial killers, there’s no doubt that it’s a subject that fascinates us as a society. The evidence can be found in the popularity of movies and books chronicling the exploits of these real life monsters. Said fascination has even served as inspiration for the creation of fictional serial killers for the printed page and the big screen, who have taken their place in popular culture right beside their real life counter parts. But truth is, if you’ll pardon the cliché, stranger than fiction. One such person, who has spent time shedding light on the truths behind some of these historical homicidal maniacs, is author and filmmaker John Borowski. To date Borowski has made four documentary films about real life serial killers: Serial Killer Culture, Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengeance, Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation and my personal favorite of the bunch, H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer. Additionally he has written three books on the
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