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The Slayer (1982) comes to Slasher Movie Saturday!

In honor of this weekend’s screening at Scarecrow at Midnight at the Killuride film festival at Myrtle Beach we’ve decided to feature a rare slasher gem from the golden age of slashers – the 80′s. This week it’s the little known The Slayer (1982) featuring a killer that would give Freddy Krueger a run for his money. I mention Craven’s creation for a reason because during the time period that Craven’s script for A Nightmare On Elm Street made the rounds through every studio in Hollywood – it was rejected by a certain studio which then promptly turned around and commissioned a script with elements lifted directly from Craven’s script. The tale would eventually be told as A Nightmare On Elm Street finally made it to the screen in 1984 thanks to New Line Cinema and The Slayer faded into little known obscurity.

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George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead

As many of you know, our short film “Devil Comes Down” was shown before the early screening of George A. Romero’s newest film “Survival of the Dead” a while back. After the screening of “Survival of the Dead,” a 35mm version of “Night of the Living Dead” was shown at the Carolina Theatre in Durham. It was great to see this on the big screen.

During the Light Factory’s “American Zombie Festival” in 2009, I was able to hear Mr. Romero speak about the making of “Night of the Living Dead” the night of the screening. I also attended a seminar with Streebo. There were many stories that all filmmakers can relate with. Most of these are about overcoming obstacles and adversities (which is useful in life in general of course).  It was very inspirational to hear he started from humble beginnings as well and above all else…..Finish it (referring to the film you’re working on).

As far as “Night of the Living Dead,” I enjoy that he uses a lot of emotion to pull the cast apart as opposed to many movies that are just chase films with no emotional attachment to the characters. There are some movies (I won’t name names…ah ah ah choothe New Friday the 13thooo…excuse me) that has tons of what’s the word….douchey characters that you could care less about. This movie you have someone to pull for and for the time period, it’s not the one that was probably politically correct.

In honor of getting to see this in 35mm on the big screen, here are some interesting articles about “Night of the Living Dead.”

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Movie Review by SpookshowStudios

Night of the Living Dead represents the end of a lot of things. It was the last truly great black and white horror film, released at a time when most horror films were moving to full, vivid color starting with The Curse of Frankenstein …

Publish Date: 05/01/2010 3:32

http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_reviews_8206.htm

Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) Movie Review | BeyondHollywood …

Such is the case of Jeff Broadstreet’s dodgy 2006 reimagining “Night of the Living Dead 3D”, a film that boldly attempts to combine two of Hollywood’s latest trends: three-dimensional technology and remakes. …

Publish Date: 03/29/2010 10:56

http://www.beyondhollywood.com/night-of-the-living-dead-3d-2006-movie-review/

Review: Night of the Living Dead Reanimated | ZombieChatter.com

Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated review, trailer, pics and general feel around this art-house project.

Publish Date: 05/07/2010 9:35

http://www.zombiechatter.com/2010/05/07/review-night-of-the-living-dead-reanimated/

13: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD In Living Color!!

So, git ready for big surprise, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD… IN COLOR!! Something different on Tabonga Birfday Special 2010, mostly you can just relax and enjoy these wild an’ crazy color stills from this awesome classic-classic, …

Publish Date: 03/17/2010 14:32

http://monstermoviemusic.blogspot.com/2010/03/night-of-living-dead-in-color.html

Here is the Trailer:

Night Of The Living Dead Trailer

Screening July 12, 2008 at Coney Island. www.coneyisland.com

Interview with Zombie Guru George A. Romero

In this clip www.WatchMojo.com sits down with film director and Zombie guru George A. Romero to talk about his long and legendary career.

George Romero Masters of Horror

Interview with George A. Romero on the masters of horror tv show

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The G.H.O.S.T. of Scott Thomas' Past.

The producers at Mutantville Productions have been running around non-stop in their preparation for the upcoming shoot for our latest project, G.H.O.S.T.   We’ve been meeting with actors, location owners, and our very own fabulous costumer designer Luis Machicao.   This week, MVP went to great lengths to procure a time machine to take Scott Thomas back in time to 1863.  We needed a time period photo of Scott in his Johnny Reb garb for his role in G.H.O.S.T. .  We’re very happy with the early results so far.  We were so happy in fact – that we thought we’d share this special sneak preview with you.  Enjoy.  Stay tuned to Mutantville.com for more MVP and G.H.O.S.T. news.