Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”
After a number of bloated runtimes and technically inept entries, it’s something of a relief to watch Amityville Christmas Vacation (2022). The 55-minute film doesn’t even try to hit feature length, which is a wise decision for a film with a slight, but enjoyable premise.
The amusingly self-aware comedy is written and directed by Steve Rudzinski, who also stars as protagonist Wally Griswold. The premise is simple: a newspaper article celebrating the hero cop catches the attention of B’n’B owner Samantha (Marci Leigh), who lures Wally to Amityville under the false claim that he’s won a free Christmas stay.
Naturally it turns out that the house is haunted by a vengeful ghost named Jessica D’Angelo (Aleen Isley), but...
After a number of bloated runtimes and technically inept entries, it’s something of a relief to watch Amityville Christmas Vacation (2022). The 55-minute film doesn’t even try to hit feature length, which is a wise decision for a film with a slight, but enjoyable premise.
The amusingly self-aware comedy is written and directed by Steve Rudzinski, who also stars as protagonist Wally Griswold. The premise is simple: a newspaper article celebrating the hero cop catches the attention of B’n’B owner Samantha (Marci Leigh), who lures Wally to Amityville under the false claim that he’s won a free Christmas stay.
Naturally it turns out that the house is haunted by a vengeful ghost named Jessica D’Angelo (Aleen Isley), but...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Jurassic Park has undoubtedly been one of the biggest franchises of all time. From conquering audiences with the thrilling dinosaur plot to releasing one after another popular sequel, the franchise even came up with the Jurassic World trilogy. But now, while the fourth installment of Jurassic World is struggling to land a director, fans call out the second sequel.
A still from Jurassic Park (1993)
Although the Jurassic Park movies are a sort of pop culture element, fans are still divided over the second controversial Jurassic World sequel. With a few netizens slamming the 2018 installment Fallen Kingdom, featuring Chris Pratt, others are pointing out how it was the only movie that came close to entertaining them.
Jurassic World Resurrected the Jurassic Park Franchise
After Hollywood came up with the 1993 Jurassic Park movie that sent shockwaves with its storyline and thrilling scenes, it turned into a pop culture element. Soon, the entertainment industry began capitalizing on it,...
A still from Jurassic Park (1993)
Although the Jurassic Park movies are a sort of pop culture element, fans are still divided over the second controversial Jurassic World sequel. With a few netizens slamming the 2018 installment Fallen Kingdom, featuring Chris Pratt, others are pointing out how it was the only movie that came close to entertaining them.
Jurassic World Resurrected the Jurassic Park Franchise
After Hollywood came up with the 1993 Jurassic Park movie that sent shockwaves with its storyline and thrilling scenes, it turned into a pop culture element. Soon, the entertainment industry began capitalizing on it,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
‘Amityville Christmas Vacation’ Brings a Supernatural Holiday Romance to the Infamous Town [Trailer]
From the director of CarousHell comes the latest low-budget indie movie to use the Amityville branding as a way to get our attention, this one titled Amityville Christmas Vacation.
Director Steve Rudzinski‘s Amityville Christmas Vacation is said to be a “wacky parody of both Amityville movies and romantic Christmas films,” and it’s now available on VOD outlets.
In the comedy-horror movie, “Wally wins a trip to Amityville and his antics lead to a ghost falling in love with him. Can the spirit of Christmas bring them together?”
Amityville Christmas Vacation runs just 47 minutes long, and you’ll find the trailer below.
What will they think of next?!
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Director Steve Rudzinski‘s Amityville Christmas Vacation is said to be a “wacky parody of both Amityville movies and romantic Christmas films,” and it’s now available on VOD outlets.
In the comedy-horror movie, “Wally wins a trip to Amityville and his antics lead to a ghost falling in love with him. Can the spirit of Christmas bring them together?”
Amityville Christmas Vacation runs just 47 minutes long, and you’ll find the trailer below.
What will they think of next?!
