Dawning of the Dead is the latest horror film for writer and director Tony Jopia who’s previous films include Cute Little Buggers (2017), Crying Wolf (2015) and Deadtime (2012). I got a chance to talk with Tony about why he decided to make a zombie film, never giving up and bringing the gore to the screen.
Hi Tony, thank you for joining me again today I appreciate you taking the time out to talk to me again. You are following up the critical success of Cute Little Buggers with your new film Dawning of the Dead. Why did you decide to make a zombie film?
We were working out way through the horror genres. We always said that we would make these films with the attitude that we would have fun making them. So, after doing a slasher with Dead Time, we then wanted to do a creature feature which we did...
Hi Tony, thank you for joining me again today I appreciate you taking the time out to talk to me again. You are following up the critical success of Cute Little Buggers with your new film Dawning of the Dead. Why did you decide to make a zombie film?
We were working out way through the horror genres. We always said that we would make these films with the attitude that we would have fun making them. So, after doing a slasher with Dead Time, we then wanted to do a creature feature which we did...
- 12/1/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- Nerdly
With the upcoming worldwide release of the modern creature feature comedy Cute Little Buggers I was lucky enough to spend some time with the film’s director Tony Jopia to talk about his influences, bringing the bunnies to life and having fun on set.
How did first get in to filmmaking?
When I was 9 years old I was asked what I wanted to do at school. I remember seeing Airport 1975 (1974) and then not long after another film called the The Poseidon Adventure (1972). They both kind of set a firm seed in my mind that making moves is what I wanted to do. My father used to wake me up at midnight to watch all the creature feature movies that used to appear late at night. I had school the next day yet he would still wake me up at midnight and say, “Come and watch this”. It was the...
How did first get in to filmmaking?
When I was 9 years old I was asked what I wanted to do at school. I remember seeing Airport 1975 (1974) and then not long after another film called the The Poseidon Adventure (1972). They both kind of set a firm seed in my mind that making moves is what I wanted to do. My father used to wake me up at midnight to watch all the creature feature movies that used to appear late at night. I had school the next day yet he would still wake me up at midnight and say, “Come and watch this”. It was the...
- 10/20/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- Nerdly
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Touted as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz, Cute Little Buggers will be premiering on VOD Nov 7.
Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid sees locals of a peaceful English village, enjoying their annual summer festival, when they are suddenly attacked by mutated killer rabbits!
Somewhere in the depths of space, aliens are watching the earth and planning their attack. Unaware of the impending danger, the locals of a sleepy English village are preparing for their summer festival.
The aliens launch their offensive by mutating the local rabbit population, and when the furry demons are released, the body count starts to pile up as blood, guts, and fur flies in all directions as the humans fight off the alien threat.
Featuring genre icon Caroline Munro (Maniac, The Spy Who Loved Me) and from Tony Jopia, director of Crying Wolf , comes the wildest film of the fall, Cute Little Buggers – crashlanding Nov 7 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Touted as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz, Cute Little Buggers will be premiering on VOD Nov 7.
Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid sees locals of a peaceful English village, enjoying their annual summer festival, when they are suddenly attacked by mutated killer rabbits!
Somewhere in the depths of space, aliens are watching the earth and planning their attack. Unaware of the impending danger, the locals of a sleepy English village are preparing for their summer festival.
The aliens launch their offensive by mutating the local rabbit population, and when the furry demons are released, the body count starts to pile up as blood, guts, and fur flies in all directions as the humans fight off the alien threat.
Featuring genre icon Caroline Munro (Maniac, The Spy Who Loved Me) and from Tony Jopia, director of Crying Wolf , comes the wildest film of the fall, Cute Little Buggers – crashlanding Nov 7 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
- 9/28/2017
- by admin
- MoreHorror
It’s “Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz” in Cute Little Buggers, which is set to premiere on VOD in the Us on Nov 7th. Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid sees locals of a peaceful English village, enjoying their annual summer festival, when they are suddenly attacked by mutated killer rabbits!
