Year: 2008Director: Darrell MapsonCast: Alexandra Gorman, Willy Ortlieb, Mark MacPherson, Stephanie Hoover, Lee Otrlieb
A group of friends decide to explore an old junkyard that is reportedly haunted by the angry ghost of a worker who was murdered there years before. Unfortunately for them, the story is true and the ghost does not take too kindly to trespassers.
The first rule of independent filmmaking: do not attempt to do more than your budget allows. Hot Rod Horror possesses and ambitious premise that, if handled properly, had the potential to be a creepy and fun throwback to slasher films of the past. It certainly has a unique setting--an abandoned junkyard--that could have been an exceptional showcase for some intense stalk and chase sequences. However, since all of the film's action takes place in broad daylight the potential for unsettling atmosphere is squandered. It is blatantly obvious that the budget of the film was probably non-existent,...
A group of friends decide to explore an old junkyard that is reportedly haunted by the angry ghost of a worker who was murdered there years before. Unfortunately for them, the story is true and the ghost does not take too kindly to trespassers.
The first rule of independent filmmaking: do not attempt to do more than your budget allows. Hot Rod Horror possesses and ambitious premise that, if handled properly, had the potential to be a creepy and fun throwback to slasher films of the past. It certainly has a unique setting--an abandoned junkyard--that could have been an exceptional showcase for some intense stalk and chase sequences. However, since all of the film's action takes place in broad daylight the potential for unsettling atmosphere is squandered. It is blatantly obvious that the budget of the film was probably non-existent,...
- 10/15/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Troy)
- Fright Meter
Killer Holiday is an independent horror film from director Marty Thomas. In the film, a killer named Spider haunts youths on Hwy. 66 and then into a local amusement park. Here, these friends become trapped in the Spider's web, where every room is full of sharp glass and death. Production on this feature completed in August of this year and now, it has been announced that composer Kurt Oldman (Babysitter Wanted) will score this piece, before a theatrical run October 14th. Oldman has also composed for the horror titles Hot Rod Horror, Robert A. Masciantonio's Neighbor and many others. Michael Copon (Night of the Demons) stars in a film that is sure to put serial killers back on the map. Have a look at the thrilling trailer below.
Release Date: October 14th, 2011 (Limited Theatrical).
Director: Marty Thomas.
Writer: Jon Zuber, and Marty Thomas.
Producers: Michael Copon, Jon Zuber, Marty Thomas,...
Release Date: October 14th, 2011 (Limited Theatrical).
Director: Marty Thomas.
Writer: Jon Zuber, and Marty Thomas.
Producers: Michael Copon, Jon Zuber, Marty Thomas,...
- 9/15/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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