The post ‘Amityville Christmas Vacation’ Brings a Supernatural Holiday Romance to the Infamous Town [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 12/5/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Okay. We are not going to pretend that CarousHELL is going to be good. It is just that the sheer audacity of Steve Rudzinski's low budget horror film, about a sentient carousel unicorn on the warpath to avenge a booger smear, is too hard to ignore, and must be shared. There is that. There is also that level of glee that can only be had when you are watching practical gore effects shot in camera. We admit, that is always a plus in our books. So have a look at the trailer below. Mythical creatures our ass. Unicorns are vicious, vidicative bastards. Due for release in 2019 from Wild Eye Releasing, CarousHELL is the latest horror offering from filmmaker Steve Rudzinski, director...
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- 9/21/2018
- Screen Anarchy
Stars: Nicole Beattie, Doug Bradley, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Ian Lemmon, Alicia Marie Marcucci, Carrie Lee Martz, Nivek Ogre, Kyle Riordan, Steve Rudzinski, Wendy Wygant | Written and Directed by Cary Hill
The premise of Scream Park - a horror movie originally funded through Kickstarter – is that the Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing down for good. In a desperate move to pull in customers the owner Hyde (Doug Bradley) hires two maniacs to enter the park and murder the employees who have gathered to party.
Ok, let’s get this straight, I found that Scream Park somewhat of a mixed bag. With some questionable acting and a fairly basic story there are points that it did struggle and I found myself having to consider the fact that it was made on a small budget. Though Scream Park does have moments that redeem its weaker elements.
The premise of Scream Park - a horror movie originally funded through Kickstarter – is that the Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing down for good. In a desperate move to pull in customers the owner Hyde (Doug Bradley) hires two maniacs to enter the park and murder the employees who have gathered to party.
Ok, let’s get this straight, I found that Scream Park somewhat of a mixed bag. With some questionable acting and a fairly basic story there are points that it did struggle and I found myself having to consider the fact that it was made on a small budget. Though Scream Park does have moments that redeem its weaker elements.
- 3/28/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent news sent our way. Today’s feature includes new photos of Megafoot, DVD release details for Coyote, a trailer for Muck and Red Christmas, a look at The Real Housewives of Horror Post Mortem show, and more:
First Photos from Megafoot Released: “Megafoot is a top-secret killing monstrosity (half Machine, half Bigfoot, all Terror!), which has recently escaped from the highly covert laboratory where it was created. An elite squad of soldiers has been sent to track and destroy the sadistic sasquatch before it wreaks its horrific vengeance on the human race. Expect action, suspense, creative kills and gore-soaked thrills in a movie that’s bigger than big… it’s Megafoot!
After months of rampant excitement, Ship To Shore Media, in connection with studio Epic Pictures, have finally given us a look at the Megafoot beast in anticipation of the upcoming creature-feature!
First Photos from Megafoot Released: “Megafoot is a top-secret killing monstrosity (half Machine, half Bigfoot, all Terror!), which has recently escaped from the highly covert laboratory where it was created. An elite squad of soldiers has been sent to track and destroy the sadistic sasquatch before it wreaks its horrific vengeance on the human race. Expect action, suspense, creative kills and gore-soaked thrills in a movie that’s bigger than big… it’s Megafoot!
After months of rampant excitement, Ship To Shore Media, in connection with studio Epic Pictures, have finally given us a look at the Megafoot beast in anticipation of the upcoming creature-feature!
- 12/14/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Currently playing on the festival circuit and soon headed to home video is the horror-comedy Captain Z & the Terror of Leviathan, which pits a Jack Sparrow-like character up against a horde of demonic she-bitches.
If that sounds up your alley, read on to check out the trailer for this self-proclaimed epic of idiotic proportions!
From the Press Release
Sgl Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has acquired the pirate comedy adventure film Captain Z & the Terror of Leviathan.