Somewhere in the depths of space, aliens are watching the earth and planning their attack. Unaware of the impending danger, the locals of a sleepy English village are preparing for their summer festival. The aliens launch their offensive by mutating the local rabbit population, and when the furry demons are released, the body count starts to pile up as blood, guts, and fur flies in all directions as the humans fight off the alien threat.
Featuring genre icon Caroline Munro (Maniac, The Spy Who Loved Me) and from Tony Jopia, director of Crying Wolf, comes the wildest film of the fall,...
Somewhere in the depths of space, aliens are watching the earth and planning their attack. Unaware of the impending danger, the locals of a sleepy English village are preparing for their summer festival. The aliens launch their offensive by mutating the local rabbit population, and when the furry demons are released, the body count starts to pile up as blood, guts, and fur flies in all directions as the humans fight off the alien threat.
Featuring genre icon Caroline Munro (Maniac, The Spy Who Loved Me) and from Tony Jopia, director of Crying Wolf, comes the wildest film of the fall,...
- 9/27/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Here at Daily Dead, we have been keeping abreast on the progression of Cute Little Buggers, and it is nice to see the film's distribution rights get acquired by Uncork'd Entertainment (for the Us and Canada) and High Octane Pictures (the rest of the globe). We have details on the acquisition as well as four really rad, high-quality photos from the creature feature.
Press Release: Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid Cute Little Buggers has found a home with Uncork’d Entertainment and High Octane Pictures, respectively. Uncork’d has acquired rights to the film in U.S and Canada, while High Octane has the rest of the world.
Described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz, the film sees hostile aliens crash-land on local farmland where they proceed to snatch young women from the local ball. It is up to the villagers, and a visiting hero named Melchoir, to fend...
Press Release: Tony Jopia’s highly anticipated comedy-horror hybrid Cute Little Buggers has found a home with Uncork’d Entertainment and High Octane Pictures, respectively. Uncork’d has acquired rights to the film in U.S and Canada, while High Octane has the rest of the world.
Described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz, the film sees hostile aliens crash-land on local farmland where they proceed to snatch young women from the local ball. It is up to the villagers, and a visiting hero named Melchoir, to fend...
- 5/25/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
McFarlane Toys announced a new addition to The Walking Dead figures on their roster. The Rick Grimes figurine will be available in February. Also: an excerpt from Bloodbound, a trailer, poster, and release details for Crying Wolf and Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival's call for submissions.
The Walking Dead Figure: From McFarlane Toys: "A former sheriff deputy, Rick Grimes leads the group of Atlanta survivors in their desperate search for a safe haven from the constant dangers that now lurk among them. As the group looks to rebuild their lives, Rick initially resists his destined leadership role. But as he discovers that there is more than just the undead to worry about, Rick makes the ultimate choice to do whatever it takes to keep his family and friends alive in this less than moral post-apocalyptic world.
McFarlane Toys’ Rick Grimes Vigilante Edition deluxe figure depicts this transformation from a peacekeeping deputy to judge,...
The Walking Dead Figure: From McFarlane Toys: "A former sheriff deputy, Rick Grimes leads the group of Atlanta survivors in their desperate search for a safe haven from the constant dangers that now lurk among them. As the group looks to rebuild their lives, Rick initially resists his destined leadership role. But as he discovers that there is more than just the undead to worry about, Rick makes the ultimate choice to do whatever it takes to keep his family and friends alive in this less than moral post-apocalyptic world.
McFarlane Toys’ Rick Grimes Vigilante Edition deluxe figure depicts this transformation from a peacekeeping deputy to judge,...
- 11/23/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
“Don’t go into the graveyard”
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
- 2/18/2015
- by Cherry Bombed
- Destroy the Brain
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details on a new Tromafist web series, DEADicated: The Film, and CarousHELL, a trailer for the films Apocalypse and The Jersey Devil, release details and photos from Aftermath, and much more:
Tromafist Web Series Details: “Troma Entertainment and the NY sketch comedy collective Murderfist are proud to announce the production of a new webseries Tromafist.
Combining forces to create the most trom-azing, crazy, screwed up show the internet has ever seen.
Coming fall 2014.”