In 1714 Captain Zachariah Zicari stops a group of possessed townsfolk from using a powerful amulet that would have released the ultimate evil, the Leviathan. Fast forward to 2014, and the amulet is again in the wrong hands. Can Captain Z save the earth???
“This is just a Fun movie,” quotes Jeffrey A. Swanson, president of Sgl Entertainment. “You really begin to love the characters, and there is plenty of action and adventure along with some quality kills,...
If that sounds up your alley, read on to check out the trailer for this self-proclaimed epic of idiotic proportions!
From the Press Release
Sgl Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has acquired the pirate comedy adventure film Captain Z & the Terror of Leviathan.
In 1714 Captain Zachariah Zicari stops a group of possessed townsfolk from using a powerful amulet that would have released the ultimate evil, the Leviathan. Fast forward to 2014, and the amulet is again in the wrong hands. Can Captain Z save the earth???
“This is just a Fun movie,” quotes Jeffrey A. Swanson, president of Sgl Entertainment. “You really begin to love the characters, and there is plenty of action and adventure along with some quality kills,...
- 8/28/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
We are a few days away from the release of the Kickstarter success story by the name of Scream Park, which includes Doug "Pinhead" Bradley and Repo! the Genetic Opera's Nivek Ogre in its cast. Now, to get your ghost, we have an exclusive clip for ya! Dig it!
A throwback to 80s slasher flicks set in an amusement park, the flick has been given a release date courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing, who will put it on DVD and VOD outlets come April 22nd. The DVD release will include a director's commentary as well as bloopers and trailers.
Check out the trailer below to whet your appetite for carny destruction!
Written and directed by Cary Hill, the film also stars Nicole Beattie, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Wendy Wygant, and Steve Rudzinski.
Synopsis
The Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing its doors forever.
A throwback to 80s slasher flicks set in an amusement park, the flick has been given a release date courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing, who will put it on DVD and VOD outlets come April 22nd. The DVD release will include a director's commentary as well as bloopers and trailers.
Check out the trailer below to whet your appetite for carny destruction!
Written and directed by Cary Hill, the film also stars Nicole Beattie, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Wendy Wygant, and Steve Rudzinski.
Synopsis
The Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing its doors forever.
- 4/18/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Stars: Nicole Beattie, Doug Bradley, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Ian Lemmon, Alicia Marie Marcucci, Carrie Lee Martz, Nivek Ogre, Kyle Riordan, Steve Rudzinski, Wendy Wygant | Written and Directed by Cary Hill
As film fans we often see independent movies that are looking for funding from the fans and we put money into them in the hope that they will move from being just an idea to a fully formed movie. Kickstarter seemed to give small budgeted movies more of a chance, and when we see films appear stating they were funded this way, you can’t help but hope for some success. Scream Park is such a movie and is set for DVD release in the Us on April 22nd, and when watching it for review I couldn’t help but be hopeful for the movie…
The premise of Scream Park is that the Fright Land amusement...
As film fans we often see independent movies that are looking for funding from the fans and we put money into them in the hope that they will move from being just an idea to a fully formed movie. Kickstarter seemed to give small budgeted movies more of a chance, and when we see films appear stating they were funded this way, you can’t help but hope for some success. Scream Park is such a movie and is set for DVD release in the Us on April 22nd, and when watching it for review I couldn’t help but be hopeful for the movie…
The premise of Scream Park is that the Fright Land amusement...
- 3/7/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Nearly two years ago we told you about a Kickstarter success story by the name of Scream Park, which includes Doug "Pinhead" Bradley and Repo! the Genetic Opera's Nivek Ogre in its cast.
A throwback to 80s slasher flicks set in an amusement park, the flick has just been given a release date courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing, who will put it on DVD and VOD outlets come April 22nd. The DVD release will include a director's commentary as well as bloopers and trailers.
Check out the trailer below to whet your appetite for carny destruction!
Written and directed by Cary Hill, the film also stars Nicole Beattie, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Wendy Wygant, and Steve Rudzinski.
Synopsis
The Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing its doors forever. But the park’s owner, Hyde (Doug Bradley, Hellraiser), has one last plan to sell more tickets.
A throwback to 80s slasher flicks set in an amusement park, the flick has just been given a release date courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing, who will put it on DVD and VOD outlets come April 22nd. The DVD release will include a director's commentary as well as bloopers and trailers.
Check out the trailer below to whet your appetite for carny destruction!
Written and directed by Cary Hill, the film also stars Nicole Beattie, Kailey Marie Harris, Dean Jacobs, Tyler Kale, Wendy Wygant, and Steve Rudzinski.
Synopsis
The Fright Land amusement park is on the verge of closing its doors forever. But the park’s owner, Hyde (Doug Bradley, Hellraiser), has one last plan to sell more tickets.
- 3/4/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
When Steve Rudzinski (who serves as writer, director, and actor for the film) conceived of Everyone Must Die, he envisioned a slasher film in which we never learn the motivation of the killer. Instead, he wanted the film to focus on the hunt for and death of the killer. Enter Kyle (Nick Lamantia), an average Joe/ex-Marine deadset on hunting down the guy who brutally murdered his sister. With the help of a conspiracy theorist, Kyle learns the his sister’s killer has been brutally massacring people from town to town, with the police trying to cover up the massive scale of the murders.
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- 7/4/2013
- by John Keith
- JustPressPlay.net
Arriving on DVD tomorrow, June 18th, is the new slasher flick Everyone Must Die, and if you crave a taste of what to expect, we have a brand spanking new and exclusive clip for you right here. Check it out!
Steve Rudzinski directs, and Nicole Beattie, Aleen Isley, Seth Gontkovic, and Nick Lamantia star.
Synopsis
When it comes to your town, no one can run, no one can hide. Everyone Must Die! A pattern of similar killings occurs, leaving small towns aghast with grief and suspicion. When the massacre left Kyle's sister dead, he vowed to solve the mystery behind the gruesome pattern of slaughter and find out where this seemingly death-proof killer will strike next.
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Steve Rudzinski directs, and Nicole Beattie, Aleen Isley, Seth Gontkovic, and Nick Lamantia star.
Synopsis
When it comes to your town, no one can run, no one can hide. Everyone Must Die! A pattern of similar killings occurs, leaving small towns aghast with grief and suspicion. When the massacre left Kyle's sister dead, he vowed to solve the mystery behind the gruesome pattern of slaughter and find out where this seemingly death-proof killer will strike next.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Die in the comments section below!
- 6/17/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Amusement parks certainly have the potential to be creepy. We saw that in Funhouse and plenty of films since. Now a film that actually started as a Kickstarter campaign and succeeded in raising the funds brings a new angle to the amusement park horror idea. Take a look at Scream Park.
Starring legendary genre actor Doug Bradley (of Hellraiser fame) and the always horrifically active Nivek Ogre (of Skinny Puppy), Scream Park is currently in production. The film stars Bradley, Ogre, Wendy Wygant and Steve Rudzinski. Cary Hill will be directing and producing the film.
For more visit the official Scream Park website, "like" Scream Park on Facebook and follow Scream Park on Twitter (@screamparkmovie ).
From the Press Release
Scream Park is a throwback to the golden age of '80s slasher films.
The film came about with the desire to produce a feature length horror film. Scream Park is...
Starring legendary genre actor Doug Bradley (of Hellraiser fame) and the always horrifically active Nivek Ogre (of Skinny Puppy), Scream Park is currently in production. The film stars Bradley, Ogre, Wendy Wygant and Steve Rudzinski. Cary Hill will be directing and producing the film.
For more visit the official Scream Park website, "like" Scream Park on Facebook and follow Scream Park on Twitter (@screamparkmovie ).
From the Press Release
Scream Park is a throwback to the golden age of '80s slasher films.
The film came about with the desire to produce a feature length horror film. Scream Park is...
- 6/18/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
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