For more information on this series, or to see past sketches, go to: www.murderfist.com and www.troma.com
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Aftermath Photos Released: “William is a scientist who believes he’s found the cure to cancer. But when his research is corrupted in an effort to contaminate a large portion of the population, people begin turning into cannibalistic monsters.
Tromafist Web Series Details: “Troma Entertainment and the NY sketch comedy collective Murderfist are proud to announce the production of a new webseries Tromafist.
Combining forces to create the most trom-azing, crazy, screwed up show the internet has ever seen.
Coming fall 2014.”
For more information on this series, or to see past sketches, go to: www.murderfist.com and www.troma.com
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Aftermath Photos Released: “William is a scientist who believes he’s found the cure to cancer. But when his research is corrupted in an effort to contaminate a large portion of the population, people begin turning into cannibalistic monsters.
- 7/13/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a teaser trailer for The House of Forbidden Secrets, UK distribution details for Banshee Chapter, information on a line of handcrafted zombie dolls, a trailer for In Fear, first details on Dead Bounty, and much more:
The House of Forbidden Secrets Teaser: “The House of Forbidden Secrets had it’s national premiere in Las Vegas, Nv at the PollyGrind Film Festival on October 11th, 2013, where it won 6 awards, and has also been chosen for the South African Horror Festival this Spring, the Italian Fantafest in 2014, the British Raindance Film Fest for 2014 as well as the X-Fest with many more festivals to follow. It was shot last Winter and Spring in Kansas City. The film stars many local actors and actresses to Kansas City, but also includes genre icons such as Lew Temple (Walking Dead,...
The House of Forbidden Secrets Teaser: “The House of Forbidden Secrets had it’s national premiere in Las Vegas, Nv at the PollyGrind Film Festival on October 11th, 2013, where it won 6 awards, and has also been chosen for the South African Horror Festival this Spring, the Italian Fantafest in 2014, the British Raindance Film Fest for 2014 as well as the X-Fest with many more festivals to follow. It was shot last Winter and Spring in Kansas City. The film stars many local actors and actresses to Kansas City, but also includes genre icons such as Lew Temple (Walking Dead,...
- 11/10/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
It was nearly a year ago when we first told you about Crying Wolf, a horror comedy hailing from the UK. An update on the project has finally come our way as we've learned that the release date has been set for June 2014.
To hold you over until then, check out a brand spankin' new music video, which features a song from the soundtrack along with clips from the film!
Coming to us from Tirana Films International and Great Dayne Entertainment, Crying Wolf stars Caroline Munro, Gary Martin, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne and Ian Donnelly. Tony Jopia directs.
The story is about the antics of a group of young locals in a Cotswolds village who become werewolves after one of them is bitten.
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To hold you over until then, check out a brand spankin' new music video, which features a song from the soundtrack along with clips from the film!
Coming to us from Tirana Films International and Great Dayne Entertainment, Crying Wolf stars Caroline Munro, Gary Martin, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne and Ian Donnelly. Tony Jopia directs.
The story is about the antics of a group of young locals in a Cotswolds village who become werewolves after one of them is bitten.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Cry wolf in the comments section below!
- 10/4/2013
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Got an update for you on the new werewolf flick heading our way from director Tony Jopia (DeadTime) that stars the one and only Caroline Munro. It’s titled Crying Wolf and they just released a new video for the project. This is the title song Lunar performed by the band Orchid Grey. You’ll find assorted images from the film throughout the video. A new official trailer is going to be making its debut soon at … Continue reading →...
- 10/4/2013
- by Dave Dreher
- Horror News
As we reported earlier, a new flick called Cute Little Buggers is heading our way in 3D (of course), and to get you geared up for the blood-spattered mayhem to come, we have about a dozen new stills on tap for you guys! Dig it!
Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
- 7/23/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We've had Gremlins, Ghoulies, Critters, Little Monsters, and even Spookies (though we're still not entirely sure just what the hell that one was about); and now we have Cute Little Buggers heading our way! In 3D of course!
The Hollywood News reports that Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
The Hollywood News reports that Tony Jopia (Deadtime, Crying Wolf) is readying the ’80s inspired grisly British comic-horror flick Cute Little Buggers 3D starring Caroline Monroe, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne, Gary Martin, John R. Walker, Dani Thompson, Jess Jantschek, Samar Sarila, Jo Price, Sarah Bennett and Leslie Grantham.
The flick, described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz set in the English countryside, is set for release in June 2014.
Synopsis
After hostile aliens crash land on local farmland, the villagers at the summer ball get suspicious when young women start going missing. The villagers soon band together around our hero Melchoir (Kristofer Dayne) to fend off the invaders and bring back peace to the sleepy English countryside!
- 6/18/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Around these parts we love a good strong tale about diabolical demons. There's just nothing more fun. A new one is on its way from a group of Welsh filmmakers, and we have the first stills and the trailer for you right here. Dare you enter the Valley of the Demon?
The debut feature from Welsh director Rhodri Jones is an independent horror film set in the Rhondda. A group of friends hiking through a forest to an illegal rave are set upon by demonic forces, raised by a satanic clan who are intent on bringing hell to the Valleys, plummeting the heavenly Welsh countryside into a nightmare of darkness and demons.
"I wanted to make a full-on 80's style blood splattering gore film that holds that nostalgic feel you can only get from those types of movies they used to make in the 80's," said the director. "My friends...
The debut feature from Welsh director Rhodri Jones is an independent horror film set in the Rhondda. A group of friends hiking through a forest to an illegal rave are set upon by demonic forces, raised by a satanic clan who are intent on bringing hell to the Valleys, plummeting the heavenly Welsh countryside into a nightmare of darkness and demons.
"I wanted to make a full-on 80's style blood splattering gore film that holds that nostalgic feel you can only get from those types of movies they used to make in the 80's," said the director. "My friends...
- 1/30/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I’m not crying wolf, there really is a UK horror comedy titled Crying Wolf, about a strange monster ravaging a small town in England.
The film is directed by Tony Jopia and stars Caroline Munro, Joe Egan, Gary Martin Kristopher Dayne, Kristopher Dayne, Gabriela Hersham, Ian Donnelly, Rosie Pearson, and John R. Walker. It opens in 2013. The picture above is Caroline Munro in her prime.
The film is directed by Tony Jopia and stars Caroline Munro, Joe Egan, Gary Martin Kristopher Dayne, Kristopher Dayne, Gabriela Hersham, Ian Donnelly, Rosie Pearson, and John R. Walker. It opens in 2013. The picture above is Caroline Munro in her prime.
- 11/26/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Here in the States some of us are still trying to forget the horrors of the failed teen horror flick Cry Wolf so hopefully this new tale of humorous terror from our friends across the pond can help with their similarly titled film Crying Wolf.
Crying Wolf is a comedy horror flick from Tirana Films International and Great Dayne Entertainment starring Caroline Munro, Gary Martin, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne and Ian Donnelly. Tony Jopia directs.
The story is about the antics of a group of young locals in a Cotswolds village who become werewolves after one of them is bitten. The flick will be released in cinemas and on DVD worldwide in 2013. Check out the trailer below.
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Crying Wolf is a comedy horror flick from Tirana Films International and Great Dayne Entertainment starring Caroline Munro, Gary Martin, Joe Egan, Kristofer Dayne and Ian Donnelly. Tony Jopia directs.
The story is about the antics of a group of young locals in a Cotswolds village who become werewolves after one of them is bitten. The flick will be released in cinemas and on DVD worldwide in 2013. Check out the trailer below.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Start crying in the comments section below!
- 11/23/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The trailer for Crying Wolf offers a first look at an indie UK horror-comedy arriving in 2013. The film tells the story of strange and weird goings on in a little English village called Deddington. The strange death of a young local girl by a rabid monster causes alarm and revulsion – before desperate reporters, crazy detectives and revenge seeking hunters descend on the scene. Directed by Tony Jopia, Caroline Munro, Joe Egan, Gary Martin Kristopher Dayne, Kristopher Dayne, Gabriela Hersham, Ian Donnelly, Rosie Pearson and John R. Walker star.
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- 11/23/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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